| Beginners |
In January, we have 3 vacancies for daytime courses and 1 for evening. If you are interested, please click on 'Beginners' above for details and then submit the form below. (Check your spam if you do not hear within 24 hours).
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| Pre Xmas Arrangements |
Xmas drinks and refreshments will be served at the following sessions:
Weds 17th Evening: Wine, Sandwiches and nibbles
Thursday 18th Afternoon: Wine, Sandwiches and nibbles
Friday 19th Afternoon: Wine, Sandwiches and nibbles
Monday 22nd Afternoon: Wine, Sandwiches and nibbles
Tuesday 23rd Evening: Wine and Cake
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| Training Programme 2026 |
We will be running three training programmes during 2026:
Beginners: January – March, and possibly a second course starting April
Continuation: June – August, focus on bidding
Intermediate: March – July, focus on bidding and defence
Play is central to each programme, and the detail of each is set out below. If you would like to reserve a place, email Tony on tonylochery@yahoo.co.uk. Please note, you will not be able to join selected weeks on any of the courses. In fairness to everyone else, you must commit to the whole course and places are limited in all cases. Although we will operate on first come first served, priority will be given to those who have attended previous club courses.
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| Chicago Bridge |
We will be launching a new Wednesday Chicago session from Wednesday 7th January 2026. Please arrive on Wednesdays at 1315 for a 1330 start. Any queries, please contact Jill Harris on jill.harris742@gmail.com
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| Monday Mornings - Social learning |
We follow a 3 weekly cycle:
Week 1: 'Assisted Play' - all boards accompanied by optional written bidding and play guidance
Week 2: 'Random Play' - pre-dealt random hands
Week 3: 'Bid and Discuss' - compare bidding and play to other club members in a previous session
Each table will set its own pace. No booking is required, the session is hosted so you can come without a partner, though partnerships are preferred. The table fee will be £3.
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| Gentle Duplicate |
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Gentle Duplicate is played on Mondays (21 boards, 1315 for 1330 start, finish around 1600), Thursdays (18 boards, 1315 for 1330 start, finish around 1600) and Wednesdays (15 boards, 1845 for 1900 start finish around 2130). In Gentle Duplicate, we generally have 4-6 tables. The sessions are not EBU accredited and are aimed at those who enjoy duplicate without the pressure of fully competitive play. The sessions are hosted, which means you can come without a partner and be guaranteed to play.
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| Competitive Duplicate |
Competitive Duplicate is played on Tuesday evenings (1845 for 1900 start, finish around 2200) and Friday afternoons (1315 for 1330 start, finish around 1615). We generally have 4 to 6 tables at each session and play 21-24 boards. The sessions are EBU accredited and masterpoints are awarded.
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