Based in Carrington, The Nottingham Bridge Club has approx 300 members.

We organise lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced players 

with Club and County players as tutors.

Details

Ten smiling candidates at the start of a challenging day to qualify as Club Directors under the EBED scheme.
Two written quizzes, three role plays (judged both for technical accuracy and artistic impression!)
and the ability to reel off, from memory, the five choices for an opening lead out of turn.
A long day, but thanks to Gerry McCormack's invaluable help, we got them off home at the scheduled time.

They've been a great group to work with, really engaged with all we covered.

David Dunford

Long time member John Auld passed away very recently.

An excellent bridge player and a gentleman.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The AGM will be held at 2pm on Sunday 22nd March 2026 at the club.

Nominations for Officers and Trustees must be signed by proposer, seconder and by the person proposed to show their willingness to stand.

Nominations must be received 14 clear days before the meeting.

Members may submit resolutions to be included on the Agenda.

These must be signed by proposer and seconder and received 14 clear days before the meeting.

Relevant papers for the AGM are available below and are displayed on the Club notice board.

2025 Annual Accounts.pdf (will open in a new window)

2025 Charity Commission Report.docx (will be a download)

AGM 2026.docx (will be a download)

THE BROADHEAD BOWL

The pairs competition for the Broadhead Bowl will follow the AGM at 3pm.

(or earlier if possible)

The Carrington Cup 2026
Wednesday 11th March 6.45pm to 10pm

The 3rd year of running this fun competition especially for novices who have recently learnt to play bridge
It is an "individual" competition so a partner not needed - if we get through all the rounds you will partner everybody during the evening
Details of qualification and sign up sheets are on the club notice board
Limited to 7 tables (28 players) so early sign up is essential - all novices will be able to play if they sign up
You must enter by Wednesday 4th March

Entries are invited either through contacting the Wednesday team by email or using the sign up sheet on the club notice board

More information available on the notice board or from the Wednesday Team

All drives and tournaments are shown in our Calendar.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Ring 0115 960 7992 if you are delayed whilst on your way

Monday Afternoons at 1:00 pm (finish 3.45 - 4.00pm) at the Club
18/24 boards, with Master Points but no NGS
A sociable/newcomer afternoon for those happy to play against more experienced players

Tuesday Afternoons at 1:00 pm at the Club
21/24 boards, with Master Points and NGS

 Tuesday Evenings at 7:30 pm on BBO
18 boards, with Master Points and NGS
Please be registered and ready to play by 7.20.

Wednesday Evenings at 7:00pm at the Club
14-16 boards
Use crib sheets and get advice
(so no Master Points or NGS)
A gentle evening suitable for less experienced players
Everyone playing Acol with 12-14 NT, three weak twos,
and 1 of a suit opening has 4+ cards in the suit
For more details email Wednesday@NottinghamBridge.Club

Thursday Evenings at 7:00 pm at the Club
Master Points and NGS, EBU Level 4

Some drivess used for less experienced players to get experience

 Friday Evenings at 7:00 pm at the Club
Master Points and NGS, EBU Level 4

 Saturday and Sunday Afternoons

Competitions (as advertised) 

  Congratulations to

Premier Regional Master  - Sue Wright

Master -  Roger Bray, Paul Goodwin  

Area Master -  Aruna Patel

District Master -  Julia Taylor, Caroline Roberts

Nottingham Bridge Club – Improvers’ Course

Spring Term 2026

Tutor - Dave Nattrass

15/01/26   Weak Two Openings and Responses

22/01/26     Two No Trump Openings & Responses

29/01/26      Two Club Openings & Responses

05/02/26      Consolidation and Practice Drive

12/02/26    Slam Bidding - Blackwood, Quantitative Bidding, Roman Key Card Blackwood

19/02/26    Slam Bidding - Cue Bidding

26/02/26      Slam Bidding – Splinter Bidding 

05/03/26    Consolidation & Practice Drive

12/03/26     Bidding in the Protective Position

19/03/26    Bidding 4-4-4-1 Hands, Off-Shape 1NT Openings

26/03/26      The Losing Trick Count

02/04/26       Consolidation and Practice Drive

All Lectures begin at 7.00 pm sharp, estimated finish 9.00 pm.  Table fee £2.50.

Free notes for each lecture.  Includes practice hands & commentaries.

Free parking, tea / coffee and BISCUITS!

Bridge for Post-Beginners

Are you a nearly-new bridge player, a not-so-nearly-new bridge player, a lapsed or rusty bridge player?

Would you like to improve your bridge? Come to our gentle Acol drive on Wednesdays at 7pm. No partner needed.  Lots of help available.

This is what the punters think:

“It’s a very friendly evening and we all learn a lot”

“A very supportive group especially for newcomers. Assistance is always given and you might even get the chance to play with one of the directors which is really helpful”

“Relaxed evening for new bridge players. Lovely people; a great learning experience”

Want to know more?  Email learn@nottinghambridge.club

BEGINNERS BRIDGE CLASSES

Tutor - Phil Gross

at the Nottingham Bridge Club

2 New Courses (identical)

Tuesday 7pm Starting 8th September 2026

or Thursday 1pm Starting 24th September 2026

Email learn@nottinghambridge.club to register your interest

We do encourage new players to come along to the club

(Monday 12 noon, and/or Wednesday 6.30pm)

for mini taster sessions to find out about the game and the club and the people.

(Please email beforehand so that we know that you are coming along)

Have I paid my Table Fees?

To see your account at any time.

Go to the right of the home page of this web site and click on           Members Area          
On the new page that appears click on the Payments A/C tab.

(Details of your account should appear...... however ...)

If you've not used the Members Area before, ....... it's easy.
Click here to download the instructions.

You can see how to pay by clicking here. 

We have improved our processes so that the amount (under or overpaid) shown in the email should match the correct balance as at the date it is sent to you – previously it reflected table fees due but not any payments you made since the last bank statement (16^th of the month).  Hopefully this will remove any confusion.