Abbey Smith Bridge Club

Abbey Smith Bridge Club Abbey Smith Bridge Club is based at Drayton Parslow Sports and Social Club. These are very friendly and welcome new players.

Gentle Wednesdays - 7.30-9.30pm (fortnightly) - suitable for those who have recently learnt bridge, but are a bit hesitant. These are very relaxed and friendly
Thursdays - 7pm- 10pm (weekly) - suitable for those who know how to play bridge. Fridays - 3pm - 5.30pm (weekly) - suitable for those who know how to play bridge. These are also friendly and welcome new players. Sometimes player prefer this

session as it is 2 and half hours rather than 3 hours. In January 2012, I set the club up to provide my students (I do lessons too) with a nice, friendly and relaxed atmosphere to play this fantastic game. Since then, the club has grown dramatically and I now welcome a vast array of levels; from beginners, right through to people that have been playing for years. The growth is a testament to the friendly approach we all have. All players fully respect and encourage my ethos that Bridge is a game to be enjoyed and as many people as possible should be welcomed and encouraged to play. Whilst I encourage a friendly, fun and relaxed atmosphere, I have a plethora of Bridge accolades to my name; you will be in expert hands! I was taught Bridge by my Dad when I was 12 years old and have been playing ever since. I was fortunate to get the opportunity to enter junior trials when I was 16 and managed to be selected for the British Junior Squad and the English Under 20s team. In 1995 it was a privilege to be asked to partner Sandra Landy in the Beijing World Championships. At the time I was the youngest player to represent their country at non-junior level for any Nation. The highlight of my international experience was being a member of the British Ladies Team which won the European Championships in Malta in 1999. More recently my priorities have changed as I am married with 3 young daughters. However, I have started teaching bridge and love it!

The Swiss Teams event at the LlanBrighton was quite a tense affair, at one point the team were in 12th, then they were i...
07/06/2026

The Swiss Teams event at the LlanBrighton was quite a tense affair, at one point the team were in 12th, then they were in the top 4 and they actually managed to achieve third and only 1 point behind second placed team. Onward to the Europeans!

Abbey had a bit of an adventure in Brighton yesterday! Competing with Martin Jones in the Swiss Pairs at the EBU-WBU eve...
07/06/2026

Abbey had a bit of an adventure in Brighton yesterday! Competing with Martin Jones in the Swiss Pairs at the EBU-WBU event, imaginatively titled ‘LlanBrighton’, it was a 7 x 7 competition, and they came second out of 72 pairs. The best news is that they were only narrowly beaten by Sally Anoyrkatis and John Athey – who you may well remember are Abbey and Martin’s England partners. So, the European England Team Smith held the two top spots which is ‘great ahead of the Euros!’ Abbey reported after the event. Today the four of them compete in the Swiss Teams!

06/06/2026

The duplicate Weekly Winners at Abbey Smith Bridge Club W/c 1st June 2026 Congratulations go to:
Allen Duff and Rob Timpson (Monday)
N/S Rob Thomas and Phil Matton (Wednesday)
E/W Abbey Smith and Harold Payne (Wednesday)
Abbey Smith and Ken Wilson (Thursday am)
N/S Susan Mosier and Paul Higgins (Thursday pm)
E/W Sarah Gregory and Peter Kiff (Thursday pm)
N/S David Lynch and John Haseler (Friday)
E/W Simon Jones and Penny Bligh (Friday)

29/05/2026

The duplicate Weekly Winners at Abbey Smith Bridge Club W/c 25th May 2026 Congratulations go to:
Bank Holiday (Monday online)
Abbey Smith and Sarah Paling (Wednesday)
David Minister and Eric Cohen (Thursday am)
N/S Tracey Reimer and Fiona Hilsdon (Thursday pm)
E/W Steve Viney and Stephen Kleppen (Thursday pm)
N/S Lynne and Chris Button (Friday)
E/W Paul Higgins and Alan Leach (Friday)

The third Masterclass seminar with Abbey Smith will be open for booking for ASBC members on 1st June (via the website). ...
29/05/2026

The third Masterclass seminar with Abbey Smith will be open for booking for ASBC members on 1st June (via the website). It will take place on the 15th of July at 10am and will be about 'pre-empting'. Seminars with Abbey fill up quickly so make sure you book early if you don't want to miss out on another informative and enjoyable morning with our entertaining expert!

24/05/2026

Six things:
1. Firstly weekly winner, congratulations go to:
Alan Leach and Graham Lott (Monday online)
N/S Sheilagh Fahy and Sherry Lane (Wednesday)
E/W Alan Leach and Susan Mosier (Wednesday)
Philip and Hilary Derbyshire (Thursday am)
Robert Last and Richard Devas (Thursday pm)
Keith Rickson and Paul Garthwaite (Thursday pm)
Penny Bligh and Simon Jones (Friday)

2. There are two spaces left for the 'counting' seminar on Wednesday
3. There are three spaces left for the 'discarding' seminar on 17th June
4. There is a World Cup sweep stake happening at the Club (thanks to Colin for organising)
5. The next Club quiz is on the 27th June
6. We will be scheduling and advertising the next seminar very soon ('pre-empting)
Enjoy the sun and the long weekend!

The EBU wish Abbey's team 'Good Luck' for the Europeans in their May magazine!
18/05/2026

The EBU wish Abbey's team 'Good Luck' for the Europeans in their May magazine!

16/05/2026

The duplicate Weekly Winners at Abbey Smith Bridge Club W/c 11th May 2026 Congratulations go to:
Sheila Staincliffe and Sally Glover (Monday online)
Louise Davis and Sally Jones (Wednesday)
N/S Trish Perkins and Anne Rowswell (Thursday am)
E/W Eric Cohen and David Minister (Thursday am)
N/S Robert Last and Richard Devas (Thursday pm)
E/W Ian Wilson and Andrew Mason (Thursday pm)
N/S Susan Mosier and Tracey Reimer (Friday)
E/W Brett Kingsnorth and John Haseler (Friday)

*Last 2 Tables Left*.on the 'counting: learn to count like a pro' seminar - booking on the club website (www.abbeysmith....
12/05/2026

*Last 2 Tables Left*.on the 'counting: learn to count like a pro' seminar - booking on the club website (www.abbeysmith.org). Don't miss out!

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The duplicate Weekly Winners at Abbey Smith Bridge Club W/c 4th May 2026 Congratulations go to:Bank Holiday (Monday onli...
10/05/2026

The duplicate Weekly Winners at Abbey Smith Bridge Club W/c 4th May 2026 Congratulations go to:
Bank Holiday (Monday online)
N/S Jane Milne and Avril Bates (Wednesday)
E/W Stephen and Eilis Kleppen (Wednesday)
N/S Philip and Hilary Derbyshire (Thursday am)
E/W Sue Russell and Tricia Russell (Thursday am)
N/S Keith Rickson and Paul Garthwaite (Thursday pm)
E/W Judi and Peter Malpass (Thursday pm)
N/S Ralph Holliday and Richard Devas (Friday)
E/W Steve Viney and Stephen Kleppen (Friday)

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