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Basingstoke Bridge Club
a friendly club offering opportunities to learn as well as play
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How to contact us

If you are interested in joining us, would like to discuss teaching or have any other questions please contact our Club Chairman, at bstokebridge.chairman@gmail.com

Calendar
21st November 2024
Online Club Pairs
Realbridge 7.15pm
Director: David Walton
Scorer: David W
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 RealBridge Login
22nd November 2024
Online Club Pairs
Realbridge 10am
Director: Heather Frazer
Scorer: Heather
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 RealBridge Login
22nd November 2024
Virtual Pairs with Milton Keynes
Realbridge 7.30pm
Director: Milton Keynes
Scorer: David L
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Welcome to Basingstoke Bridge Club
Welcome to Basingstoke Bridge Club
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Basingstoke Bridge club was founded in 1966 by Harold Foster and is the largest bridge club in Hampshire with a thriving membership of over 250.  We are located in our own premises at Maydene, Sherborne Rd, Basingstoke, RG21 5TG (at the corner of Richmond Rd). 

We have members of all ages and abilities. ..........

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Last updated : 7th Aug 2024 22:25 BST
What we offer and when
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Bridge sessions - what we offer and when

 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - THE BRIDGE CLUB WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO REFURBISHMENT FROM 5TH NOVEMBER UNTIL EARLY DECEMBER.  ALL BRIDGE SESSIONS WILL GO ONLINE DURING THIS PERIOD.

These session are F2F at the clubhouse - please arrive at least 10 minutes before the session:

  • Club pairs - Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon, Thursday evening and Friday mornings
  • Boost your Bridge - play and learn - every other Monday evening - please book via the calendar event
  • First steps into Duplicate - aimed at those who haven't played duplicate before or who have very little experience. ..........
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Last updated : 30th Oct 2024 22:09 GMT
Training Courses
Training Courses

 

We are currently offering a new beginners class starting Saturday 21st September and a new Improvers course starting Wednesday 18th September

Please click here to go to our new Training website for more information.

 

Last updated : 10th Jun 2024 13:07 BST
Online Supervised Play
Online Supervised Play

Supervised play sessions are aimed at helping players to develop their confidence with bidding and playing.  Each session will take place online using RealBridge and offers the opportunity to play up to 12 pre-dealt hands with a supervisor giving advice on each of the hands.  The events take place fortnightly on a Wednesday evening starting at 7pm.

Click on the calendar event to book.

For more details please contact David Lewis, Charmaine Hoey or Barbara Seymour.

Last updated : 15th Nov 2024 08:07 GMT
AGM Postponed
AGM Postponed

The AGM and prize giving planned for 25th November has been postponed due to the ongoing building work at the club. 

A new date will be announced soon. 

Last updated : 21st Nov 2024 09:17 GMT
Xmas Party 2024

 

Booking form for the club Xmas Party on 19th December is now open

Provisional Timetable:

 

19.00 - 19.30  - Arrival with instrumental number from the band.   Savoury food and mulled wine. 
19.30 - 20.30 - Bridge 
20.30 - 21.00 - Vocal numbers and sing-a-long with mince pies

21.00 - 22.30 - Bridge and prizes

We have to be packed up and out of the hall by 23.00.

Please go to the calendar event to complete the form.  You will need to be logged in as a member to do this.

We are also looking for volunteers to help setup the room with tables, chairs etc and also to help clear up at the end. If you think you can help please let Anona, Paula or Heather know.
 

Last updated : 31st Oct 2024 10:53 GMT
How are we doing with SLAM bidding?

How are we doing with SLAM bidding?   In October we bid 93 slams and made 59%.  A rise in number of slams bid since last month.

Top Point scorers are:

John Glasscock & Sam Golding with 8 points and Gill Woodward & Gaye Elvidge with 4 points

Well done everyone!

Last updated : 1st Nov 2024 11:39 GMT
Who has increased their NGS score the most this month?
Who has increased their NGS score the most this month?

Who has increased their NGS score the most in October?  The top 4 people this month are:

Peter Kelly, Annette Kelly, Anona Edwards & David Asties

Well done everyone!

Last updated : 1st Nov 2024 11:36 GMT
Club Holiday 2025
Club Holiday 2025

CLUB UK HOLIDAY - NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING

6th to 10th May 2025

Following on from the club providing two bridge holidays abroad, (last year and this year), we have now scheduled a UK holiday for Tuesday 6th until Saturday 10th May 2025 at Saunton Sands in Devon.

Click here to see details of the hotel

We recognise that this might be a long drive as it is North Devon,  so we will be providing a coach for the journey and also for trip(s) out during the 5 days.  You will have the option of booking this at an extra cost, or travelling in your own car.

BOOKING FORM NOW OPEN - CLICK HERE

 

Last updated : 15th Nov 2024 18:46 GMT
WhatsApp

Did you know that the club has its own WhatsApp Chat group?  WhatsApp is a free messaging and video calling app that works on most phones. If you are interested in joining the group please email John Fairhurst on bstokebridge.chairman@gmail.com, providing details of your mobile number. 

Last updated : 15th Nov 2024 08:06 GMT