Maidstone Bridge Club
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Bridge Lessons 2025

The next round of lessons, Bridge for Improvers, will commence in September (dates to be confirmed soon). Besides providing the next step for our recently completed class of Bridge for Beginners students, we would be pleased to welcome other students who wish to progress their game or those looking to refresh after perhaps taking a break. 

If you’d like to discuss our courses or put your name on our list for future classes please contact Catherine on learnbridge@btinternet.com or 07305 819072. 

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. 

Bridge Lessons 2025
Last updated : 17th Jun 2025 16:28 BST
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Wednesday Evening F2F Punctual Start at 7pm

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

Last updated : 10th Jun 2024 08:10 BST
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Welcome to Maidstone Bridge Club
Welcome to Maidstone Bridge Club

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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

 

 

Last updated : 17th Jun 2025 16:48 BST
Hand of the Week 7th July

Monday 7th July, Board 1: This board failed to find anyone in one of the three best contracts. After North’s pass what should East open? 2NT would fit the point range, whilst 2C would be a more accurate description of the shape.

 

In the event either a 2NT or 2C opening should lead to one of the best contracts, as follows:

After opening 2C:

  • 3C (a positive bid AK, or 9pts inc 2 K’s or 9pts+)                     
  • 3S - 4H (East shows Spades, West shows 2nd suit)
  • 4NT - 5C (with slam likely somewhere East asks about Aces)
  • 6NT (there must be a good play)

After opening 2NT: should find the bidding going:

  • 3C (Stayman – if East has Hearts 6H looks quite likely)
  • 3S - 4H (Not what we wanted to hear, but East can show Hearts – and this must surely be 5)
  • 4NT - 5C (If East has 6C & 5H and no aces – 12 tricks can almost be counted!)
  • 6NT  

Nobody bid 6NT, 6H or 6C. Someone bid 6S which as a result of the distribution fails.

Key Takeaway: Remember you are playing in partnership. Don’t insist on your Spades when your partnership may have a better contract. Listen to what partner is telling you.

The play: If South leads a Diamond, against a NT, H or C contract, East will make 13 tricks (6C, 5H and 2D) – yet despite 4 out of 8 Souths doing so, nobody did! Only one pair made 12 tricks, with others making 10 tricks or less. When you are sitting over a known strong hand, consider not leading away from your strength.

Last updated : 9th Jul 2025 10:49 BST
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EBED Spring Sim Results

The final results of the EBED Spring Sim are now available; click on this link: Sim Pairs

Well done Catherine Grant & Geoff Hayday for finishing highest amongst the MBC rankings along with five other MBC pairs who earned Master Points.

A special mention for two of our newest members, David Brown & Michael Bishop, who finished 39th out of the 205 pairs in the Sim with 56.84% earning themselves 76 Master Points plus .26 Blue Master Points - well done lads!

Last updated : 17th Jun 2025 17:02 BST
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VJ Day Tournament Sunday 24th August
VJ Day Tournament Sunday 24th August
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VE Day Bridge Tournament Winners
VE Day Bridge Tournament Winners

In a closely contested tournament which went down to the wire, Richard & Jenny won the Ashford Mayor's VE Day Tournament on Saturday 17th May - Congratulations to both!

Five pairs from MBC competed in the Mayor's well-run charity event, along with players from other local clubs, which included an enjoyable tea and refreshments

For the final results click on this link:

 Final Results

Many thanks to Lyn and Sue for hosting a fun afternoon

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EBU May Master Point Promotions

Congratulations to the following members for being awarded Master Point promotions in their rank during May:

Sue Cooper - Master

Michael Bishop - Local Master

David Brown - Local Master

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Monday Bridge: Start Times, Parking, Find-a-Partner

Monday sessions commence at 1pm at the Civil Service Club; please arrive in plenty of time.

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.

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Diary Dates for 2025

SIM Diary Dates

The future SIM sessions during 2025 are on the following dates: 23rd July, 3rd September, 8th October and 12th November for Children in Need

 

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