| New Regular Online Duplicate Sessions |
- Monday Afternoon Start time 1.30 pm (Normal Session)
- Monday Evening Start time 7-15 pm (Transitional)
- Tuesday Afternoon Start time 1.30pm (Play & Learn)
- Tuesday Evening Start time 7-17pm (X IMPs last Tuesday in the Month)
- Wednesday Afternoon Start time 1-30pm (Normal Session)
- Wednesday Evening Start time 7-15pm (Simple Session)
- Thursday Afternoon Start time 1-30pm (Normal Session)
- Friday Afternoon Start time1.30pm (Play & Learn) - with revision on zoom at 10am, optional
- Friday Evening Start time 7-15pm (Normal Session)
Play and Learn sessions use Real Bridge. Please contact Azizah Clayton at aclayton@theyorkbridgeclub.com If you would like to join the session.
For further information and guidance click here
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| FREE Online Bridge Classes for Beginners |
 Did you know that York Bridge are moving from Holgate to Acomb? They are currently building new purpose-built premises in the grounds of Acomb Sports Club. The new clubhouse is due to open in late 2021.
When the new building opens the Club aims to attract a new generation of bridge players who are interested in taking up the game. If you are interested the bridge club would like to get you started straight away with your learning.
To encourage new players to get involved York Bridge Club has launched an initiative to offer free online bridge beginner classes. This is a great way to get rid of the those “lockdown blues” by taking up a new hobby.
Online presentations will be delivered by qualified teachers. Ten weekly presentations each lasting around 45 minutes commence from 10am on Tuesday 23rd February. They will follow up each presentation the following day by facilitating themed practice of set hands.
All learners need is access to either a desktop, laptop or I-Pad. Instructions and invitations will be provided to registered students on how to access the learning. The Club will issue zoom invitations each week. If necessary, assistance with managing the IT requirement can be provided.
This opportunity is “not too good to be true”. It really is completely free of charge. The Bridge Club just hope learners find bridge compulsive and have an appetite for more when the free 10 weeks programme has ended. Eventually the Club hope you come and join them when their new clubhouse opens.
For more information and to register your interest, please email Mark Dunkley at secretary@theyorkbridgeclub.com.
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| Learn and Play sessions |
 After completing beginner classes, the recommended progression is to play in a bridge session with teachers present who can advise you on bidding when you are uncertain what to do. We are currently running weekly online “Learn and Play” sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays 1.30pm, and Wednesdays from 10am.
The sessions use the Realbridge platform. This allows the students to not only play the game but interact with each other as it also utilises the computer's camera and microphone. This has been very successful and brought several new players into the club. We currently manage around four tables a session, but numbers are growing. It helps inexperienced players gain in confidence as they play more bridge in a relaxed and supportive environment. Please email Azizah Clayton at Aclayton@theyorkbridgeclub.com if you require further information or want to participate.
As a spin off from this we have introduced a Wednesday night session on BBO for any member or potential members rated NGS<6. The session is 12 boards costing $3 and free for Juniors. The session has only been introduced during January but has been popular with the Club’s less experienced players. We now have a natural progression of online sessions leading up to the regular sessions played by the more experienced players.
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| New Premises - Progress Report |
 On 24th December 2020 the Trustees completed on a contract for the sale and leaseback of Holgate Road, a 199 year lease on our new clubhouse with Acomb Sports Club, and a contract with EK Build Ltd to build our new purpose-built premises. Building working commenced in early January,
For further details on progress - click here
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| Second Interview on Radio York |
On Friday 12th February Club Secretary, Mark Dunkley, was interviewed for a second time this year on Radio York. On this occasion he was promoting the free online beginner classes being offered by the Club. As previously on 18th January, he was interviewed by Jonathan Cowap on his 10am to 2pm show.
You can listen to the interview on BBC Sounds by googling the Radio York schedule and clicking on Jonathan’s show. Click on Listen Now and scroll to 1.40pm. The interview starts 3 hours 40 minutes into the show.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0957l8h
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| 75 Years History of York Bridge Club |
Club secretary, Mark Dunkley, has been spending time over the last two years researching the history of York Bridge Club. The outcome is a book of 68 pages including over 60 pictures
The book has been printed and is now available for sale. All proceeds are to be paid to the bridge club and will assist with funding our new premises
The Club’s 75th Anniversary year is 2021 - The book covers all 75 years in quite some detail, it names and describes the contribution of many of the key personalities who helped shape the Club and provides a history of the Club’s premises, including when and why the Club decided to move.
- How it became a Proprietary Club between 1961 and 1977
- the history of the Annual York Congress between 1971 and 2004
- It mentions many of the social occasions and describes the vibrant social scene at the bridge club and between its members, particularly in the 1980s and 90s (including 16 pictures – who can you recognise?)
- How the teaching of bridge evolved and how it was delivered over several decades
- Changes in bridge equipment and technology and how and when it was implemented by the Club
- How and why the Club became a Registered Charity and a Company limited by guarantee
- And there is so much more besides.
Whilst the Club remains closed it may be necessary to rely on the post to deliver the book. However, the Trustees and our Club chairman who live in different parts of York have agreed to act as “agents” to distribute the book if you live close by
Options for paying for the book are as follows: -
- Send a cheque payable to The York Bridge Club to Mark Dunkley, 39 Wetherby Road, York YO26 5BU. Please write your name on the back of the cheque.
- Arrange a bank transfer into the Club bank account, which is Barclays Bank, sort code 20-99-56, account number 70633186. Please provide you surname followed by book as a reference. E.g. Dunkley book
- Payment by cash on delivery if we can arrange for delivery to your house.
In the first instance you should place an order by emailing Mark Dunkley at secretary@theyorkbridgeclub.com, providing your name and address and contact phone number, and the number of books you would like to purchase. By exception he will take orders by telephone on 01904 332020 if you do not have an email account.
On receipt of your order the secretary will advise you how your book will be delivered to your private address. You should make immediate payment for the book(s). On receipt of the correct amount the book will be delivered to you.
Cost of the book is £10 with an additional £2 to cover postage and packaging if the book is sent by post.
Please buy the book and learn about the fascinating history of your Club.
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Club secretary, Mark Dunkley, has been spending time over the last two years researching the history of York Bridge Club. The outcome is a book of 68 pages including over 60 pictures
The book has been printed and is now available for sale. All proceeds are to be paid to the bridge club and will assist with funding our new premises
The Club’s 75th Anniversary year is 2021 - The book covers all 75 years in quite some detail, it names and describes the contribution of many of the key personalities who helped shape the Club and provides a history of the Club’s premises, including when and why the Club decided to move. ..........
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| Welcome to The York Bridge Club |
 We are a friendly and active club running 9 pairs sessions per week, visitors and new members are always welcome whatever their experience level.
Classes are available for those new to club bridge or returning to it.
For more information contact Gill Rickard either via email chairman@theyorkbridgeclub.com, telephone 01904 264166 or mobile 07748155648
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