Learn to Play Bridge
If you’ve always thought you would like to learn to play bridge, but have just never got round to it; if you would like to try something new and challenging which opens up a wide new social circle for you and introduces you to a game that can be enjoyed at so many different levels; if you played a little years ago, but have forgotten most of what you ever learned; if you’ve never even played cards before, but would like to see what it is all about: why not come along to Basingstoke Bridge Club on Tuesday 27th September at 7.15 pm? We have been running classes for beginners for 7 years now, and every year some class members go on to become members of the club and most become as addicted to the game as the rest of us.
Beginners’ classes take place on Tuesday evenings (7.15 to 10.00 pm). The course runs from September to July with various breaks for holidays. The cost is £60.00 for each of the three terms of ten lessons. The first of these evenings is entirely free. You will find yourself playing a mini version of bridge on the very first night. Each lesson comprises about 20-30 minutes teaching followed by lots of practice hands to play. You will receive notes and copies of the hands with commentary every week, together with some homework to keep you up to speed. The course is run by Chris and Helen Kinloch who can be contacted by e-mail: kinloch@btinternet.com or telephone 01264 333175.
Basingstoke Bridge Club is a very friendly club with about 180 members. Visitors are always welcome. We have bridge every day from Monday to Friday. Our main evenings are Mondays and Fridays, and there is also bridge on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Table money for visitors is £3.00 on these occasions. Thursday evenings (“Starters’ Nights”) are for less experienced players who do not feel ready to join the other sessions. The first Thursday you play you will not be charged. Thereafter sessions cost £2.00 for visitors. (For more information about Thursdays, telephone George Collins on 01256 780940 or Arthur Whittaker on 01256 334496.)
The club address is Maydene, Sherborne Road, Basingstoke RG21 5TG.
For more information see our web site: www.basingstokebridgeclub.co.uk or telephone Helen on 01264 333175.
