 The West of England Congress 2016 |
WEST OF ENGLAND CONGRESS 2016
As many of you know, our annual Congress has been staged at the Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare for the past 25 years. This building has now been temporarily closed pending certain alterations and we have been obliged to seek another venue for the 2016 Congress.
We have been most fortunate to find an excellent alternative and as you will see from the entry form our 2016 Congress will be held at the Conference Centre of Weston College.
This building is situated very close to the sea-front and is less than 200 yards from the Winter Gardens.
Congress participants will therefore face very little change vis-a-vis hotels, restaurants and shops.
We have received wonderful support for many years and have not infrequently been over-subscribed.
Ann Bawdon and I are confident that you will thoroughly approve of the new venue and very much look forward to seeing you later in the year.
Please note the reduction in table numbers this year, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to give either of us a ring.
Yours sincerely
DAVID PORTER
Congress Chairman
Send your Entry & cheque to: Ann Bawdon, 4 The Perrings, Nailsea, North Somerset BS48 4YD
or email to abawdon@icloud.com & make an electronic payment via Telephone or Internet Banking to:
Somerset CBA, Bank Sort Code 30-98-45, Account No. 03080007
You can also just print an Entry Form in the usual way. (see below)
We look forward to seeing you and hope you have a succesful and enjoyable Congress.
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| Programme of Events |
Friday 30th September
| Event |
Time |
Code |
Per Player |
| Ladies Pairs |
1.45pm |
A |
£6.50 |
| Men's Pairs |
1.45pm |
B |
£6.50 |
| Mixed Pairs |
1.45pm |
C |
£6.50 |
| Championship Pairs |
7.15pm |
D |
£7.50 |
Saturday 1st October
| Event |
Time |
Code |
Per Player |
| Green Pointed Swiss Pairs |
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E |
£22.50 |
| 1st Session (4 x 7 Board Matches) |
1.00pm |
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| 2nd Session (3 x 7 Board Matches) |
7.00pm |
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Sunday 2nd October
| Event |
Time |
Code |
Per Player |
| Green Pointed Swiss Teams |
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F |
£22.50 |
| 1st Session |
11.30am |
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| 2nd Session |
3.00pm |
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Full Congress - Code G - £56.00 per player
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| Payment Details |
The Congress organisers will make every effort to make up incomplete teams, but this cannot be guaranteed
Please make cheques payable to "S:C.B.A." and forward them, together with the completed Entry Form, to the Congress Secretary:
Ann Bawdon
4 The Perrings
Nailsea
North Somerset
BS48 4YD
Email: abawdon@icloud.com
Tel: 01275 853509
Alternatively, electronic payments may be made to: Somerset CBA
Bank Sort Code: 30-98-45
Account No: 03080007
Please let Ann have details of your entry, either by e-mail or post.
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| Hotels & Parking |
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There are plenty of hotels and B&B’s, many of which can be found on the Somerset Tourist Board website: www.visitsomerset.co.uk or telephone them on 01934 888800 for a brochure.
If within walking distance, check whether the hotel or B&B has parking – you may have to book parking spaces in advance.
Whilst SCBA make no recommendations, the following two hotels have proved popular with bridge players in the past:-
The Royal Hotel Tel: 01934 423100 (next door to venue)
Beachlands: Tel. 01934 621401 (Longer walk, but has swimming pool).
Parking
Limited parking (for disabled only – and which must be pre-booked) will be available at the venue on Friday. There will be approximately 50 extra spaces available on Saturday and Sunday.
Alternatively, the multi-storey car park next door to the Winter Gardens in St Margaret’s Terrace costs £5 for up to 12 hours. Non-residents can park in the Royal Hotel car park at a cost of £6 for up to 12 hours (prices correct at time of printing). These are closest to the venue. There are others within a short distance.
There should be no problem with on-street parking on Sunday.
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| Sunday snacks - Cancelled |
Sunday Snack
Please note that due to lack of significant interest, the Sunday Snacks have now been cancelled.
Teas and coffees will be the only refreshments on sale at the new venue
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| Misc Notes (incl Cancellation Fee) |
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Notes |
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All events will be played under the laws of Duplicate Bridge as adopted by the English Bridge Union. Permitted Conventions up to and including level 4 may be used |
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The Organisers reserve the right to modify the programme if necessary, or to alter the venue. Any alteration to the programme will be posted on the notice board. |
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A player may not transfer the use of his/her ticket at any session. |
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Trophies to be held by the winners for one year. |
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An administration fee of £2.50 per player will be charged for cancellations. |
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