WELCOME

Wimbledon Bridge Club was established as a members' club in 1986 and has grown into one of the best bridge clubs in the UK, catering for players of all abilities.

We offer duplicate bridge for all levels and a Learning programme from complete beginners to intermediate players,  Our dedicated clubhouse has a licenced bar with refreshments available at all sessions.  We are an English Bridge Union affiliated club and Master Points and NGS are awarded for qualifying sessions.

Cashless venue - debit or credit cards only (no Amex).

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PLAY BRIDGE

Regular games Monday to Saturday and some Sundays for special events.  Visitors welcome.  A host is usually available.

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PLAYING CALENDAR    SPECIAL EVENTS
Session descriptions and prices

LEARN BRIDGE

Bridge is the most exciting and challenging card game there is.  It is mentally stimulating and endlessly engaging and Wimbledon Bridge Club is here to help you on your way to play.

We offer courses for all levels from complete beginner to intermediate players and Play and Learn sessions for guided practice.  Minibridge card play sessions are an ideal introduction to the game for all ages.

LEARN BRIDGE - OVERVIEW
       APRIL 2026 COURSES         PLAY AND LEARN
MINIBRIDGE CARD PLAY - Fun for all ages

SPECIAL EVENTS - COMING SOON

April 2026
Wed 1 Summer Ladders Start
Mon 13 and 20 Spring Courses Start

40th Anniversary Week – Special Events 12th to 18th April
Sun 12th, 13:00: Blue Pointed Swiss Pairs ♠
Competitive Duplicate * 6x6 board matches * £200 First Prize
More Info and Booking
Mon 13th, 13:30: Chicago Bridge
Supervised play * Prosecco * Medals for the winners
No Booking Required
Tue 14th, 19:00: Speedball ♦ ♣ 
Fast But Fun Competitive Duplicate * Cheese and Wine
No Booking Required
Wed 15th, 11:00: 40th Anniversary Ploughman’s ♠
Duplicate * Lunch can be ordered * Prosecco
Info and Booking
Thu 16th, 13:30: Pick and Mix Teams ♦ 
Try Teams! * Come as a pair * Pick random teammates!
No Booking Required
Thu 16th, 18:30: Introduction to Duplicate ♠
Cheese and Wine * Mini Lesson * Supervised Duplicate
Info and Booking
Fri 17th, 11:00: Mini Swiss Pairs ♠ ♣ 
Try it out! * 5 x 5 matches * Lunch can be ordered
Info and Booking
Sat 18th, 18:30: 40th Anniversary Supper and Bridge♠♦♣ 
Buffet with wine * Gentle Duplicate or Supervised Play
Info and Booking

♠ Booking required ♦ Master Points awarded but no NGS ♣ WBC Simple Systems Only (Click here for WBC Permitted Systems)
40th Anniversary souvenir medals for the winners!
Something for ALL levels of bridge player, from Beginner to Advanced.  Visitors most welcome

Click here for the Calendar of Special Events for September 2025 to August 2026

Changes to printed calendar:
Sun 26th April The Surrey Mary Edwards is taking place at the club.

Sat 9 May 2026 The Karlsen Cup is now on  Sat 16 May 2026.  Sun 7 June 2026 The Blue Pointed Pairs is now on 14 June 2026 (to avoid a clash with LlanBrighton.
Results
Thu 9th Apr 2026
Thursday am Supervised Duplicate
Dir: David Korman
Host: Dave/Ann/Ian
Thu 9th Apr 2026
Thursday pm Duplicate
Dir: Vaughan Bishop
Host: Caroline Lakin
Wed 8th Apr 2026
Wednesday am Duplicate - Ploughmans
Dir: Shirley
Host: Linda Wilson
Wed 8th Apr 2026
Hilary Stewart Improvers Cup
Dir: Calum Stewart
Tue 7th Apr 2026
Tuesday am Duplicate - 18 boards
Dir: Calum Stewart
Host: Lindsey Carver
Calendar
Thu 9th Apr 2026
Mini Duplicate
19:30
Dir: Calum
Fri 10th Apr 2026
Friday am Duplicate - 18 boards
10:30
Dir: Harriet
Host: Naomi Cohen
Fri 10th Apr 2026
Friday pm Online Duplicate
14:00
Dir: Stefan
Fri 10th Apr 2026
Friday pm Duplicate
14:00
Dir: Guy
Host: Peter Drysdale
Sat 11th Apr 2026
Saturday pm Duplicate
14:00
Dir: Vaughan
Host: Charles Dixon
Release 2.19s
Visitors welcome at all sessions. New Beginners welcome. Duplicate Bridge in Wimbledon since 1986.
Contact Us

Wimbledon Bridge Club is run by a volunteer Committee which is elected by the members:
Click here for the current committee

General enquiries:
  Email: manager@wimbledonbridgeclub.co.uk
  Clubhouse: 020 8947 0147 during opening hours
  Urgent matters only outside opening hours:
  Janet: 07890 024 172

Learning Bridge enquiries:
  Email: teaching@wimbledonbridgeclub.co.uk

Regular updates are sent by email to all members. If you don’t receive these updates, please check we have your correct email address on the membership database (pianola)

Wimbledon Bridge Club, 56a Worple Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4EY

Please see the playing calendar for opening hours.  The club is normally open 45 minutes before the start of play.
Latest News - April 2026
Underground service, Sunday 12th April

There is no District line running between Embankment and Wimbledon on Sunday 12th April, please check with TfL for updates.

Improver Cup Winners, 8th April 2026

Congratulations to Tania Tyatina and Maria Nicholson, who won the Improvers Competition for the Hilary Stewart Cup.  It was a close competition, with the top 4 pairs all scoring over 60%.
Master Point Promotions, March 2026

Congratulations to the WBC members below, who have received a Master Point Rank promotion in January, especially Nallathamby, Judith and Liz, who have achieved their first Master Point ranking.

Kevin Robins  2 Star Premier Regional Master
Simon Edelsten  Premier Master
Hazel Rumbelow  Tournament Master
Sheena Osborn  2 Star Master
Michael Wood  1 Star Master
Caroline Wilkins  Master
Kirsty Hill  District Master
 

Harry Hansford  Area Master
Sebastian Pearson  Area Master
Salette Avison  Club Master
Sushma Sabnis  Club Master
Jason Pearson  Club Master
Nallathamby Paramasivam  Local Master
Judith Davies  Local Master
Liz Beaumont  Local Master
Individual Winner 3rd April 2026

Congratulations to Alistair Brown, the winner of the Good Friday Individual Championship for the Hetty Van Os trophy.

Thank you to Harriet for organising and directing and to Ellen and team for lunch and Easter treats.
Autumn/Winter Ladder Winners 31st March 2026

Congratulations to the winners of the Autumn/Winter ladders which ended yesterday:
Don King Ladder (Tuesday morning): Karen Fearon and Sue Perin
Norman Robson Ladder (Tuesday evening): Mike Skelly
Bill Medd Ladder (Wednesday): Gordon O'Hair.
Doreen Chartertis Ladder (Thursday afternoon): Shirley Pritchard
Robert Pope Ladder (Friday morning): Lesley Hawksworth
Peggy Griffin Ladder (all full sessions): Mike Skelly and Hilary Stewart
Winter Novice Ladder: Helen and Peter Patricios

Pictured: Gordon O'Hair, Shirley Pritchard, Lesley Hawksworth, more to follow.
40th Anniversary Newsletter

This newsletter has been produced in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Wimbledon Bridge Club as a members' club.  Thanks to Julia Ellis, newsletter editor, and all the contributors.  There is a competition in the newsletter, with the winner receiving a bottle of champagne. There will be a few printed copies at the club.  We hope you enjoy reading about the origins of your club.

40th Newsletter March 2026.pdf

Time and Leisure published an article about the anniversary, which you can read here:

https://timeandleisure.co.uk/local-news/wimbledon-bridge-club-turns-40/

Easter Opening Times

Good Friday - open for the Individual only at 11am. No regular morning or afternoon session

Saturday 4th April - MiniBridge card play 11am, Duplicate 2pm, Supervised Play 2pm

Sunday 5th April - closed

Monday 6th April - Supervised Play 1:30pm.
Latest News - March 2026
Gwyneth Sather Novice Cup, 25th March 2026

The Novice Champions 2026 are Sarah Field and Sarah Putt, shown here with the Gwyneth Sather Cup.

Second were John Chang and Carmel Williams and third were Nawshrat Dhalla and Gwyneth Davies.

Congratulations to all who played, including some of our new beginners, and many partnerships playing in a duplicate event for the first time.
April 2026 Courses Open for Booking Now

Please book now for your continuation course.  Advanced course available.  New beginners courses will start in September

Master Point Promotions, February 2026

Congratulations to the WBC members below, who have received a Master Point Rank promotion in January, especially Liza, who has achieved her first Master Point ranking.

Geoffrey Chapman  Premier Tournament Master
Richard Hazell  2 Star Premier Master
Patricia White  Master
Nathan Nathan  Master
Dawn Bordbar  County Master
Jenny Carter  County Master

Paula Sargent  District Master
Sinan Arif Solaklar  District Master
Ian Hutchinson  Area Master
Pam Semmens  Area Master
Anneli Collins  Club Master
Phil Eastland  Club Master
Liza Hallinan  Local Master
Our New Zebra Crossing

For many years, approaches have been made to Merton Council to ask for a Zebra Crossing on Worple Road near the club.  Last year, WBC member Julie Grainger met with the Councillor and started a petition to install a crossing.  As you will have seen, the Council listened and in February, the new crossing was installed.  Thanks to Julie for taking the initiative.

Members using the crossing L to R Julie G, Dawn B, Rob G and Lizzie V
Ladies and Men's Pairs Champs! 8th March 2026
In the Championship held on Sunday 8th March, the winners of the Men's Pairs were Graham Cunningham and Kevin Robins.  The Ladies Pairs Champions are Janet Cahm and Hilary Stewart.
News Archives:

February 2026
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Membership Database

 
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Get more information about your game: Personal results history; Your average score with different partners; Your score as declarer, defender - even dummy(!).
Online Bridge Schedule

Online Schedule:
Monday 14:00
Friday 14:00
The games are listed as MBC & WBC.  All games are 18-board duplicates with Master Points.  NGS calculated if sufficient players are EBU members.
Going to be LATE?

If you are going to arrive later than 10 mins before the start of the session, it is essential that you call the club on 0208 947 0147  at least 15 minutes beforehand so that you can be included in the movement. If you don't do this you may not be able to play.
Hosting and Arriving without a Partner

If you do not have a partner for an occasional session, a host is normally available to make up numbers.  If you do come on your own, please arrive at the Club at least 20 minutes before the start of play so that you can be partnered in good time with another single player or the host without causing delay to the start of play. 

Members with an NGS of at least 4 are asked to volunteer to host a minimum of once a year and preferably twice.  To host at any session other than supervised sessions, and Tuesday or Friday mornings, you should have an NGS ranking of at least 6.  Please be kind and courteous to your partner and remember that it is important to find yourself a regular partner and not rely on the host system entirely.

Hosts and single players should arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of play, so the director can organise partners.
Best Behaviour at Bridge

Regular sessions at WBC are intended to provide a friendly and enjoyable environment to play the game of Bridge, and members should conduct themselves in the spirit of this aim.  If you feel you have been affected by anything at the table that is not in the spirit of the Best Behaviour at Bridge code then the director should be called immediately.  The other players should not retaliate or enter into an argument or discussion.  Please click here to see the BB@B code.  It is hoped that most incidents can be resolved at the time.  If any player wishes to make a formal complaint, they should do so at the time so that the director can complete the appropriate report, which must be signed by all parties.  Where the incident occurs outside a play session or, if occurring at a play session is, for a valid reason not reported to the director, it must be reported in writing (or via e-mail) to the Chair or Secretary of the Club within two weeks of the incident.
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