| Objectives |
The objectives of the WCBA are to promote and further the interests of bridge in the County and to organise Contract Bridge competitions. This Web Site will include details of future events, results of County competitions and other information concerning the organisation of bridge in the County.
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| Christmas Charity Teams |
The Christmas Charity Teams was held on Monday the 8th of December and the clear winners were Nick Forward, Steve Allerston, Linda Gervis & Stephanie Forward.
There was a raffle which raised £155 for the Stroke Association.
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| County Championship Teams |
The draw for for the Championship Teams, which is the County's premier teams event, was made at the Christmas Charity Teams and can be found here. It is hoped that you will be able to play the Quarter Final matches before the end of January.
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| Youth Bridge |
Eileen Oakley & Nicola Downes organised a bring a child along to a taster session in the October half term holiday. It was an incredibly successful day, with 16 children participating in the morning and 11 in the afternoon. They all had a taste of using Bridgemates, scoring, playing No Trump hands and suit contracts. They showed maturity and respect for their younger players and, as one of the children said in delight after winning some tricks, ‘Victory is ours!’ and that was how the day felt for all the organizers. Bewdley Bridge Club intends to continue the theme of Introducing Children to Bridge by offering another day during February Half Term and once a month promoting a Family Bridge session. All these up-and-coming events can be found on the Bewdley website.
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| Latest News |
In the fourth County Match of the 2025/26 Season against Leicestershire the 1st Team lost 8-12, the 2nd team lost 9-11, the 3rd Team won 15-5 & the 9-High Team lost 8-12.
Nicola Downes has taken over the production of the County Newsletter and has written a December 2025 Edition. Previous editions of the Newsletter can be found under the Information/Worcestershire Bridge News menu item.
In the third County Match of the 2025/26 Season against Nottinghamshire the 1st Team lost 8-12, the 2nd team lost 2-18 & the 3rd Team won 19-1.
In the second County Match of the 2025/26 Season against Warwickshire the 1st Team lost 9-11, the 2nd team lost 4-16 & the 3rd Team won 12-8.
Nicola Downes & Ann Sutherland came 2nd in the Midland Counties 9-High Pairs that was held on the 11th of October.
In the first County Match of the 2025/26 Season against Staffs & Shropshire the 1st Team won 17-3, the 2nd team lost 6-14 & the 3rd Team won 12-8.
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| Recent Successes |
Well done to Chris & Joyce Taylor for winning the Edgar Foster Cups. We came close in the teams competition as well but were just pipped by Warwickshire.
Mike Willoughby was a Member of the team which won the Swiss Teams at the Oxfordshire Congress.
At the Ranked Masters Pairs the Premier Grand Master Pairs and the Grand Masters Pairs were combined. John Sansom & Clive Owen came 3rd overall and were the 2nd placed Premier Grand Masters pair. Steve Allerston & Nick Forward came 5th overall and were the 3rd placed Grand Masters pair.
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| County Night Bridge |
Monday Evening Bridge is back!
Exciting news - The County is relaunching Monday Face to Face evening bridge:
On the 2nd Monday of each month there will be a ‘Matchpointed’ Pairs evening
On the 4th Monday of each month there will be a ‘IMP’ Pairs evening.
The first session was held on Monday 23rd September, and was very successful with 8 tables playing IMP Pairs.
The next session will be on the 22nd of December and being the 4th Monday of the month will an IMP Pairs event.
It is intended that these will be friendly and social, but competitive.
The venue will be The British Legion Club, Cornmeadow Lane, Claines, Worcester, (where Worcester Bridge Club plays on Wednesday evenings). Post code is WR3 7PL
Please arrive before 7pm, so bridge can start by 7pm if possible.
If you plan to play, please notify Dennis Loynes on 07773 365760 or by e-mail to: dennis.loynes.dl@gmail.com (But if you forget to book don’t worry – you'll still be welcome.) A list of players registered for the next event can be found here.
The charge will be £3 per player, which will include tea/coffee and biscuits in the interval. The County Treasurer will invoice you periodically for the evenings that you play (i.e. cashless on the evening).
The bar will also be open for refreshments, particularly after play when interesting hands may be discussed!
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