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Bridge Lessons For Absolute Beginners
On this page are details of both Weekend and
Weekly Evening Class courses in Bridge. See opposite column
for details of more advanced lessons.
LEARN BRIDGE IN A WEEKEND!
If you are a quick learner why not crack the basics in a single
weekend and then spend future sessions actually playing! Learn
Bridge in a Weekend is an intensive course that assumes no prior
knowledge. The course takes place on Saturday and Sunday, 10.30am-5.30pm
(both days). Next dates for this course are April 26th/27th or
May 17/18th 2008 in Earls Court, London SW5.
On the course you will learn the basics of card play
and bidding and by Sunday afternoon you will play in your first
small competition! You can come on your own or with a partner, or
bring a gang of friends or colleagues. The course is led by Ned
Paul, a qualified and experienced bridge teacher. This course has
run successfully on many previous occasions and is a great way to
learn bridge. Course fee including all documentation is £85.00.
Next scheduled dates:
- April 26th/27th 2008 (London SW5)
- May 17th/18th 2008 (London SW5)
To book email
Ned for full details and registration form or call or text 07944
768643. Further editions of the course will be held throughout 2008.
WEEKLY CLASSES
Please ask for details.
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Bridge Lessons For Existing Players
In this column are details of weekly daytime practice games and
also intermediate seminars for improvers which we run on Sunday
mornings.
WEEKLY DAYTIME BRIDGE
I have practice groups available on both Wednesday and Thursday
mornings. New players always welcome. See also this page for Wednesday
evening practice.
WEDNESDAYS
Gentle bridge practice for new or new-ish players. This is in association
with i-bean coffee bar - internet
lounge, Boston Manor, Ealing, W7 2DG.
Relaxing modern environment, just 2 minutes from Boston
Manor tube station (Piccadilly line). Wednesdays, 10.00am-12.00noon.
This class is ongoing - if you would like to join
please get in touch. Please don’t be shy about joining this
group: kitchen bridge; family bridge; mum used to play; my cousin
says bridge is fun; I once saw a pack of cards – whatever your
standard we'll get you up to speed – but only if you come!
THURSDAYS
Intermediate practice. Ideal if you know the basics of bidding (opening
bids and responses) and are keen to move up to the next level. New
players welcome, no partner required
Venue is the Church Hall, Our Lady Queen of Peace,
224 Sheen Road, Richmond, Surrey TW10 5AN. Pleasant airy, modern
hall with large free car park or buses from central Richmond, Barnes,
Putney etc.
Play from 9.30am. Short formal lesson on a bidding
or play topic at 10.00am. Play then continues till 12.00noon.
SUNDAY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SEMINARS
During Spring 2007 we ran a series of Sunday seminars. Each
Sunday morning tuition session comprised an approx. 45-minute formal
lesson, followed by a set of prepared hands to play on the topic
of the day. Notes and hand records were provided.
Every seminar stands alone - attend only the ones you want or
are available for.
Following the morning seminar, each afternoon there was relaxed
duplicate bridge suitable for all standards, and you could ahve
attnded only the seminar, only the duplicate or stayed for both.
We have left the range of dates and topics up so you can get the
idea of the subjects and standard of the seminars.
We are hoping to annouce further dates and topics. Please email
if interested and we will notify you when the details are finalised.
Past Dates & Topics:
SUNDAY MAY 20TH 2007
Responding to 1NT - Stayman and Introduction to Transfers
Stayman is the first convention that everyone learns. Transfers
have swept the duplicate bridge world. Both conventions add accuracy
to your auction. Review which applies when and how the auction should
develop
SUNDAY JUNE 3RD
Finding a Fit - Raising Partner’s Suit
Simple raises to the Two Level. Limit Bids. Stronger Raises. Includes
a look at the Losing Trick Count and at Splinter Bids.
SUNDAY JUNE 10TH
Opening Two Bids - Weak or Strong?
These days you have a choice of how you play Two Bids. Take a guided
tour of the territory so you are clear about how to proceed.
SUNDAY JUNE 24TH
Competitive Bidding - Doubles and Overcalls
On many deals both sides are keen to get into the bidding. Find
out how - and when - to compete safely and effectively.
SUNDAY JULY 1ST
Slams & Cue Bidding
Practice your Blackwood and Cue-Bidding. Evaluate slam hands confidently.
Email
Ned for a brochure or call or text 07944 768643.
Email
Ned for full details of any of the above or call or text 07944
768643.
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