Just prior to the recent EGM we received an updated offer from the landlord of fountain court.  This new offer was discussed at the last Trustee meeting, in conjunction with an updated proposal from Philip House. (Click here to view that proposal)

It was decided that whilst there are insufficient votes in favour as it stands, if we were able to raise additional funds of around £20,000 through a combination of loans, grants and donations, then it would be viewed  favourably by the Trustees as the financial risks would be suitably mitigated .

We have therefore started a fundraising campaign to help us bridge the gap to enable us to go ahead. Official grants can take some time to be approved (the Lotteries commission quotes 16 weeks typically). We are therefore appealing to members and supporters of the club to help with a commitment to either provide a loan or give a donation to help us.

Loans would have to be interest-free and "unsecured". Whilst we will endeavour to repay as quickly as possible, we cannot offer any guarantees.

Donations - we can claim gift-aid relief on them, so for every £1000 in donations we can claim an additional £250 from the government.

CURRENT STATUS

At 26th July 2026 we have commitments for:

Loans: £5,100.      Donations £4,800 (gift aid will add £1,200)

CURRENT TOTAL £11,100

Thank you very much to all those who have responded. This is an excellent start

If you have not already committed to making an offer to help, and would like to do so, please email chair@mhbridge.com with your offer.

We are an active friendly bridge club serving Market Harborough and its surrounding area. We play duplicate bridge in the New Horizons Hall, Coventry Road.(Baptist Church Hall), Market Harborough on various afternoons/evenings and run lessons and improver sessions at the Methodist Church on Wednesdays. See below for details.
Members pay a small annual subscription of £20, visitors are always welcome. 

Visiting pairs are always welcome. Ideally please let us know in advance via  secretary@mhbridge.com 

If you are a bridge player without a partner, either come along on Friday afternoons, or for other sessions contact  secretary@mhbridge.com who will try to find you an appropriate partner.

Market Harborough Bridge Club is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registered charity no 1206206.

On Monday evenings usually play a 24-board duplicate session. Players need to book on this website, up to a week ahead. A member can book for a non-member to partner them. Visitors welcome, please contact us at enquiries@mhbridge.com

On the first week of each month results count towards our handicap competition for the Jean Pringle Trophy. And on the third Monday results count towards the "scratch" club championship for the Bill Carter Trophy. All results are submitted to the EBU for the National Grading Scheme and award of Masterpoints.

Table money is £5 for members, £6 for non-members.

For those wanting a more relaxed session of duplicate bridge, we recommend the “Breakaway Bridge Club”, which now meets on a WEDNESDAY morning at 9.45am (for a 10am start). in the Baptist Church Market Harborough.
They typically play 18 boards (duplicate bridge), in a relaxed atmosphere. This is an independent group (non-EBU). There is no membership fee, with table money of £4 per person.  Players don't need to come with a partner, they will try to find one for you on the day.

They also have a WhatsApp Group called "Wednesday Bridge" for finding partners. Please contact Stella Joyce (stellafjoyce@gmail.com) for more information.

Want a game but not confident enough to try the club duplicate sessions yet? Why not come along to our improvers workshops. We select topics to present, discuss, and then play related hands with plenty of help should you get stuck.

Click here for more information on our improver workshop sessions

We run lessons for new players on Wednesday evenings in Market Harborough. The current course series started in January 2026. Click here for more information, including how to register for next year's series

This is a more relaxed session than Monday. We usually play a 21-board duplicate. Results are submitted to the EBU for the National Grading Scheme and award of Masterpoints.

Please book online. Visitors are very welcome. If you cannot book please let us know if you would like to play.
Anyone wating to play but needing a partner can use the automated request system on this website, or contact us at enquiries@mhbridge.com.  
Table money is £5 for members, £6 for non-members.

This is a recent addition to our offerings, 

Start time 1:30pm through to 4:30pm. No need to book.

Hosted session - if you don't have a partner we will pair you up on the day.

We play up to 21 boards of duplicate bridge on Friday

Anyone can post a "Partner Needed" request for any forthcoming session via the "Bookings Calendar" tab. Members can also join our "WhatsApp" group to message others in the group. If you are not in the WhatsApp group but would like to be, contact us via the club email address.

Click here for full instructions on how to make a booking or request a partner

Our AGM was held on Thursday 19th March at 7pm.

Here are the minutes and outcomes of the meeting (meeting minutes to follow)

2026-03 Chairmans Report.pdf

2025 Audited Accounts.pdf

2026 AGM Agenda

And the Winners!