StepBridge – it is with sadness that we now have to discontinue our use of StepBridgeUK, primarily due to falling numbers. In its place the WBU intend to use the existing WBU RealBridge platform, and continue with our weekly tournaments (days to be decided). We intend to discontinue StepBridgeUK as from 31^stAugust, and have a RealBridge platform in place, having trained Directors. It is recognised that many members have already pre-purchased Participation Points, and the monetary value of these will be refunded where possible. If you wish to reclaim any monies please contact our treasurer – Jean Cuffley – cufleyj@gmail.com – stating how many PPs you need a refund for, and provide her with your bank details. This refund option will only be available until 1^st October, after which any residual funds will be transferred to the Welsh Bridge Union.
All developments can be seen by reference to the Welsh Bridge Union website.
14.7.26

WBU AGM – The WBU AGM will be held prior to the start of the Perry, Spickett, and Presidents Cup, at Sarn Village Hall, Newtown, and also online on Zoom on Sunday 17^th May at 11am.
See Accounts and Revised Constitution (highlighted amendments).

Click for full details Minutes-of-the-WBU-2026-AGM-Meeting.pdf

Bridgesteddfod – for 2026 the Welsh Bridge Union has combined its five main National Competitions into a four day Festival of Bridge – “Bridgesteddfod” We are hoping that this will become an annual National event. The venue for this year’s Bridgesteddfod is Central Cardiff at the Holiday Inn. Each day there will be a main Green Pointed Championship tw-session event. Alongside that players who do not wish to compete in the main events will have the option of playing in one or both of two single session more relaxed social bridge events.
We really look forward to seeing you there! See details
10.5.26

Cake Club -Wednesday 12th August  at 2pm – 18 boards of COMPLETELY FREE bridge fully hosted and supervised (where needed) by the
lovely Rachel Oliver with her assistant host Andrea Knox and a partnership desk so single players are guaranteed to have a partner! The last to register will get the short straw and
have to partner Andrea !If you want to play please email Rachel Oliver at pontybridgecontact@gmail.com and let Rachel know if you are coming with a partner or on your own (so would like a partner
finding for you). You will then be sent a link to join on the morning of the event which is played on RealBridge.

Any queries please call Andrea Knox on 07958 611282

The April Newsletter is now available!!! Make a cup of tea and settle down to a good read.
Don't forget to send any news / results / stories etc to our Editor Paul Lamford, for inclusion in our next newsletter. 
CLICK HERE.
Best wishes
The Welsh Bridge Union

Jack Stocken has created a series of nine Online Bridge Lessons, which are available to the WBU – Lessons. Jack is also planning a ‘Learners Competition’ in a few weeks time.
Also any prospective students wanting to further their interest in the game are encouraged to email Ceri – ceri@wbu.org – for further information.

A number of members ask the question ‘What Does The WBU Do For Me’. The WBU Chief Executive – Ceri – has detailed a Report (click) outlining the benefits for both individuals and clubs. 
27.2.24

Summary Of Online Regulations

Playing Bridge On BBO

Lessons are not currently being held.