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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
2nd November 2024
Beginners Course
Maydene 9.30am
Director: John Fairhurst
4th November 2024
External Booking
Maydene 2pm
4th November 2024
Virtual Pairs
RealBridge 7.15pm
Director: Robbie
Scorer: Robbie
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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
Round Robin Team Competition Result 2024
Round Robin Team Competition Result 2024

The Round Robin Team Competition has now been completed for 2024.  The Winning Team is listed below.    Full results for all teams can be found by clicking on Competitions from the menu on the website

Well done everyone!!

John Glasscock, Sam Golding, Martin Church, Andrew & Mary Ferguson, Nick Mock.

Last updated : 28th Oct 2024 22:13 GMT
Charity Contributions

The club has paid £144 to Hydromuscles Charity.  This money came from the Russell Mather Trophy event on 16th October.

Thankyou!

Last updated : 24th Oct 2024 15:09 BST
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
Competitions 2024

Details of the 2024 Competitions have been published.  Please click here for the full list.

The last 2024 competition which is the Slam Competition concludes on Thursday 30th October.

Please click here for all the information about each competition.

Last updated : 28th Oct 2024 22:14 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 : 11th Oct 2024 12:50 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 : 24th Sep 2024 09:52 BST
Mary Lucas - Funeral arrangements

It is with great sadness that we hear that Mary Lucas has passed away. 

The funeral will take place at 12 o'clock on Friday 15th November at St Leonard's Church, Sherfield-on-Loddon, followed by food and drink at Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall. 

The family have asked that no flowers be sent, but donations to the Royal Surrey Hospital Trust (where Mary was looked after through her treatment) would be welcomed. There will be a donation box at the Church as well as online. 

Last updated : 31st Oct 2024 11:56 GMT
Winner of Slam Competition
Winner of Slam Competition

Congratulations to John Glasscock who has won the Slams Competiton

100 members played in 25 sessions or more (out of a total of 277) to qualify for the competition.

Please click here to see the final ranking for the 100 qualifying members.

Last updated : 1st Nov 2024 11:45 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
Result of the Miriam Cup
Result of the Miriam Cup

The Miriam Cup took place on 21st October.  It is an annual duplicate pairs competition which is restricted to members coming out of training classes or those who are fairly new to playing Duplicate Bridge and who attend the First Steps into Duplicate sessions.

Winners were Linda Wain & Julie Crawley with Sue & David Davitt as runner ups.

The whoop of joy by the winners was lovely to hear!

Well done to all who took part.

Last updated : 31st Oct 2024 11:22 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 : 24th Aug 2024 10:15 BST