 Enter NEBA Congress 2026 |
Green Pointed Congress
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November 2026
Blackwell Grange Hotel & Spa, Grange Road (A167), near Darlington
The NEBA Green Pointed Congress returns this November, featuring a two-session Swiss Pairs event on Saturday and a two-session Swiss Teams event on Sunday.
This year sees an exciting new partnership with Oliver Cowan Events, one of the country's leading congress organisers. Working together, we aim to provide a friendly, well-organised and enjoyable weekend for bridge players from across our region and beyond.
Saturday will also feature a 9-High Relaxed Pairs event, offering a welcoming opportunity for less experienced players to enjoy Congress bridge.
If you want to order food on either day, please see the options on the form - food is not compulsory.
Further details can be found by clicking the title of this article.
To enter: Please complete the entry form below or email Oliver Cowan Events at ocbridgecomps@gmail.com.
Payment details:
Account name: Oliver Cowan Events Ltd
Sort code: 20-76-92
Account number: 13206572
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Green Pointed Congress
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November 2026
Blackwell Grange Hotel & Spa, Grange Road (A167), near Darlington
The NEBA Green Pointed Congress returns this November, featuring a two-session Swiss Pairs event on Saturday and a two-session Swiss Teams event on Sunday.
This year sees an exciting new partnership with Oliver Cowan Events, one of the country's leading congress organisers. Working together, we aim to provide a friendly, well-organised and enjoyable weekend for bridge players from across our region and beyond.
Saturday will also feature a 9-High Relaxed Pairs event, offering a welcoming opportunity for less experienced players to enjoy Congress bridge. ..........
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| NEBA Congress part of Race to LlanBrighton |
🏆 Race to LlanBrighton
Earn Race to LlanBrighton 2026/7 Order of Merit points by playing in the NEBA Congress next month
The overall winner receives a FREE place (including accommodation) at the Oliver Cowan New Year Congress in mid January 2028
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| NEBA Charity Simultaneous Pairs Winners |
NEBA Charity Simultaneous Pairs – Winners
The NEBA Charity Simultaneous Pairs were held over three sessions this week, in aid of Dementia UK.
Congratulations to the winners of each session:
Monday 21st September
Carol & John Robinson — 63.17%
Tuesday 22nd September
Iain Gordon & John Dobson — 71.94%
Thursday 24th September
Andy Pryor & Tim Oakley — 66.35%
Thank you to everyone who took part and to the clubs who supported the event, helping to raise funds for Dementia UK.
Full results are available on the Results pages
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| Bridge Lessons in the North East and Beyond |
🃏 Discover the Joy of Bridge!
A brilliant game for minds of all ages
Bridge is more than just a card game — it’s a fun, social, and endlessly fascinating challenge that brings people together.
Whether you're a complete beginner or returning to the game after some time away, there's a place for you at the table.
u3a has an online beginners course starting in late 2026, see: https://www.bridgewebs.com/u3abridgegroup
For those planning to return to the game in 2026/27, perhaps see if your local NEBA club offers supervised play and/or sessions for less experienced players
The information below will be updated for next Autumn, and see also https://www.ebu.co.uk/new-players
Summer/autumn tasters often available. Lessons for Beginners often include a free initial session. See local links below:
Hexham - coaching available on Thursday evenings
Wearside - see homepage for latest information
Morpeth Bridge for All (covers various clubs) - supervised play continuing on Thursday afternoons in Hepscott
Whitley Bay & Tynemouth
Brunton Darlington Durham
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🃏 Discover the Joy of Bridge!
A brilliant game for minds of all ages
Bridge is more than just a card game — it’s a fun, social, and endlessly fascinating challenge that brings people together. ..........
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