As well as being one of the top EBU-affiliated bridge clubs in Kent, MBC also boasts a thriving teaching programme for new and improving players. We are widely recognised for the quality of our teaching, course structure and materials which, along with the facilities at the Civil Service Club, help make learning a real pleasure. MBC is committed to providing a friendly and professional environment conducive to learning and meeting new people.
The autumn round of lessons, Bridge for Improvers, commenced on Monday 15th September, 10.00-12.00, at the Civil Service Club.
For an overview of the course and its syllabus click on the Autumn 2025 Bridge Lessons tab on the main menu above.
If you’d like to discuss our courses or put your name on the list for future beginners and improvers classes, please contact Catherine on learnbridge@btinternet.com or 07305 819072.
If likely to be delayed, please phone Richard on 07780681405
If the movement has been set up and we are not aware you are coming we may have difficulty in accommodating you
The Christmas Party this year will be held on Wednesday 17 December starting at 1800 hours (6pm). There will be a buffet supper half way through the evening and although we will play a normal pairs bridge movement there will be some "special hands". The price will be £10 (which includes one drink from the bar) but table money will not be charged on the night. You can pay at any time between now and Monday 15 December after which time we will close the list so final preparations for the food can be made.
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With 150 members, MBC is EBU affiliated and has been providing top class bridge and lessons for new members for over 60 years
The Club meets on Monday afternoons and Wednesday evenings for face-to-face bridge at the Maidstone Civil Service Club in Recreation Close Maidstone with computer scoring and pre-dealt hands Table money is £3 for members (£3.50 visitors who are very welcome) and free tea, coffee and biscuits are available
Please note that card payments are the preferred payment method on both days Car parking is available at the rear of the Club but be aware Monday afternoon can be congested so please follow any instructions given.
Parking on the grass is not permitted. There is no shortage of parking space on Wednesday evenings Play starts at 1300 on Mondays and 1900 on Wednesdays; we normally play 24 or 27 boards with play finishing around 1615 or 2215
Please note we do not operate a host system but if you contact Linda for Mondays or Richard for Wednesdays they will try to pair you up
Linda Catt on 07748967416 Mondays or Richard Sissons on 07780681405 Wednesdays
For general bridge enquiries please email Pauline Davis pjdvs28@gmail.com or see our Facebook page Scores are normally posted on this site about half an hour after play finishes
Board 6, Wednesday 5th November
East holds a text book example of a Weak Two: a six-card suit with at least two honours plus 5-10 points. Most of the time, when partner opens a Weak Two you know exactly what the final contract should be (pass or level of the fit), but on those occasions when you're holding 16+ points and need partner to describe their hand further the 2NT enquiry bid is invaluable.
After East's Weak Two opening, West knows game is certain with a shapely 22 point hand including KS & QS, but needs a little from partner to jump confidently to 6S. Playing Ogust responses to the 2NT enquiry, East's response to the 2NT enquiry is 3H showing a maximum (8-10 points) with one of the top three honours; music to West's ears - 6S slam bid. Three pairs found the 6S slam albeit only two made it.
Congratulations to the following members for being awarded Master Point promotions in their rank during October:
Jill Window - 1 Star Master
Tara Fazeli - District Master
Michael Bishop - Area Master
Tudor De Silva - Area Master
Bill Windsor - Club Master
Brian Peaper - Club Master
David Brown - Club Master
As from September 15th the start time for Monday's changed back to 1.00pm; please arrive in plenty of time. If you are likely to be late call Robin on 07768 311091.
The Civil Service Club have also asked us to remind members that parking on the grass is not allowed under any circumstances. To help members when they arrive at the Club, we will aim to have somebody directing members to the available parking spaces when the car park is busy.
If you are short of a partner, please call Linda on 07748 967416.