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We are a large friendly bridge club with over 500 members. We aim to cater for all standards of players, from beginners to internationals. Whatever your experience, we have a session to suit you, and visitors are always welcome.
Duplicate sessions are held on weekdays at the Club House, 40 London Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1DL. Contact us on 01892-530739 or by email to tunbridgewellsbc@gmail.com.
In our large and comfortable premises we normally offer refreshments and bar facilities. We host County and other events, and we are affiliated to the EBU.
Please also refer to Information and Weekly Timetable on LHS. The latest position on our regular sessions is explained below.
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| Schedule of bridge sessions |
The following sessions WILL be run, unless stated otherwise:
(**) look for confirmation after 10am on the day before the event
M aft: Supervised pairs in club 1.30; pairs online (BBO) 2.00
M eve: Pairs in club 7.30.
Tu aft: Pairs in club 1.30.
Tu eve (**): Teams or pairs in club 7.30
W aft (**): Pairs in club 1.30
W eve: Diane's friendly session in club 7.30
Th aft: 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursdays gentle pairs in club 1.00.
Th eve: Pairs online (BBO) 7.30
F morn: Chicago sessions now running, 9.45 - 11.45 am
F aft: Pairs in club 1.30;
F eve: Gentle pairs in club 7.00 in weeks when no Th aft. gentle.
Other F eves: Gentle pairs online (RealBridge) 7.30
F eve (**): Teams or pairs in club 7.30 (currently 5 pairs listed.
One more would be good. MG acting as reserve)
Please help us to predict numbers by informing us in advance (specifically, by 9am on the previous day), via the "TELL US" tab on the LHS, if you hope to play in a particular session - even if you have no partner.
If a session is running, you are welcome to come whether you have told us of your intention or not - but please read the health warning below.
CoVid and and other infectious Illnesses:
- We ask that you come to the club only if you have received a second Covid vaccination at least two weeks before.
- CoVid is not the only infectious illness where minimising transmission to a vulnerable group is essential.
- Please stay away if you are unwell.
- We may check your temperature and enquire about your health before you enter.
- Note that masks must be worn when moving around, although not at the bridge table or when drinking in the bar.
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| Bridge Classes by Stephen Pierce in 2021 |
We are provisionally scheduling a programme of bridge classes and supervised practice sessions by Stephen Pierce in the latter part of 2021 and into the new year of 2022. These will take place in the Club. Details are below.
Please note that if Government restrictions are reimposed the courses may not take place on the dates shown.
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New courses starting throughout the year
A range of courses for complete beginners, improvers, bridge returners and social players who wish to master duplicate bridge.
Starting October 2021 or later
Introduction to Bridge - 10am-4.15pm Sunday 24 October 2021
Complete Beginners - To be advised
Beginners The Next Step - Monday 7.45-9.45pm March 2022
Beginners The Next Step - Thursday 10-12am March 2022
Intermediate - To be advised
Improve Your Competitive Bidding - Thursday 10-12am January 2022
Bid Better Slams - Monday 10-12am February 2022
Tel:- 07973 207218 E-mail:- spchair@hotmail.com
Website. www.bridgeforfun.org.uk
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| Interesting Hands |
Managing entries
Published 17 August
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| 'Bridge with Angela' 5th edition |
Angela Tompson has updated her guide for students and improvers; this is the fifth edition following upon the success of the earlier versions. The basics are unchanged but Angela has taken the opportunity to include further conventions currently and commonly played, including Benjaminised Acol, commonly known as "Benji".
This book commences with the very basics of bridge and goes on to describe the essential elements of bidding. Guidance on play of the cards and defence is included followed by explanations of conventions commonly played.
The price is £7.95 and it can be purchased at the club bar or phone Angela on 01892 526716.
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| Honours Boards |
The Honours Boards for recent years can be viewed as full-size images by going to the relevant item on the left-hand menu. There you can see the winners of all cups and trophies awarded in Club Competitions for Pairs and for Teams during that year. They also show the winners of individual trophies in the year.
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