| Bridge
Lessons For Absolute Beginners
On
this page are details of both Weekend and Weekly courses in Bridge.
This column features lessons for beginners and refreshers. 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). We use a venue 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:
- March 3rd/4th 2012(London SW5)
- Apr. 28th/29th 2012 (London SW5)
To
book email Ned for full details and
registration form or call or text 07792 715517. Further editions of the course
will be held throughout
2012.
BEGINNER REVISION DAY
You have done some lessons in the past, played a bit of ‘kitchen bridge’,
or played a long time ago and need a refresher opportunity. But if you claim to have forgotten everything - or never knew it in the first place - this could be the day for you!
Sunday morning there will be two tuition sessions - "Opening and Responding to 1NT" and "Opening and Opening and Responding to One of a Suit". These are the cornerstones of constructiive bidding - get these right and the rest starts to fall into place. Each session will be a combination of teaching and playing on-topic practice deals. Back up notes will be provided. Sunday afternoon will be a practice so you can use your knowledge to gain experience and build confidence.
I
am running this course on the following dates:
- Sunday February 19th 2012 (London SW5)
Course fee £25 (£22 if booked in advance). To
book email Ned for full details and
registration form or call or text 07792 715517. Further editions of the course
will be held during
2011. WEEKLY CLASSES
We
also offer weekly classes, after which you will be encouraged to join one of “supervised
practice groups”. Come
on your own or with a partner. The courses are led by Ned Paul, a qualified and
experienced bridge teacher. If interested in future weekly classes please contact Ned Paul.
Bridge
Lessons For Next Step Players and Refreshers
SUNDAY SEMINARS
From time to time we run Sunday bridge seminars
WEEKLY
CLASSES
If interested in future weekly classes please contact Ned Paul. |
| Bridge
for Improvers:
Supervised Play and Newcomer-Friendly Duplicate Bridge SUPERVISED PLAY
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Come
and play bridge under the watchful eye of an experienced tutor with advice available
as required. Once you have learnt the basics this is the best way to gain the
experience needed to improve. Practice
groups at this standard are available at different
venues on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
mornings. The various groups are ongoing - you can come without commitment and
only pay for the sessions you attend. New players always welcome and partners
are always arranged for single players. WEEKLY
EVENING BRIDGE
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WEDNESDAY
EVENINGS
Bridge
at the Princess of Wales, Primrose Hill. All standards welcome. Advice and support
available for newer players. The Princess of Wales, 22 Chalcot Road NW1 8LL.
7.15pm-10.00pm. Host: Kit Jackson Nearest
tube station Chalk Farm (Northern Line).
THURSDAY
EVENINGS
‘Gentle
duplicate’ bridge at The
Wargarve Arms, Marylebone. All standards welcome. Advice and support available
for newer players. The Wargrave Arms, 40-42 Brendon Street, London W1H 5HE.
Thursdays, 7.15pm-10.00pm. Nearest
tube station Edgware Road, (Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines). WEEKLY
DAYTIME BRIDGE MONDAYS
Supervised
social bridge for new or new-ish players. We meet for bridge and a cup of coffee
at Harrison’s Brasserie, 15-19 Bedford Hill, Balham, SW12 9EX. Mondays,
10.30am-12.30pm. Nearest
station Balham (Northern Line or BR from Clapham Junc.). TUESDAYS
‘Gentle
duplicate’ bridge for new or new-ish players at Harrison’s Brasserie
– see above. Tuesdays, 10.00am-12.30pm..
WEDNESDAYS
‘Gentle
duplicate’ bridge for new or new-ish players. We meet for bridge and a cup
of coffee at The Plough Inn, 297 Northfield Avenue, W5 4XB. Wednesdays.
11.00am-1.00pm. Nearest
tube station Northfields (Piccadilly Line). All
these classes are ongoing - if you would like to join please get in touch. Please
don’t be shy about joining:whatever your standard we’ll get you up to
speed – but only if you come! Beginners are welcome. 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, 222 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. Full
details here. THURSDAY GENTLE DUPLICATE
1.00pm-4.15pm First and
Third Thursdays of each month at Our
Lady Queen of Peace - see above. Partners found for single players. SUNDAY
GENTLE DUPLICATE
Sundays
in Earls Court, SW5. Partners found for single players
Next
scheduled dates: tba Email
Ned for more details of any of the above or call or text 07792 715517. |
