BEGINNERS 2007/8  Updated on 04 Jan 2008
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We would suggest that learning the 'Acol' system of bidding, (or 'Standard English', which is based on 'Acol' ) is desirable because it is played by the vast majority of players in this country, and  it is as natural as any bidding system can be. 

There are useful hints on duplicate bridge rules from Dave Dansie on this link
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The best web site for beginners I have found is -    ACOL information 

SUPERVISED PLAY SESSIONS

Monday
12.45 - 3 pm

Newcastle

Inga Aiston runs a duplicate bridge workshop at, West Denton Community Association. (Supervised play)
Beginners can play Chicago outside the main movement which attracts 15+ tables weekly. PICTURE & INFO.

Tuesday
Afternoons

Durham

Rene McMahon runs a thriving club/workshop at Durham Indoor Bowling Centre.  Duplicate play, teaching & Chicago.

Wednesday
7 - 10 pm

Whitley Bay

Laraine Oliver runs duplicate bridge for beginners. 

Thursday

1.30 - 4.30 pm

Morpeth

Tessa Lee & Monica Tuke run a duplicate bridge workshop at,  Hepscott Village Hall. Just come along - with or without partner.

Mon & Fri
7.15pm

Darlington

Darlington offers supervised play on Monday evenings at 7.15 pm and No Fear duplicate sessions on Friday evenings.

Wednesday
7.15 pm

Hartlepool

Beginners session

 

Check whether your local club is offering Bridge classes by accessing their web site on the CLUBS page.

Click for Details of  MORPETH  2007/8 classes.


 

Click for Details of Inga and Neil's 2007/8 classes at  NEWCASTLE & RYTON.


TEACHERS - PLEASE UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION FOR 2007/8.

If you are teaching Acol or Standard English and wish to be listed, please contact me.
- Neil