As you know our venue, the Racecourse, has a contract with the NHS for Covid testing and vaccination. This involves the use of our bridge room.This contract runs until the end of October 2021. Therefore, our earliest re-start in the bridge room will be from November.

At present we are running online bridge twice a week [ Tuesdays and Thursdays on BBO ] and this will continue until at least then. We may then consider keeping online bridge once a week and running face to face bridge in parallel. We need to see how confidences build up.

By the time we finally get back to face to face bridge we will see how other clubs have fared regarding returning members and risk assessments etc.

We all look forward to getting our normal lives back and we will continue to update you as and when information changes.

In order to play in NABC competitions, the club will need to know your BBO name and other details in advance. 

You do not need to provide information again if you have already provided your BBO username for online events or have received training from Don and Betty.

It is essential that details for players not already known to us are given by completing the box provided below.

This must be done at least 24 hours before the competition is due to start to ensure we can process submissions in time. If we can not then players may be blocked when they register.

Need help with BBO? Check our BBO Introduction

For more information contact Don Pearson 01626 879407 or Betty Golding 01626 891004

Details Provided Since Last Event

Everybody needs to go onto the BBO website and register for the event or tournament from 2 hours in advance.

Please do not leave it to the last minute as we need to resolve any of your problems and finalise the movement before we start.

If there is a pair prepared to act as a spare pair in the event of our having a half table then can they please email Don Pearson

Spare Pairs must be available at the start of the session and will be invited to a table if required - Spare Pairs have free entry into the session.

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The information below relates to face-to-face events, currently suspended.

As an EBU affiliated club with over 200 members, we offer duplicate bridge for all players from beginners through to Grand Masters.  Situated in the grounds of Newton Abbot Racecourse with ample free parking, we are open 3 evenings a week.

Tuesday – gentle, no fear bridge is available for those who want a relaxed evening.  It suits beginners looking to play duplicate bridge after their tuition and for those who want a less competitive game.  An experienced Director is on hand to answer questions, provide support and guide those who are unsure. Master Points on this night are not issued. However, players will still have their NGS up-dated and will be entitled to their Diary and Magazine.

Wednesday – this is our night for experienced players to play a serious competitive game of bridge

Thursday – a mix of players from the experienced through to those who want to improve their game at the table and take their bridge to another level

We have a reputation for being a very friendly club where there is something for everyone and everyone is welcome.  Visitors are particularly welcome. 

Information about our hosting system can be found in the link on the left under ‘Find a Partner’.  Visitors or members without access to our 'Members only' page are invited to contact Margaret Mardlin on 01626 879888 who may be able to help.