New Club in Herts

A NEW bridge club has started up in the south of Hertfordshire under the apt title the Ace of Herts.

The club, which meets at the Rowley Lane Sports Association, Rowley Lane, Arkley, between Barnet and Borehamwood, has been started in association with England International and double Gold Cup winner Neil Rosen.

He said: "Although I am already involved in running two successful clubs, the Acol in Hampstead and the Ace of Clubs in Finchley, the opportunity to promote bridge in a new area, Arkley, was too good to miss.

"The Ace of Herts is very convenient for places like Borehamwood, Elstree and Bushey, and we hope to attract players of all standards.

"At the Ace of Herts, we promise a really friendly and enjoyable game in a nice, relaxing venue, with computer-dealt cards and hand records at the end.

"It is a nice location, looking out on sports grounds, big enough for 20 tables.

"We will guarantee a partner for anyone who turns up alone, and even a buffet lunch on Wednesdays.

"Anyone who comes before the end of May will get free membership till January 2008.

"Bridge is such a wonderful game - we want to do all we can to spread and promote it."

The club has been running about five tables at both its Tuesday evening and Wednesday 11am sessions. Membership so far comes mainly from north London and it is keen to attract players from across the south of the county.

The Ace of Herts charges £6 for a session of bridge and is affiliated to the Hertfordshire Bridge Association. Anyone interested can call the Ace of Herts Bridge Club on 020 8441 6051, or Jill Feldman on 07831 544 930.