Pairs who score more than 50% in one of our duplicate pairs sessions (excluding Gentle Duplicate and 9-High Pairs) during the weeks beginning 17th November, 1st December or 5th January qualify to play in one of the semi-finals of the County Pairs. 

In addition, the county is running a parallel competition for 9-high players. Any player who scores 50% or more in one of our Gentle Duplicate or 9-High Pairs sessions during the same weeks will be invited to play in the 9-High County Pairs final. 

See the Oxfordshire Bridge Association website for further details and dates of the semi-finals and finals. 

We are holding the club's Teams of Four Competition, for the Rose Bowl trophy at the club on Sunday 24th November, starting at 1pm. This competition is one of the club's premier events, and attracts blue masterpoints. 

All members of all abilities are very welcome to take part. It will be played as two sessions of 18-20 boards, with a break at half time for tea and refreshments. Table money £10 (to include refreshments). 

Click here for more information and to enter. 

Some expert tips - how to handle with care

Robert will be reviewing a number of expert tips, highlighting the importance of thinking first rather than just blindly following. Subjects will include restricted choice, to duck or not to duck, doubling on the bidding as well as helping your partner. For more information and to book click here.

Bridge for All Courses start again in September. Our courses follow the English Bridge Union recommended schedule. If you wish to learn to play bridge from scratch, or refresh your skills or you enjoyed the Year 1 course - booking is now open. For more information click on the course you wish to join (two options for each course) in the LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE box in the right-hand column of this page.

We are playing face-to-face (F2F) bridge at the clubhouse on the following days:

Monday mornings:  this is a hybrid session with two sections playing the same set of hands - one section playing at the club, and the other on RealBridge.

Tuesday mornings:  this is a Gentle Duplicate session with restrictions on experienced partnerships.

Wednesday evenings: duplicate pairs, except 1st Wednesdays when we play teams.

Thursday evening Supervised Play sessions are at the clubhouse and must be prebooked. Click here for more information about Supervised Play sessions. 

Friday mornings: this is a hybrid session with two sections playing the same set of hands - one section playing at the club, and the other on RealBridge.

Friday evenings: cross-Imp pairs on 1st Friday evenings only. Must be booked in advance. Not hosted. 

Saturday Social: an opportunity to play relaxed bridge on Saturday afternoons at the Club.

As always please check the calendar for details. Pay for F2F sessions by card when you arrive at the club (except for 1st Friday evenings and Thursday evening Supervised Play which must be booked in advance).

Free tea and coffee is available at every session; the bar is open during the evening sessions. 

All sessions (except 1st Friday evenings) are hosted, so you can come along without a partner. Visitors are very welcome. 

If you are having trouble with sound or video on your iPad or other device when using RealBridge, this guidance may help you to fix the problem.