Stratford-upon-Avon Bridge Club
Welcome to our friendly club
Club's Strategy Document - 2026 to 2031

Click here to see the clubs strategic plan 2026 - 2031.
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

 
Membership Form

Click here for a membership form to join the club.

After completion, please bring it into the club.
System Cards

ALL COMPETITIONS
Pairs must have identical  systems cards available - in the EBU 20B Systems Card format.
Pairs without cards are expected to play basic Acol.
Model EBU cards can be found in various formats at  the EBU website by clicking here.
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Chairman: Alan Patel 07967 698553
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.
Quiz night on 11 November
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We have our yearly fun Quiz night on Wednesday the 11th November starting at 7.00pm
Teams of 4 for £30 which includes our Master quizzer Richard Yendall  and cheese and biscuits from our very own Cotswold Turophile (Cheese expert) Dave Greenwell who will give a brief but expert tuition on the 3 English cheeses that we will be providing.
Tea, coffee etc will be available but please feel free to bring your own drinks including alcohol. ..........
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Master Point Promotions -September 2026

♠ ♥  Congratulations to the following members, who have achieved Master Point Promotions in September 2026 ♦  ♣ 

County Master -  Judy Lambourne

Club Master - Constance Nevens & David Toseland

Area Master - Tony Layton
October bridge

Lessons commenced Monday 21 September 

Beginners lessons are run Tuesdays 10am and Thursdays 7pm and Year 2 lessons are run Mondays 7pm and Thursdays 10am

Members can attend individual sessions for £12.60 each. Many of you would benefit from a refresher.  The next few topics for Year 2 lessons are:

  • Planning the play including SWOT - 7pm Monday 12 October and 10am Thursday 15 October
  • Losing Trick Count - 7pm Monday 19 October and 10am Thursday 22 October
  • Fourth Suit Forcing - 7pm Monday 26 October and 10am Thursday 29 October

Thursday 22 October - 1.30pm Swiss Pairs

Feedback from our first Swiss Pairs event (11 December 2025) was really positive. So we will be running another one. It is a pairs event and so you can simply turn up with your partner as normal. The movement is different to a normal pairs event. It will be explained at the beginning of the session.

Dates for your diary

Sunday 1 November - 2pm to 5.15pm - Warwickshire Newcomer Pairs

Alan will be running this event at our club. To be eligible to enter you need have no more than 4 years playing experience and less than 2,500 Master Points. This is a great opportunity to play a competitive session with other newcomers from other bridge clubs.

Cost is £6 per person payable on the day. There will be cash prizes.

Please sign up as a pair on the notice board at the club, or email me.

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

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, we will be make a little more special including a charity element.

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. The topics for each session haven’t been finalised yet.

Friday 11 December - 1:30 pm onward- Christmas Party (Change of time following members feedback)

Details still being finalised.
Results
Sat 17th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Alan Patel
Fri 16th Oct 2026
Morning
Director: Alan Patel
Fri 16th Oct 2026
Evening
Director: Sarah Jones
Thu 15th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Nick Perrin
Wed 14th Oct 2026
Improvers
Director: Alan Patel
Tue 13th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Sue Debling
Tue 13th Oct 2026
Relaxed Improvers
Director: Alan Patel
Mon 12th Oct 2026
Assisted Play
Teacher: Peter Styles
Mon 12th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Peter Styles
Sat 10th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Steve Pearce
Fri 9th Oct 2026
Morning
Director: Steve Pearce
Fri 9th Oct 2026
Evening
Director: Sarah Jones
Thu 8th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Roger Harris
Wed 7th Oct 2026
Improvers
Director: Steve Pearce
Tue 6th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Alan Patel
Calendar
Mon 19th Oct 2026
Assisted Play
10:00am
Host: Yes
Teacher: Peter Styles
Mon 19th Oct 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Peter Styles
Mon 19th Oct 2026
Continuing Bridge - Losing Trick Count
7.00-9.00p.m
Teacher: Sue & Paul Debling
Tue 20th Oct 2026
Beginners Lesson - Stayman
10am - 12 noon
Teacher: Oliver Winters & Julie Howard
Tue 20th Oct 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Sue Debling
Tue 20th Oct 2026
Relaxed Improvers
7:00pm
Director: Steve Pearce
Wed 21st Oct 2026
Improvers
10:00am
Director: Alan Patel
Host: Yes
Wed 21st Oct 2026
Assisted Play
1:30pm
Host: Yes
Teacher: Mike Gammon
Thu 22nd Oct 2026
Continuing Bridge - Losing Trick Count
10.00-12 noon
Teacher: Lynne Ballinger
Thu 22nd Oct 2026
Swiss Pairs
1:30pm
Director: Alan Patel
 More Info
Thu 22nd Oct 2026
Beginners Lesson - Stayman
7.00 - 9.00p.m
Teacher: Debra Foggin & Heather Fairbairn
Fri 23rd Oct 2026
Morning
10.00am
Director: Steve Pearce
Host: Yes
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