As there are no directors available next Easter Monday the 6th of April, there will be no bridge played on this day.

As you may already be aware, the club will be transferring from cash payments to card over the next few weeks.

You are now able to pay your table money at the bridge session using a debit or credit card. In order for everyone to get used to the new system we will continue to accept cash in the short term. However, you are asked to bring the exact money as we are likely to have less available change.

You will also be able to pay your annual subscription by card. Details have already been given in the annual subscription reminder letter

This changeover will affect our ability to pay prize money so weekly prize money will cease to be paid after 31 March. The committee is giving consideration as to how we can find an alternative way of awarding prizes.

As RATS will be holding their production on the 15th and 16th of April, there will be no bridge at the Memoral Hall on these dates.

However you can enjoy a game on Realbridge instead.  Please sign in at 6.45pm.

Membership subscriptions for the new club year 2026/27 are due on 1 April 2026.  

The subscription per member for 2026/27 will remain at £35 as agreed at last year’s AGM.  Membership is required for those playing at our Realbridge sessions as well as those playing face-to-face.

Table money will remain at £3 for members and £5 for visitors at the present time. 

Many Congratulations to the following pairs who took  part in the Dorothy Foster club competition held on the 11th of April.

1st Susan Ingham and Gwynn Davis

2nd Mike Bernard and Mike Chappelle

3rd Aeron Evans and Dan Gordon.

Many congratulations to the following pairs who took part in the Nancy Gibbon Club Competition held on the 19th March

1st Lynne Hedlund and Pippa Jones

2nd Alan Paice and Mallory Armstrong

3rd Allan Cleaver and Cath Simpson.

On Wednesday evening at 7pm, June 17th 2026 there will be a special evening’s bridge. June this year sees the 50th anniversary of Adrian and Justin joining Rhiwbina Bridge Club and playing for the first time at the Memorial Hall.

They hope to see a big turn-out of current club members, including some who usually play on a different days of the week. They will be inviting guests who no longer play in Rhiwbina but are well-remembered partners, opponents and, above all, friends who played with us in the past.

There will be refreshments. Please arrive a little bit earlier than usual to start with a drink and a bite. These (and cake!) will be available through the evening, until they’re gone.

There will be a (fairly) normal evening’s duplicate but no table money will be collected. Prizes will be a little different from the usual small brown envelopes.

The club committee have kindly agreed to this departure from routine. Justin and Adrian look forward to seeing you there. So we can be sure to set up enough tables for the evening, please let Adrian, Justin or our web manager know that you intend to be there.

Contacts: adriantrickey1@gmail.com

justin.zena@btinternet.com

members@bridgewebsemail.com

Do you want to learn to play bridge or improve your game?

Do you want to learn to play bridge or improve your game? Bridge is the best-ever card game - something you will enjoy for the rest of your life. You make new friends and it keeps your mind active. We are holding two bridge courses in the Rhiwbina Memorial Hall, Lon-y-Dail, CF14 6EA as follows:

1. For beginners on a Tuesday afternoon which started last September from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm. The course lasts for three ten-week terms up to July 2026. Cost: £50 per person per term. A new course for complete beginners is likely to start in September 2026.

2. Assisted play sessions every Monday afternoon from 1.15 pm to 4 pm. This is meant for players with some knowledge of the game and would like to improve. It’s just that if you get stuck when playing, someone will be available to help you! There is no commitment – just turn up. Cost: £3 per person per week

A new aspect of the assisted play session is that Gwynn Davis now gives some tuition lasting for the first 20 minutes (ideally 1.15 to 1.35 pm). You can never stop learning about bridge! . As a result, we hope that you will be encouraged to come to our regular face-to-face sessions on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. If interested, please contact Roger for more information on 07811 509490 or email roger.wright100.t21@btinternet.com

Please try and keep track of how many Realbridge sessions you have played vs the number you have paid for, rather than waiting for the club to notify you.  

 if you play with a guest you will have to pay for both of you. 

 Things will run much more efficiently if you can each take responsibility for topping-up your table money credit before it runs chase you for a further payment. 

Information on how to pay can be found by clicking here.

Anyone wanting to know their attendance and balance please contact Gwyn using email thomasgwyn55@gmail.com