FAQs
We need somewhere to stay for the Fast Track Weekend. Can you recommend a nice hotel in Henley?
As we live in Henley, we haven’t actually stayed overnight in any of the hotels but most appealing ones within walking distance are:
1. Phyllis Court - Spacious country house in a beautiful setting by the river. Very friendly, helpful service. Fitness centre, spa and swimming pool. Ample parking spaces. No e-chargers.
2. Hotel du Vin has been popular with previous attendees.
3. The Relais.
Think I’m ready to play in a Club. What’s available locally near Henley on Thames?
Phyllis Court Bridge Club - The Wednesday Relaxed Session is aimed at Beginners and has a very relaxed pace. Also Monday & Friday Afternoons and Wednesday Evening Duplicate sessions.
Tuesday Duplicate - Tuesday Evenings, central Henley
Henley Golf Club - Friday Afternoons
Reading Bridge Club - Thursday Evenings Online
Hambleden Bridge Club - Friday Afternoons, Relaxed session once a month
Wallingford Bridge Club - Relaxed Session on Mondays
I have played online Bridge only and am a bit nervous about joining a club. Is it very different?
There is a comprehensive guide here to help with the transition from social or online bridge to Duplicate.
Can you recommend a book?
The English Bridge Union’s (EBU) ‘Fast Track Bridge’ book is the very latest in recommended teaching programmes from the EBU. It is the basis of the teaching and hands that we use at our bridge sessions and weekends. You can purchase it directly from them - £30 plus postage.
Can you teach 5 Card Majors?
Yes. 5CM are becoming more popular. There is a Acol Conversion Workshop on Wednesday Afternoons.
I enjoyed playing Bridge at University and would like to take it up again? Where do I start?
We will spend the first few lessons checking which concepts you already know and assign you to the most suitable group for you.
I’d like to learn but I haven’t got a partner?
Many of us have met our future Bridge Partners at F2F lessons. We can usually help you find a playing partner. Get in touch.