Berwick Bridge Club

Berwick-upon-Tweed Bridge Club is affiliated to the Scottish Bridge Union, and plays in the East District. It has two teams which play in the East District League.

The club meets twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from September to May. Play starts promptly at 7.15pm, so players should be there no later than 7.05pm. 

Bridge during the summer starts on Thursday 16 May and then on every Thursday for the rest of the summer until the end of August. Summer bridge is open to all players regardless of standard, although less experienced players are particularly welcome. Each evening will start at 7pm, so players are advised to get there by 6.45pm especially if you do not have a partner.

Visitors

Visitors are very welcome - if you need a partner, or teammates on team nights, contact Christine McCreath on 01289 386302 or by email.

Paul describes the scoring used in all the club and league competitions - pairs, teams, match points, cross imps, aggregate scoring - and how you should change your tactics depending on the format in this news item.

For those who are less experienced at cross imp pairs, there is a short explanation of what is a good score.

Photograph courtesy of John Smithson

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To borrow a book contact Jo Rowley, or simply fill your name in the borrowers book - the books are in the cupboard. The most recent additions are five books by Andrew Robson.

Book list

Thursday nights are traditionally Improvers' nights and a handicap system is operated. Handicaps are based on a formula that uses Thursday night results for the past three seasons (excluding summer bridge).

Handicaps for the 2018-19 season