Bridge players and best friends, Catherine Harris and Jocelyn Startz, have launched a podcast talking about all things bridge. Each week they interview expert players from around the globe, discussing anything and everything from top tips to the funniest thing that’s ever happened at a game.
Two and fifty cards
Were placed into a pack
Half of them were red
And half of them were black
Sometimes it’s nice to keep the arguments away from the club and enjoy a Bridge Tournament at home where you can discuss your foibles in private.
We’d recommend an easy meal – perhaps a casserole or pasta bake –with plenty of wine.
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| Year | Venue | Gold | Silver | Bronze | England |
| 2019 | Wuhan, China | Russia | USA1 | Romania |
Introducing Transition, a new short course created by EBED especially for EBU affiliated clubs and free of charge. The course is now available and aims to introduce social and casual bridge players to the friendly world of their local duplicate club. When your club reopens its doors, why not take this opportunity for a membership drive? You may even find new members who have discovered or rediscovered bridge by playing online during lockdown.
The Overseas River Cruise Congress in Spring 2022, sponsored by First for Bridge will take place against a botanical backdrop through Holland and Belgium’s most beautiful gardens. Bookings can be
After a break during Lockdown Café Bridge is back!
On 7th October, those near Guildford, Surrey can support The Fountain Centre.
Café Bridge brings social and competitive Bridge players together to help raise money for good causes.
The West of England Congress takes place Face to Face in Weston Super Mare 8th to 10th October 2021. Congress Details can be found by clicking HERE.
This lovely part of England is a terrific excuse for a short break and some quality Bridge.
This event started in 1936. It was an invitation event run by the NBA and continued after the war as a TBA event until about 1953 when it became an EBU event and ran until the EBU created the Life Master and National Master Pairs in 1966.
A separate event with the same name was created later for lower ranked pairs.
Last updated : 6th February 2026