The social bridge group comprises some members of GIN who get together for a relaxing game of bridge.<\/p>\n
Use of crib sheets to assist bidding (we use the Acol System<\/a>) is mandatory so the playing partners have some idea as to what is going on.<\/p>\n Ability to count and add simple numbers (1,2,3,4) is useful.<\/p>\n Critiquing play is not allowed unless requested.<\/p>\n The sessions last for 3 hours on a weekday at a members house. Tea and biscuits\/cake are served at half time.<\/p>\n Everyone is welcome to join<\/p>\n\n\n 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! <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the link to BBO<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a simple users guide which should help anyone trying to host their first meeting<\/p>\n\n\n\nTexas transfer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
On-line bridge using BBO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our user names for BBO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n