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 and visitors.

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

September bridge

Friday 4 September - 7pm to 10pm - Friendly Friday Night Bridge Relaunching
We’ve listened to your feedback and are reintroducing a friendly Friday night session for those of you who work or enjoy a social evening of bridge. All levels of players are very welcome. There will be a ladder prize for the top individual over 3 months. This will be based on handicap scores giving everyone an equal chance of winning. Bring your own refreshments and stay for wine, snacks and a chat after bridge.
 
Tuesday 8 September - 10.00am to 12.00 - Summer Lessons extra - Protective Bidding
There is still time to sign up to this session.
 
 
CANCELLED - Wednesday 9 September - 7pm to 10pm - Pairs session for advanced players - NGS 8+
Due to insufficient interest this new session will not be running. However, I would be interested to hear from members, to assess whether a future such session would be viable.
 
Thursday 10 September - 1pm - AGM followed by free bridge
Bear in mind that you need to be seated by 1pm for our AGM. On the front page of our website you will find the papers for the AGM. The accounts are a summary. However, there are four more detailed financial documents in the members area of our website.
 
The AGM will be followed by free bridge.
 
Wednesday 16 September - 1.30pm to 3.30pm - Bid and natter - Strong Hands
The theme for this month's bid and natter is playing strong hands.  This session is tailored for newer players looking to build on their relatively recent lessons. No need to book.
 
Lessons commencing Monday 21 September 
Beginners lessons will run Tuesdays 10am and Thursdays 7pm
Year 2 lessons will run Mondays 7pm and Thursdays 10am
 
Members can sign up to 10-week terms, or attend individual sessions for £12.60 each. Many of you would benefit from a refresher. I encourage you to check our website for the topics.
Friday evening Bridge (TGIF!)

Friday evening bridge will restart on Friday 4 September at 7pm. Please be seated by 6.45pm and stay for wine, snacks and a chat afterwards.

It is aimed for those members who work or enjoy a social evening of bridge. All levels very welcome and a ladder prize will be awarded for top individual.  

We will aim to provide a host every week, please check website and please bring your own refreshments.

For more details see the linked poster  TGIF Poster.docx

AGM 2026
AGM 2026 - starts at 1:00pm on Thursday 10th September.
Documents relating to the AGM can be found  on the website by clicking on the link in the left hand side under AGM Papers - 2025
Full account are available in the members only section of the website
Free bridge afterwards

 

Annual Subscriptions

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION for 2026/2027

(for non-Student members only - see note below)

Your annual bridge club membership subscription for 2026-2027 is £24 and is due by 1st September 2026.

You can pay either at the Club via the card payment machine, or via bank transfer direct to the Bridge Club's bank account.

Please make payment as follows:-

1.    Card payment 

Please follow the instructions by the card payment machine at the club. If using this method, please pay by Debit Card, as the bank fees charged to the club are much lower than when credit cards are used. Please make sure that you use your own playing number when making payment (i.e. if you are paying for two people, pay individually using the correct playing number for each)

2.     Bank transfer

Bank details are as follows:

ACCOUNT NAME: Stratford upon Avon Bridge Club Ltd

SORT CODE: 20-48-08

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 40425680

REFERENCE – Please use your playing number (if you are paying for more than one person, include their number as well). Your playing number is the number that is put into the Bridgemate at the start of play.

Receipts will not be issued for bank transfer payments, but if you require confirmation of payment, please email accounts@stratforduponavonbridgeclub.org.uk

Please take this opportunity to tell us about any change of address, telephone number or email address.

LATE PAYMENTS - Please note that a further £6 (rejoining fee) is due (Total £24 + £6 = £30) if your payment is made after 30th September 2026.  In addition, because you would no longer be a member of the Club, Visitor playing fees would need to be paid until you rejoin (your playing number would continue to work on the Bridgemates, but not on the card machine).

NOTE FOR STUDENTS – When enrolling for Year One lessons this includes TWO consecutive years' membership of the club, and also includes the joining fee.  Only at the end of the two years will you be required to pay for the renewal of your annual subscription.

Thank you for your cooperation.

If you have any queries please contact Sue Debling: susiekdeb@gmail.com or 07880716178

 

Kenilworth BBO Sessions on Monday and Wednesday evening

Kenilworth Bridge Club runs two BBO sessions a week, on a Monday and Thursday evening, 7pm till 9pm.

All Stratford on Avon members are welcome to join in the online sessions.

We have players joining from over the UK and France.

If interested, please contact us on memberskenbc@gmail.com

As it’s a private session, we need your BBO username and EBU number to set you up.

$5 a session

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Results
Morning
Director: Steve Pearce
Evening
Director: Sarah Jones
Afternoon
Director: Roger Harris
Improvers
Director: Alan Patel
Mentored Pairs
Director: Steve Pearce
Afternoon
Director: Sue Debling
Assisted Play
Teacher: Peter Styles
Afternoon
Director: Peter Styles
Afternoon
Director: Paul Debling
Morning
Director: Steve Pearce
Afternoon
Director: Roger Harris
Improvers
Director: Steve Pearce
Afternoon
Director: Sue Debling
Relaxed Improvers
Director: Steve Pearce
Assisted Play
Teacher: Peter Styles
Calendar
Sat 5th Sep 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Alan Patel
Mon 7th Sep 2026
Assisted Play
10:00am
Host: Yes
Teacher: Peter Styles
Mon 7th Sep 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Peter Styles
Tue 8th Sep 2026
Summer Lessons extras - Protective Bidding
10am - 12 noon
Teacher: Sue & Paul Debling
Tue 8th Sep 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Sue Debling
Tue 8th Sep 2026
Relaxed Improvers
7:00pm
Director: Steve Pearce
Wed 9th Sep 2026
Improvers
10:00am
Director: Alan Patel
Host: Yes
Wed 9th Sep 2026
Assisted play
1:30pm
Host: Yes
Teacher: Lynne Ballinger
Thu 10th Sep 2026
AGM Followed by free bridge
1 pm
Director: Alan Patel
Fri 11th Sep 2026
Morning
10.00am
Director: Steve Pearce
Host: Yes
Fri 11th Sep 2026
Evening
7:00pm
Director: Sarah Jones
Sat 12th Sep 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Alan Patel