Are you interested in learning to play Bridge?

If so, we offer a full range of classes extending over six terms (three years) which take you from absolute beginner to club player.

Our classes for the autumn term start the week beginning Monday 21 September

During the current crisis the classes will all be conducted on-line.

You can read more about our teaching Academy by clicking on this article.

The Melville Bridge Academy is the teaching arm of The New Melville Bridge Club where all our lessons are taught. Within the club we have a dedicated teaching room which is equipped with a modern IT system and we are able to use both the large and small playing rooms as and when they are available. The club has a large social area where students may chat or discuss hands with their teachers and other students. 

The club is home to players of all abilities from beginner through grand-master to internationalist. It is not unusual for the majority of a Scotland squad to be members of the club. The common link is the desire to play and enjoy the game of bridge.

The Melville Bridge Academy offers a programme of lessons taught by Scottish Bridge Union (SBU) approved teachers and follows the SBU teaching curriculum using materials created by the SBU, so you can be sure you will be learning the most modern conventions. The standard of the lessons are from absolute beginner to advanced.

All of our classes, which are open to non-members of the club, take the form of some theory followed by some card play with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. There is a quiz sheet for each lesson which is reviewed at the start of the next lesson. As well as all of the materials handed out in the classes, students will be able to download additional materials from our website and ask questions of their tutors.

There are 10 lessons in each 12-week term, allowing 2 extra weeks for consolidation and revision. The lessons are supported by printed material and once students reach a suitable level, suitable tournaments are hosted in the club to allow them to put the theory into practice.

Click HERE for details of classes and application forms.

Are you interested in learning to play Bridge?

If so, we offer a full range of classes extending over six terms (three years) which take you from absolute beginner to club player.

Our classes for the autumn term start the week beginning Monday 21 September

During the current crisis the classes will all be conducted on-line.

You can read more about our teaching Academy by clicking on this article. ..........

We now have a new method of topping up members swipe cards from home which does not involve Internet Banking, or the treasurer. If you look at the bottom of your till receipts you will see a message which says Topup online at www.HowDoIPay.com

Printed beneath that is a 13-digit code which is unique to you and which does not change. If you visit HowDoIPay.com and enter your code the website will recognise you as a member of the New Melville and you can choose the top-up amount. You then provide some debit card details, in just the same manner as if you were buying something from other websites such as Amazon. After clicking OK, the top-up will be applied instantly to your swipe card account.

We suggest you tear off the bottom part of a till slip next time you are at the club to keep a copy of the code for use at home.

We would prefer our members to use this method from now on rather than using Internet banking or even debit cards at the club (as that slows down the check-in queue at busy times).

Please try to avoid topping up using cash at the club.

Thank you.

We now have a new method of topping up members swipe cards from home which does not involve Internet Banking, or the treasurer. If you look at the bottom of your till receipts you will see a message which says Topup online at www.HowDoIPay. ..........