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Next Trustees Meeting
Saturday 14th Nov 2026 2pm

Membership Form

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Andrew's Acol Beginners Guide

 

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Director Help

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Competition Eligibility

For 2025 onwards the Trustees have clarified the rules for members wishing to enter, and eligible to win, events organised by Nottingham Bridge Club

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Welcome to The Nottingham Bridge Club
Registered Charity Number: 1170537

Based in Carrington, The Nottingham Bridge Club has approx 300 members.

We organise lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced players 

with Club and County players as tutors.

Details

Reminder

Goose Fair and Roadworks - September 20th to October 8th

   Likely to cause traffic delays   

Please ring if you are delayed and you will be accomodated 

0115 960 7992

Scott-Brindley Trophy 2026

An enjoyable Sunday afternoon for our club members, with many playing in their first ever competition

And the winners, Bob and Richard, being presented with the trophy by Andrew Scott

All drives and tournaments are shown in our Calendar.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Ring 0115 960 7992 if you are delayed whilst on your way

Monday Afternoons at 1:00 pm (finish 3.45 - 4.00pm) at the Club
18/24 boards, with
Master Points but no NGS

A sociable/newcomer afternoon for those happy to play against more experienced players

 

Tuesday Afternoons at 1:00 pm at the Club
21/24 boards, with Master Points and NGS

 

 Tuesday Evenings at 7:30 pm on BBO
18 boards, with Master Points and NGS
Please be registered and ready to play by 7.20.

 

Wednesday Evenings at 7:00pm at the Club
14-16 boards

Use crib sheets and get advice
(so no Master Points or NGS)

A gentle evening suitable for less experienced players
Everyone playing Acol with 12-14 NT, three weak twos,
and 1 of a suit opening has 4+ cards in the suit

Note that on the last Wednesday of the month, help/advice is limited and the play is usually quicker (18 boards)

For more details email Wednesday@NottinghamBridge.Club

 

Thursday Evenings at 7:00 pm at the Club
Master Points and NGS, EBU Level 4

Some drivess used for less experienced players to get experience

 

 Friday Evenings at 7:00 pm at the Club
Master Points and NGS, EBU Level 4

 

 Saturday and Sunday Afternoons

Competitions (as advertised) 

 

Dave Nattrass' Teaching Sessions

Nottingham Bridge Club – Improvers’ Course

Autumn Term 2026

Tutor - Dave Nattrass

1/10/26  (01) Planning the Play.

08/10/26     (02A/B/C) Play in No-Trump Contracts,  Ducking & Entries.

15/10/26     (03) Play in Suit Contracts.

22/10/26      Consolidation and Practice Drive.

29/10/26    (04A) Leads Part 1

05/11/26    (04B/C) Leads Part 2. Trump leads

12/11/26      Consolidation and Practice Drive. 

              19/11/26     (05A/B/C) Attitude Signals. Counts, Suit preference

26/11/26     (05D/E/F/G) Discard signals  Dodds, McKenney, Tips on Signals.

03/12/26    Consolidation and Practice Drive.

10/12/26      (06A/B/C) Rule of 11, Overtake and Jettison, Seeing the trick

17/12/26     (07)        Deceptive card play

All Lectures begin at 7.00 pm sharp, estimated finish 9.00 pm.  Table fee £2.50.

Free notes for each lecture.  Includes practice hands & commentaries.

Free parking, tea / coffee and BISCUITS!

Congratulations

  Congratulations to

Advanced Master -  Bibi Sohawon

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(August Promotions)

Life Master -  Paul Royle 

3 Star Master -  Mick Parkes

Area Master -  Christine Simpson, Gordon Todd, Anne Parkes

Disrict Master -  David Batchelor 

Want to learn how to play bridge?

   WE TEACH BRIDGE   

Do you want to learn to play bridge
or improve your game?

We offer teaching and drives for learners,

post-beginners and experienced players.

To learn more, email learn@nottinghambridge.club

Members Area and

Partner finding service 

Click on the Title above

Please place request by noon the previous day

FAQ sheet - How to use the Members Area

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which you need to open)

access members.docx

Calendar
29th September 2026
Tuesday face-to-face
At the Club 1pm
Director: Elizabeth Dunford
29th September 2026
Tuesday 18 boards - 3 BB$
7:30pm
Director: Clare Batten
30th September 2026
Wednesday NO HELP ACOL face-to-face
At the Club 7:00pm
Director: Elizabeth Dunford
1st October 2026
Thursday face-to-face
At the Club 7.00 pm
2nd October 2026
Friday face-to-face
At the Club 7:00 pm
3rd October 2026
Saturday beginners drive
At the Club 10am
Director: Elaine Khan
Results
Monday face-to-face
Director: Phil Gross
Saturday beginners drive
Director: Paul Goodwin
Scorer: Margaret Litchfield
Friday face-to-face
Director: Kevin Holden
Scorer: Ann Adkin