The social bridge group comprises some members of GIN who get together for a relaxing game of bridge.
Use of crib sheets to assist bidding (we use the Acol System) is mandatory so the playing partners have some idea as to what is going on.
Ability to count and add simple numbers (1,2,3,4) is useful.
Critiquing play is not allowed unless requested.
The sessions last for 3 hours on a weekday at a members house. Tea and biscuits/cake are served at half time.
Everyone is welcome to join
Texas transfer
Ken has talked a lot about “Texas” or “Transfers” as it is know in UK. Here’s a useful guide, note it only really works if you play a weak no trump!
On-line bridge using BBO
This enables us to still play even when we can’t meet. Thanks to Tony R for telling us about this. The “Real” bridge group presently plays twice a week using BBO.
Here is a simple users guide which should help anyone trying to host their first meeting
Our user names for BBO
| Dave Gwilliam | Davegwi |
| Drew Meek | Drewski10 |
| John Burley | John Burle |
| Ken Forrester | Scotmanken |
| Mark Warren | Headle |
| Mark Watts | MarkTTs |
| Wouter van Ginneken | Gauthier77 |