 The place to learn and play the game of Bridge in Edinburgh.
As enjoyed by 584 members and 245 students in our Academy
116 BBO tables played in the period Monday 27 July - Friday 31 August
with 319 members playing on-line in our tournaments.
Click here to take a virtual tour of the club.
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| Last updated : 5th Aug 2020 12:12 BST |
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| Australian Teams Match |
Do you fancy playing for the Melville in a friendly match against an Australian club?
The New Melville has been invited to play a friendly match against Beaumont Bridge Club in Adelaide, Australia. The 16-board match will start at 11 AM on 1 September. The idea is to give ordinary club members a chance to play rather than having an elite squad of top players. So, if you fancy submitting a team please enter your names using the form provided by clicking HERE.
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| Last updated : 7th Aug 2020 10:17 BST |
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| Gentle Pairs on Thursday Mornings |
Why not try our Thursday morning Gentle Pairs sessions? - for members and non-members alike
These sessions are aimed at inexperienced players who would like to have a go at on-line bridge without the fear of playing against opponents who have obviously been playing bridge for a long time. They might also appeal to some experienced players who have never tried on-line bridge and are a bit nervous of doing so.
The sessions will start at 11 am and will last no longer than two hours. A maximum of 12 hands will be played and ten minutes will be allowed for each hand. The sessions will be limited to 24 people and you can ask for help with bidding and play.The entry fee on the BBO website will be $2.
You must sign up in advance using the link below and provide a BBO ID and email address. Partners are not required as we will match people up on the day.
We are also looking for helpers for the Gentle Pairs sessions
We are looking for up to six helpers per session. Helpers will Kibitz at one table and be able to chat to the people at the table using a Zoom audio conference. Helpers are provided with hand records and a commentary in advance. Bridge expertise is not required. We need people who have played in club sessions for a few years or more and who know the basics of Acol bidding. Please sign up using the link below if you can help out.
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| Last updated : 7th Aug 2020 10:50 BST |
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| Learn to play Bridge at The Melville Bridge Academy |
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.
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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. ..........
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| Last updated : 20th Jul 2020 19:36 BST |
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| How To Take Part |
BBO tournament registration for club games
Please note: Registration for all tournaments will close twenty minutes prior to the official start time.
Attempts to register after the twenty minute deadline will fail with the message that the tournament is private.
If you register quite early, then you can log out of BBO as long as you return in good time for the start.
We will start without you if need be, so don't be late logging back in!
Before you take part in our club BBO Pairs for the first time, please watch a video by clicking HERE.
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| Last updated : 2nd Aug 2020 17:11 BST |
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| Members Swipe Cards |
Members Swipe Cards
You can learn how to top up your club swipe card account using a mobile phone or tablet by watching a video. Please click HERE to do so.
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| Last updated : 2nd Aug 2020 17:11 BST |
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| Community Website |
 Click HERE to visit our new Community Website.
During this Covid19 crisis we have created a community website which anybody can view but where Melville members can register. Registered members can contribute articles, comment on others and take part in our weekly quiz.
Alan Goodman is providing an excellent set of Daily Bridge Tips in which he poses a problem (or problems) and then allows the reader to reveal the answer(s).
These tips are aimed at all club players from those not long out of classes to the very experienced.
All of Alan's earlier tips are available to view, even by non-registered members.
If you are a member of the New Melville, have you joined the community?
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| Last updated : 4th May 2020 11:17 BST |
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The New Melville Bridge Club is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
Registered Office: 1 Pinkhill, Edinburgh EH12 7BA. Telephone: 0131 334 4467
Company Registration Number: SC 437291. Charity Registration number: SCO 043594,
The Club is affiliated to the Scottish Bridge Union and the SBU East District.
Email: manager@melvillebridge.club
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| Last updated : 22nd Mar 2020 13:29 GMT |
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