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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.
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| Monthly Handicap Pairs |
Congratulations to Nick Perrin & Peta Birchall on winning the Clubs' Monthly Handicap Pairs Competition
with an average of 53.75% over the Six sessions
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| Master Point Promotions - May 2025 |
♠ ♥ Congratulations to the following members, who have achieved Master Point Promotions in May 2025 ♦ ♣
Local Master
Andrew Cain
Julie Waplington
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| June Bridge |
Wednesday 18 June at 1.30pm - Bid & Natter - Attitude
Following on from Charlie Bucknell's masterclass, I will be running a bid & natter session on 'Attitude'. This will help your partnership know whether to continue a suit or switch. It's what the experts use to get good results. Cost is £6.00 payable on the day. No partner is necessary and no need to sign up - just turn up on the day.
Summer School - First 2 sessions cancelled
Unfortunately, due to insufficient numbers, the first two summer school sessions on 11 and 18 June, are cancelled. We need a minimum of 12 to make sessions viable.
Aimed at students with up to 4 years experience (although all are welcome), further 2 hour sessions have been scheduled up to 20 August. Cost is £12.60 per session payable on the day. We will run the sessions if there is sufficient interest. Please see the notice board and website for topics and dates. Sign up at the club.
The sessions scheduled in June are
- Monday 23 June at 7.00pm - Declarer play & placing of cards
- Monday 30 June at 7.00pm - Understanding & completing the Convention card
Thursday 26 June at 1.30pm - Club competition - One-off teams
You can turn up as a pair and be teamed up on the day or come as a team of four. We have a host pair, so all pairs are guaranteed a game. To be eligible to be called the winner, no more than two team members can have NGS 10 or higher on 31 August 2024. You can still participate if you don't meet this criteria.
Friday 27 June at 1.30pm - Training Session - Defending against weak 2's
Following some excellent 'Jack High' training sessions last year, Adam Hickman will be running another one. "You pick up your cards, all set to reach for your opening bid when disaster strikes…your opponent opens a weak 2 before you have the chance! They're always ruining your fun, and making it so much more difficult to compete and get to the right spot…"
Fear no more…spend the afternoon with Adam learning about simple Lebensohl. A convention for just the experts? Absolutely not.
This is aimed at all players and is guaranteed to help your bidding in these sticky situations! Cost is £19.80 payable on the day. Sign up at the club or email Alan.
Saturday 28 June at 1.30pm - Summer Social
Bridge will be followed by a wonderful tea of sandwiches, cakes and scones all washed down with a glass of Prosecco. The cost is £20. Please pay via the card machine and sign up at the club by 21 June to secure your place.
Tuesday 1 July at 7.00pm - Mentored Pairs
Following a successful mentored pairs event on 3 June, we will be holding our next monthly session on 1 July. It is aimed at students who have been playing / learning bridge for up to 4 years. The event will attract master points but there will be no impact on NGS. The event is free for mentors and £4.80 for students. Please sign up at the club.
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| Cheltenham Congress 2025 |
Fancy a weekend of Bridge at a local club.
Hosted by Cheltenham Bridge Club at the Centenary Hall, Dean Close School, a great venue with modern conference facilities, ample free parking and easy access.
- SATURDAY 23 August - GREEN POINT SWISS PAIRS
- SUNDAY 24 August - GREEN POINT SWISS TEAMS
- SUNDAY 24 August - 9 HIGH PAIRS
For more information and to book Cheltenham Bridge Club
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| AGM 2025 |
AGM 2025 - starts at 1:00pm on Thursday 18th September.
Free bridge afterwards
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