Kingston Bridge Club, Kingston, Surrey, England

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Every Thursday! All Welcome!

Our search for a new bridge director has not borne fruit and unfortunately F2F bridge remains suspended.

Please check www.bridgewebs.com/bridgewithned or www.aceshibridge.co.uk to see what other bridge is on offer.

Absolute Beginner

Bridge is an enjoyable game and a great social skill. If you have any experience at all, even not very much and/or a long time ago, then you are welcome to brush up your skills by joining a 'supervised play' game The KBC bridge director Ned Paul runs suitable games on Tuesday afternoons at Chiswick Tennis Club, W4 3EU or on Thursday mornings at Our Lady Queen of Peace church hall, TW10 5AN.. Please enquire if you would like to know more or ring Ned on 07792 715517.

If you are a true beginner Ned Paul teaches the basics in a single weekend course "Learn Bridge In A Weekend" This 2-day course runs several times in the year in London. You get all of the basics out of the way in one go and the course has been very successful over many years.

Next dates:

Sat/Sun May 3rd/4th 2025 - venue TGRs Bridge Club, W2 3BP.
(click here for full details)

After the course you will be able to progress by joining a weekly supervised playing session. Details of these will be given during the weekend.

Please email for more info or ring for advice.

New Thursday Ladder Soon

With the resumptionIn in Face-to-Face bridge we will shortly restart the Thursday evening Ladder competition. Details to follow.

December 2019 - Joan Clancy
October 2019 - Ernie Baker
August 2019 - Claus Werner
June 2019 - Asad Ansari
April 2019 - Martin Samuel
Feb. 2019 - Ernie Baker

Previous Wednesday afternoon winners:

Decmeber 2019 - John Page
October 2019 - Ann Ingel
August 2019 - Sue Perin
June 2019 - Adam Emerson
April 2019 - Lisa Martini
Feb. 2019 - Ann Ingel

BriAn Electronic Scoring

Kingston BC duplicates are scored using the BriAn electronic scoring system. The BriAn system (= "Bridge on iPhone and Android") uses mobile phone technology to replace traditional tabletop scorers. Players can use their own smart phones or other devices, such as iPads, or use android scoring tablets supplied by the club.

We believe BriAn is a very player-friendly system that has advantages over other systems. When results are entered for each deal, the next screen shows the full lay-out of the deal, the available tricks in each suit and a full travelling score slip in a single screen. Results of previous boards and a full table of current rankings can be accessed from any device via a menu. The bridge director can create and modify games, adjust scores if necessary and create final files suitable for posting to the web.

If you have a suitable android or iPhone you can become a scorer simply by downloading the free BriAn Bridge app. Go to the app shop in the normal way and search for "Brian Bridge". It's free to install and easy to use, You can read more about BriAn Bridge on the website http://www.brianbridge.net. Using your own phone, iPad or tablet is fun but entirely optional - extra scoring tablets are always available from the club.

The Kingston BC Ladder

Everyone who plays in the main duplicate on Thursday evenings participates in the Kingston Bridge Club Ladder. Your Ladder score is the percentage by which you beat 50% in any week's duplicate. Accumulate Ladder points by playing and doing well regularly. Each two months the current Ladder leader receives a £50 prize, but then gets a handicap sending the winner back down into the field. You can win more than once but each time you win the handicap becomes greater. Winners so far:

December 2018 - Pauline Finn
October 2018 - Sean Butler
August 2018 - Carol Clisby
June 2018 - Mary Webster
April 2018 - Martin Samuel
February 2018 - Loulou van Geuns
December 2017 - Joan Clancy
October 2017 - Asad Ansari
August 2017 - Pauline Finn
June 2017 - Martin Samuel
April 2017 - Asad Ansari
February 2017 - Rosemary Vase
December 2016 - Ivor McGloughlin
October 2016 - Carol Clisby
August 2016 - Loulou van Geuns
June 2016 - Joan Clancy
April 2016 - Mary Webster
February 2016 - Loulou van Geuns
December 2015 - Carol Clisby
October 2015 - Joan Clancy
August 2015 - John Turner
June 2015 - Les Hough
April 2015 - Pauline Finn
February 2015 - Rosemary Vase
December 2014 - Fauzia Ali
October 2014 - Judy Barrett
August 2014 - Ivor McGloughlin
June 2014 - John Turner
April 2014 - Loulou van Geuns
February 2014 - Mary Webster
December 2013 - Pauline Finn
October 2013 - Joan Clancy
August 2013 - John Turner
June 2013 - Loulou van Geuns
April 2013- Joan Clancy
February 2013 - Rosemary Vase

Click the "Competitions" link opposite for full standings.

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Welcome To Kingston-upon-Thames's Own Bridge Club

Friendly Bridge Club — New Players Welcome

Above: In play on Thursday evening at St Pius Church Hall

Welcome to Kingston's own bridge club. The Thursday duplicate is currently suspended, pending the appointment of a new Tournament Director.

Bridge Suspended While We Find a New Director

We had a great Christmas Party Duplicate on Thursday December 14th 2023. Thank you all for coming and contributing to the occasion. However there was sadness too, as we said goodbye to Ned Paul, our regular tournament director. Ned was one of our founding TDs over 11 years ago. Ned puts on a lot of bridge in many places and is needing to cut down to spend more time at home. We wish him well!

So far we have not been able to find a replacement for Ned but we are still looking. We will let players know when we are able to restart.

Bridge for Improvers

Our Kingston programme of informal bridge is currently suspended. However a sister game at East Sheen Bridge Club IS running live on Thursday mornings (9.30am-12.00noon). This takes place at the Church Hall, Our Lady Queen of Peace, 222 Sheen Road, Richmond TW10 5AN. This is located directly across Richmond Park. Click the East Sheen link above to see details and a map. There is free parking in the Church car park. A similar game at New Chiswick BC runs on Tuesday afternoons (2.00pm-4.30pm). This takes place at Chiswick Tennis Club, W4 3EU which is located up the A316 behind Chiswick House Gardens (and NOT in central Chiswick). lWarning: Do not use Staveley Road off the A316 - it's a low traffic ghetto with cameras and fines. Go round by Hogarth Roundabout and use Sutton Court Road]

The bridge at both the above venues is supervised social bridge and is aimed at those wanting to improve and polish their game. You should know a little of the basics to join the game; absolute beginners are recommended to Ned Paul's beginner lessons including his highly successful "Learn Bridge In A Weekend" - see dates opposite. If you do know the basics, even from a long time ago or from internet play please don't be shy in coming along - support and advice from an experienced tutor will be available throughout.

Our recommended bidding system is modern Acol with a weak NT, as widely taught in England, but other bidding systems are equally welcome. We encourage players to learn and use modern conventions such as Weak Two opening bids and Transfer Responses to 1NT and 2NT. If you would like to upgrade your game to include these and other modern ideas come along and we will support you throughout the learning process. Both the above groups are very sociable and welcoming. Please trust us: we have a lot of exeprience in helping new players find their 'bridge legs' and going on to enjoy the game.

Results

12th Feb 2025

Weybridge Cafe Bridge 2025

Director: Victor Lesk
Scorer: Victor Lesk

4th Feb 2025

Teddington Cafe Bridge 2025

Director: Victor Lesk
Scorer: Victor Lesk

28th Jan 2025

Wimbledon Village Winter Cafe Bridge 2025

Director: Victor Lesk
Scorer: Victor Lesk

4th Dec 2024

Molesey Winter Cafe Bridge 2024

Director: Victor Lesk and Caroline Bottoms
Scorer: Victor Lesk and Caroline Bottoms

20th Nov 2024

Cobham Cafe Bridge 2024

Director: Victor Lesk and Caroline Bottoms
Scorer: Victor Lesk and Caroline Bottoms

For any enquiry please telephone Ned Paul on 07792 715517 or email ned_paul@outlook.com

For info on lessons, ssee other items on this page.

How To Find Us

Location of St Pius X Church Hall

By Foot

The church is located in The Triangle, Norbiton. From Kingston this is at the end of Kenley Road. From New Malden it is at the end of Clarence Avenue.

By Train

St Pius X Church is about 15 minutes walk from Norbiton BR station. This has a regular service from Waterloo, Richmond, Kingston, Clapham Junction and Wimbledon. Or take the 213 bus from New Malden BR station.

By Bus

The 213 stops at The Triangle from Kingston or Sutton via Worcester Park. The 57 from Putney or Wimbledon stops at the top of Dickerage Road, about 5 minutes walk.

By Car

There is limited public parking in The Triangle and surrounding streets. It's available without charge after 6.30pm.

'Swiss Pairs' Evening - July 25th

Thanks to all those who competed in our inaugural Swiss Pairs wine and cheese evening, especially Pauline and Rosemary who organised the food so well.

Congratulations to winners Ann and Lisa who took £100 first prize in a close finish. Full results can be accessed from the Results Calendar link int he menu opposite

Looking forward to the next one!

Kingston Bridge Club Open Day - Nov. 4th 2017

Kingston Bridge Club Open Day

Thanks to everyone who particpated in Kingston Bridge Club Open Day on Saturday November 4th. We had been invited to hold the event by SieMatic by Project Kitchens of Wood Street, Kingston in their kitchen showroom in the middle of Kingston town centre. Interested shoppers, and those attracted by our publicity, werre able to come in and try bridge between 10.00am and 3.00pm.

A big thank you to all the club members who came and helped. We have definitely made contact with new players who will join us in the future. Thank you to Mike Sewell of SieMatic for coming up with the idea and to enthusiastic showroom manager Sarah Goebel for hosting us, proviiding refreshments and making the day work so well.

Results

12th Feb 2025

Weybridge Cafe Bridge 2025

Director: Victor Lesk
Scorer: Victor Lesk

4th Feb 2025

Teddington Cafe Bridge 2025

Director: Victor Lesk
Scorer: Victor Lesk

28th Jan 2025

Wimbledon Village Winter Cafe Bridge 2025

Director: Victor Lesk
Scorer: Victor Lesk

4th Dec 2024

Molesey Winter Cafe Bridge 2024

Director: Victor Lesk and Caroline Bottoms
Scorer: Victor Lesk and Caroline Bottoms

20th Nov 2024

Cobham Cafe Bridge 2024

Director: Victor Lesk and Caroline Bottoms
Scorer: Victor Lesk and Caroline Bottoms

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