Groups & Events
Games
Bridge
Our Bridge groups offer a progression of skill levels. The first two focus on playing the cards and the popular ‘ Acol Bidding System’. The next two build on this by covering Duplicate Bridge, which is played at most clubs. The remainder require three years’ experience.
Bridge Beginners ClassCode: 22
A course for complete beginners, those wanting a refresher, or those who have never learnt a bidding system. No partner necessary.
- Day
- Tuesday fortnightly
- Time
- 13.30 to 15.30
- Venue
- Contact leader
Bridge Intermediate ClassCode: 23
A class for people who have already attended a Beginners' Bridge class (or have played socially) and now wish to get to grips with the bidding system. No partner necessary.
- Day
- 2nd & 3rd Friday of the month
- Time
- 14.00 to 16.00
- Venue
- St John's Church Centre, Merrow (Merrow Hall)
Bridge Intro. To Duplicate Group ACode: 25
Players may join either or both groups A and B. For players who have a basic knowledge of a bidding and some playing experience, but may not have played Duplicate. Advice given. No partner necessary.
- Day
- Tuesday Fortnightly
- Time
- 13.15 to 15.45
- Venue
- Burpham Village Hall (Large Room)
Bridge Intro. To Duplicate Group BCode: 26
Similar to Group A but on alternate weeks, and includes 15 minutes of instruction or revision. Advice available. No partner necessary.
- Day
- Tuesday Fortnightly
- Time
- 13.15 to 15.45
- Venue
- Burpham Village Hall (Large Room)
Bridge MasterclassCode: 127
Stronger Defence: good leads, signals, discards, helping partner. Declarer Play: managing trumps, avoidance play, ducking, strip-and-throw-in etc. Better Bidding: competitive and defensive bidding, useful conventions. All set hands. Partner not needed.
- Day
- 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month
- Time
- 10.30 to 12.30
- Venue
- Burpham Village Hall (Large Room)
Bridge Top Duplicate ClubCode: 27
This friendly social group welcomes all members who like a challenge to improve their duplicate skills. No partner required
- Day
- Wednesday Weekly
- Time
- 09.45 to 12.15
- Venue
- Burpham Village Hall (Small Room)
Other Games
Mah JongCode: 128
A charming, late 19th century, Chinese game played with engraved tiles. For complete beginners, or those wanting a refresher. No partner needed.
- Day
- 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
- Time
- 13.30 to 15.30
- Venue
- St John's Church Centre, Merrow (Merrow Hall)
ScrabbleCode: 30
Small group play in 'twos' and 'threes'. A non-competitive friendly game.
- Day
- 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
- Time
- 14.00 to 16.00
- Venue
- Private