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IMPROVERS CLASS

Colin Darling will be commencing his improvers class on Wednesday 23rd September 10.00 - 12.00

All members of the club are welcome on an ad hoc basis if the subject being taught is one you would like to revise.

The first three lessons will cover hand evaluation, taking into account shape and suit length and will also be exploring the losing trick count.

Cost £6.00

 

LOST PROPERTY

There is a large box of lost property in the kitchen area - please take the time to look through the box - anything still remaining by the end of September will be dispose of.

 

ALTERATION TO SCORES

It was agreed at the last committee meeting that if a score has been recorded incorrectly on a normal bridge session, then this could only be changed on the evening whilst the scorer and director are still in the building. If a situation occurs during a competition, then members would be allowed 24 hours to make their representations to the Director. No Director has discretion over this rule.

 

RENT A DRIVE

We have all experienced problems from time to time parking at the club. If you, a neighbour or a friend has an unused parking space within walking distance of the club, please consider renting it out to a member. If you would like further information, please contact Mark Hopkins who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON BRIDGE

Suspended until the beginning of October

 

NEW LESSONS

Lessons will start for beginners on 21st September and 23rd September for improvers.

Spread the word to keep bridge alive and thriving wink

 

BRIDGE HOLIDAY IN TURKEY

31st October 2026

Few places remaining. If this is something that may interest you, please contact Carole French for more details.

 

 

 
July 2026 Committee meeting minutes
June 2026 Committee minutes
March 2026 committee meeting minutes
January 2026 committee meeting minutes
AGM 2025Minutes
Alerting, Announcing 2023
Competition winners 2025
Club history 1969-2018
Club Privacy notice
Correct Procedures
Club Constitution
Welcome to Southend and Leigh Bridge Club
Our Club
Our Club

Southend and Leigh Bridge Club is a friendly, but competitive club, which is affiliated to the EBU.

It is situated in its own premises in the small town of Leigh-on-sea and is open 7 days per week for a full range of duplicate and rubber bridge sessions from assisted and hosted to highly competitive. We also have an extensive teaching programme for beginners and improvers.
 

For further information see menu or contact:

Chairman: Colin Darling

Secretary: Carole French

Club email address:    committee@slbcbridge.org

Webmaster: Terry Wise

 

Redcliff Hall, 8 Redcliff Drive, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1AY, Telephone 01702 476692

Please note the telephone may respond with leave a message, we will return your call
Teaching

New Beginners and Improvers Courses starting in September

Beginners Class Mondays 10.00am -12.00 pm starting 21st September. No previous experience required. Come with or without a partner, to learn in a friendly, supportive class.

Improvers Class. Wednesdays 10.00am - 12.00pm starting 23rd September. If you have some knowledge of the game and would like to improve your bidding and play, join our friendly class with or without a partner.

Supervised Practice Thursdays 19.00 pm Improvers and those wishing for help developing their game.

 

To register your interest email darlingleigh55@gmail.com
Partner Needed?

New arrangements for Partner needed?

Note to remove a request you will need to use the Members Only  tab

Click here for instructions:

FIND A PARTNER.docx

In order to see who is looking for a partner  click (partner?) on the calendar and contact them directly if you are interested.

 
Parking in Redcliff Drive

Please can we ask that members avoid drives when parking cars.

There is now a disabled bay at the bottom of the road, this is reserved for the resident of the adjacent house.
70% club 2026

1. 74.97% Ruth Ewen & Ian Barren

2. 74.47% Pat Clark & Val Card

3. 73.81% Jayne & Graham Randall

4. 73.61% Roger Bright & Mary Dowson

5. 73.30% Janet Starkey & Josie Levy

6. 73.00% Cedric & Martin Harris

7. 72.78% Ashley Nicklin & Anna Clegg

8. 72.50% Linda Darling & Sheelagh Mayhead

9. 72.1% Margaret Sullivan & Matt Kelly

10. 71.82% Jayne & Graham Randall

11. 71.67% Mary Dowson & Roger Bright

12. 70.63% Mark Hopkins & Martin Scarfe

13. 70.45% Carole French & Ron Misell

14. 70.25% Ann Craig & Mike Wren 

15. 70.23% Jayne & Graham Randall

16. 70.09% Mandy Bridge & Lesley Buckley 

17. 70.08% Chris Chorley & Mike Wren

18. 70% Ann Craig & Graham Randall

 

 

 

 
New Club email address

Please note the new club email address:

committee@slbcbridge.org
Congratulations

  Winners of Shapiro Cup:

Cecilia & Paul Jesper

 
Last updated : 9th Sep 2026 14:52 BST
Club Competitions 2026

 

 

 

Ladies’ teams

Wed

7th October

Men’s teams

Wed

7th October

Open pairs

 

Rubber Cup

Wed

 

 

Mon

4th November

9th November

 

Rose Bowl

Thurs

3rd December

Joan Parr

Sun

17th January 2027

Last updated : 9th Sep 2026 14:51 BST
In Memoriam

We are sorry to announce the recent deaths of club members

Judy Forde-Hatton and George Tull

Funeral details will be posted in the club when known
Last updated : 14th Sep 2026 13:46 BST
Session winners 2025

Mon Jayne Randall & Graham Randall 59.37%

Tues Ashley Nicklin & Russell Nicklin 58.81%

Wed Aft Arnie Waxler & Fred Saxton 56.05%

Wed eve Sally Thompson & Jayne Randall 58.76%

Thur am Derek Way & Carole French 63.27%

Thur pm Chris Parmenter & Peter Sullivan 58.29%

Fri Chris Martin & Pascaline Mower 58.27%

Sat Graham Randall & Jayne Randall 60.96%

Overall percentage Pascaline Mower 59.17%

Slam Ladder Sylvia Brown

70% club Petra Bromfield & Graham Randall 81.14%

 

 
Last updated : 31st Dec 2025 14:15 GMT
F2F DUPLICATE SESSIONS

 

Monday 7.15 pm

Tuesday 7.15pm

Wednesday 2pm hosted, assisted

Wednesday 7.15pm hosted

Thursday 9.45am gentle, hosted

Thursday 2pm

Friday 2pm

Saturday 7.15pm (only first Saturday of each month)

 
Last updated : 17th Aug 2026 07:51 BST
NON DUPLICATE SESSIONS

Monday 1.30pm

Saturday 1.30pm

Chicago Bridge

No partner required

Thursday 7.00pm

Practice Bridge for beginners, improvers

and social play
Last updated : 28th May 2025 09:15 BST
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Last updated : 17th Jan 2020 09:24 GMT
Links

EBU

http://www.ebu.co.uk

Essex County Bridge Association

http://www.essexbridge.co.uk
Last updated : 17th Jan 2020 09:26 GMT
Calendar
Sat 3rd Oct 2026
evening
7.15pm
Sun 4th Oct 2026
afternoon
1.45 pm
Mon 5th Oct 2026
evening
7.15
Results
3rd Oct 2026
Saturday night
Director: Terry Wise
Scorer: Carole French
2nd Oct 2026
Friday Afternoon
Director: Colin Darling
Scorer: Lesley Buckley
1st Oct 2026
morning gentle hosted
Director: Carole French
Scorer: Carole French
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