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Save-the-dates: 

Summer Bridge Social  Saturday 18th July 

Christmas Party & Bridge  Thursday 10th December

 

Wednesday Accumulators Top 5's (to be verified)  after 12 weeks of the Dennis Wallace Trophy and Novice Cup HERE

 

Monday Accumulator  Final results for the Mackenzie Cup HERE

 

F2F tournaments now available for sign up, via Calendar, until end  MAY

 

Website: If you notice anything out-of-date or inaccurate, please contact the webmaster web@carltonbridge.co.uk

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Welcome to Carlton Bridge Club

 

We run a hybrid F2F and Online programme of tournaments for Carlton members, friends and visitors. Please see below for details of the regular tournament schedule.

We welcome all levels of  bridge player.  Our custom built, fully accessible bridge centre provides excellent playing and teaching facilities. Tournaments are scored using interactive technology and results are displayed promptly. The catering team, Westmains Catering, provide a range of soups, sandwiches and amazing baked goods as well as teas, coffees, soft drinks and a selection of beers, wines and spirits.

Andrew Robson Charity Tutorial Day

Andrew Robson is back in Edinburgh giving one of his fabulous tutorial days Saturday March 28th 10am-4pm with net proceeds going to Horatio’s Garden in Scotland  https://www.horatiosgarden.org.uk/the-gardens/horatios-garden-scotland/

Doors open:  coffee/tea from 9.45am 

Session 1: 10:30 - 12:30

Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30pm 

Session 2:  1:45 - 4pm

Andrew will cover various topics on bidding, play and defence plus his valuable top tips.

Annual Carlton v's Melville Tournament

The annual tournament v's the Melville is Wednesday 1st April 7pm at the Melville this year.  Drinks and nibbles from 6pm

There will be two OPEN sections of 5 Tables  and two, 5 Table  BRONZE ONLY sections.

Our Open section players are:

Liz McGowan Finlay Marshall
Derek Sanders Antone Huang
Mike Young Duncan MacDonald
Nicol Taylor Elizabeth Peckham
Peter Braid Heather Braid
Jim McDowall Jim Wilkinson
Robert Gatliff Irene Sime
Alistair Rae Kenny Hunter
Maurice Franceschi Janet Unsworth
Marilyn McDonagh Judith Smeaton
Neil Macpherson Olwen Renowden (RESERVE PAIR)

 

Our Bronze section players are:

Norman Stewart Ian Barnes
Pat Lawson John Pottinger
Monojit Chatterji Alan Cox
Carolyn Cuthbert Margaret Kinghorn
Susan Newlands Katrina McCrea
Eman Clayburn Eileen Dwyer
Sian Nowell Sandra Mair
Philippa Tyler Patrick Tyler
Alice Thompson Donald noble
Robert Rae Karen Craig

Still looking for a reserve pair...

Team captain Derek Sanders is coordinating.

Wednesday Bronze Winners
Wednesday Bronze Winners

 

Winners of the Wednesday Bronze Tournament are awarded free entry to a Carlton evening tournament.

Congratulations this week to...NS Ken & Eoin and EW Bill & Sheena.

Bridge Education 25/26 Season
Bridge Education 25/26 Season

 

Classes for the 2025/26 season commenced Monday September 22nd.

23 bridge topics covered over a 9 month period every Monday, 1-4pm with Ross & Alison.

(£5 per lesson, no need to sign up for a whole term)

 

The Tuesday Novice Tournament with Elizabeth has a lesson on the first Tuesday of the month.

The next lesson will be April 7th, topic SIGNALS  

 

Play & Learn, relaxed guided play with board commentary,  Thursdays 13:30


Please email Alison,  classes@carltonbridge.co.uk for more information on any aspect of bridge education at the Carlton Club.

Regular Tournament Schedule

 

F2F Tournaments: Please sign up for these tournaments HERE 

You can turn up for the Tuesday Novice and Wednesday Bronze afternoon tournaments with or without a partner or signing up.

Visitors can sign up using the name CBC Visitor01 or CBC Visitor02, or email web@carltonbridge.co.uk and I can do that for you.

Day

     Time           TD      
Monday 13.00 Rota
Tuesday (Novice) 13.00 Elizabeth
Tuesday 19:00 Jim
Wednesday (Bronze)  13.00 Hazel
Thursday  13.00 Linda
Friday 19.00 Neil
Saturday 13:00 Rota

 

Online Tournaments, on BBO:

Day Time Host   TD
Sunday 19.00 SBU_E_CAR/brownh2  Hazel

 

All BBO tournaments have a Partnership Desk. If you register there, you have a good chance of getting a game either with somebody else looking for a partner or as a sub (a free game). 

To take part in BBO tournaments you need to join BBO and register your username at online@carltonbridge.co.uk For the award of masterpoints, members should also update their Mempad account with their BBO name

If you need help joining a tournament, contact the TD via BBO and they will be glad to assist you.

Contact Us

Telephone: 0131 552 3122

Address: 36B Warriston Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 5NE, Scotland, UK

 Chair 

chair@carltonbridge.co.uk

Secretary 

secretary@carltonbridge.co.uk

Treasurer 

treasurer@carltonbridge.co.uk

Education 

classes@carltonbridge.co.uk

MasterPoints 

masterpoints@carltonbridge.co.uk

Feedback 

conduct_complaints@carltonbridge.co.uk

Room Hire 

Catering

manager@carltonbridge.co.uk

jane.mawdsley58@gmail.com or 07752 809681

Webmaster

Carlton Online

web@carltonbridge.co.uk

online@carltonbridge.co.uk

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Fire Assembly Point

Club users should be aware that if the fire alarm sounds they should leave the building and go to the Assembly Point signed at the bottom right-hand corner (as you leave) of the car park.  

New Members Welcome

Membership Form HERE

Results
SBU Easter Pairs
Wednesday Afternoon Bronze
Tuesday Novice
Tuesday Evening
Hugh Kelsey SBU Novice Pairs
Monday Afternoon
Sunday Evening
Saturday Pairs
Friday Evening
Spring Pairs 1 of 2
Wednesday Afternoon Bronze
Tuesday Novice
Calendar
Thu 26th Mar 2026
Play & Learn
13:30
Director: Sarah
Fri 27th Mar 2026
Friday Evening
19:00
  (Bookings)
Sat 28th Mar 2026
Andrew Robson Charity Tutorial
10:00
Director: Andrew Robson
Sun 29th Mar 2026
Sunday Evening
Carlton Online 19:00
Mon 30th Mar 2026
Monday Afternoon
13:00
  (Bookings)
Tue 31st Mar 2026
Tuesday Novice
13:00
Tue 31st Mar 2026
Club Cup 4 of 4
19:00
  (Bookings)
Wed 1st Apr 2026
Wednesday Afternoon Bronze
13:00
  (Bookings)
Wed 1st Apr 2026
Annual Carlton V's Melville
At the N Melville B C 19:00
Thu 2nd Apr 2026
Spring Pairs 2 of 2
13:00
  (Bookings)