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We are a welcoming and friendly bridge club catering for players of all standards. We run six pairs sessions per week. Master points are awarded. We also have classes for beginners and intermediates, and occasional instruction on specific topics.
For the more competitive players we have three teams in the Yorkshire Sunday League. Many of our players also group together to make teams of four that play in the Harrogate and District Bridge League against more local opposition.
Harrogate Bridge Club is located in the centre of this beautiful spa town. The club has its own private licensed premises and is well established with over 250 members.
Visiting pairs are always made welcome.
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| Last updated : 16th Sep 2024 13:02 BST |
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| Teams Events |
Teams of Four - Second Round
Monday 29th September - Evening Session
This is the second of the five teams events played on the fifth Mondays and Thursdays from July to March. The best three of five results will determine which team is the overall winner of the Teams competition for 2025-26. Teams are welcome to play as many or as few times as they wish and may use up to four HBC members as reserves.
Remaining Dates: Thursday October 30th, Thursday January 29th and Monday March 30th
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| Last updated : 8th Sep 2025 15:05 BST |
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| Chairman's Blog |
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Rob will be sending out a "Chairman's Blog" each month with what's happening at the club.
For the latest edition 23rd September 2025 click here.
Previous blogs can be found in the Chairman's Blogs panel in the lefthand set of menus. |
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| Last updated : 24th Sep 2025 16:34 BST |
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| EBU Great Northern Swiss Pairs |
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The EBU Great Northern Swiss Pairs
27th & 28th September 2025
@ Weetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds |
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Hosted by YCBA on behalf of the English Bridge Union.
The venue will be the Weetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds.
The main event is a Swiss Pairs, 12 matches of seven boards each, nine on Saturday and seven on Sunday.
Click here for the flyer for the main event.
There will also be a Nine High Swiss Pairs, five matches of five boards each on the Saturday, starting at 12.00 noon.
Click here for the flyer for the Nine High event.
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| Last updated : 8th Sep 2025 15:35 BST |
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| Andrew Robson Seminar - Friday 17th October 2025 |
Friday 17th October
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We are delighted to announce that again, as part of a 3 club Yorkshire tour, Andrew Robson is coming to Harrogate on Friday 17th October. As last year we have arranged for him to present a full day of tuition and play at Oakdale Golf Club. Andrew is an expert at ensuring that those of all playing standards are accommodated in the tutorials so please come along! You do not need a partner to attend. We are again expecting demand to be high so book early to avoid disappointment.
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VENUE : Oakdale Golf Club, Oakdale, Harrogate. HG1 2LN
DATE : Friday 17th October
PROGRAMME :
10:00 - 10:30 Arrival & Tea/Coffee
10:30 - 12:30 Tuition play session led by Andrew
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch followed by Tea/Coffee
13:30 - 15:30 Tuition play session led by Andrew
COST : £40 to include lunch
To book the Harrogate session, priority will be given to Harrogate members, click here.
Andrew is also delivering sessions on different topics at York Bridge Club on Thursday 16th October and on Saturday 18th October for Wetherby Bridge Club (to be held at The Bridge Hotel, Walshford).
Further details and to book York click here and for Wetherby click here.
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| Last updated : 15th Jul 2025 12:13 BST |
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| Master Point Promotions |
Congratulations to the following members who have recently earned Master Point promotions.
* Denotes first time promotion
| Anne Simpson |
County Master |
| Jan Hakansson |
Area Master |
| Nicola Hakansson |
Area Master |
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| Last updated : 9th Sep 2025 16:47 BST |
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| Yorkshire League Matches 2025-26 |
We are running 3 teams of 4 pairs in the Yorkshire League this season, playing against other Yorkshire teams, with home and away fixtures. The matches are played on a Sunday afternoon against players of roughly the same standard. There are 7 divisions.
| Sunday 19th October - 1st Round |
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A |
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Bradford A (h) |
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| Div 4 |
B |
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Ripon (a) |
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| Div 6 |
C |
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Wakefield C (h) |
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The remaining dates are:
2nd November, 23rd November, 7th December, 15th February, 8th March and 29th March.
The full YCBA league tables and results can be found by clicking here
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| Last updated : 30th Aug 2025 12:55 BST |
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| Upcoming Events |
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| Last updated : 2nd Apr 2022 16:06 BST |
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| Bridge Club Sessions |
Schedule
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Morning |
Afternoon |
Evening |
| Monday |
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1.15pm Duplicate |
7.15pm Duplicate |
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Tuesday
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1.15pm Duplicate |
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| Wednesday |
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7.15pm Duplicate
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| Thursday |
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1.15pm Gentle Duplicate
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7.15pm Duplicate
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Friday
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Occasional Events
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| Last updated : 21st Aug 2025 15:19 BST |
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| EBU Rule Changes 2023 |
From 7th August 2023
The EBU has introduced some new alerting, announcing and bidding rules.
The content of these books applies to all events held on or after 7th August 2023. Please be tolerant of players who don’t get all the updated procedures exactly right straight away – it’s meant to be an exercise in informing your opponents of your methods, not an excuse for trying to get one over on them!
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| Last updated : 27th Oct 2023 16:10 BST |
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| Best Behaviour at Bridge |
The committee would like to take this opportunity to remind players that 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' must be adhered to at all times. This is essential to ensure that all our members enjoy their games of bridge. Please take the time to read the new 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' statement from the EBU. Click here to go to the tab.
Rob Cave
Chairman
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| Last updated : 20th Oct 2022 17:32 BST |
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| Ventilation |
The club uses air purifiers with HEPA filters to provide clean air in playing rooms.
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| Last updated : 31st Jul 2022 14:09 BST |
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