Denham Grove 21st March 2025

Name: Bridge UK Break - Seminar Event
Start: 21st March 2025
End: 2025-03-23

Tilehouse Lane, Denham, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5DG

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Event Type: Seminar Event
Event Topic: 1NT Play and Defence
Host: Richard & Sue Jones
Length: 2 nights
Availability: Available

Event Return Date: 23rd March 2025

Prices from: £410

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Richard & Sue Jones

Event Topic Introduction

The thought of declaring a 1NT contract sends many bridge players into a state of panic. It is very different to declaring a 3NT contract where top tricks and tempo are the key. When facing a 1NT contract top tricks are often scarce and the lead will have to be given up many times to establish the desired number of tricks. So, it presents a very different challenge.

Fortunately for declarer, there are a number of skills you can learn to enhance your play when declaring 1NT. Over the weekend we will explore the key skills of patience, encouraging/forcing the opponents to lead frozen suits, disguising the strength of your hand, ducking later and longer than you would in 3NT and settling for one or two off knowing that the opponents could score more if they had been declaring.

We will also be exploring the art of defending 1NT, which is arguably even more challenging than declaring 1NT. Again, the skills are very different to defending against 3NT. We will examine the importance of careful opening leads, avoiding leading frozen suits, accurate switching, planning for two suits and above all else being patient.

Hopefully, after the weekend you will return to your club with confidence and never groan again when your partner leaves you in 1NT!

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Event Itinerary

A standard seminar event is full board, with two seminars and set hands, 4 duplicate sessions as well as a bidding quiz to reinforce your learning. All sessions are optional and partners will be found. Other event types may differ in format.

Day 1

15.00 – 17.30
Welcome Desk Open
You are able to check into your rooms from 3pm onwards. Tea or coffee, with biscuits, will be available.
17.45 – 18.30
Welcome Reception
Complimentary glass of house wine or fruit juice. To be held in the bar on the ground floor.
18.30 – 20.00
Dinner
20.00 –
Bridge session

Day 2

07.30 – 09.30
Breakfast – Please note that Day Guests are not entitled to breakfast on either day.
10.00 – 12.30
Seminar & supervised play of set hands.
Tea & coffee at 11am.
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch
14.00 – 16.40
Bridge Session
18.15 – 20.00
Dinner
20.00
Bridge Session

Day 3

07.30 – 09.30
Breakfast
Note: the hotel asks guests to check out before 10.30am. It is therefore advised that you check out after breakfast.
10.00 – 12.30
Seminar & supervised play of set hands.
Tea & coffee at 11am.
12.30 – 14.00
Lunch
14.00 – 16.00
Bridge Session
With tea and coffee available after.

All depart. Have a safe journey.