Leicestershire Contract Bridge Association


Club and Team Directory with Maps
Updated 21.08.09


Leicestershire Clubs and League Teams

Ashby • Barkby • Blaby • Bradgate • Castle Donington • Clarendon • County • Evington •
Glenfield • Golf • Goodwood • Grantham • Hathern • Hinckley • John Storer House • Kegworth •
Leicester Non-Smoking • Leicester University • Loughborough • Loughborough University • Lutterworth •
• Market Bosworth and District • Melton • Oadby • Phoenix • Rutland •
Saint Peters Swan in the Rushes • Thurnby • Westcotes •

Maps for other bridge venues

Cheltenham Bridge Club
Countesthorpe Conservative Club
East Midlands Bridge Centre, Spondon
Gedding Road, Leicester



This lists the latest information given to the LCBA, and includes a contact (usually the club secretary), details of league participation and club duplicate evenings. The times shown for duplicate sessions are the latest time of arrival for visitors. Play will usually start just a few minutes later. There may be variations to the arrangements for visitors during the season, in particular close to bank holidays and especially around Christmas. In cases of doubt, please check in advance.

In addition this web version gives details of club e-mail addresses and websites, including maps showing the location of clubs.


Whilst every effort is made to ensure the data are correct, you are strongly advised to verify the information supplied. Please notify the LCBA of any corrections.
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Clubs affiliated to the EBU (1)
These 13 LCBA EBU affiliated clubs participate in the LCBA league and run regular duplicate pairs. Local Master Points are issued at all duplicate sessions listed except as indicated.
 

Ashby club Website
Address: St. Helen's Cottage, The Churchyard, Lower Church Street , Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1AA Map
Contact: Shirley White, Twinings, Prior Park Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1BHphone 01530 451 944
Details of Play: League: Divisions 2 and 5
  Duplicate: Monday & Thursday 6.50 p.m. (Local points awarded only on Thursdays)
  Casual bridge and learning circle, no partner needed, on Wednesday at 1.30 p.m.
  Visitors welcome. Partner can be found using Host system on Mondays, not Thursdays.
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Barkby club
Address: Barkby Village Hall, 19 Beeby Road, Barkby, LE7 3QB Map
Contact: Pam Smith, 4 St Catherine's Way, Houghton on the Hill, LE7 9HE
  phone 0116 243 3757
Details of Play: League: Division 3
  Duplicate: Tuesday except the third Tuesday in each month 7.30 p.m.
  Duplicate: Saturday 7.15 p.m. (at County B C)
  Visitors welcome; please contact Pam Smith phone 0116 243 3757 or John Mount phone 0116 260 6003
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Blaby club Website
Address: (But see below) Blaby Bowling Club, Leicester Road, Blaby, LE8 4GQ  phone  0116 277 1210 Map
Contact: Doreen Arnold, 33 Victoria Road, Whetstone, LE8 6JY phone 0116 286 7838
Details of Play: League: Divisions 2, 3 and 5
  Duplicate: Tuesday 7.00 p.m.
  Visitors welcome only by arrangement. Partner can be found; 'Dial a Partner' service on 0116 278 5294. Free tea and coffee.
Please Note
From April to September the club meets at Countesthorpe Conservative Club, 30 Main St., Countesthorpe, LE8 5QX. Licensed bar available. Map
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Bradgate club Website
Address: Rothley Centre, 12 Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley, LE7 7PR Map
  phone 0116 237 4544 (10-12 a.m.)
Contact: Diana Bowden, 135 Maplewell Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough LE12 8QY
  phone 01509 890 672
Details of Play: League: Divisions 3 and 5
  Duplicate: Monday 7.00 p.m.
  Visitors welcome. With advance notice partner possibly found. Free tea and coffee . Car park security during winter months.
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County club Website
Address: 1 St James Road, Leicester LE2 1HR phone  0116 254 0425 Map
Contact: Mrs Katie Bruce, 10 Fleetwood Road, Leicester, LE5 2PN, phone 07875 458336 or email the club or phone Frank Travers 0116 279 3212
Details of Play: League: Divisions 1, 2, 2 and 4
  Duplicate: Monday, Thursday & Friday 7.10 p.m. Teams on the first Friday of the month.
  Duplicate: Monday & Friday 1.00 p.m.
  Supervised Play (No Local Points): Thursday 2.00 p.m.
 

Visitors welcome. Licensed bar, free tea and coffee. Dial-a-partner as follows:

Monday afternoon Cynthia James 0116 277 3550
Monday evening Peter Halford 0116 270 8435
Thursday evening Gilly Chivers 0116 210 8682
Friday afternoon Anne Crispin 0116 241 4606
Friday evening Katie Bruce 0787 545 8336

 

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Glenfield club Website
Address:

League and Wednesday duplicate at The Memorial Hall, Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8DL Map.
Saturday duplicate at St Bartholemew's Church Hall, Main St, Kirby Muxloe, LE9 2AN Map

Contact: Peter Tyers, 38 Salcombe Drive, Glenfield LE3 8AF. phone 0116 287 1070
Details of Play: League: Divisions 1, 3 and 5
  Duplicate: Wednesday and Saturday 7.10 p.m.
  Visitors welcome. Will try to find partner. For Wednesday phone Dennis Bradley on 0116 287 1145; for Saturday Nick Daniels on 0776 580 0125.
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Grantham club Website
Address: Harlaxton Sports & Social Club, Manor Drive, Harlaxton, Grantham NG32 1HU Map
Contact: Sandra Dunne, 3 Pottergate Road, Ancaster, Lincs. NG32 3QZ phone  01400 230 347
Details of Play: League: Divisions 2 and 4 at Waltham Village Hall, Goadby Road, Waltham-on-the-Wolds LE14 4AG phone 01664 464 289 Map
Duplicate: Monday and Tuesday 7.00 p.m. Visitors welcome, partner can be found. Licensed bar, free tea and coffee.
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Hinckley club
Address: Hinckley Golf Club, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 3DR. Map
Contact: Paul Statham, 31 Mountfield Road, Earl Shilton LE9 7LW phone 01455 844 682
Details of Play: League: Divisions 1 and 3. Duplicate: Monday 7.00 p.m.
  Visitors welcome.
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Leicester Non-Smoking club
Address:

Brookfield Bowling Club, 47 Ashfield Road , Evington, LE2 1LB Map

Contact: Steve Foster, High Trees, Forest Drive, Kirby Muxloe LE9 2EA phone 0116 239 3891
Details of Play: League: Division 4 at Great Glen Methodist Hall, Oaks Road, Great Glen LE8 9EF. Map
  Duplicate: Tuesday 7.00 p.m.
  Acol beginners & visitor pairs welcomed. Friendly and non-intimidating bridge is our goal.
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Loughborough club
Address: Scout Centre, Loughborough Grammar School, Burton Walks, Loughborough LE11 2DU Map
Contact: Mr R McCulloch, 26 Moat Road, Loughborough LE11 3PN phone01509 568 211
Details of Play: League: Divisions 1 and 5. Duplicate: Tuesday & Thursday 7.15 p.m.
  Visitors welcome. Partner found with 48 hours' notice for Tuesdays. Partner guaranteed by Standby System on Thursdays.
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Loughborough University club Website
Address: Loughborough Lawn Tennis Club, Ingle Pingle (off Forest Road), Loughborough, LE11 3NW Map
Contact: John Lloyd, 30 Quorn Close, Loughborough LE11 2AW phone 01509 214 457
Details of Play: League: Divisions 2 and 4. League Match Venue is Scout Centre, Loughborough Grammar School, Burton Walks, Loughborough LE11 2DU Map
Duplicate: Monday 7.00 p.m. for 7.15 p.m. No Master Points.
  Visitors most welcome; partner can usually be found via club website
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Melton club
Address: Royal British Legion Club, Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray LE13 1RB Map
Contact: Ben Gibson, Sconsbro Hill Farm, Knossington, Oakham LE15 8LY phone 01664 454 317
Details of Play: League: Division 1. Duplicate: Monday 7.10 p.m.
  Visitors welcome. Partner can sometimes be found.
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Westcotes club
Address League matches at Estonian House, 366 Fosse Road North, Leicester LE3 5RS Map. Monday duplicate at Leicestershire County Council Staff Social & Sports Club, County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA Map.
Contact: P Thorne, 26 Goscote Hall Road, Birstall, Leicester LE4 3AP or phone John Thompson 0116 287 4509
Details of Play: League: Division 1
  Duplicate: Monday 7.00 p.m. - prompt start of play.
  Visitors are welcome but prospective visitors must contact Ray Le Vesconte phone 0116 267 6400 in advance so as to comply with signing-in regulations at County Hall. Ray will also try to find partners. Full bar at County Hall also sells hot drinks.
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Clubs affiliated to the EBU (2)
These 3 LCBA EBU affiliated clubs do not participate in the LCBA league but they do run regular duplicate pairs and Local Master Points are issued.
 

 

Lutterworth club
Address: Cotesbach Village Hall, Cotesbach, LE17 4HX Map
Contact: Chris McCarthy, 28 Elmcroft Road, North Kilworth, Leics. LE17 6HXphone 01858 880 670
Details of Play: Duplicate: Wednesday 7.15 p.m.
  Visitors welcome, partner possibly found with notice.
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Oadby club
Address: Beauchamp College, The Ridgeway, Oadby, Leicester Map
Contact: Mrs Anna Kimble, 92 Hidcote Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5PF phone 0116 271 7300
Details of Play: Duplicate: Tuesday 7.00 p.m.
  Visitors welcome; partner probably found.
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Rutland club
Address:  
Contact: Robin Schlich phone01572 823 543
Details of Play: Duplicate: Thursday 7.00 p.m.
  Visiting pairs welcome but please call in advance.
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Other League Teams
These teams play in the LCBA league. Most have no regular meeting; two are involved in regular duplicates but no Local Master Points are issued.
 

Clarendon club
Address: 4th Floor, Charles Wilson Building, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH Map
Contact: Irene Krantz, Barrington, 12 Southmeads Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2LS
  phone 0116 271 3145
Details of Play: League: Division 1. No Duplicate.
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Golf club
Address: Leicestershire Golf Club, Evington Lane, Leicester, LE5 6DJ Map
Contact: Peter M Travers, 28 Manor Road Extension, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4FF phone 0116 271 2890 (Office - 0116 272 1400)
Details of Play: League: Division 2. No Duplicate.
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John Storer House club
Address: Wards End, Loughborough, LE11 3HA phone 01509 230 131Map
Contact: David Buckley, 3 Hardwick Drive, Loughborough, LE11 4TJ
  phone 01509 556 003
Details of Play: League: Division 4. Duplicate: Monday 7.20 p.m.
  Visitors welcome. Partners arranged: phone David Buckley.
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Kegworth club
Address: Whitehouse Hotel, Packington Hill, Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2DF phone 01509 672 427 Map
Contact: Heather Higgins, 7 Ellis Close, Quorn, Loughborough LE12 8SH phone 01509 412 035
Details of Play: League: Division 3. Duplicate: Thursday 7.30 p.m.
  Visitors including improvers/beginners welcome. Partner can be found.
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Leicester University club
Address: 4th Floor, Charles Wilson Building, University of Leicester , University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH Map
Contact: Cliff Ault, 83 Romway Road, Leicester LE5 5SE
  phone 0116 273 7237
Details of Play: League: Division 3. No Duplicate.
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Phoenix club
Address: Aylestone Conservative Club, Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 7NE Map
Contact: Mike Ayers, 7 Pepper Drive, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8TT
  phone 01509 416 531
Details of Play: League: Divisions 1 and 4. No Duplicate.
   
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Swan in the Rushes club
Address: The Swan in the Rushes, 21 The Rushes, Loughborough LE11 5BE phone 01509 217014 Map
Contact: Iain Walters, 14 Cedar Road, Loughborough LE11 2AB phone 01509 235 477
Details of Play: League: Division 5. No Duplicate.
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Non-Affiliated Clubs
These are Leicestershire Bridge Clubs with no connection to the LCBA league or the EBU. Their duplicates do not issue Local Master Points.
 

Castle Donington club
Address: The Jolly Sailor, 21 Main St, Hemington DE74 2RB Map
Contact: John Clark, 28 Stonehill, Castle Donington DE74 2LY phone 01332 811 517
Details of Play: Duplicate: Most Tuesdays 7.00 p.m.
  Visitors welcome, check in advance. Partner probably found.
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Evington club
Address: Mayflower Methodist Hall, Ethel Road, Leicester LE5 5ND Map
Contact: Joy Hipkins, 39 Shelley Road , Enderby, Leics. LE9 5QX phone  0116 286 5532
Details of Play: Duplicate: Wednesday 7.15 p.m
  Visiting pairs welcome.
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Goodwood club
Address: Mayflower Methodist Hall, Ethel Road, Leicester LE5 5ND Map
Contact: Paul Hanson, 34 Hollies Way, Bushby LE7 9RLphone 0116 241 6587
Details of Play: Duplicate: Tuesday 7.00 p.m.
  Visitors welcome - all grades. Refreshments included in table money.
  Partner possibly found by call to Basil Lilley phone 0116 270 3495 or Valerie Bull phone 0116 241 8452
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Hathern club
Address: Village Hall, Dovecote Street, Hathern, Loughborough, LE12 5HS Map
  Mrs Yvonne Frost, 89 Farndale Drive, Loughborough, LE11 2RG
  phone 01509 261 445
Details of Play:
Duplicate: Wednesday 7.30 p.m.
  Visitors welcome. Partner can be found. Tea and coffee available.
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Market Bosworth & District club
Address: St Peters Church Hall, 25 Park Street, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, CV13 0LL Map
Contact:  
Details of Play: Duplicate: Wednesdays 7.15 p.m.
  New players welcomed.
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Saint Peters club
Address: St Peters Community Centre, Storer Road, Loughborough, LE11 5EQ Map
Contact: Helen Cattermole
  phone 01509 413 064
Details of Play: Duplicate: Friday 7.15 p.m.
  Visiting pairs welcomed with prior notice.
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Thurnby club
Address: Memorial Hall, Main Street, Thurnby LE7 9PN Map
Contact: Carole Screaton
  phone 0116 241 5465
Details of Play: Duplicate: Thursday 7.15 p.m.
  Visitors welcome. Host system - just turn up. Refreshments included in table money.
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Other Venues
LCBA members may wish to find their way to one of these venues
Cheltenham Bridge Club
Countesthorpe Conservative Club
East Midlands Bridge Centre, Spondon
Gedding Road, Leicester