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East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
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Upcoming session on bidding and responses to Stayman

I will be running another session on Tuesday 29th April at 2pm in the function room, covering all aspects of bidding and responding to Stayman (2♣ over a 1NT opening bid by partner).  Topics will include:

  • The weak 1NT opening bid
  • Why do we prefer to play in a major suit fit
  • What is a conventional bid
  • How to continue the bidding
  • When to use Stayman
  • Stayman extensions - if time available...

Table money £1 per members, £2 for guests.

Strong-Two Opening Bids
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The notes for the Strong-Two opening bids session, held on Tuesday 25th March, are now available to read/download/print: CLICK HERE

You can also play all the boards again on Bridge Base Online        ..........

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Scrap the shrapnel

One day we might replace cash for table money, but whilst we still take cash, can I please request that we only pay table money in pound coins or notes.  No more copper or silver coins please!

EDLT&CC — BRIDGE SECTION
EDLT&CC — BRIDGE SECTION

The East Dorset Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club – founded in 1909 – is set in a secluded five-acre site close to Poole Harbour and the renowned Sandbanks peninsula. It has a reputation for being one of the largest and friendliest clubs in the area and is solely managed by its members.

The EDLT&CC Bridge Section is equally renowned for its tea breaks! We believe that this has created an atmosphere, unique in the area, where members come to enjoy playing bridge together.

Non-members may visit the Club up to four times a year on Monday evenings or Friday afternoons and are welcome to attend any of the Bridge courses.

The Club plays Chicago and Duplicate Bridge:

  • Monday evening is for Soft Duplicate (hosts are available) - 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start - £2 table money, £3 for non-members
  • Tuesday afternoon, for improvers, is Chicago - 2pm onwards - £1 table money, £2 for non-members
  • Wednesday evening is Duplicate for pre-arranged partnerships, £2 table money - 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start.
  • Friday afternoon 2pm onwards, is cut-in Chicago but with an emphasis on tuition where players are encouraged to ask for help and guidance with their bidding and card play - £1 table money, £2 for non-members.

East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club is registered in England no. 10465307 Registered Charity.

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Results
Wednesday Duplicate
Monday Duplicate
Monthly Duplicate Competition
Calendar
28th April 2025
Monday Duplicate
EDLTCC 18:45
  (Partner?)
29th April 2025
Intermediates
EDLTCC 14:00
30th April 2025
Wednesday Duplicate
EDLTCC 18:45
Terry Wood's Bridge Tutor
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On a Friday afternoon during the cut-in Chicago sessions, Terry Wood usually goes through an example ..........

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Monday Evenings - You don't need a partner
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If you don’t have a partner pre-arranged for Monday evenings then come along and you will either pla ..........

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Duplicate Pairs Competition 2025
Duplicate Pairs Competition 2025
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We are introducing an overall Duplicate Pairs competition for the current calendar year (2025).  Thi ..........

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Monthly Duplicate Bridge Competitions
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Monthly Duplicate Bridge Competition Evening

Held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month

Prize/s awarded for the winning pair/s.

Only members, visitors not eligible.

To qualify for the prize/s you and yo ..........

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