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Beginners
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Improvers



Bath Bridge School offers opportunities to play and learn bridge in central Bath and is based at The Museum of Bath at Work in Julian Road. All teaching is by Phil Cooke, an experienced lecturer and tutor, and a member of the English Bridge Union (EBU) Teachers Association.  

Bridge Teaching

Beginning Bridge Course: ideal for the complete beginner. Also suitable, with a delayed start, for whist players, those returning to bridge after a gap, or anyone wanting to properly understand the Acol bidding system. More
Wednesday mornings

Improve Your Bridge Course: follows on from Beginning Bridge but is also suitable for anyone who can play bridge but wants to improve. More
Thursday mornings

Beyond Basic Acol: Small group teaching for individuals or partnerships wanting to expand their bidding system beyond basic Acol. More

Bridge at The Museum

Gentle Duplicate on Monday Afternoons

Computer dealt hands- Results with hand records on the web- Help available

Play Starts at 1.45 so please try to arrive by 1.30

Ideal for Social Players or Anyone Wanting to Improve their Bridge

Table money of £3 includes refreshments

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About Bath Bridge School

Bath Bridge School was formed in 2007, More

Teaching

Course are given by Phil Cooke. He has many years of experience in teaching challenging subjects in an easy to understand and informal way. Phil is also a member of The Association of Wine Educators. He is an EBU (English Bridge Union) qualified Bridge Teacher & Tournament Director.

Suitable?

Over the last few years the bridge courses, and play and learn sessions have catered for beginners and many who were already playing bridge, but wanted to improve and extend their playing circle. The backgrounds of those attending include:

  • Complete novices wanting to learn this fascinating game
  • Playing with friends and wanting to improve their bridge
  • Playing social bridge, and wanting to move onto club play
  • Returning to bridge after a gap
  • Wanting to adapt to the Acol system
  • Those new to the area and wanting to meet other bridge players
  • Recent learners wanting to improve

Venue

Courses and Monday bridge are held at The Museum of Bath at Work in central Bath, near to the Assembly Rooms and Park & Ride bus stops. Some of those attending previous courses and the social bridge on a Monday live within walking distance, but many come from the surrounding area, including, Frome, Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge, Keynsham, Bathford, Corsham, Norton St Philips, Freshford, Beckington, Coombe Hay, and as far afield as Sherborne, Mere & Chipenham.