Bridge Classes at the Buchanan
2009 - 2010
The
Buchanan Bridge Club has an excellent education programme which follows
the Scottish Bridge Union's teaching programme. It consists
of sixty
lessons, taught over three years in order to allow time for revision
and consolidation. Our teachers are very experienced, both as
teachers
and as bridge players.
Classes are held in the club which is situated near Charing
Cross. You do not have to join the club to attend classes.
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THURSDAY
EVENING CLASSES
This year these classes will begin on Thursday 3rd September
2009. The start time is 7.00 pm and the cost is
£60
for ten lessons.
BEGINNERS'
CLASS
This is taught by Trish Matheson and covers lessons 1 to 20 of the SBU
programme.
INTERMEDIATE
1 CLASS
This is taught by Heather and David Merriman and covers lessons 21 to
40 of the SBU programme.
If you have made good progress, there is the opportunity of attending
our 'No Fear' tournament on a Tuesday evening throughout the year, and
a Wednesday morning 'No Fear' tournament in the summer from May to
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INTERMEDIATE
2 CLASS
This is taught by Peter Cairns and covers lessons 41 to 60 of the SBU
programme.
We would strongly encourage you to attend either or both of the 'No
Fear' tournaments described above. At the end of this class,
if
you have completed the course successfully, you will be recommended by
your teacher for associate membership of the club. As an
associate member, you are entitled to play in Monday, Wednesday and
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THURSDAY
PRACTICE TOURNAMENT
This is run by Ricky Finlayson throughout the year. There are prepared
hands with accompanying notes, to allow you to practise your bidding
and play. After completing the sixty SBU lessons, you may
play in
this tournament for up to two years, and you may also play in it during
the summer months when the intermediate lessons stop.
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ADVANCED
LESSONS
These are for associate members and are taught by Norman McGeagh, one
of our Grand Masters. He covers selected conventions and play by both
defence and declarer.These classes start on Thursday 3rd September at 7.00pm and Tuesday 8th September at 7.15pm.
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CLASSES
DURING THE DAY
These start at 10.00am and the cost is £70 for ten
lessons. This includes tea / coffee and biscuits.
BEGINNERS'
CLASS
We are hoping to start a beginners' class on a Tuesday morning, which
would be taken by Jimmy Jordan and Tom Workman. It will begin
on
Tuesday 29th September.
ADVANCED
LESSONS
These are on a Wednesday morning, beginning on Wednesday 9th September
and are taken by Jimmy Jordan and Tom Workman. The lessons
cover
card play and selected conventions.
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