LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE

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Bridge for All is the complete learn and play programme from the English Bridge Union

This course is for people who want to enjoy learning something new, in the company of like-minded people. No previous experience of bridge or even playing cards is expected. Each two-hour session starts with a short talk and some practical exercises, but at least half the time is devoted to actually playing bridge. From the very first lesson, you will have cards in your hands.

The bidding system used is Standard English Acol, which is based on the Acol system and is recommended for all beginners. Wherever you go, you will be able to play bridge - in clubs, on bridge holidays or with friends.

Bridge for All is the nationally approved method of learning the game - formally recognised by the Open College Network. There is a structured programme built of units, so that the student can progress from learner, through intermediate to expert. You go as far as you want. Even if your teacher changes or you move to a new area, you carry on learning with the same system.

The first year's course is entitled Beginning Bridge. It is spread over three terms, each term consisting of ten two-hour lessons, taking place once per week.

Beginning Bridge courses are held on Wednesday afternoons, with the first term commencing late September/early October. Click on Beginners for more details.

Commencing September 2012, we plan to run a second year's course. Known as Continuing Bridge it is for those who have completed Beginning Bridge or who have the equivalent basic knowledge of the game. It covers a range of declarer play and defensive play techniques for the improving player, and explores competitive bidding and some of the less frequent, higher level opening bids. Click on Improvers for more details.