 The place to learn and play the game of Bridge in Edinburgh.
As enjoyed by 515 paid up members and 245 students in our Academy.
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.
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| Last updated : 14th Nov 2019 19:59 GMT |
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| Aviemore Teams Win |
 Congratulations to four members of the New Melville who won the Congress Teams at the Highland Congress at the weekend. The four ladies were Fiona McQuaker, Veronica Guy, Sheila Adamson and Lucia Barrett.
Congratulations are also due to club members Liz McGowan, David Liggatt, Tim McKay and Sandy Duncan who won the Swiss Teams event on the Sunday evening with club members David & Denise King and David and Shona Anderson coming second.
The King/Anderson team were also joint runners up in the Consolation Teams Final with two other teams.
Other noteable Melville successes were: Andrew and Mary Grant with Rhona Collins 8th in the Consolation Teams Final.
Tim McKay and Sandy Duncan 3rd in the Pairs Final.
Liz McGowan and David Liggatt 4th in the Pairs Final. Veronica Guy and Lucia Barrett 7th in the Pairs Final. Derrick Peden was a member of the 3rd placed team in the Main Teams Final.
Well done to all the above Melville Members!
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| Last updated : 12th Nov 2019 16:37 GMT |
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| Club Christmas Party |
 All 100 places for the club Christmas Party on Thursday 19 December have now been taken.
Click HERE to add your name to a reserve list should anybody drop out before hand.
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| Last updated : 12th Nov 2019 11:45 GMT |
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| Master Point Promotions |
Congratulations are due to the following members who gained a Master Point Promotion between July 1 and Sept 30 2019
Click HERE to see a full list of club members' Master Point ranks.
National Master - Stewart Pinkerton
3 Star Master - Andrew Grant
1 Star Master - Katharine Bailey, Archie Docherty, Stewart Morris, Norrie O’Neil
Master - Nicky Bell, Ishbel Clark, Edward Clutton, Malgorzata Rozman
District Master - Ross Angus, Chris Kempston, Fred Namdaran, Fergus Nicholl, Celia Nixon, Hamish Robertson, Pat Scott, Pat Sinclair
Local Master - Margaret J Clark, Gerald Della-Porta, Iris Harvey, Catherine Jordan, John McEvoy, Robert Myers, Lena Russell, Linda Sime, John Tumelty, Johnnie Walker
Club Master - Libby Campbell, David J Fraser, Margery Gilroy, Karen Hendrie, Steven Hendrie, Evelyn Hogg, Helen McCormac, Lynne Ross, Angie Warren
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| Last updated : 8th Nov 2019 11:39 GMT |
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| Christmas Congress 2019 |
 Entries are now being taken for our annual Christmas Congress which is being held on Saturday 28 December & Sunday 29 December. We have a Swiss Pairs tournament on the Saturday starting at 12 pm and a Swiss Teams tournament on the Sunday, also starting at 12 pm.
This is always an enjoyable congress played in a very friendly atmosphere, so why not get your entries in soon. As usual there will be prizes for the best Bronze and Silver Pairs/Teams. Optional buffet suppers will be provided by our usual excellent caterer. Click HERE to make an entry.
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| Last updated : 31st Oct 2019 12:00 GMT |
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| International Selections |
Congratulations are due to the following club members who have been selected to play for the Scotland Women's Team next year.
Liz McGowan, Fiona McQuaker & Sheila Adamson are selected to play in the Lady Milne next April in England.
Liz McGowan, Fiona McQuaker, Sheila Adamson, Fiona Greenwood & Julia Palmer are selected to play in the Women's European event in Madeira next June.
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| Last updated : 10th Nov 2019 23:27 GMT |
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| Topping Up Swipe Cards |
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.
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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. ..........
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| Last updated : 8th Oct 2019 16:20 BST |
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| Learn To Play Bridge |
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 of 2019 started the week beginning Monday 23 September but please note that our Moday Evening Next Steps, our Tuesday Evening First Steps and our Wednesday Afternoon Next Steps classes are all FULL.
Expand this article for 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 and Tuesday evenings from 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
The topics covered are:
| Week |
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
| 1 |
Introduction and basic terminology |
Responses (I) |
| 2 |
Mini-bridge as a lead-in |
Responses (II) |
| 3 |
Basic Play (I) |
Rebids |
| 4 |
Basic Play (II) |
Declarer Play |
| 5 |
Bidding |
Defender Play |
| 6 |
Scoring |
Signalling to partner |
| 7 |
Bidding |
Overcalls |
| 8 |
Bidding Systems(I) |
Coping with overcalls |
| 9 |
Bidding Systems (II) |
First Convention (Stayman) |
| 10 |
Bidding and play in 'No Trumps' |
Take-Out Doubles |
| 11 |
Consolidation & Revision |
Consolidation & Revision |
| 12 |
Consolidation & Revision |
Consolidation & Revision |
Click HERE to apply for one of our First Steps Classes.
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:
| Week |
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
| 1 |
Opener's second bid |
Fundamentals |
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Use transfers to enable partner to play in your preferred suit |
Stayman revisited |
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How to play in 'No Trumps' |
When to compete in the auction |
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How to play in a trump suit |
Double for take-out |
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Double for penalties |
Declarer play |
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Opening and subsequent leads |
Defender play |
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2NT as an opening bid |
Limit bids in 'No Trump' |
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Opening bids at the 2 level |
Pre-empts |
| 9 |
Finding Major suit fits |
More Declarer play |
| 10 |
Hand Evaluation |
When to make a sacrifice |
| 11 |
Consolidation & Revision |
Consolidation & Revision |
| 12 |
Consolidation & Revision |
Consolidation & Revision |
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:
| Week |
Term 1 |
Term 2 |
| 1 |
Opener's Rebid |
Opener's strong rebids |
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Responder's Rebid |
Negative Doubles |
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Cue Bids |
Defence: Second hand play |
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Blackwood |
Card Play: the danger hand |
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Card Play - communication |
Bidding Opponents' Suit |
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Defence - counting |
Coping with Interference |
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Transfers - Minor Suits |
1NT response revisited |
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The takeout double revisited |
Card Play: Elimination & Endplay |
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Card Play - cross ruff |
Defence: More about Signals |
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Quantitative no trump bidding |
Ready for the Real World |
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Consolidation & Revision |
Consolidation & Revision |
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Consolidation & Revision |
Consolidation & Revision |
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.
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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 of 2019 started the week beginning Monday 23 September but please note that our Moday Evening Next Steps, our Tuesday Evening First Steps and our Wednesday Afternoon Next Steps classes are all FULL.
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| Last updated : 28th Sep 2019 15:35 BST |
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| Gentle Pairs Bridge |
 We run Gentle Pairs Bridge Sessions on Wednesday afternoons starting at 1.30 pm and on Tuesdays evenings starting at 7.00 pm except the second Tuesday of each month.
These are aimed at players who are currently in the second year of classes and above or for those people who have completed all sixty lessons but are not yet ready to take the plunge into tournament bridge.
About 10-12 hands are played under the supervision of an experienced player who will help with the bidding and play.
You can come along without a partner and will either be matched up with another person in the same position or the experienced player. The session cost £3 per person. Non members of the club are welcome to come and give this a try!
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| Last updated : 28th Sep 2019 15:31 BST |
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| General Bridge Procedures and Etiquette |
- DO make your opening lead face down and do so before filling in your score card or operating the Bridgemate (it saves time!).
- DO call the TD when something goes wrong.
- DO keep your eye on the timer for your section and try to keep to time.
- DO make sure your cards are returned to the board in the correct slot.
- DON’T ask questions about the bidding after the auction until your partner has the opening lead face down on the table.
- DON’T pick up your cards and return to the board until everybody at the table agrees the result.
- DON’T pressure your opponents into accepting your interpretation of the rules (call the TD).
- DON’T make comments about the opponents bidding or play (unless invited).
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| Last updated : 23rd Jul 2019 07:41 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.
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| Last updated : 22nd Aug 2019 22:39 BST |
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