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 Maidstone Sports & Social Club, help make learning a real pleasure. MBC is committed to providing a friendly and professional environment conducive to learning and meeting new people.
If you’d like to discuss our next round of lessons, Bridge for Improvers, which are scheduled to commence in September or put your name on the list for future learners 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
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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
Wednesday 29th July: Club Pairs Championship
Wednesday 30th September: Mixed Pairs (separate trophy for highest placed married couple)
Monday 5th October: Brooke Trophy Individual (we will ask Tracey to provide some light refreshments and open the bar)
A reminder: The Ladder Pairs competitions are held on the first Monday/Wednesday each month with a year end result
The 2026 AGM took place on Wednesday 21st January. The agenda, minutes and 2025 accounts are available in the Member's Area under the Member's Only Notices tab
MBC will be participating in the EBU Summer Sim Pairs on Wednesday 22nd July
Congratulations to the following member for being awarded Master Point promotions in their rank during May:
John Grant - One Star Premier Master
Monday's start times are currently 1pm; 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.