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About the Team

Caroline Brooman-White
The heart and soul of the Club, Caroline teaches and supervises with a wonderful enthusiasm for the game. As co-director of the Club (with Andrew) she has watched the Club develop from small enterprise above a pub to major success story with its own dedicated premises.

David Bakhshi
The main teacher of our structured courses, David has such a clear, yet relaxed style, that his students rave about his classes – and invariably come back for more! David has the rare talent of being a brilliant teacher and a top player. In the world's top 100, David is a regular member of the English Bridge team. Next to Andrew and Caroline, David has been part of the team for longest, and his contribution is invaluable.

Nick Boss
Whether making sure the Club runs smoothly, supervising beginners, or playing at the top level, Nick’s efficiently, plus his clear-thinking and logical approach, and his love of the game, always shine through. Nick, a man of vision, is a great asset to the Club. He will sometimes be found winning a Bridge Tournament with...

Richard Johnson
Nick's Bridge partner - and what a partner! Richard's "flair-Bridge" is legendary; and highly successful. His supervision and Duplicate directing are both efficient and enthusiastic, and he has become an really accomplished and inspirational teacher. Richard's easy, relaxed manner ensures a happy trip to the Club for all.

Benjamin McCarron
Benjamin's charm both at and away from the table ensure that your enthusiasm and ability at the game will grow in leaps and bounds. A very capable teacher and communicator, he also teaches ARBC Bridge at the Oxford and Cambridge Club.

Lorna Heaton
Lorna’s bubbly personality always lightens up the Club, where she is integral in organising the courses and signing you in. Along with Caroline, Lorna was originally a Club member before Andrew recognised that her talents were perfectly suited to working in the Club.

Marina Nazarova
You will always find the bar spick and span, with delicious snacks available at all times. The reason for this is Marina, who takes a real pride in her work. Originally from Siberia, the bar and food facility has never been better.

Natasha Clarke
Natasha, always gentle and enthusiastic, is a teacher by training, as is evidenced by her great communication skills when supervising. I am delighted to welcome her to the team.

Alice Kaye
Bubbly, enthusiastic, good communicator, and great Bridge player…yet Alice still hasn’t turned twenty! Now at Oxford University you will still see much of Alice in her holidays. Alice helps to run our popular Children's Courses at Easter and Chrsitmas.

Pip Railing
Talented, very keen, and mature for his young age, we are very happy that Pip has decided to spending his gap-year working here. I remember teaching him Intermediate Bridge barely a year ago. What a sharp learning curve he's on - you'd now fancy him to win or come close in our duplicates.

Jack Stocken
After working tirelessly at the Club for some seven years, Jack has moved to his native Yorkshire. Pleasingly, we have not lost him. For the ever-popular Jack has taken over the running of the ARBC holidays, assisted by his wife Annabel.

Paddy Buckley
Our host on Friday nights, Paddy's day job is a teacher at Ludgrove School. He has a easy-going manner and charm that ensures a lovely, relaxed atmosphere.

Peter Stocken
A legendary figure. Father of Jack, Simon and Zeb, who have all had long stints at the Club, Peter is the Chairman of the EBU, plus jigsaw-puzzle maker in his Yorkshire home. He always lends a willing hand when down in London

Heather Bakhshi
David’s wife, Heather is a great all-round asset to the Club. You can meet her on Wednesday nights, where she inspires those present. Heather is a Ladies international triallist.

Emma Hyde
Loyal member ever since its inception almost ten years ago, Emma is now very much part of the team, an invaluable superviser on a Monday night or in any crisis.

Brian McGuire
Regular supervisor on Tuesday evenings, you will enjoy Brian's easy company and benefit from his Bridge wisdom.

Jane Brydon-Brown
Loyal supporter of the Club as a member, Jane now gives her pearls of wisdom on our Friday morning Special Hands session.

Shahriar Bakhtiar
Bridge is never dull with Shahriar around. Whether supervising or playing, he injects an energy and an eccentricity that can make even a One Notrump contract look exciting.

Nicky Caine
Our fabulous efficient bookkeeper who is so much more than that.