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We are an active friendly bridge club serving Market Harborough and its surrounds in S. Leicestershire and N. Northamptonshire. We meet to play duplicate bridge in the Baptist Church's New Horizons Hall, Manor Walk, Market Harborough on Monday and Thursday evenings between 6.50 pm and 10 pm.
Members pay a small annual subscription of £20, visitors are always welcome.
If you play bridge and would like to have a trial game, but don't have a partner, please contact the Secretary on harborough.bridge@gmail.com who will try to find you an appropriate partner.
Visiting pairs should also contact the Secretary, who will advise and if appropriate book them in. Or they can just turn up on a Thursday evening.
Market Harborough Bridge Club is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registered charity no 1206206.
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| Lessons and Learning |
Improvers 2025
We are continuing the supervised play on Wednesdays in January and February 2025, including two sessions in February that will use electronic scoring systems for practice.
Non members are welcome - If you just wish to brush up on your bidding and play or for anyone who hasn’t played bridge in a while.
Beginners 2025
Our new beginners block of 10 lessons will commence on 26th February 2025. If you are interested, please contact Judith Parkinson on 07745 745685 or harborough.bridge@gmail.com
All lessons/supervised play take place at the Youth Wing of the Methodist Church in Northampton Road, LE16 9HE on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.45pm.
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| Our Monday Evening sessions |
On Monday evenings we aim to play 24 boards. We operate a booking system for members, up to a week ahead via this website. A member can book for a non-member to partner them. Visitors are welcome, please contact Judith Parkinson on 07745 745685
On the first week of each month the results count towards our handicapped competition for the Jean Pringle Trophy. And on the third Monday the results count towards the (non-handicapped) club championship for the Bill Carter Trophy. All results are submitted to the EBU for the National Grading Scheme and award of Masterpoints.
Table money is £5 for members, £6 for non-members.
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| Our Thursday Evening Sessions |
On Thursday evenings we have a more relaxed session, playing no more than 21 boards. No booking is required - just turn up and play. As for Mondays, all results are submitted to the EBU for the National Grading Scheme and award of Masterpoints.
Those needing a partner can use the automated system on this website. But if you prefer the human touch, Stella Joyce is happy to help. Call her on 07710 581133.
Table money is £5 for members, £6 for non-members.
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| Wednesday Morning Bridge |
For those wanting a more relaxed session of duplicate bridge, we recommend the “Breakaway Bridge Club”, which meets on a Wednesday morning at 9.50 a.m. in the same location as MHBC. They typically play 18 boards (duplicate bridge), in a relaxed atmosphere. This is an independent group (non-EBU). There is no membership fee, with table money of £4 per person. Players need to come with a partner. Please contact Stella Joyce (stellafjoyce@gmail.com) for more information.
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| Finding a Partner to Play at MHBC |
Anyone can post a "Partner Needed" request for any forthcoming session via the "Bookings Calendar" tab. Members can also use our "WhatsApp" group to message others in the group. If you are not in the WhatsApp group but would like to be, contact us via the club email address.
Click here for full instructions on how to make a booking or request a partner
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| Best Behaviour At Bridge |
Courteous behaviour at the bridge table is expected from all players. Click here for EBU guidance on behaviour.
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