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Hilary and David Powell
4 tours from £699pp
Expert Overview
Married for over 50 years, Hilary and David are welcoming bridge duo with a shared love for the game and a passion for creating memorable holidays. Based in Orpington, Kent, they live close to their two daughters.
Hilary has a professional background in IT and now plays an active role in her local community. She first learned rubber bridge playing socially with friends, and since retirement has started club duplicate bridge.
David also worked in IT, beginning his career in the early days of programming and analysis before spending 26 years with the Bank of London and South America. He played bridge socially before joining a local bridge club.
When they’re not hosting, they both enjoy walking, reading, theatre and cinema. Their favourite hotels include Hotel Victoria in Wenge, Switzerland and the Rodostamo Hotel in Corfu, and they’re always looking forward to their next adventure – with Sicily, Slovenia, the south of France and the west coast of Ireland at the top of their list.
Welcoming, approachable, and always ready with a smile, Hilary and David are dedicated to making your bridge holiday as enjoyable and memorable as possible.
Top Bridge Tip from Hilary and David: Remember – playing bridge is supposed to be fun! Always be polite, patient and friendly to your partner and opponents.
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4 Holidays available from £699pp
On this springtime bridge holiday based in Oxfordshire, you'll cruise through the scenic 'Wind in the Willows' country and visit Windsor Castle.
- Services of our friendly hosts
- Relaxed bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 1 seminar
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome drink
- Excursions, visits and coach travel as described in the itinerary
- Excursions
Included - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2026 5th April 19th April
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This indulgent escape is based at the luxurious, adults-only La Quinta Menorca by Portblue Boutique, with its first-class facilities and service.
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
- 2 weekly seminars
- Return transfers between Mahon Airport and the hotel
- 7 or 14 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome drink and canapés
- Spa
Facilities - New
Venue - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2026 25th September 2nd October
Travel
- By Air
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Staying at Harrogate’s Old Swan Hotel, enjoy bridge sessions, free time to explore and a special talk on Agatha Christie with Dr Lucy Worsley.
- Private talk and Q&A with Dr Lucy Worsley and an afternoon tea
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge with Masterpoints or relaxed sessions with no Masterpoints, all with prizes awarded
- 1 seminar
- 4 nights half-board accommodation
- Welcome drink
- New
Venue - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2026 26th October
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Play bridge in the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom with exclusive use for a full day, including morning and afternoon sessions plus afternoon tea!
- A unique bridge experience in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom with afternoon tea
- Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
- Varied bridge with Masterpoints or relaxed sessions with no Masterpoints, all with prizes awarded
- 1 seminar
- 3 nights half-board accommodation with car parking
- Welcome drink
- Coach travel to the tower
- New
Venue - Half
Board
Availability:
- 2027 12th April
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Meet the
Team
We’ve assembled a fantastic team of directors, hosts and teachers, all dedicated to providing an engaging and supportive bridge-playing environment.
Meet the Team
James and Jane Tullett
Hilary and David Powell
Gary and Lesley Conrad
Anne Wright
Mark Hooper
Christine and Stewart MacFarlane
