USEFUL LINKS

We have a USEFUL LINKS section, accessible by the MENU on the LEFT HAND SIDE of the home page.

Currently it is where you can find links to blank EBU CONVENTION CARDS.

Links will be maintained and updated by Andrew Merrison. Please e-mail him ideas of any usefulnesses. 

amerrison@theyorkbridgeclub.com

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WELCOME

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THE YORK BRIDGE CLUB

welcoming LEARNERS and PLAYERS of all standards
and all those looking to develop a new skill


Our club is a single storey, flat-floored building 
which is able to fully accommodate wheelchairs
(
in toilets, our café rest area as well as all the playing areas)

We also have a hearing loop, large-index playing cards, 
disabled parking spaces 
and two electric car charging points.

 

We are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of ways to play
so you really can engage with bridge your way

from Assisted Play (non-competitive) to the more usual Duplicate sessions
(at various levels: First Step, Gentle, Improvers, Competitive, Championship)


and across multiple formats
Match Pointed Pairs, XIMPs, Swiss Pairs, Teams-of-4, Teams-of-8 (6 Yorkshire League Teams)

 


We also provide many excellent options for learning

both full courses and pay-as-you-go (topic-based) lessons for
Beginners, Improvers and those at Intermediate levels ... right up to our Advanced Seminar series
as well as free lessons and play for younger/youth players via our Youth Academy

 

 

CLICK HERE TO E-MAIL US
(IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ANYTHING)


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PLAY SESSIONS

 

PLEASE BE SEATED
10 minutes before play

NB: later arrivals may not be accommodated
 


All sessions are face to face at
The York Bridge Club, Acomb, YO26 5FG

 

All afternoon sessions start at 1.00pm

Championship Tuesday evenings start at 7.15pm

ALL OTHER evenings start at 7.00pm

END TIMES are APPROXIMATE

 

Time

Weekly Schedule

Mon

1.00pm – 4.15pm

Monday Afternoon – Standard MP Pairs

7.00pm – 10.00pm

Monday Evening – Improvers (7-High)

Tues

10.00am – 12.00pm

Tuesday Morning – Assisted Play – HOSTED

1.00pm – 4.15pm

Tuesday Afternoon – MP Pairs

7.15pm – 10.30pm

Tuesday Evening – Championship X IMPs (Wks 1, 3 & 5) 
Tuesday Evening – Championship MP Pairs (Wks 2 & 4)

7.00pm – 10.00pm

* NEW *  Tuesday Evening – Relaxed Evening Duplicate – HOSTED

Weds

10.00 – 12.00pm    Wednesday Morning – Assisted Play – HOSTED

Thurs

1.00pm – 4.15pm

Thursday Afternoon – Standard MP Pairs

7.00pm – 9.00pm

Thursday Evening – Assisted Play – HOSTED

7.00pm – 10.15pm

Thursday Evening – Improvers ‘Plus’ Duplicate (GUIDE: 9-High) – HOSTED

Fri

10.00am – 1.15pm

Friday Morning – Gentle Duplicate (simple systems) – HOSTED

Evening

NO PLAY SESSIONS

Sat

1.00pm – 4.15pm

2nd & 4th Saturday of the month: INTERNAL TEAMS MATCHES

1.00pm – 4.15pm

3rd Saturday of the month: SWISS PAIRS

 

For all non-hosted  sessions, if you don't have a partner, 
we will certainly do our best to find you someone ...

CONTACT US via THIS LINK 
 

For detailed DESCRIPTORS of each Play Session, CLICK HERE

SUNDAY SEMINAR
SUNDAY SEMINAR
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NEXT SUNDAY SEMINAR 


Sunday, 15th November

10:00 – 12:30

(£8 for the session)


Robson has published a short book on his "Rules 1 to 20"


Our next Sunday Seminar will be discussing Rules 8 – 13

For each one we first explain his rule,
then present a thought provoking exercise for you to solve. ..........

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YCBA HANDICAPPED PAIRS
YCBA HANDICAPPED PAIRS

 

YCBA

HANDICAPPED

SIM PAIRS
 

at York Bridge Club

1pm, Thursday 26th November, 2026

WINTER SOLSTICE HANDICAPPED PAIRS
WINTER SOLSTICE HANDICAPPED PAIRS


WINTER SOLSTICE

HANDICAPPED PAIRS 


MONDAY 14th DECEMBER


12:45pm for a prompt 1:00pm start

YOUTH BRIDGE
YOUTH BRIDGE

The Yorkshire Schools Cup
and Osborn Trophy Competition

 

York Bridge Club is keen to support bridge education and youth bridge in England

Our Youth Academy at York Bridge Club has a specific focus on
teaching and facilitating bridge for young players of all ages and abilities

 


For the second year – on behalf of EBED – the Academy is holding


The Yorkshire Schools Cup
and
Osborn Trophy Competition

24th January 2027


It is FREE to enter and open to all including beginners


If you would like more information
or wish to register any interest in this event, please e-mail 


vanessajervis@icloud.com
 

An Introduction to Strong & Fives ... with John Guest
An Introduction to Strong & Fives ... with John Guest

John Guest’s 
 
Introduction to 
Strong & Fives 

Whether or not you are one of the 20 people who attended, John’s handout is available here:

STRONG & FIVES HANDOUT

BRAND NEW SESSION
BRAND NEW SESSION


If you're (relatively)
new to duplicate bridge ...

 

or you just fancy a(nother)
relaxed evening game

 

WE'RE TRIALLING A 
BRAND NEW

HOSTED SESSION
(NO PARTNER REQUIRED)

 

7pm, every Tuesday evening

STARTING OCTOBER 6th

 

EVERYONE WELCOME

 

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT


THREE OPPORTUNITIES TO

IMPROVE YOUR GAME


10:00 – 12:00


Tuesdays
TADSS

 

Wednesdays
REVISE YOUR ACOL

 

Thursdays
TADSS(+)

 


(click underlined links for details)

 

VISITORS & NEWCOMERS
VISITORS & NEWCOMERS

NEW TO BRIDGE?
If you are interested in finding out more about bridge, such as what it is, why it can be beneficial and how much fun it is, you can CLICK HERE.
 

ALREADY PLAYING?
We offer 8 duplicate play sessions of varying standards. 

CLICK FOR DETAILS

Directions to New Bridge Club

MAP

 

DIRECTIONS

 

POSTCODE
YO26 5FG

 

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MEMBER ACCOUNT STATEMENTS

To receive an Email of your balance and statement of activity, please enter your EBU number and press Order statement 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 

If you have issues or questions, email statements@theyorkbridgeclub.com

For the bank details click here

IN MEMORIAM

Brian Bussell

We are sad to announce the passing of another of our members, Brian Bussell.

Our thoughts and condolences
are with the family and friends.

No funeral details are
known at the moment.

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Blair Wallace


In line with Blair's wishes,

a celebration of his life
will take place at


11:00am on Friday 4th December

in the Ebor Suite
at York Racecourse


due to the numbers planning to attend,
please note the change of venue. ..........

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YOUTH ACADEMY
YOUTH ACADEMY

FREE

YOUTH ACADEMY

 

NO SESSIONS
28th October and 4th November


Wednesdays
4:30pm – 6:00pm


Teaching until 5:30
Free Play to 6:00



GENERAL DETAILS HERE


Read our

REVIEW OF 2025-26

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are unable to find what you're looking for on the website, you may like to have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

If all else fails, or if you have a comment / question, e-mail us at:

club@theyorkbridgeclub.com 

and we will get back to you.

TRANSPORT CO-ORDINATOR
TRANSPORT CO-ORDINATOR

NEED TRANSPORT?
CONTACT LINDA


Linda Kitchen is our new
TRANSPORT CO-ORDINATOR, matching those members who would like a lift to our Club to those who are passing nearby to play at the same session. 

Please e-mail offers & requests directly to: 

linda_kitchen@hotmail.com