Stratford-upon-Avon Bridge Club
Welcome to our friendly club
2026 Board Directors & Roles

Here is a list of the Club's Board of Directors and  Treasurer. 

Alan Patel - Chairman and Bridge Team Leader

Debra Foggin - Deputy Chairman

Lynne  Ballinger - Secretary & IT Manager

Tracy Eadie - Treasurer

Fergus McGoldrick - Board member

Keith Henesey - Social Team Leader

Paul Debling - Property Team Leader

Sandra Webb - Teaching  Team Leader

Sarah Darnes - Housekeeping Team Leader

Sue Debling -  Membership Team Leader

 

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Welcome

Stratford-upon-Avon Bridge Club extends a warm welcome to members, students, and visitors. We are a thriving friendly club located in Old Town.  

With around 400 members, we run a variety of bridge sessions 6 days a week suitable for both novice and experienced players.  We welcome new members. 

We have an extensive teaching programme running from September to May each year and also have regular master classes.

Warwickshire Newcomer's pairs November 2026

A huge congratulations to Ian Gibbs and Stephen Dyke on winning the Warwickshire Newcomer's pairs this past Sunday!

We would also like to extend a big well done to the joint runners-up, who are all members of the Stratford Bridge Club: Janice Hellens & Mony Chan, and Jane Whitehurst & Steve Goldsbrough. Brilliant results all around!

Friday evening Bridge 13th November

On Friday 13th November, we are celebrating Sarah Jones's 60th birthday during our usual Friday night bridge session!

Sarah is kindly providing:

♠ Welcome drinks on arrival

♥Bingo bridge with prizes

♦ Birthday cake during the interval

♣ All are welcome.

 

 

November bridge

Sunday 8 November - 1.30pm Bridge Session - Remembrance Sunday Charity - Hosted

We will be holding our first Sunday afternoon duplicate bridge session at the club. This session is open to all. Since it is Remembrance Sunday, all table monies will go to Scottys, a military bereavement charity. There will be cake! To help with the catering, please can you sign up at the club or or email Alan. We have a host so you don’t need a partner..

Wednesday 11 November - 7pm Quiz Night

There is still time to sign up for the quiz night. It’s only £30 for a team of four. 

Wednesday 18 November - 1.30pm - Bid & Natter on Leads

These assisted play sessions are proving very popular.

Dates for your diary

Sunday 6 December - 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4pm - Abbey Smith Masterclass

Following a successful masterclass earlier this year, Abbey will be back delivering a further 2 sessions; each one costing £15; payable on the day.

Morning topic is ‘Suit Preference Signals’ - how to tell your partner what you want her to lead

Afternoon topic is ‘Card Combinations’ - to finesse or not to finesse

Please sign up at the club or email.

Friday 11 December - 1.30pm - Christmas Party

A drink and mince pie will be followed by bridge. Then a hearty hot 2-course buffet. We are keeping the price at last year’s level of £35 per person. Please sign up at the club or email. Pay via the card machine.

Monday 5 to Thursday 8 April 2027 - Bridge Club Holiday - Cambridge Belfry

Still time to sign up. Contact Fergus McGoldrick.

Join us for a Bridge Holiday in Cambridge!

Come along for four days of bridge, relaxation, and sightseeing from 5th – 8th April 2027 at the Belfry Hotel.

Partnering with Oliver Cowan Events, we’re hosting six handicapped bridge sessions suitable for all levels—plus short discussions and plenty of free time to explore. Everyone is welcome, especially students!

What's included: 3 nights' dinner, bed & breakfast, parking, and all bridge sessions.

  • Single occupancy: £570
  • Double/Twin: £450 per person
  • Non-bridge players: £60 discount for spouses/partners

Want to join? Just sign up on the notice board sheet or email Fergus at fergussuabc@gmail.com.

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Results
Afternoon
Director: Alan Patel
Morning
Director: Steve Pearce
Evening
Director: Sarah Jones
Monthly Handicap Pairs 2 of 9
Director: Alan Patel
Improvers
Director: Alan Patel
Afternoon
Director: Sue Debling
Mentored Pairs
Director: Steve Pearce
Assisted Play
Teacher: Peter Styles
Monthly Pairs 2 out of 9
Director: Peter Styles
Warwickshire Newcomer Pairs
Director: Alan Patel
Afternoon
Director: Steve Pearce
Morning
Director: Steve Pearce
Evening
Director: Sarah Jones
Afternoon
Director: Nick Perrin
Improvers
Director: Steve Pearce
Calendar
Sun 8th Nov 2026
Remembrance Sunday Charity.
1:30pm
Director: Alan Patel
 More Info
Mon 9th Nov 2026
Assisted Play
10:00am
Host: Yes
Teacher: Peter Styles
Mon 9th Nov 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Peter Styles
Mon 9th Nov 2026
Continuing Bridge - Further Defensive Skills
7.00-9.00p.m
Teacher: Sue & Paul Debling
Tue 10th Nov 2026
Beginners Lesson - Openers rebid with a strong hand
10am - 12 noon
Teacher: Oliver Winters & Julie Howard
Tue 10th Nov 2026
Children In Need Sim Pairs
1:30pm
Director: Sue Debling
Tue 10th Nov 2026
Relaxed Improvers
7:00pm
Director: Peter Styles
Host: No
Wed 11th Nov 2026
Improvers
10:00am
Director: Alan Patel
Host: Yes
Wed 11th Nov 2026
Assisted play
1:30pm
Host: Yes
Teacher: Debra Foggin
Wed 11th Nov 2026
Quiz Night
7:00pm
Host: Richard Yendall
 More Info
Thu 12th Nov 2026
Continuing Bridge - Further Defensive Skills
10.00-12 noon
Teacher: Lynne Ballinger
Thu 12th Nov 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Nick Perrin