| about SmaxiBridge |
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SmaxiBridge specialises in beginners and improvers.
As you can see by our website we are a bit unique with what we do.
We think that the community that we create is more important than the game. That's different.
We go on to provide a protected place to play where graduating students can practice their new found skills in a happy place.
Graduating students have an option of becoming Subscribers.
They receive a couple of bridge conundrums every weekday morning before 9am
Each conundrum will have been a hand deal played recently.
A video with the answers will be posted on SmaxiBridge WhatsApp at around midday.
Subscribers have the option of enrolling in the summer school. The next set is planned starting in July 2025
The Monday evening duplicate is EBU affiliated, Master Points awarded and is open to all players so long as they are nice  .
Monthly subscription is not necessary to play on a Monday and players can simply pay the session fee. Connection link on request.
In order to progress development a full commentary on all the deals are shown after every round and despatched immediately after the session.
A variety of coaching courses are available either online or f2f.
These maybe bespoke groups of friends wishing to consolidate the basics
or regular club players wanting to shake down specific advanced topics or simply learning more about strategy and tactics
in order to win more often!
Apply by email to discuss requirements.
susan.maxwell@talk21.com
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| A bit about Sue Maxwell |
 Sue is a professional bridge teacher. She worked at the English Bridge Union (governing body of the game) on and off for twenty five years.
She was responsible for devising Standard English Acol for use on all the national bridge courses.
In 2013 she returned to EBU for three years to refresh and update the coursework books
She helped develop an online bridge platform for the EBU in 1997 which later merged with Bridge Club Live.
This provided a place for all players to enjoy playing at home, online with their friends
From being a niche place to play, online bridge is now mainstream.
Real Bridge has emerged as teacher's fave!
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Sue worked as a bridge host for P&O Cruises for ten years.
Over the years she has started new clubs to enable her bridge students to enjoy their game in a friendly environment.
Her latest club takes place online (Real Bridge) on a Monday evening
The sessions are affiliated to the EBU.
Regarded as one of England's top elite teachers Sue nevertheless prefers a very relaxed and fun class.
Most of our activities are online these days and are open to all bridge students wherever they live.
Some face to face classes are held in Shrewsbury.
The SmaxiBridge online clubs, classes and seminars provide a safe and happy environment
She practices what she preaches, playing in national events and county pairs
The classes involve much chat about grand children. She's got five!
Each class is integrated into the SmaxiBridge community which provides further tuition and a happy place to practise newfound skills.
For more information about courses/club sessions email Sue on susan.maxwell.t21@btinternet.com
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| getting started - from the very beginning |
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SmaxiBridge complies to the national learning programme devised by the national governing body of the game, English Bridge Union
This gives assurance of best practice held to a national standard.
The first step is learning the intro to the game - MiniBridge. You buy a batch of five lessons, each 2hrs duration.
Its all very social and good fun. The morning class gets coffee/orange juice and croissants.
You get notes and a printed flipper. You don't need a partner but of course you can bring someone along.
At-Home learning in Shropshire considered. Apply.
Groups of friends wishing to learn together may apply for a time slot. 5+ friends. Apply.
Total 5-lessons cost £75 including all publications
A deposit of £15 is required on booking the course. Fully refundable after the first lesson if you do not wish to go on.
If you love the 5-lesson minibridge intro to the game each person has the option of continuing a full course.
This would entail five further beginners lessons running on from the MiniBridge
Lesson five teaches the transition from MiniBridge to grown up bridge.
Classes usually start in October of every year But if you can get a group of friends together you can start at any time!
If you have done a bit before and would like to get back into the game you may be able to join an existing group.
To apply or enquire, email: susan.maxwell.t21@btinternet.com
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