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The Bermuda Bridge Club has initiated a number of programs to get young players involved in this marvellous game and under the stewardship of John Burville the local programme has reached into the schools with CedarBridge Academy, Saltus Grammar, Ber...

A club devoted to a complicated card game is to expand after a successful run in four schools. Organisers said bridge, a game of sets and strategy, teaches critical thinking and interpersonal skills. Now the Bermuda Bridge Club is to contact other sc...

As I started to write this column, I saw the sad announcement from the bridge club of the passing of Tony Buckley at the age of 92. Tony was a good friend along with his wife, Dorothy, and he will be missed on many levels. Tony and Dot were a regular...

Firstly, many apologies for the false alarm last week on the Bridge Club Summer Party! I had been publicising it for so long that once August came I thought it must be here. The Party is, of course, tonight and promises to be a lot of fun — the Club ...

After weeks of notice and anticipation the big night is finally here- the Bridge Club Summer Party takes place tonight at the Club with lots of food, drink and music and celebrations for those who had a fter weeks of notice and anticipation the big...

Time is running out to sign up for the Bridge Club Summer Party — at which no Bridge will be played! That would not have happened in my day. Here is a recent bulletin from the Committee to whet your appetite. A reminder about the “Bridge Club Summer ...

Things aren’t totally at a standstill on the Bermuda bridge scene over the summer with the ongoing youth camp under the tutelage of John Burville and his helpers keeping things going. I asked John to give me an update, and here it is: We have been ru...

With the summer slumber well and truly here, I’m going to use the column to hammer home some basic advice, concentrating on the plays that come up often and on the ones you refuse to put into practice no matter how often I write about them – this is ...

All quiet down at the Bridge Club as the summer lull gets into full swing. A few players have taken the opportunity to attend the Can-At Regional in Halifax and no doubt another group will be getting ready for the ACBL Summer Nationals which will be ...

A little bit of self indulgence this week as I dedicate this column to the imminent departure of Jean Johnson, who has been my most regular partner and great friend over the last four decades and an ever active member of the Bridge Club. Last Wednesd...

Today’s column contains two hands and can be called “placing the cards”. They are not complicated, but you need to look at them to start training your mind on the right approach to playing a hand. Sometimes the bidding and play will allow you to plac...