Bridge is a card game that’s a challenge and helps to keep the mind active. The game is played by four players in two competing teams with a standard 52 card pack. Players bid or auction, specifying how many tricks the partnership receiving the contract (the declaring side) needs to take to receive points for the deal. During the auction, partners communicate information about their hand, including its overall strength and the length of its suits, although conventions for use during play also exist. The cards are then played, the declaring side trying to fulfill the contract, and the defenders trying to stop the declaring side from achieving its goal. The deal is scored based on the number of tricks taken and the contract. The game is one of the world’s most popular, particularly with ‘mature age’ players. While this is a popular activity, new members are welcome and guidance and tuition will be offered. Convenor: Tony Heath.