I am sure you know that John passed away recently. Roy his youngest son would welcome anybody who knew John to an informal gathering and scattering of his ashes  in Gomshall, Guildford on Monday 9 August @ 12.00pm. If you wish to contact Roy his number is 07878 360840.

F2F bridge is returning to the club w/c 26 July, we intend to start slowly with the following sessions. We are so looking forward to seeing you all again after such a long enforced break. Come and meet up with all those friends you have so missed.                     

 Monday Afternoon Social Bridge 12:30, Tuesday & Friday Morning Gentle 10:00, Ploughmans Wednesday 11:00, Thursday Afternoon Duplicate 13:30, Saturday Afternoon Duplicate 14:00.
We are also cancelling the following online sessions:

Wednesday afternoon session from 28/7, Wednesday evening session from 22/7, Tuesday and Saturday morning sessions from 26/7, Thursday PM session from 29/7,  Saturday afternoon session from 31/7

Intermediate Seminars with Tim Chanter (online on Zoom and RealBridge)                                                                                                                                                                 

 Seminar on Splinter Bids 29 Sept  @14:00  (Book Now)

• These clever bids let you show trump agreement with partner AND a singleton in another suit, suggesting partner considers slam with an appropriate holding
• Since splinter bids are always shown below game level they get across the hand type fast, but without committing the partnership beyond game.

Seminar on Planning the Play in No Trumps13 Oct @14:00 (Book Now)

• Making a plan as declarer is vital at Trick 1, and in NT contracts usually depends on assessing your opportunities for extra tricks in each suit; while keeping a close eye on how much control you have in your weaker holdings
• As the play progresses you can update your plan depending on how many tricks develop, and how you assess the ongoing risks

Seminar on Competitive Doubles 27 Oct @14:00 (Book Now)

• One of the most useful bidding tools in contested auctions is the double card
• You need a clear agreement with your partner about what distribution is shown in any situation, and what level of strength
• In addition, you need a clear agreement about when a double is for take-out and when it is for penalty.

Counting in Defence 10 Nov @ 14:00  Booking Shortly

• Defensive card play is arguably the hardest part of the game.
• One of the best ways of improving is to determine how many cards in each suit your partner and declarer hold
• This seminar focuses on giving count signals, and using them to improve your defensive play

Planning the Play in Suit Contracts: Delaying Drawing Trumps 24 Nov @ 14:00 Booking Shortly

• One of the best general guidelines as declarer in a suit contract is to draw trumps.
• However, there are sometimes good reasons to delay, either to ruff losers in the short trump holding or to take urgent discards 

Fourth Suit Forcing 8 Dec @ 14:00 Booking Shortly

• This handy convention uses the bid of the fourth suit as an artificial 'mark time' bid
• It is often the best way for one player to get more information when deciding which game is best
• It can also be used to show slam interest.

WBC is one of the best Bridge Club in the country. A great venue with excellent facilities to host your Private Bridge Matches and Competitions.

To book or find out more call WBC on 0208 947 0147 or email to manager@wimbledonbridgeclub.co.uk