Better Bridge Classes

Bridge is said to be the Rolls-Royce of card games, offering the suspense of poker and the excitement of athletic sports in a social setting. It is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world due to its unending variety. It is the most stimulating, most intriguing, most fascinating and most challenging of all card games. Each deal has some quality of strangeness providing enjoyment, laughter and sheer entertainment.

In these days of rising financial pressures, increasing unemployment and early retirements resulting in more leisure time and greater longevity bridge is a wonderful pastime which stimulates the brain, improving memory and concentration.

Investing in a new sport can be costly. However, when you decide to take up bridge all you need is a deck of cards and three other players - a very inexpensive pastime. On average, 12,000 people worldwide play bridge for free on the internet at any given time from the comfort of their own homes.

When embarking on something new it is always better to develop the correct habits and methods from the start. Like every skill, bridge should be learned from a qualified teacher. At Better Bridge Classes you will be taught the game in a structured format by a Contract Bridge Ass.of Ireland qualified and experienced teacher. Each class consists of tuition, sample games on a 'Big Bridge Board', practice games, comprehensive hand-out with self correcting exercises, recommended reading and websites.

This winter I encourage you to attend Better Bridge Classes and learn the thrilling game of Bridge. You will find its lure irresistible, its addiction heady and exciting - guaranteed to become a lifelong pursuit. Long winter evenings will seem shorter when you play bridge with friends. You will find yourself looking forward to the Irish winter!

Galway Oyster Hotel, Oranmore: Wednesday 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm 12th Sept
Lady Greg. Hotel Gort / Seamoumt, Kinvara: Alternate Thurs. Nights 7.30 - 9.30 ( enrol in Lady Gregory on Thurs. 13th at 7.30)
Contact: Carmel Murphy 087 9240 170 / 091 637200 carmelmur@eircom.net.

Claregall Indirect Dyslexia Learning (IDL) Celebrates Ist Anniversary

Claregall IDL is a tutored, multi- sensory, computer-based system to help children and adults with reading/spelling difficulties, catering for students in Galway city / Sth. Galway and Nth. Clare. It is operated by Carmel Murphy - with a long background in education and her daughter Elaine.

The centre has had a very successful first year and the tutors are delighted with the progress of their students.

Primary school children who presented with reading/spelling difficulties in their Micra-T assessments last Sept. improved dramatically using the multi-sensory IDL methods. To the delight of their parents, their reading/spelling ages measurably improved and are now equal to or have surpassed their chronological ages. Results showed a 6-12 months improvement in reading and spelling for three months attendance (1 term). Students also showed improved self- confidence and concentration resulting in better school performance. A by-product of the programme, students became competent touch typists - a must in this technology era.

Adults using IDL appreciate the improvement in their reading skills, giving them access to new educational opportunities.

IDL has been operating in Ireland for eight years and is effective for students of all ages. It has a complete set of materials and methods, using individual lesson plans and direct tutoring.

IDL aims to develop students' potential, so that reading and spelling are no longer a problem.
The centre is now enrolling for the next school year.

Contact: Carmel 087-9240170 / Elaine 085-7028969/091637200 or check out the website www.IDL-Literacy.ie for more information.