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Learn Bridge In Wiltshire

Learn Bridge in Wiltshire

Bridge courses are available for complete beginners who may never have played the game before and for those that have been introduced to Bridge or Whist at some time and understand the basic ideas of how the game is played.  Courses are also available for Improvers, those that have learnt the basics, either recently or in the past, and wish to develop their game further.  There are also courses available for those that may play bridge regularly, either at home or in clubs, and wish to learn more and develop their playing skills by learning new conventions or sharpen up on their defence or declarer play.

Available courses are advertised below, or you can contact a local teacher by searching the EBU online directory of teachers - click here

There are a variety of courses starting at Bath Bridge Club in September 2025, including beginners and improvers. There will also be assisted play sessions running on Monday evenings and Wendesday mornings.

For more information and details on how to book your place, please click here

Beginners Bridge in Chippenham area

Face to face beginners’  bridge will start 1st October 2025. It will be held at Chippenham every Wednesday evening. The course will last 23 weeks followed by 5 weeks of assisted play. Each lesson will be around 1 hour of teaching followed by some practice hands.

The cost is £10 per lesson, or £150 for the full course and includes all course materials and tea/coffee. To register, or to find out more information please email Sue Phillips, suephillips222@gmail.com; Ray Elms rayelms@hotmail.com or Ian Roach ianroach1@outlook.com

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Beginners and Improvers Bridge Classes at Swindon

Learn to play bridge in a fun, friendly environment. New bridge players are always welcome to the game at Swindon Bridge Club.

Beginners - if you are interested in learning  to play bridge, new classes will be held weekly on Mondays (7pm to 9pm) from 15 September 2025. The focus is on playing hands (from lesson 1) and NO previous card playing experience is necessary. - just a willingness to try something new! Classes will be run by Garry Towns (GarryTownsBridge@gmail.com) so please contact Garry for more information.

Improvers - if you have learnt the basics, you are welcome to join Mike Baker each week on Tuesday evenings (7pm to 9pm) from 16 September 2025 to recap your bridge skills and to extend your knowledge. Mike will cover new  bidding and play techniques to help you transition to playing in a club (or improve your scores if you already play in a club!).

All session will be run at Lawn Community Centre, Guildford Avenue, SN3 1JL, with a mid-session break for refreshments, which are included in the price. For more information please contact Garry (details above) or Mike, on 07855 345866

 

Learn bridge in Ramsbury/Marlborough

Carol Smith has been teaching beginners and improvers for several years. Her lessons have been carefully designed to provide a fun and engaging learning environment with ample time to practice. She delivers clear and supportive instructions that build your knowledge step-by-step at the beginning of each session. You will then have the chance to play pre-prepared hands that illustrate and reinforce the lesson's topic. 

Beginners bridge lessons will start Wednesday 3rd September, 10am to 11.45am, followed by Improvers bridge lessons on the same day from 12.15pm to 2pm. Both sessions will take place at the Memorial Hall, Ramsbury, near Marlborough.

As a bridge tournament director, an Approved teacher, and a Professional member of EBTA, she is fully qualified to ensure you are taught bridge correctly. She offers a friendly and welcoming environment to learn and enjoy bridge. She also teaches bridge on cruise ships!

For further details, including dates, times and costs, please contact Carol Smith at Bridgewithcarol.smith@aol.com or 07942 984606