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SKILLS AND GAMES Bellringing Club The traditional English art of bell-ringing requires a combination of skill, musicianship and strength. The club is open to complete beginners and those with prior experience. The club rings in various local churches. Boardgaming A chance for lower school boys to play a wide range of fantasy role play games, strategic wargames and boardgames. Bridge Club The game of Bridge is one of the world’s most popular card games. This trick-taking game is played by four people in two competing partnerships. Bridge is an excellent way to stretch your brain, sharpen your maths skills and make new friends. Beginners are welcome and will be taught the basics of contract bridge. Experienced players will be able to enjoy opportunities to play with other players of a similar level. Cooking for Students Learn to cook essential and economical student meals. Try your hand at making dishes like spicy risotto, spinach and feta frittata and chocolate pudding – not forgetting spaghetti bolognese. Learn the basics of menu planning and budgeting to make a tight student budget stretch. No prior knowledge or skill necessary. eSports@Abingdon eSports have been termed “rugby without the pitch”. In both cases, teams are playing in a defined arena, with agreed rules, for a specified amount of time, employing distinct tactics, trying to score points in order for their team to win. eSports@Abingdon offers students the opportunity to participate in multi-player online games within a monitored and controlled environment. Players work both competitively and collaboratively to build alliances, construct strategy and deploy AI-controlled players. Students will develop experience in team-working, effective communication and remaining calm-under- pressure along with specialist skills and knowledge relevant to the growing career opportunities represented by the global eSports sector. Flight Simulator 6-week basic skills and exercises course to enable you to operate the simulators safely and sensibly. Understand the basic principles of flight and learn to fly a visual circuit at an airfield culminating in a safe landing. Improve your awareness of the aviation environment and learn some of the checks and procedures required in aviation. Test your handling skills with advanced manoeuvres like aerobatics. There is no requirement to be in CCF to join this club. 34