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Born in Oxford before settling in Bournemouth in the mid-90s, Mark had a successful career in IT before retiring in 2014 at the age of 53, and quickly turned his focus to the game that had long been a passion: bridge.
Mark learned the basics of bridge in his early teens from his father, and later played informally at school. It wasn’t until university that he began playing regularly in clubs. Remarkably, Mark is entirely self-taught, having never taken formal lessons – instead learning through books and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. With over 50 years of experience at the bridge table, he has played continuously since university, including at EBU congress level and as part of his county team.
While Mark came to directing and teaching later in life, he embraced it wholeheartedly after retirement. Within a year, he qualified as a club Tournament Director (later progressing to county level), joined his county committee (eventually becoming chairman), and began teaching.
Mark’s favourite bridge destinations include the Dalmatian Coast – especially Croatia and Montenegro, thanks to their stunning scenery – and the Athena Royal in Cyprus, which he describes as having the perfect mix of great food, location, and hotel-run activities.
Top Bridge Tip from Mark: Hand evaluation – the Losing Trick Count is a great tool, but never use it to devalue your hand from the point count, only ever to improve your hand.
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Enjoy a wonderful location just a few minutes from the beach and seafront of Bournemouth on this delightful bridge break.
Join us at the beautiful Vila Gale Lagos resort hotel, ideally located on the seafront, for an overseas Christmas bridge holiday to remember!
Soak up the sun and play bridge and bowls in gorgeous Paphos, staying at the luxurious 4-star Athena Royal Beach Hotel.
At the entrance of Boka Bay where the Adriatic Sea meets the mountains of Montenegro, the Carine Hotel Kumbor boasts a truly stunning location.
We’ve assembled a fantastic team of directors, hosts and teachers, all dedicated to providing an engaging and supportive bridge-playing environment.
