Hastings Bridge Club

The Hastings Bridge Club, established in 1964, is a thriving bridge club located in Hastings, New Zealand. It offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for both experienced players and those who are new to the game. The club's home sessions take place at its own premises on Railway Road, which were purpose built in April 1977.

The Hastings Bridge Club prides itself on providing a variety of sessions to cater to players of all skill levels. The Monday session, starting at 1:15pm, is open to all players, with attendees required to be seated by 1:00pm. The Wednesday session, starting at 7:00pm, also welcomes players of all levels, with seating by 6:50pm.

Thursday sessions are specifically designed for the benefit of beginner players. Starting at 7:00pm, these sessions include a 15-minute lesson followed by 20 boards of play. Experienced players are encouraged to participate and assist newer members. The convenor for Thursday sessions is Greg Whitten.

The club also offers a Friday session, which starts at 10:30am. This session is open to all players, and attendees are required to be seated by 10:15am. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch. Dot Dallimore serves as the convenor for the Friday session.

For those interested in learning to play bridge, the Hastings Bridge Club provides various learning opportunities. Novice/Junior Lessons are offered in February, aimed at those who have recently completed beginner lessons but are open to all. These lessons aim to build upon prior learning and introduce new conventions. The three lessons cover topics such as responses to 2 clubs, the use of Gerber sequence, and possible responses over 1NT.

Steve Armon can be contacted for more information and registration.

The club also regularly conducts Beginner Lessons, providing a chance for newcomers to try the game before committing. These lessons are held on Thursdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and are free of charge. Interested individuals can register their interest via email or phone.

The Hastings Bridge Club prides itself on its friendly and supportive atmosphere, welcoming visitors and new members with open arms. For more information or to join, individuals are encouraged to contact one of the session convenors or committee members. Bridge enthusiasts can also visit the club's website or social media pages for upcoming events, news, and results.