| Bridge is becoming an increasingly popular game and | | | | people and expanding your social circle. I recall many |
| anyone of any age can learn to play. In the UK, | | | | years ago moving to a flat in the South East of |
| Australia and New Zealand players usually use the | | | | England. After just a few days a neighbour stopped |
| ACOL system. This ought to be a clever acronym, but | | | | me in the car park to ask if I played bridge. If you are |
| Acol is just the name of the road where the system | | | | single, widowed or moving to a new area playing |
| was first devised. | | | | bridge is an easy way of meeting new people and |
| Bridge can be played at a variety of levels, depending | | | | making friends. |
| on your interest. For some people it becomes a | | | | For many people, bridge holidays are a highlight of their |
| serious passion and the challenge is to rise to the top | | | | year. There are a whole range of holidays on offer: |
| of the game, becoming a bridge master and taking | | | | weekend breaks; full weeks; classes for beginners; |
| part in national and international competition. If that is | | | | classes for improvers; tournaments; holidays in your |
| "you", you will find there is never a dull moment. You | | | | own country; holidays abroad. If you are single these |
| will travel, meet people with the same interest and find | | | | holidays offer a fabulous way of seeing new sights |
| challenge after challenge. | | | | and meeting new people - and you will find many of |
| For other people, bridge is a fun, social activity. Almost | | | | your fellow guests are also travelling alone. |
| every town and village has a bridge club and new | | | | If you are looking for a new interest, nothing can beat |
| members are usually welcome with open arms. | | | | learning to play the bridge card game. It is mentally |
| Before you join, make sure you know the standard | | | | challenging, every game is different, it's sociable, fun |
| expected to ensure you join the right club for you. | | | | and totally absorbing. If you are a beginner or improver |
| Learning to play bridge is a fantastic way of meeting | | | | find a class near you and start learning. |