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Our Duplicate Teams Competition was a huge success last time — so let's make this one even bigger and better!
Great Bridge.
Great Company. Great Night.
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Teams of Two Pairs
Four players make a team. One pair plays North–South and the other East–West. You work together as one team.
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Open to All
Everyone is welcome. Whatever your level or experience, we would really encourage you to take part.
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No Prizes
Just the kudos of winning, the satisfaction of a great team performance and those all-important bragging rights!
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Good Fun!
Yes, it's a competition — but above all it's about playing bridge, enjoying the company and having a really good evening.
Everyone Belongs
at the Table
Experienced player? Improving player? Newer to duplicate bridge?
You are ALL very welcome.
Teams bridge may sound a little daunting if you haven't played it before, but it really shouldn't be.
If you enjoy playing bridge, this evening is for you!
How Does It Work?
North–South One pair from your team
East–West The other pair from your team
Your results are compared as a team, so every player has an important part to play.
Let's Make It Another
Great Evening!
The last event was a fantastic success, with plenty of friendly competition and a really enjoyable atmosphere.
We'd love to see as many members as possible taking part.
“Good cards.
Great company.
That's what Bridge is all about!”
Start Thinking About
Who's on Your Team!
Once you've formed your team of four, please let Andy know who's in it.
Don't Have a Team Yet?
Don't let that stop you!
If you're looking for a partner, another pair or a team to join, please let Andy know.
We'll do our best to match people together so that everyone who wants to play gets the opportunity to take part.
Everyone is welcome!
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| 🕢 When & Where We Play |
🗓️ We play every Monday evening, from 7:30 pm to around 10:30 pm, at the
Battersea Labour Club, 81–83 Falcon Road, SW11 2PF.
🚉 Just a short 5-minute walk from Clapham Junction Station (Grant Road exit).
⏰ Players are advised to arrive by 7:20 pm so that we can make a prompt start.
🤝 Come along for a relaxed but competitive evening of Bridge in great company!
ℹ️ Further details can be found under the Information menu on the left.
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| 🏆 Club Competitions & Annual Awards |
At the Monday Bridge Club, we like to combine friendly rivalry with genuine camaraderie. Our members enjoy a year packed with well-run competitions that recognise skill, consistency, and enthusiasm for the game. From pairs events and individual challenges to prizes for the most improved players, each competition offers a chance to shine — and to share in the spirit that makes our club so special. All results contribute towards our End-of-Year Prize Awards, when we celebrate the winners and reflect on another enjoyable season of Bridge in Battersea.
🎖️ The Salver - Our flagship pairs competition, held across the year — usually on the first Monday of each month. Pairs finishing above halfway earn points based on their position, with each pair’s best six scores counting toward the final total.
🏅 Prizes awarded to the top six pairs.
💎 The Goblet - An individual competition running from January to mid-December. Every match-pointed pairs event (except first Mondays and the Club Championships) contributes to your standing.
Designed to encourage members to mix and play with different partners, only two results per partner count toward your best ten scores.
🏅 Prizes for the top six members.
🌱 Improver’s Prize - A year-round event (February–December) recognising the most improved player based on the highest percentage increase in NGS rating over at least 15 sessions.
🏅 Prizes for the top six improvers.
✨ In short: Whether you’re aiming for a trophy 🏆, improving your skills 🌱, or just enjoying friendly rivalry 🤝, our competitions add extra sparkle to the Monday Club year!
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At the Monday Bridge Club, we like to combine friendly rivalry with genuine camaraderie. Our members enjoy a year packed with well-run competitions that recognise skill, consistency, and enthusiasm for the game. From pairs events and individual challenges to prizes for the most improved players, each competition offers a chance to shine — and to share in the spirit that makes our club so special. ..........
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| 💚 Find a Partner |
We also have a very practical WhatsApp group 📱, which has become the easiest way for members to communicate with each other throughout the week. It’s especially helpful if you ever need a partner 🤝 — simply post a short message, and it will be seen by most of the group 👀.
The group isn’t busy or noisy; it’s just reliable and effective ✔️. Members check it regularly, and someone will usually respond if they’re available or know someone who is. It means that nobody needs to miss an evening of bridge just because they’re short of a partner 🃏.
A quick message is usually all it takes to sort out a partner for the evening 💬✔️.
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| ⚡ Smart Scoring with BriAn Bridge ⚡ |
Our games are scored with Brian Bridge, a smart online system that keeps everything fast, fair, and transparent.
📱 Live updates — follow scores in real time during play.
📊 Instant results — see rankings and hands as soon as the session ends.
🧠 Easy to use — no fuss, no paper, just modern Bridge made simple.
⚡ Efficient • Accurate • Player-friendly ⚡
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| ♠️♥️♣️♦️ Hand Records |
📄 To help us save paper and protect the environment, printed hand records will no longer be provided at the club.
💻 You can easily view or print them online via our BridgeWebs results page.
Simply click 🕓 Latest Results → 🖐 Hands to explore every deal at your leisure.
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| 🍷 Refreshments & Club Policy |
As we play within the Battersea Labour Club, visitors and members are kindly reminded that 🚫 bringing your own drinks is not permitted under the club’s rules. Please support the venue — the 🍺 bar is well stocked and very reasonably priced, making it easy to enjoy a relaxed drink before and during play 🃏.
🙏 Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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| 💻 Online Bridge |
Although the club has now returned to face-to-face play, we still run the occasional online game for members.
The following resources may be useful as a reminder:
🃏 Joining a Game
📄 Joining Game Guide (PDF) – step-by-step help for logging in and joining our online sessions.
♠ ♥ ♦ ♣ BBO Information & Videos
🎥 BBO – General Information & Tutorials – learn or refresh the basics of Bridge Base Online.
🤖 Playing with BBO Robots
🗂️ Robot System Card (PDF) – key conventions and system details.
📘 BBO Robots – General Info (PDF) – how the robots play and how to get the best from them.
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Although the club has now returned to face-to-face play, we still run the occasional online game for members. ..........
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| 🎓 Bridge Tuition with Kit Jackson |
The Monday Bridge Club is delighted to offer Bridge tuition thanks to one of our members, Kit Jackson.
📍 Bridge with Kit Jackson in Balham
Meet at The Bedford Pub, Bedford Hill — a great venue for friendly and sociable Bridge.
🕙 Monday Mornings: Social Bridge
If you already know the basics of bridge and would like to improve your game, come and join our Monday Morning Bridge Workshop (10:00 – 12:00).
These sessions are designed for players who have completed a beginner’s course and would like to build confidence and develop their bidding and play. Tables are available where you can ask for advice on bidding or play, as well as more relaxed tables for those who prefer a less competitive learning environment.
Players are very welcome to come on their own — partners will always be arranged.
📧 For more information:
✉️ kitjackson@icloud.com 📞 07950 779 402
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