Bradgate Bridge Club
Bradgate Bridge Club is based in Rothley, Leicestershire, England and meets every Monday evening 7:15pm (except Christmas week and Easter Monday). We have a membership of 81 and currently average 12.5 tables in an evening.
- A non-smoking policy is in operation on club evenings.
- A security guard is on patrol in the car-park during the winter months.
- Table fees include a free cup of coffee or tea.
- The club operates under EBU level 3 license for all club nights.
- Everybody plays some form of ACOL.
The club currently has two teams in the Leicestershire league.
Visitors are welcome on a normal club night and on certain competition nights (see competitions for more details).
Press Release
Bradgate Bridge club celebrated its 40th annniversary on April 7th [PDF 86K]
News
Next competition is the Bradgate Plate, starting 3rd November. Best three out of four weeks. Visitors welcome.
Current competition is the Bradgate Plate, started 3rd November. Best three out of four weeks. Visitors welcome.
Christmas Party is Monday 15th December. Wine, mince pies and fun bridge. Don't bring a partner, bring a glass instead. Sorry no visitors.
ClosedThe club is closed on Monday 29th December.
Happy New Year to all members
Next competition is the Patterson Pots on 12th January. No need to sign up, just turn up on the night. Visitors welcome.
Next competition is the Tyler Trophy. Best three out of four weeks in February, starting on the 2nd. Visitors welcome.
The present competition is the Tyler Trophy. Best three out of four weeks in February, starting on the 2nd. Visitors welcome.
Next competitions are the Davis Trophy (for Gentlemen) and the Ada Robson Trophy (for Ladies) on 40th March. No mixed pairs that night. Visitors welcome.
ClosedThe club is closed on Easter Monday 13th April.
Next competition is the Roger Bird Trophy on 11th May. This is a restricted teams of four where the top players are seeded in order to prevent them all playing together. You must sign up beforehand in order to play.
Congratulations to Phil Watts, Howard Stevens, Joan Hope and Jo Northam who won the Roger Bird Trophy.
Next competition is the Hercock Trophy, starting 8th June. Best four out of ten weeks. Visitors welcome.
Present competition is the Hercock Trophy, starting 8th June. Best four out of ten weeks. Visitors welcome.
Next competition is the Jubliee Trophy on 14th September. This is a handicapped teams of four where the top pair in the Summer is paired with the bottom pair. You must sign up beforehand in order to play. Sorry no vistors.
Next competition is the Thompson Trophy on 12th October. This is a handicapped competition so just turn up on the night.
The AGM will be held on 19th October with free bridge afterwards. Everybody guaranteed a partner. Sorry no visitors that night.
The club is holding a heat of the David Boston Sim Pairs on 27th October. Profits will be donated to LOROS.
A reminder to members, if you need a bridge partner, Jackie Highfield acts as a linking service and will put you in touch with anyone who also requires a partner. Her telephone number is Loughborough (01509) 267872. Please make a note in your diary for future reference.
Winter League
| Bradgate 'A' captained by Terry Stevenson in division 4 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby 'C' Lost 4 - 8 Butler |
Bye 8th October |
Phoenix 'B' To Be Confirmed Home |
Liecester Non-Smoking Lost 5 - 7 Butler |
Kegworth 10th December Away |
County 'D' 3rd December Home |
Swan in the Rushes 17th December Home |
| Blaby 'C' 7th January Home |
Bye 21st January |
Phoenix 'B' 4th February Away |
Liecester Non-Smoking 25th February Home |
Kegworth 18th March Home |
County 'D' 8th April Away |
Swan in the Rushes 29th April Away |
| Bradgate 'B' captained by Ray Alexander in division 5 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County 'E' 24th September Away |
Bye 8th October |
Glenfield 'C' Lost 4 - 8 |
Loughborough 'C' 5th November Away |
John Storer House 19th November Away |
Grantham 'B' 3rd December Home |
Barkby 'B' 17th December Home |
| County 'E' 7th January Home |
Bye 21st January |
Glenfield 'C' 4th February Away |
Loughborough 'C' 25th February Home |
John Storer House 18th March Home |
Grantham 'B' 8th April Away |
Barkby 'B' 29th April Away |
To contact us
Terry Stevenson