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 and visitors.

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

Attached is the  first Bridge Club Newsletter which includes an account of our recent holiday to Hayling Island as well as a summary of all upcoming events in one place for you to keep.

We intend to publish this on a regular basis so please tell us about any features you'd like to see included.

Newsletter April 2025.pdf

April Events 

♦ Wednesday 23 April 1.30pm - 4.30pm - Playing Suit Contracts

Do you want to improve your declarer play in trump contracts? Following a successful session in February, Graham Cope will be running his second ‘Jack High’ training session. It will last up to 3 hours. Cost is £19.80 payable on the day. Sign up at the club or email me.

♥ Sunday 27 April at 1.30pm - Mentored Novice Pivot Teams

If you have less than 4 years’ bridge playing experience and less than 2,500 master points, you have the excellent opportunity to enter this mentored teams event at our club. There will be teams of four - three students and one mentor. Cost is £20 per team. Sign up at the club or email.

♠  Wednesday 30 April 1.30pm - 3.30pm - Bid & Natter - Playing Suit Contract

To reinforce the learning from Graham Cope’s session, I will run this Bid & Natter session. No need to sign up; just turn up on the day. Cost is £6; payable on the day.

Improver sessions

• 1NT doubled revision and play  - Monday 14 April at 7pm & Wednesday 17 April at 10:00. 

These sessions are suitable for everyone and cost £12.60 payable on the day. There is no need to book.

These events supplement our normal weekly timetable of bridge and teaching sessions.