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Hello Lucy - I was going to ask if anyone knows of 'Bridge Basics' for people who don't know the game.  I'd like to find out if I'd enjoy it - or be any good at all!  Sounds like you've got a better knowledge of the game and would be ready to join existing games, but I would be interested to know if there's anything in the Earlsfield/Southfields area.

Hi I am a bridge player and have in fact just been up to York on a mid week break to play! I play at the Andrew Robson Bridge clubbing Fulham. It is great and caters for all sorts for, beginners right through to very advanced.m check out the web site. I also play in a four and we sometimes need a replacement if one of us can't make it, so that may work for you. The club is great and even better if you are on your own as will find you a partner to play with. Also quite a lot is sessions supervised etc. Highly recommend. Hope that helps. Miranda

Lucky - i am more than happy to teach you the basics of bridge if we can find 2 other people willing to join in.  i used to teach a lot of people to play so i could get a game in somehow, and should be able to give you enough to help you see if it is something you like.  alternatively, i did a web search given that no one had reacted to my plea and have found found bridge club in Putney, a fierce duplicate bridge lot in Richmond (it all just looks rather organised) and possibly a friendly game in Balham.  will PM you about these.  all bridge clubs are keen to teach beginners.  

Miranda F - i will certainly look at Andrew Robson in Fulham, i've noticed the sign before, just wondering about how much it is and whether there is tolerance for socialable rather than competitive play.  i'd love to be a spare for yr 4, even at short notice.  i can behave and adjust to anyone else's ambiance of play, so if it is silent concentration i can do that willingly.  i am v rusty, haven't played for over a year, can adjust to either strong or weak no trump opener.  

lovely to hear from you both, much appreciated. 

You can do a one off try without being a member. It is £65 a year but done on a pro rata I think. I go on Monday's from 5.30 to 7.30 and pay £10 for a supervised session, but depends bridge and dinner at the club £20. Do check out the website and try out the club, thy are lovely. Will defo bear you in mind for our 4 e normally have supper, chat and bridge, we know each other well but as you say you could adapt. Hope this helps. Best wishes Miranda

I would totally agree about Andrew Robson - I have been a Member there for about 3 years and it is a friendly club - they have sessions for all levels and you feel comfortable playing at your level even if you are a beginner.  The staff are extremely kind and friendly.  They have friendly sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10.30.   I suggest you just pop in and pick up some leaflets - or ring them up to send you a brochure.  Membership at the Club is £50.   I also would be happy to join to play bridge if anyone is short  of players

Would love to play bridge locally . I am a very basic player and feel intimidated to go to a club

I used to play in a group that rotated around our homes and we took turns to provide dinner, always a fun evening.  Unfortunately when a few moved away, it fell apart, but would love to take part in something like that again.

I can't play bridge but I can play lots of other card games so I may not be an abolute idiot... I would love to be part of a learning team, if one could come about...

I used to play bridge many years ago too. Not to a brilliant standard - basic ACOL with a few tweaks which I can't remember at all now! I did use to play duplicate and enjoyed that when not too fiercely competitive but would be interested in something more social now especially if people were patient whilst I picked it up again. I live in Tooting Bec.

I used to play bridge about 20 years ago and loved it.  would be keen to join up with others to play.  I guess I would pretty much need to start to learn all over again. 

there are 7 of us ready and willing to play/learn bridge locally - i can't tell you how wonderful that is.  what would be a good time to meet?  weekdays, evenings, weekends?  what's yr preference?  i am very flexible and can fit in with almost anything.  

as a starting point, i could meet Thurs or Fri this week 3, 4 May afternoon or eve, reckon we'd need about 2 hours.  meet at 7 pm?  i would write a simple reference sheet with the basics on it - like you get 13 cards, you assess it by points (4 for ace, 3 for king etc) & suit length to start with, bidding is a public structured chat with yr partner to share info and decide how, between you, to win most tricks etc.  i've got cards and a notebook and a pen, i can score and show everyone else how to.  (not chicago, just basic rubber scoring) (please don't be intimidated if you don't know what i am referring to - i barely do myself). 

places to meet - well, i am near Willie Gunns and The Leather Bottle on Garratt Lane, happy to check but pretty sure niether will mind having a table of card players about.  think pubs better than cafes, because you are more likely to be able to get a table to put four round in a pub.  Balham Bowls club - lovely gastro pub/restaurant - also a possibility, happy to go anywhere locally to be honest if someone has a better suggestion.  

what suits?  (pun unintentional)

cheers lucy

there are 8 of us ... i hadn't seen Sandra's message before.  

think to start with it would be good to fix a date and go for it, even if we can't all do it - with beginners involved, i can sit alongside and help rather than play & we could do a relay (ie people turn up when they can and slip in).  

my aim would be to get to a weekly session with some flexibility - so its not the same 4 or same 8 every week necessarily.  & if people get good and go to a club, there will always be someone else ready to come along and learn.  or we'll just get good together.  

i could do anytime this weekend if that suited people better.

cheers lucy

I can do this weekend too except for Monday afternoon/evening

Any of the suggested venus are fine

It could be worth considering setting up an event on meetup:

http://london.meetup.com/cities/gb/17/london/

I could do this weekend

I work so cannot do daytimes. I am very busy right now but will come along if I can to whatever you get set up.

Lucy - I could do tomorrow although not usually Thursdays. Wednesdays are generally better.  Occasionally a Saturday or Sunday.  Anyway let's just go for it as you say, and then join in when we can!

Hello!!  I was learning bridge 2 years ago but had to stop for various reasons.  I loved it although was not very good.  I was taught the basics so can play a round but am really rusty.  I would love to take it up again if you have room for one more learner?  I am around during the day or evenings.  Please let me know if I can join up.  Thanks

reading through the list of possible dates & thinking this is very short notice - sorry, i'd hoped to be able to send this out this morning, but work intervened - i will be at the Leather Bottle tonight Thurs election day at 7 pm in case anyone wants to play/learn bridge.  alternatively what about meeting this weekend, say Saturday at 3 pm at the Leather Bottle, Garratt Lane?  my phone number is 0777 55 66 074.  because its such short notice, i'll take a book with me and if no one appears by 8 pm, i'll vanish.  you will recognise me a) by the packs of cards in front of me and b) i do look like my photo cept i'll be wearing glasses tonight and i won't be carrying a couple of blood oranges around with me.  

Cant do this evening but can do Saturday 3pm

John

07814 258 055

perhaps I can text you on Saturday middayish to confirm and see if you have an idea who would be going. I have played a bit before so would not get much out of a session devoted to entire beginners

sorry I can't make tonight but I hope it goes well and please keep me in the loop

thanks

John - re Meet Up, i love it but it does cost money.  i am a currently skint entrepreneur, which is partly why i need the distraction of a bridge game.  see you Saturday at 3 pm.  

still planning to go lurk in the Leather Bottle and see if anyone else appears tonight.  probably won't have cheat sheet done properly, got to go vote and go to the library (its that exciting entrepreneurial life i lead).  

I am sorry I cant make it but hope I can join you in the future

Hey Lucy, hope you found some one last night to play with! 

I was teaching so wasn't able to join you.  are you full re numbers, would love to learn if you are willing to teach!  can't do saturday as I am visiting my Aunt in Bucks for the day.  but another day would be good.  let me know 07757 685 315.

It would be fun to meet up again anyway. 

Lookforward to hearing from you.

Lucinda 

HI Lucy, Just seen this stream talking dates, I work saturdays but might be able to make this saturday from 4.30, for a couple of hours, if you have three people waiting. I do not want to rush over and be disappointed. Is there a number I can ring you on, or could you ring me on the day?