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.

Master Point Promotions -June 2026

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

5* Premier Master - Gaynor Fox

Club Master - Gillian Curley , Helen Fidler

Local Master - Constance Nevens, Nicola Meeres,Gordon Cutter

July bridge

Kitchen refurbishment continues and the gents toilets are now closed.

Thank you for your patience during the refurbishment. The works will continue throughout July. Men should use the disabled toilet or the portaloo in the car park.

Friday evening bridge sessions cancelled

A reminder that all future Friday evening bridge sessions are cancelled due to insufficient numbers.

Thursday 9 July -  1.30pm - ECats Charity Simultaneous 

This is a normal pairs event, with all the table money going to the ECats Charities - British Heart Foundation and Kidney Research UK. If you would like to contribute more than £3.80 to the charity, please buy multiple tickets and hand to the TD on the day.

Tuesday 14 July - 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 £3.80 for students; payable on the day. Please sign up at the club or email me. We need more mentors - please support it if you can.

Wednesday 15 July - 1.30pm - 3:30pm - Bid and natter 

The theme for this month's bid and natter is bidding weak hands.  This session is tailored for newer players looking to build on their relatively recent lessons. No need to book.

 

Coffee Morning - Saturday 15th August

Curious about bridge?

Join us for coffee on Saturday 15th August between 10am and 12 noon to find out about upcoming lessons and how to join.

 

Results
Improvers
Director: Alan Patel
Afternoon
Director: Alan Patel
Relaxed Improvers
Director: Nick Perrin
Assisted Play
Teacher: Peter Styles
Afternoon
Director: Peter Styles
Afternoon
Director: Steve Pearce
Afternoon
Director: Roger Harris
Improvers
Director: Alan Patel
Afternoon
Director: Sue Debling
Relaxed Improvers
Director: Steve Pearce
Assisted Play
Teacher: Peter Styles
Afternoon
Afternoon
Director: Alan Patel
Morning
Director: Alan Patel
Afternoon
Director: Alan Patel
Calendar
Thu 9th Jul 2026
ECats Charity Sims
1:30pm
Director: Roger Harris
Fri 10th Jul 2026
Morning
10.00am
Director: Steve Pearce
Sat 11th Jul 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Alan Patel
Mon 13th Jul 2026
Assisted Play
10:00am
Host: Yes
Teacher: Peter Styles
Mon 13th Jul 2026
Board Meeting
10am
Mon 13th Jul 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Peter Styles
Tue 14th Jul 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Sue Debling
Tue 14th Jul 2026
Mentored Pairs
7:00pm
Director: Steve Pearce
Wed 15th Jul 2026
Improvers
10:00am
Director: Alan Patel
Host: Yes
Wed 15th Jul 2026
Bid & Natter - Bid and playing with weak hands
1:30pm
Host: Yes
Teacher: Lynne Ballinger
Thu 16th Jul 2026
Afternoon
1:30pm
Director: Roger Harris
Fri 17th Jul 2026
Morning
10.00am
Director: Steve Pearce