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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
20th December 2024
Virtual Club Pairs
Realbridge 10am
Director: Mike Battisson
Scorer: Mike
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23rd December 2024
First Steps into Duplicate CANCELLED
Maydene 7 pm
Director: Heather Frazer
Scorer: Heather
23rd December 2024
Virtual Club Pairs
RealBridge 7.15pm
Director: Charles Nixon
Scorer: John G
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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 : 5th Dec 2024 21:04 GMT
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 JANUARY 2025.   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 : 12th Dec 2024 21:04 GMT
Competitions 2025

Details of the 2025 Competitions have been published.  Please click here for the full list.

There is also a new list detailing who qualifies for any 9 High competition.  Please click here for the list  

Please click here for all the information about each competition.

The first club 2025 competition which is the Kinloch Trophy will be on Wednesday 15th January.

 

Last updated : 22nd Nov 2024 12:47 GMT
Training Courses
Training Courses

 

The first term of the Beginners and Improvers training finishes this week.  Term 2 will start after Xmas.

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

 

Last updated : 25th Nov 2024 12:33 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 : 20th Dec 2024 14:05 GMT
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
Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 

As our Xmas Party has now taken place, the club is now starting to wind down for the holidays.  The committee would like to wish all our members a very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.   We hope you have an enjoyable festive celebration and are looking forward to playing bridge in 2025 in our newly extended clubhouse. 

Don't forget our next big event which is the AGM, lunch and bridge on Sunday 19th January 2025 at the clubhouse.  There is a booking form for this on the calendar event.

 

Last updated : 19th Dec 2024 23:54 GMT
Xmas Party 2024

What a great event!

78 Club members attended the Club Xmas Party held on 19th December at Old Basing Village Hall.  What I think made the event was how many people offered to help both before, during and with the clearing up afterwards. There are far too many to name but you know who you are. A special thanks though should go to David Bates and Ken Jones who braved the cold to make sure that we could all park.

For many this was the first time that they had heard the club band and singers and I know that we all enjoyed the music and singalong. I think the band may now have another volunteer.   As always there was a huge spread of food and the mince pies went down well. A few photos below.

  • Cheers Helen
  • Concentration
  • Cup of Tea?
  • Hidden wine?
  • Players
  • More Players
  • The Directors
  • The Hall
  • The Xmas Band
  • Chatting
  • The Xmas Band
Last updated : 20th Dec 2024 16:11 GMT
AGM and Celebration
AGM and Celebration

The AGM and Prize Giving which was planned for 25th November has now been resheduled for Sunday 19th January to include a Celebration of the reopening of the Club.

Plan for the day.

AGM - 11am

Lunch - 1pm

              Bridge - 2.30pm

The booking form for the event is now open via the calendar for you to let us know whether you can attend.  Alternatively

click here to book

SEE YOU THERE!

Last updated : 15th Dec 2024 13:05 GMT
Very Sad News

The club is very shocked to hear the sad news that Sula Turpin passed away last night. 

She has been a very active member of the club and was one of our trustees.

Details of her funeral will follow but it will be after Xmas.

Last updated : 20th Dec 2024 14:02 GMT
Winners of Social League
Winners of Social League

The Winners of the third Relaxed Social League has been decided with a closely fought contest between the top teams.  7 teams entered

Congratulations go to Anne Todd, Sue Lance, Barbara Seymour, Bunny Leonard Ron Leeds and David Youll

Last updated : 13th Dec 2024 09:48 GMT
How are we doing with SLAM bidding?

How are we doing with SLAM bidding?   In November we bid 49 slams and made 53%.  A lower number of slams bid since last month.

Top Point scorers are:

Danielle Sissingh - 4 pts, Sula Turpin - 3 pts, Manny Navarro, Andrew Gristwood, Graham Ledger & Alan Gristwood - 2pts

Well done everyone!

Last updated : 1st Dec 2024 09:59 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 November?  The top 4 people this month are:

Peter Lawes, Jane Rutherford, Julian Richens & Kathy Wilson

Well done everyone!

Last updated : 3rd Dec 2024 22:30 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