Bernard Magee Charity Seminar Events
About Bernard Magee
Bernard Magee is one of the UK’s best-known and most respected bridge teachers and hosts, with a career spanning more than twenty years. Through his teaching, writing, videos and live events, he has built a loyal following among bridge players across the UK and beyond.
Over the years, Bernard has hosted bridge events at clubs and hotels throughout the UK, across Europe and on cruises around the world. His warm, entertaining and approachable teaching style makes him particularly well suited to fundraising events, creating an enjoyable and inclusive atmosphere while ensuring players of different abilities can take something valuable from the day.
With extensive experience of bringing bridge players together and keeping audiences engaged, Bernard is ideally placed to help clubs host memorable events that are both rewarding for participants and effective in raising funds for worthwhile causes.
What You Can Expect
A typical Bernard Magee Charity Seminar Event combines expert tuition, practical play and plenty of opportunities to enjoy bridge in a relaxed and sociable setting.
The day may begin with refreshments on arrival before moving into a teaching seminar led by Bernard. Combining expert insight, practical advice and his trademark humour, the session is designed to help players develop their understanding of the game, improve their decision-making and explore familiar bridge situations from a fresh perspective.
This is usually followed by the opportunity to play a selection of specially prepared hands, allowing players to put the ideas discussed during the seminar into practice. Bernard will be on hand to offer guidance, discuss key points and share useful tips that players can take into their future games.
Depending on the host club and venue, the event may also include lunch or refreshments, a raffle or fundraising activities, and further social or competitive bridge during the afternoon.
Please note that the exact format and timings of each charity event may vary. Full programmes for confirmed events can be found on the individual event pages listed below.
Upcoming Bernard Magee Charity Seminar Events
Charity Fundraising Event at Lytham Bridge Club
*** EVENT SOLD OUT ***
Lytham Bridge Club is delighted to welcome Bernard Magee for a special charity bridge event, with Bernard generously giving his time in support of Cancer Research UK.
4 Pembroke Road
Lytham St. Anne’s
Lancashire
FY8 1AN
Date: Monday 30th November
Time: 10:00am – approximately 3:30pm
Venue: Lytham Bridge Club, 4 Pembroke Road, Lytham, FY8 1AN
Cost: £35 per person
Seminar: Improve Your Defence – Better Switches
Suitable for players of all levels, Bernard’s seminar will explore practical ways to improve your defensive play, with useful ideas and techniques that can be applied to your game straight away.
Participants will receive handouts summarising the key points covered during the seminar, together with copies of the specially prepared set hands.
The cost of the day includes tea and coffee on arrival and a light lunch following the seminar. Raffle tickets will also be available to purchase on the day, helping to raise even more towards the fundraising total.
With just 60 places available, early booking is recommended as we expect this event to prove extremely popular.
Register Your Interest
To register your interest or for any questions about the event, please contact Kate O’Reilly using the button below.
Charity Bridge Day at Hutton Wandesley Stables
*** TICKETS AVAILABLE ***
Join Bernard Magee, together with the Wetherby & Harrogate Bridge Clubs, for a very special Charity Bridge Day at the beautiful Hutton Wandesley Stables & Walled Garden, near York.
Hutton Wandesley Stables
Hutton Street
Hutton Wandesley
York
YO26 7NA
Date: Tuesday 1st December 2026
Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm
Venue: Hutton Wandesley Stables, Hutton Street, Hutton Wandesley, York, YO26 7NA
Cost: £65 per person
The day will begin with tea and coffee on arrival before Bernard leads an hour-long teaching seminar. Combining expert insight, practical advice and plenty of humour, Bernard will share ideas designed to help players sharpen their skills, improve their understanding and approach familiar bridge situations with renewed confidence.
Guests will then have the opportunity to play a selection of specially prepared set hands, putting the principles covered during the seminar into practice. Bernard will discuss the hands and share his thoughts and guidance, providing plenty of useful ideas to take away and use at the bridge table.
A seasonal lunch accompanied by a glass of wine will then be served before Bernard draws the charity raffle and presents the prizes. The afternoon will continue with a friendly session of Chicago Bridge, providing a relaxed and sociable opportunity to enjoy further play in good company.
Raffle tickets can be purchased separately on the day, providing another opportunity to support both charities and help raise as much as possible for these worthwhile causes.