13:30 to 16:00 Every Monday
Monday afternoon social bridge
Cardiff Bridge Club, Cardiff. Social duplicate bridge with a host, home made cakes
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £4 members, £5 non-members Beginner friendly
37 regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
13:30 to 16:00 Every Monday
Monday afternoon no fear bridge
Swansea Bridge Club, Swansea. Informal no fear session for newer players, help available
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 members, £4 guests Beginner friendly
15:30 to 17:30 Every Monday
Monday afternoon chess club
Chess Club at Llanishen Hub, Cardiff. Drop-in chess, teaching for beginners to match play, all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:45 Every Monday
Monday club night
Chepstow Archway Bridge Club, Chepstow. Duplicate pairs, 24 boards
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday After School Club
Duke's Gaming, Pontypool. After-school club
Mixed games Entry: £3 Book ahead Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
Carmarthen Chess Club, Carmarthen. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free to visit Beginner friendly
Tuesday
09:30 to 13:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday assisted play
Mid Glam Bridge Club, Pontyclun. Assisted play, ask questions before bidding
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2.50 members, £3.50 non-members Beginner friendly
17:30 to 18:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday junior session
Pembrokeshire Chess Club, Steynton, Milford Haven. Junior club session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday junior coaching
North Cardiff Chess Club, Cardiff. Junior coaching session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club session
Pembrokeshire Chess Club, Steynton, Milford Haven. Club night for experienced juniors and adults
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every other Tuesday
Tuesday Games Night (Somerset Arms, Merthyr Road)
DragonPainter, Abergavenny. Board games night
Board games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
19:00 to 21:00 Tuesday evenings; source does not state whether every week
Tuesday club night
Cwmbran Chess Club, Cwmbran. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
North Cardiff Chess Club, Cardiff. Club night, club and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Castell Nedd Chess Club, Neath. Club night, casual and league chess, juniors welcome
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free to visit Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Noah's Yard Chess Club, Swansea. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free to visit Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Ammanford Chess Club, Ammanford. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free to visit Beginner friendly
Wednesday
10:00 to 12:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday morning club bridge
Swansea Bridge Club, Swansea. Duplicate pairs with a host, about 16 boards
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 members, £4 guests Beginner friendly
13:30 to 15:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday afternoon supported play
Cardiff Bridge Club, Cardiff. Supported play, 16 to 20 boards with help available
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £5 members, £6 non-members Beginner friendly
13:45 to 16:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday No Fear Bridge
Monmouth Bridge Club, Mitchel Troy, Monmouth. Relaxed No Fear Bridge, refreshments included
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday Geek Night (Portico Lounge, 5 Frogmore Street)
DragonPainter, Abergavenny. Warhammer, D&D and Magic open play
Mixed games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Morriston Chess Club, Morriston, Swansea. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free to visit Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Upper Killay Chess Club, Upper Killay, Swansea. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free to visit Beginner friendly
Thursday
From 13:00 Every Thursday
Thursday beginners and improvers
Barrivale Bridge Club, Barry. Beginners from 1pm, improvers from 1.30pm
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
13:30 to 16:00 Every Thursday
Thursday afternoon help with play
Gwent Bridge Academy, Newport. Duplicate with help on bidding and play, partner always available
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2.50 Beginner friendly
14:00 to 17:15 Every Thursday
Thursday afternoon duplicate
Cardiff Bridge Club, Cardiff. Duplicate pairs with a host, all standards
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £4 members, £5 non-members Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:15 Every Thursday
Thursday evening duplicate
Gwent Bridge Academy, Newport. Duplicate pairs, listed by WBU as a beginners session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:30 Every Thursday
Games Night & Hobby Hangout
Pembrokeshire Wargaming, Haverfordwest. Open gaming and hobby night (Games Workshop games)
Mixed games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:30 Every Thursday
Games Night & Hobby Hangout (Haverfordwest Welfare Hall)
Pembrokeshire Wargaming, Narberth. Open play and hobby night
Warhammer 40,000 Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday
Thursday club night
White Knights Chess Club, Llanelli. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free to visit Beginner friendly
Friday
10:00 to 13:00 Every Friday
Friday morning duplicate
Cardiff Bridge Club, Cardiff. Duplicate pairs with a host and a short bridge talk
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £5 members, £6 non-members Beginner friendly
From 10:00 Every Friday
Friday improvers
Barrivale Bridge Club, Barry. Improvers and beginners session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
10:00 to 12:30 Usually the first Friday morning of the month
First Friday teams
Swansea Bridge Club, Swansea. Teams competition, beginners to experts
Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 11:30 Every Friday
From 18:45 Every Friday
Friday evening duplicate
Penarth Bridge Club, Penarth. Duplicate pairs
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Friday After School Club
Duke's Gaming, Pontypool. After-school club
Mixed games Entry: £3 Book ahead Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Friday club night
Morriston Chess Club (Glais Friday night), Glais, Swansea. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free to visit Beginner friendly
Saturday
From 14:00 Every Saturday
25 venues
In Cardiff (3)
Cardiff Bridge Club
Cardiff Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge at the Penylan Club on Marlborough Road from Monday to Friday, with afternoon, evening and Friday morning sessions. It suits everyone from beginners on its supported play and lesson pathway to league and congress players.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 5 days a week
North Cardiff Chess Club
North Cardiff Chess Club meets every Tuesday at Rhiwbina Recreation Club, with junior coaching from 6pm and club matches from 7.30pm. All levels are welcome and equipment is provided, so it suits juniors, beginners and league players.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues
Chess Club at Llanishen Hub
A free drop-in chess club at Llanishen Hub every Monday afternoon from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. All ages are welcome, from complete beginners learning the moves to experienced players looking for a match.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Elsewhere in Cardiff and South Wales (22)
Swansea Bridge Club
Swansea Bridge Club, the oldest bridge club in Wales, plays at its own premises in St James' Gardens, Uplands, on Monday afternoons, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings. It runs a no fear session and courses for beginners and improvers.
Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · 5 days a week
Barrivale Bridge Club
Barrivale Bridge Club meets at the Cemetery Approach Community Centre in Barry for a Tuesday club night plus Thursday and Friday daytime sessions for beginners and improvers. Visitors of all standards are welcome.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Tues, Thus, Fris
Duke's Gaming
Community games shop in Pontypool focused on young players and families, with after-school clubs, casual gaming and ticketed weekly nights for Pokémon TCG, One Piece, Magic, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Star Wars: Unlimited and other card games.
Tables to play on site
11 regular nights · 4 days a week
Gwent Bridge Academy
Gwent Bridge Academy in Clayton Street, Newport, is a large club with duplicate bridge most afternoons and evenings from Monday to Friday. It runs beginners' lessons and a Thursday afternoon help with play session open to non-members.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 5 days a week
Kraken Gaming
Llanelli shop for TCGs, Warhammer and RPGs with weekly Pokémon TCG, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Riftbound and Commander events. Also runs ticketed Pokémon League Challenges and Cups.
Tables to play on site
8 regular nights · 5 days a week
Pembrokeshire Chess Club
Pembrokeshire Chess Club meets weekly at Kensington Court in Steynton, with junior sessions every Tuesday from 5.30pm followed by play for more experienced juniors and adults. A family friendly club for casual players and those aiming at league and tournament chess.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues
DragonPainter
Warhammer and hobby shop in Abergavenny Market selling Games Workshop kits, paints and board games. Promotes a free Wednesday geek night at the Portico Lounge and a fortnightly Tuesday board games night at the Somerset Arms.
2 regular nights · Tues, Weds
Ammanford Chess Club
Ammanford Chess Club meets on Tuesday nights at Ammanford Rugby Club on Manor Road. Newcomers are welcome to drop in for a friendly game, and the club's Amman Boars team plays in the West Wales Championship League, a good first step into league chess.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Carmarthen Chess Club
Carmarthen Chess Club holds its club night on Mondays at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel on Spilman Street. Visitors of any standard are welcome, and the club fields a team in the West Wales league.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Castell Nedd Chess Club
Castell Nedd Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at St Catwgs Church Hall in Cadoxton, Neath. Visitors are welcome free of charge with no grade needed, and the club has an active junior section and several league teams.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chepstow Archway Bridge Club
Chepstow Archway Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge every Monday evening at The Chepstow Club on Moor Street. It offers a warm welcome to new members of any standard, including recent learners.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Cwmbran Chess Club
Cwmbran Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm at Llanyrafon Methodist Church. Newcomers who know how the pieces move are welcome, and the club also plays in the Gwent leagues.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Mid Glam Bridge Club
Mid Glam Bridge Club plays at Pontyclun Community Centre, with a duplicate pairs afternoon on Wednesdays and an assisted play morning on Tuesdays for learners and improvers. Hosts and a liaison officer help players find a partner.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Weds
Monmouth Bridge Club
Monmouth Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Monday and Thursday evenings at Mitchel Troy Village Hall, near Monmouth, and runs No Fear Bridge on Wednesday afternoons for newer players. Visitors are welcome and should register the day before.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons, Weds, Thus
Morriston Chess Club
Morriston Chess Club meets on Wednesday nights at Morriston RFC clubhouse in Cwmrhydyceirw, with a second club night on Fridays in Glais. One of the largest clubs in the West Wales league, with teams for every standard and free visits for newcomers.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Morriston Chess Club (Glais Friday night)
Morriston Chess Club's Friday night meets at the Senior Citizen Pavilion on Birchgrove Road, Glais. It is home to the club's Division Two and Championship League teams, so it suits newer and developing players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Noah's Yard Chess Club
Noah's Yard Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Noah's Yard on Uplands Crescent, Swansea. Newcomers of any standard can drop in for a friendly game, and the club runs two West Wales league teams.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Pembrokeshire Wargaming
Wargaming club in Haverfordwest playing Warhammer 40,000, Kill Team and other Games Workshop games, with weekly Thursday game nights. Newcomers welcome with taster games, and it also runs small retail in Haverfordwest and Narberth.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Pembrokeshire Wargaming
Pembrokeshire wargaming club and hobby retailer with a small shop in Narberth and a weekly Thursday games night at Haverfordwest Welfare Hall, mainly Warhammer 40,000 and Kill Team. Beginners welcome, with taster games available.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Penarth Bridge Club
Penarth Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge on Friday evenings at All Saints Church Hall on Victoria Square. New members and visitors of all standards are welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Upper Killay Chess Club
Upper Killay Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at Upper Killay Community Hall on Gower Road. Players of every standard are welcome to visit, with three teams in the West Wales league.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
White Knights Chess Club
White Knights Chess Club meets on Thursday nights at the Conservative Club on Cowell Street, Llanelli. Visitors of every standard are welcome free of charge, and with six league teams there are games for beginners through to Division One players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
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