Bridge is not just a game for the intellectual though it’s certainly good for keeping the old grey matter going! It is played on a square table with two teams of two players in a North-South and East-West formation. The game essentially splits into two phases: bidding and playing. Bidding is what differentiates it from other card games, whilst playing is trick-taking along the lines of Whist.

We are a mixed-ability group with members ranging from those with a good level of experience through to more recent starters. Our style is social rather than competitive; we are not as formal as many non-u3a bridge clubs. If you have no previous experience of playing Bridge, please familiarise yourself with the game via books and/or online websites (ensure you use websites employing the ACOL standard of bidding), before applying to join the group. We will still guide you whilst you get up to speed.

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The u3a subject advice page for bridge contains useful information and several interesting links including British Bridge Online (BBO) for those wishing to play online bridge.