Hanbury Manor, Ware, Hertfordshire

Friday 14th March - Sunday 16th March 2025

Following on from the Tips for Intermediates and Improvers weekend, Andrew has constructed six sessions, each covering a different topic that will instruct and delight. The 1hr 20-minute lessons include four key rules, four key shapes and four key acronyms that will improve your bridge. Find out more about the fundamental principles of bidding, the importance of trick one and the different ways in which counting can improve your bridge. Our maximum group size is 100 people, ie 25 bridge tables, so we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment. 

You can purchase Andrew’s book of Tips for Intermediates here – but it is not necessary to have read the book before you attend the sessions. And you needn’t have attended the previous Tips for Intermediates & Improvers weekend to get the most out of these lessons.

 
 
 


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Cost per person

Based on double occupancy £685pp

Based on single occupancy £785pp

Based on non-residency £385pp

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Pay a £135 deposit per person and fill out the booking form to secure your place: 

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Reservations are made on a first-come-first-served basis. Please note that we will refund deposits wherever we are able to find a replacement for you.

For any queries, call 07787 505072. 

Cost includes

  • Two nights’ accommodation at the four-star Hanbury Manor Hotel, inc breakfast*

  • Six bridge sessions with Andrew

  • Three optional supervised play sessions

  • Three-course sit-down dinner on Friday** 

  • Three-course sit-down dinner on Saturday**

  • Full use of Hanbury Manor’s leisure facilities, including swimming pool, gym and access to the golf course (green fee payable)

*Breakfast included for residents only

** Drinks are not included

Weekend itinerary

Friday 14 March

·   4.30pm Tea and coffee on arrival. Optional teas and coffees in the Assembly Hall, a chance to mingle before the first of your learning sessions begins.

·   5pm-6.20pm Session One: Four Key Rules

In our first session, Andrew focusses on four very useful guidelines. A great general session to start the weekend.

·   6.30pm Three-course set-menu dinner.

·   8.15pm-9.45pm Bridge with Supervision (optional): Andrew and his team supervise play in the Thundridge Room.

Saturday 15 March

·   7am-9am Breakfast (for residents)

·   09.40am-11.00am Session Two – Four Key Shapes

The key to good bidding is showing your shape. Andrew focusses on the best way to bid with four shapes and so reach some interesting contracts.

·    11.20am-12.40pm Session Three – Four Key Acronyms

In this interesting third session, Andrew concentrates on four useful acronyms to help us with our bridge.

·    3pm-4.30pm Bridge with Supervision (optional): Andrew and his team supervise play in the Thundridge Room.

·    5pm-6.20pm Session Four – How Many Cards

It’s crucial to know how many cards partner is showing for her bidding. In this session, we crystallise some fundamental principles.

·    6.30pm Three-course sit-down dinner.

·    8.15pm-9.45pm Bridge with Supervision (optional): Andrew and his team supervise play in the Thundridge Room.


Sunday 16 March

·   7am-9am Breakfast (for residents)

·   09.40am-11.00am Session Five – Trick One

Whether declaring or defending, trick one is probably the most important. More fatal errors get made at trick one than any other trick. This session will really highlight the need to think carefully at trick one.

·   11.20am-12.40pm Session Six – Counting

The three keys to improving your bridge are counting, counting and counting. Whether you’re counting your winners, counting the opposing shapes, counting the opposing points, or simply counting trumps, counting is vital.

·   Depart at your leisure

 

HANBURY MANOR:

Set in 200 acres of Hertfordshire parkland, the historic Hanbury Manor, Marriott Hotel & Country Club is a four-star hotel within an hour’s drive from London. Dating from the 16th century, this English country estate is the perfect place to relax.

DELUXE HOTEL:

Stay at the four-star Hanbury Manor Hotel, with breakfast and dinner included in your stay. The hotel is furnished to a high standard: all rooms are en suite, with television, mini-bar, tea and coffee-making facilities. You'll have complimentary use of Hanbury Manor’s leisure facilities, including its gym, swimming pool, steam room and sauna. The hotel also has an 18-hole championship golf course.