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.
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 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. The cost is £6 per person; payable on the day. There will be cash prizes. Sign up at the club or email Alan.

Tuesday 3 November - 7pm to 9.30pm - Mentored Pairs

This event will attract master points but there will be no impact on NGS. It is free for mentors and £4.80 for students; payable on the day. Please sign up at the club or email Alan. We need more mentors - please support it if you can.

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.
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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With Sadness

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ivor Francis.

His funeral service will be held at Cheltenham Crematorium on Friday, 6th November at 2:00 pm with a reception afterwards at  The Redesdale in Morton-in-Marsh

To help the family coordinate the catering, please let Alan Patel know if you plan to attend.
Results
Thu 29th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Nick Perrin
Wed 28th Oct 2026
Improvers
Director: Steve Pearce
Tue 27th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Sue Debling
Tue 27th Oct 2026
Relaxed Improvers
Director: Steve Pearce
Mon 26th Oct 2026
Assisted Play
Teacher: Sue Debling
Mon 26th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Alan Patel
Sat 24th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Steve Pearce
Fri 23rd Oct 2026
Morning
Director: Steve Pearce
Fri 23rd Oct 2026
Evening
Director: Sarah Jones
Wed 21st Oct 2026
Improvers
Director: Alan Patel
Tue 20th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Sue Debling
Tue 20th Oct 2026
Relaxed Improvers
Director: Steve Pearce
Mon 19th Oct 2026
Assisted Play
Teacher: Peter Styles
Mon 19th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Peter Styles
Sat 17th Oct 2026
Afternoon
Director: Alan Patel
Calendar
Thu 29th Oct 2026
Beginners Lesson - Opening 1 of a suit
7.00 - 9.00p.m
Teacher: Debra Foggin & Heather Fairbairn
Fri 30th Oct 2026
Morning
10.00am
Director: Steve Pearce
Host: Yes
Fri 30th Oct 2026
Evening
7:00pm
Director: Sarah Jones
Sat 31st Oct 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Steve Pearce
Sun 1st Nov 2026
Warwickshire Newcomer Pairs
2:00 - 5:15pm
Director: Alan Patel
 More Info
Mon 2nd Nov 2026
Assisted Play
10:00am
Host: Yes
Teacher: Peter Styles
Mon 2nd Nov 2026
Monthly Pairs 2 out of 9
1:30pm
Director: Peter Styles
Mon 2nd Nov 2026
Continuing Bridge - Defensive Guidelines
7.00-9.00p.m
Teacher: Sue & Paul Debling
Tue 3rd Nov 2026
Beginners Lesson - New suit responses and openers response with weaker hand
10am - 12 noon
Teacher: Oliver Winters & Julie Howard
Tue 3rd Nov 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Sue Debling
Tue 3rd Nov 2026
Mentored Pairs
7:00pm
Director: Steve Pearce
Wed 4th Nov 2026
Improvers
10:00am
Director: Alan Patel
Host: Yes
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