Holiday Season   

Hope you have all enjoyed your bridge so far this year. We have enjoyed your company.

To allow for the Holiday season we will  hold our last sessions as follows;

F2F Thursday 11th December

Online Tuesday 16th December

Sessions  will resume

Online Tuesday  6th January 2026 - 6.45pm for 7pm

F2F Thursday 8th January 2026 1.45pm for 2pm

Look forward to seeing you all.

Our Thursday F2F sessions are held at

Nairn Bowling Club

Albert Street IV12 4HP  - 1.45pm for 2.00pm start

with a Refreshments break.

A Partner is not required - we can always pair you up

We look forward to seeing friends old and new.

News from the Sue Pollard at the SBU with Diary Dates

Many of you will be up to your ears making arrangements for the festive season but it might be worth your while having a look at a few events coming up which are specifically for Bronze players. The Bridgefest and Meet & Play events offer you the opportunity to improve your Bridge in a relaxed atmosphere with your peers while the Ranked events provide a chance to play against those of the same level as yourself. The upcoming seminar may also help you to improve your play. The Kennedy Ranked Pairs event will be played in local heats and is limited to Novices and Club Masters.

• 22^nd February – Improvers’ Seminar on RealBridge
• 28^th February – Ranked Individual competitions on BBO
• 24^th – 26^th March 2026 - Bridgefest at the New Lanark Hotel
• 6^th – 9^th April – Kennedy Ranked Pairs
• 10^th – 12^th April - Meet & Play social event in the Holiday Inn, Dumfries

Merry Christmas!
Sue

Sue Pollard 
Education & Development

Welcome to Handle, a daily deal to test your card-play!

What is Handle?

• The weekly tournament starts every Sunday, with a beginner-friendly hand.
• A new deal appears at 00:00 GMT, getting a bit trickier each day.
• Most deals are layered, with overtricks rewarded for more advanced technique.
• Follow the hint to form a strategy.
• Make overtricks to go better than par.
• Make maximum tricks for a golden crown.
• Check out the run-through to learn best technique.
• Build stats and share your results with friends.
• With onboarding, hot tips and the game-play starting after the bidding, Handle is designed to be accessible to all.  

How do I play Handle?

• Play Handle on your phone, tablet or PC/Mac.
• Enjoy a 30-day free go, then just $60/£48 per year.
• Sunday’s Handle is always free.
• It’s a web app (not a download), so internet is required – see sign up email for how to appify.
• Find Handle at handle.bridge128.com 

We use the RealBridge platform to play online.

If you have not played on RealBridge before there is information Here.

Also available are Taster Sessions for you to try - really worthwhile.

Just Click on the highlighted links - one of the few things in life that are free.

Also the Lounge provides a relaxed environment for practice and/or establishing a new partnership or just for a private foursome. for you and your friends.

Click on the RealBridge Lounge button on left and follow the link.