Len Yurs - We are saddened to report the passing of long standing bowls member Len Yurs. Len was a very popular member of the club and served as a Vice President and Trustee of the Club. We  offer condolences to his family and close friends at this sad time.

Len's funeral will be held on Monday February 14th at Thornhill Crematorium (Wenallt Chapel) commencing at 2.45pm. We are informed that the wearing of black is optional. Afterwards, refreshments will be served at the Penylan Club.

Filip Kurbalija  – It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Filip Kurbalija following a brief illness. Filip had an outstanding record representing Wales over four decades both in Home Internationals  and European Championships. He was a tower in Welsh bridge and had won every Welsh national tournament many times over, as well as having success in major English events. sendwas a hugely respected member of the bridge world and will be missed by his many friends. Our heartfelt condolences go to his wife and bridge partner, Diane.

Please click Filip Kurbalija obit.pdf to read an obituary by Patrick Shields, a friend and bridge partner of Filip.

Tom Townsend, bridge correspondent of The Daily Telegraph, gives an account of a hand played by Filip in his column of 7th January. It gives a good indication of Filip's standing in the world of top-level bridge and can be viewed via the EWBA website. Click HERE

A memorial online bridge event is being organised by Patrick Shields through the Gloucestershire County Bridge Association to take place in a few weeks’ time. More details to follow.

Diane would like to thank you for all the warm tributes made to Filip and for the many messages of sympathy.

Due to the recent announcement by the Welsh Government regarding the reintroduction of Covid restrictions the following rules will be reintroduced at the Club from 6am on 26th December 2021:

1. Masks to be worn at all times indoors except when seated.

2. Track & Trace details to be provided to the appropriate contact points. (We have continued to take track & trace details throughout the pandemic).

3. Groups of no more that six can gather together.

4. Social distancing of 2 metres will return.

5. The bar opening hours will remain unchanged.

Penylan Management Committee

The bar at Cardiff Bridge Club winter opening times (from 18th October) are: 

Monday:          Closed

Tuesday:  6.30pm to 10.30pm

Wednesday to Friday: 6.30pm to 11pm

Saturday Lunch:       Closed   

Saturday Eve:5.30pm to 11pm 

Sunday Lunch:    12pm to 3pm 

Sunday Evening:   8pm to 11pm

These times will be kept under constant review and may change

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