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Calendar
29th August 2025
Bolton Online
2pm
1st September 2025
EBED Autumn Simultaneous Pairs F2F
7:15pm
1st September 2025
Assisted Play
1pm
2nd September 2025
Bolton F2F
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Whats App Chat Site
We now have a WhatsApp chat site for the benefit of our members. We would now like to encourage more members to use the WhatsApp site to find a partner. It can be for a one off game or seeking a regular partner. You can also offer to act as a host at a particular session.
How to join our WhatsApp:
  • You will need a smartphone on which you have downloaded WhatsApp.
  • If you then reply to this email with your details i.e., your name and mobile phone number, you will be added to the group.
If there are members who do not have a smartphone or do not wish to participate in WhatsApp, please access the website to send an email, enquiring about a partner for a specific date and we will post the request on WhatsApp for you.
Thank You for Visiting Bolton BC Web Site
Thank You for Visiting Bolton BC Web Site

Come and visit us at 4 Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1 3AA. Phone 01204 526484.  We welcome players of all standards and have lessons for beginners as well as practice and supervised play for the less experienced. The premises are easily accessed and have ample car parking.

Contact us by email: boltonbridgeclub@gmail.com  
 

Recent Updates
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23rd Aug 2025 17:50 BST
Teams-of-8 Summer League
22nd Jul 2025 10:06 BST
CLUB: Mon/Wed 7:15pm, Tue/Thu 1pm. ONLINE: Tue 7pm, Fri 2pm
Autumn Sim Pairs Mon/Tu 1/2 Sept 2025

The club will be holding heats of the EBED Autumn Simultaneous Pairs on Monday 1st September 2025 Face to Face and Tuesday 2nd September 2025 online.
Entry fee £5 for members (£7 for visitors) with proceeds from these events going to the charity, English Bridge Education & Development.

Last updated : 23rd Aug 2025 17:50 BST
Paul Evans Swiss Pairs 8 July 2025

The inaugural Paul Evans Swiss Pairs was held on the 8th July 2025. 54 players enjoyed brunch followed by a 5 round Swiss Pairs. The winners were B Perry/S Fanning and L Hitchen/D Fairweather, with L Wilson/A Whittam and B Frew/A Hurst 2nd=. It is hoped this will become a regular annual event.

Last updated : 16th Jul 2025 15:07 BST
Bridge Lessons

The next series of beginners lessons will start on Thursday 18th of September 2025.

Sessions run from 7pm to approx 9.15pm. No partner is required.

Come along and learn how to play the most fascinating of card games.

If you register your interest in the form below a member of the teaching team will get in touch and answer any question you may have.

Last updated : 12th Jun 2025 08:56 BST
2025 Mens and Ladies Pairs

The annual Mens and Ladies Pairs were held simultaneously at the club on Wednesday 4th June 2025 at 7pm. 
Ladies 1st S Dootson/J Evans, 2nd V Openshaw/C Prescott, 3rd L Wilson/S Whittam.
Mens Pairs 1St A Whittam/J Smith, 2nd D Ault/P Vose, 3rd J Cole/J Simm

Last updated : 6th Jun 2025 13:30 BST
2025 Bridge Holiday, Lytham St Annes, 1st - 4th December

Following our very enjoyable and successful event last year, we are organising another Bridge Holiday, once again at the Bedford Hotel, St Annes-on-the-sea this December, 2025

The dates for the holiday are 1st to 4th December, with Bridge sessions on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and 3 nights accommodation on a half board basis, leaving after breakfast on December 4th.

Book early to avoid disappointment.  Room details are below. Member-only bookings before 23rd April.  Thereafter booking will be open to non-members if rooms are available. 

Room Reservations and Payments

A Non-refundable deposit of £50 is required to secure your room payable to to Janice Wimbleton who will forward this directly to the hotel, with room booking details.  Players will pay the balance of the booking and any personal costs directly to the hotel.

Please reserve your place and room by contacting Janice Wimbleton directly.  If you don't have her details please use the form below, including your phone number, then Janice can contact you to discuss and confirm.

Any questions?:  Please contact Paul Vose, Linda Hitchen or Janice Wimbleton.

Room Details (All room prices are Half Board including the Bridge sessions)

Single Occupancy  Price Per Person
Single room £ 282.00
Classic Double / Twin £ 342.00
Classic Plus Double / Twin £ 372.00
   
Sharing Occupancy Price Per Person
Classic Double / Twin £ 282.00
Classic Plus Double / Twin £ 297.00
Premier Double / Twin £ 312.00

 

Last updated : 21st Mar 2025 10:05 GMT
Weekly Schedule
Monday
Bolton F2F 7:15pm
Assisted Play 1pm
Tuesday
Bolton F2F 1pm
Bolton Online 7pm
Wednesday
Bolton F2F 7:15pm
Thursday
Bolton F2F 1pm
Friday
Bolton Online 2pm
TD Online Schedule
Fri 1 Aug Stephen
Tue 5 Aug Brian
Fri 8 Aug Stephen
Tue 12 Aug Anthony
Fri 15 Aug Jeff
Tue 19 Aug Stephen
Fri 22 Aug Jeff
Tue 26 Aug Anthony
Fri 29 Aug Stephen
Tue 2 Sep Stephen
Fri 5 Sep Jeff
Tue 9 Sep Anthony
Fri 12 Sep Stephen
Tue 16 Sep Jeff
Fri 19 Sep Stephen
Tue 23 Sep Anthony
Fri 26 Sep Jeff
Tue 30 Sep Stephen

 

2025 DRAFT COMPETITIONS CALENDAR
Austin Barnes Ladder

S Norris(O)/A Hitchon(H)

Individual J Simm
Championship Pairs J Simm/W Blythe
Mixed D Morris/J Harte
Mens & Ladies Pairs J Smith/A Wittam,S Dootson/J Evans
Paul Evans Memorial Swiss Pairs B Perry/S Fanning, L Hitchen/D Fairweather
Cedric Young Ladder Wed 1 Oct to 17 Dec
Glaister Cup Mon 10 Nov
Tyldesley Trophy Wed 26 Nov

 

Recent Masterpoint Promotions

Congratulations to the following members who have achieved recent masterpoint promotions.

Jill Brown Master
Joan Cann Advanced Master
Ian Clough Advanced Master
Helene Collins Club Master
John Dootson Advanced Master
Sandra Dootson Advanced Master
Brendan Fitzmaurice Master
Margery Gardiner Local Master
Stephen Hazlitt Master
Linda Hitchen 2 Star Master
Andy Hitchon Master
Pamela Houghton Area Master
Angus Kirby 3 Star Premier Regional Master
David Thomson 2 Star Master
Linda Wilson 5 Star Premier Master
Janice Wimbleton County Master
Ken Wood 1 Star Master