Congratulations to the following people who have gained promotion on the WBU Masterpoints ladder since August 2022. A more detailed list may be seen by clicking on 2023 Jan Masterpoint Promotions and a full listing of all CBC Masterpoints is available on 2023 Jan WBU Masterpoints Spreadsheet.xlsx

 Helen Houston - Premier Master
 Margaret Harrop -  * Master
 Arthur Matheson - Master
Johanna  Hunt  - County Master
Bryn Hunt  - County Master
Roger  Salamon - County Master
Jane  Buttrick - County Master
David  Buttrick - County Master
Francisco Andrade - District Master
Paul  Foode - District Master
Margaret  Basford - District Master
Jane Mitchell - Area Master
Peter  Latto - Area Master
Paul Wood - Area Master
Raymond  Kemp - Area Master
Carole  Hibbs - Club Master
Christine Muschiato - Local Master
Pauline  Bentley - Local Master
 

EWBA February Congress

18th-19th February 11am to 6.30pm

Swiss Pairs Saturday & Swiss Teams Sunday (Green pointed events)

Venue: Gwent Bridge Academy
Clayton Street
Newport NP19 7AU

£20 per pair / £40 per team

More details and entry form at: www.msg.uk.com/bess/?eventcode=FC23

The EBU have recently announced a number of changes to their Regulations (which the WBU automatically adopt). The changes are to the 'Blue Book', the 'White Book', and the 'Sky Blue Book' - effective from September 1st. These changes affect different groups of players/officials.

The full changes can be found by clicking on WBU website  but a summary can be seen by clicking on 2022 WBU re rule changes.pdf and 2022 Blue Book changes simplified.pdf

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Make the most of your Membership

Catch the latest sport in the bar

via SKY & BTSport.

Six Nations Fixtures 2023 being shown live at the Penylan Club.

 4/2/23 Wales v Ireland KO 2.15pm, England  v Scotland KO 4.45pm. Bar open from 1pm.

11/2/23 Ireland v France KO 2.15pm, Scotland v Wales KO 4.45pm. Bar open from 1.30pm.

25/2/23 Italy v Ireland KO 2.15pm, Wales v England KO 4.45pm. Bar open from 1.30pm.

11/3/23 Italy v Wales KO 2.15pm, England v France KO 4.45pm. Bar open from 1pm

18/3/23 France v Wales KO 2.45pm, Ireland v England KO 5.00pm. Bar open from 1.30pm.

*Please note that food will be provided on the 4/2/23 & 11/2/23.

The bar opening times: 

Monday:  6pm to 10.30pm

Tuesday: 6pm to 10.30pm

Wed. to Fri.: 6pm to 11pm

Saturday: 5pm to 11pm

Sunday Lunch: 12noon to 3pm

Sunday Evening: 8pm to 11pm

See note above re 6 Nations bar times

Free Wi-Fi

at the club

for Members only.

See Bar Steward for details