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CHELTENHAM GREEN POINT SWISS PAIRS AND SWISS TEAMS, 29th/30th AUGUST
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BLUE-POINTED SWISS PAIRS, 20th SEPTEMBER, CHIPPENHAM
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MALVERN CONGRESS, GREEN POINT SWISS PAIRS AND SWISS TEAMS, 24th/25th OCTOBER
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DAY LONG TOURNAMENTS ON BBO

The Acol Daylong Tournament on BBO. It's an 8-board game with robots that don't use the GIB 2/1 system, but instead play a simple and friendly version of Acol. So, if you've been putting off playing against the robots because you're not comfortable with the 2/1 system, then this is for you.

You can play whenever's convenient, at your own pace and you don’t need a partner as you're playing with and against advanced robots. Everything is alerted and explained. Click the bids to see what they mean before making a move.

With Daylongs you can take your time and have a break if needed, as long as you finish your boards by midnight GMT.

Further details

SOMERSET CONTRACT BRIDGE ASSOCIATION

NEXT SOMERSET EVENT

30 August, Corwen 9 High, Cossington
 

Coming soon:
13 September, Swiss Pairs

See Full List

Last updated : 17th Aug 2026 08:54 BST
West of England Congress

Full details are available in this brochure. 

Enter here for Swiss Pairs and Swiss Teams.

Link for the venue.

Last updated : 25th May 2026 11:50 BST
SCBA County League 2026–27

Documents for the 2026–27 season are now available from the main menu:

  • List of teams and captains with contact details
  • Rules and information for 2026–27
  • Fixture list

Note 23 October, when league teams will be invited to enter a Championship Teams qualifier.

The article on the history of the County League has been moved here.

Last updated : 16th Aug 2026 14:25 BST
Announcing and Alerting

The latest versions of the Blue Book and the White Book apply from 1st August 2024. These books, and a summary of changes to announcing and alerting, are available from the EBU via this link.

Last updated : 7th Aug 2024 14:43 BST
Notifcation of Somerset Events by Email

Please complete this form to include your email address in future county email communications. If you are currently receiving emails from the county there is no need to fill out this form.

Last updated : 8th Dec 2023 09:27 GMT
Newsletter is Here
 

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January

August

2023

February

Easter

Summer Special

November

 

Last updated : 27th Jul 2026 16:08 BST
CALENDAR 2026–27
CALENDAR 2026–27

Tournament programme 2026–27 is available here.

Lessons at Nailsea

Nailsea Bridge Club will offer a series of lessons from September for those looking to improve their game. Please see details.

Learning and Improving at Winscombe

Winscombe & District Bridge Club offer: 

  • Learn Bridge in a Year: course starting 14th September 2026
  • Social Bridge: teaching and supervised play on Tuesdays 
  • Improvers’ Seminars: monthly on Saturdays

View details here.

New Courses in Devon

Teach the Teacher

This two-part course from EBED in September involves a half-day online (12th) and a full day face-to-face (19th) at Meldon near Okehampton. Full details and booking here.

MiniTD Course

A one-day course on 13th September at Victoria Park, Exeter, intended to give club members an introduction to directing. Details and entry form here.

MASTER POINT PROMOTIONS
MASTER POINT PROMOTIONS

 Congratulations to the following Somerset players on their Master Point promotions in July! 


County Master
Helen Millar, Tom Robinson
District Master
Carole Spencer, Ian Spencer
Area Master
Chrissie Abrahams
Club Master
Ian Vincent
Local Master
Sue Benney, Marilyn Binding, Joe Ladd, Jessica Slater

Calendar
30th Aug 2026
Corwen 9 High Qualifier
Cossington 13:00
4th Sep 2026
County League 1
Realbridge 7.15pm
13th Sep 2026
Blue Pointed Swiss Pairs
Woolavington 13:00
26th Sep 2026
Western League vs Herefordshire
13:45
3rd Oct 2026
West of England Congress (Sat/Sun)
The Canalside, Bridgwater
9th Oct 2026
County League 2
Realbridge 7.15pm
17th Oct 2026
Western League vs Wiltshire
13:45
23rd Oct 2026
Championship Teams Qualifier
RealBridge 19:00
Results
Paul Jones Pivot Teams
Director: Andrew Ridgers
Scorer: Andrew Ridgers
AGM and pairs (New Date)
Director: Andrew Ridgers
Scorer: Andrew Ridgers
Coda Cup Final
Club Teams of 8
Director: Colin Simcox
Scorer: Colin Simcox
Nine High pairs at Frome
Director: Ray Nicholson
Scorer: Ray Nicholson
Friday Coda Cup - Taunton