The place to learn and play the game of Bridge in Edinburgh.

As enjoyed by 530 members and 245 students in our Academy

117 tables played last week - a new record!

Click here to take a virtual tour of the club.

The New Melville Bridge Club club is located about two miles out from the city centre just off the Corstorphine Road not far from Edinburgh Zoo. Our modern office style building boasts one of the best playing facilities in Scotland with a 24 table playing room, a large dual purpose league match room and a teaching suite with a digital projector. The club also benefits from a large social area with a servery/bar where members can relax with a hot drink or glass of wine.

At the New Melville you will receive a warm welcome whether you are a visitor, prospective member or student of the game. Our friendly club caters for players of all standards from absolute beginner to Grand Master by offering a variety of bridge sessions and classes throughout the week. At a number of these sessions you can turn up without a partner as we have standby players available.

The place to learn and play the game of Bridge in Edinburgh.

As enjoyed by 530 members and 245 students in our Academy

117 tables played last week - a new record!

Click here to take a virtual tour of the club.

The New Melville Bridge Club club is located about two miles out from the city centre just off the Corstorphine Road not far from Edinburgh Zoo. ..........

Andrew Robson is coming to Edinburgh next March

He will be at the Melville on Sunday 22nd and at the New Club on the 23rd and 24th

His teaching sessions are open to all social and duplicate bridge players.

Andrew has a very easy delivery and makes all bridge seem simple!

The three days cover all abilities (although probably not best for novice players).

Click on this article to read more information about the programme and prices.

March 22nd 2020 

Charity Bridge day open to a wide range of levels (although not for novices)

Venue:                        New Melville Bridge Club, Pinkhill

Date and Time:         Sunday March 22

10am arrival (coffee)

10.30 am Session 1

12.30-1.15pm light lunch

3.30pm/4pm finish

Cost: £50/each – bookable as a table of 4 (£200)

If you’d like to reserve a table please email Sarah.gunn@live.co.uk

All net proceeds to the charity “Horatio’s Garden”; based at the Glasgow Spinal Unit and supporting people with life changing spinal injuries and their families.

March 23^rd – 24^th 2020

Two days of bridge with Andrew Robson – this is aimed at the more experienced player

Venue:                        The New Club, Princes St,

Date and time:          Monday 23^rd- Tuesday 24^th March

10am arrival (coffee)

10.30 am Session 1

12.30-1.15pm light lunch

3.30pm/4pm finish

Cost: £110/each – places can be booked as a table of 4, as a pair or individually.

If you would like to reserve a place please email ladybute.office@icloud.com

If you would like to reserve a table please give all 4 names when booking.

Andrew Robson is coming to Edinburgh next March

He will be at the Melville on Sunday 22nd and at the New Club on the 23rd and 24th

His teaching sessions are open to all social and duplicate bridge players.

Andrew has a very easy delivery and makes all bridge seem simple!

The three days cover all abilities (although probably not best for novice players).

Click on this article to read more information about the programme and prices. ..........

Have you observed?

the following behaviour at the bridge table concerning the use (or rather the inappropriate use) of bidding boxes during the auction. This behaviour was brought to our attention by a member of the club a couple of months ago and really should not be happening. So, what’s going on? Click on this article to read more.

What this member noticed was:

At the start of every hand, one half of a particular (regular) partnership, places their bidding box on a side table. Then after assessing their hand, this person either leaves their bidding box on the side table or they bring it back up to the playing surface. The box seems to remain on the side table if the person concerned has no intention of bidding (other than Pass).  But for all other bids, the box comes back up. Their partner does not exhibit the same behaviour, so there may not be any direct collusion between the two people concerned, but this is most unethical. Why?

Because, rather like Pavlov’s dogs, which salivated at the sound of a bell, even when no food was brought to them, this person’s partner will, at a sub-conscious level at least, get to learn that their partner has no interest in bidding. So, they have a form of ‘unauthorised information’ at the start of the auction and this may affect their own bidding such as being cautious when they are vulnerable against not, and bold when the reverse is true.

If you spot this type of behaviour happening at your table, say nothing. Rather report it to us as it may confirm the person involved. On the other hand, if the person concerned reads this article it may never happen again. We can only hope!

Have you observed?

the following behaviour at the bridge table concerning the use (or rather the inappropriate use) of bidding boxes during the auction. This behaviour was brought to our attention by a member of the club a couple of months ago and really should not be happening. So, what’s going on? Click on this article to read more. ..........

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 second (spring) term start the week beginning Monday 13 January and we have a New First Steps class (lessons 1 - 11) starting on Tuesday mornings.

Click on this article for full details of classes and application forms.

We offer a full three year SBU programme of classes covering sixty lessons. There are two terms each year and the fees for each term are £70 for adults and £35 for juniors (under 26).

Our First Steps course is aimed at absolute beginners and assumes little or no knowledge of playing bridge.

Classes will be held on Monday afternoons from 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm, Tuesday mornings (lessons 1 - 11) from 10.30 - 12.30 and Tuesday evenings from 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm

The topics covered are:

Click HERE to apply for our new Tuesday morning First Steps Class.

Our Next Steps course is for those players who have completed a beginner's course or who play at home or in a local club. It will give you the opportunity to develop your understanding of the game and improve your play.

Classes will be held on Monday evenings from 7.00 - 9.00 pm, Wednesday afternoons from 1.30 - 3.30 pm and Thursday afternoons from 1.30 - 3.30 pm.

The topics covered are:

Click HERE to apply for one of our Next Steps classes.

Our Improvers course is for more experienced players who would usually have played in club tournaments. Your aim is to be more successful in your game.

Classes will be held on Tuesday afternoons 1.30 - 3.30 pm; Wednesday mornings 10.30 - 12.30 and Wednesday evenings 7 - 9 pm.

The topics covered are:

Click HERE to apply for one of our Improvers classes.

Click  HERE to download a printable application form that can be used for any of the above classes.

More information about our Academy can be found in the Melville Bridge Academy section of our website (see left hand menu) where you can submit an enquiry if you are unsure about your level.

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 second (spring) term start the week beginning Monday 13 January and we have a New First Steps class (lessons 1 - 11) starting on Tuesday mornings.

Click on this article for full details of classes and application forms. ..........

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. ..........