Release 2.19n
Ruff Club Continues as Ruff Club Lite

Ruff Club duplicates at St Pancras Community Association have ceased.  The club was founded in 2000 by Gerald James, and was directed by Ned Paul from April 2022 until January 2025.  On Ned's retirement, no further director was appointed. 

The Ruff Club continues in a limited way (Ruff Club Lite) with small duplicates staged privately on an open but invitational basis.  You are welcome to apply for seats; on enquiry a link will be sent.  Email ned@nedpaul.com for details.
Learn Bridge in a Weekend

Learn Bridge in a Weekend is a complete introduction to bridge for beginners over two days.    Next dates in London are:

  • Sat/Sun February 15th/16th 2025 - venue TGRs Bridge Club, W2 3BP.  
  • Click here or email ned_paul@outlook.com for full details of the course and a registration form.

"Just a note to say thank you for an excellent course. I learned no end and thoroughly enjoyed it all. I was particularly impressed by the effort you put into to making it as enjoyable as possible for us." Clive Newton

For other playing and practice sessions see www.aceshibridge.co.uk.
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Welcome to The Ruff Club
Friendly Partnership Duplicate Bridge in Camden London NW1. Friday Evenings 7.15pm.
Friendly Partnership Duplicate Bridge in Camden London NW1. Friday Evenings 7.15pm.

Play at the Ruff Club in our former venue St Pancras Community Association

The Ruff Club is a friendly club for playing duplicate bridge close to central London. We now meet as Ruff Club Lite with games hosted privately on an open but invitational basis.  Start time remains 7.15pm on Fridays.  You are welcome to apply for seats; on enquiry a link will be sent.  Email ned@nedpaul.com for details.
Wednesday Night Online Supported Bridge

While Friday remains the main night at the Ruff Club we are also now running an online "improver" game on Wednesday evenings.  This we refer to as the 'Walmer Castle' game, after the pub in Notting Hill where we met before Covid. We play duplicate bridge starting at 7.30pm, playing 15 or so boards at a fairly relaxed pace.   We use a video bridge syetem called "Realbridge" where you can see and talk to your partner and opponents via the camera and microphone on your device so it's all pretty friendly.

This is very much a social game for refreshers, returners and improvers. Our host Ivan Brajkovic acts as Tournament Director and is also available for impartial advice and support as needed.  Single players are always welcome, especially players who may not have played much (or any!) duplicate before. If this sounds ,like you please email for details, and we will add you to the weekly invitation list.
Results
31st Jan 2025
Main Duplicate
Director: Ned
Scorer: Elaine Kay
24th Jan 2025
Main Duplicate
Director: Ned
Scorer: Ned
17th Jan 2025
Main Duplicate
Director: Elaine Kay
Scorer: Elaine Kay
10th Jan 2025
Main Duplicate
Director: Ned Paul
Scorer: Ned Paul
20th Dec 2024
Main Duplicate
Director: Ned Paul
Scorer: Ned Paul
13th Dec 2024
Main Duplicate
Director: Ned Paul
Scorer: Ned Paul
Calendar
11th Apr 2025
Ruff Club Lite
By Invitation 7.15pm
18th Apr 2025
No Bridge
Good Friday
25th Apr 2025
Ruff Club Lite
By Invitation 7.15pm
2nd May 2025
Ruff Club Lite
By Invitation 7.15pm
9th May 2025
Ruff Club Lite
By Invitation 7.15pm
16th May 2025
Ruff Club Lite
By Invitation 7.15pm
23rd May 2025
Ruff Club Lite
By Invitation 7.15pm
30th May 2025
Ruff Club Lite
By Invitation 7.15pm
BriAn Electronic Scoring

Ruff Club duplicates are often scored using the BriAn electronic scoring system.  The BriAn system (= "Bridge on iPhone and Android") uses mobile phone technology to replace traditional tabletop scorers.  Players can use their own smart phones or other devices, such as iPads, or use android scoring tablets supplied by the club.

We believe BriAn is a very player-friendly system that has advantages over other systems.  When results are entered for each deal, the next screen shows the full lay-out of the deal, the available tricks in each suit and a full travelling score slip in a single screen. Results of previous boards and a full table of current rankings can be accessed from any device via a  menu. The bridge director can create and modify games, adjust scores if necessary and create final files suitable for posting to the web.

If you have a suitable android or iPhone you can become a scorer simply by downloading the free BriAn Bridge app.  Go to the app shop in the normal way and search for "Brian Bridge". It's free to install and easy to use,  You can read more about BriAn Bridge on the website http://www.brianbridge.net.   Becoming a scorer is fun but entirely optional - extra scoring tablets are always available from the club.
Contacting the Ruff Club

The organiser of the Ruff Club is Ned Paul. 
Contact Ned on 07792 715517 or email to ned_paul@outlook.com
See also Ned Paul’s other site at www.bridgewebs.com/bridgewithned
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