Hanbury Manor, Ware, Hertfordshire

Friday 10th March - Sunday 12th March 2023 (Last places now available)

Join Andrew for a series of six sessions aimed at social and duplicate players, together with many opportunities to play bridge supervised by Andrew and his team. The sessions include The Responder Line, Counting Winners, The Two Club Bid, Third Hand Plays and Golden Cards. Andrew and his team of experts also host three optional supervised Chicago bridge sessions, played in a relaxed and friendly environment. Our maximum group size is 100 people, ie 25 bridge tables, so we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.

 
 
 

Cost per person (Last places now available)

Based on double occupancy £635

Based on single occupancy £715

Based on non-residency £350

Booking:

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

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

10th March 2023

·   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: The Crucial Third Bid

It is opener’s rebid that defines their hand – the pivotal moment for many auctions. In our first session, we explore the variations.

·   6.30pm Three-course set-menu dinner.

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

11th March 2023

·   7am-9am Breakfast (for residents)

·   09.40am-11.00am Session Two – The Responder Line

How responder shows their strength and enables the partnership to assess the appropriate level for which to contract. Andrew irons out some common misunderstandings in this realm of limit bidding.

·    11.20am-12.40pm Session Three – Counting Winners

Crucial session – when declaring, counting your winners is the vital thought process required to assess your strategy to decide whether to establish a long suit, trump in dummy or perhaps to cross-trump.

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

·    5pm-6.20pm Session Four – The Two-Club Bid

Whether the response to a suit opener, a notrump opener (Stayman), an opening bid or an overcall, Andrew clarifies this multifaceted bid.

·    6.30pm Three-course sit-down dinner.

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


12th March 2023

·   7am-9am Breakfast (for residents)

·   09.40am-11.00am Session Five – Third-hand Plays

In this lesson on defence, we see just how many tricks the defence can win if they observe crucial mottos such as “third hand plays high”.

·   11.20am-12.40pm Session Six – Golden Cards

In the last session, we’ll see that the number of high-card points is far less important than where they are. We’ll be upgrading seemingly mediocre hands and making a surprisingly large number of tricks as a result.

·   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.