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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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SUSSEX/KENT CONGRESS, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, 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.

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SOMERSET CONTRACT BRIDGE ASSOCIATION

NEXT SOMERSET EVENT

13 September, Swiss Pairs (Blue Point)


Coming soon:
3–4 October, West of England Congress

See Full List

Last updated : 31st Aug 2026 08:38 BST
West of England Congress

Canalside is a great location for a weekend of bridge with easy access from the M5 and hotels nearby. It has exceptional facilities with a large bridge room, air conditioned and well-lit. There are relaxed seating areas with a terrace, a large flat car park and everything at ground level. A lunchtime sandwich buffet may be prebooked @ Ł7. Free tea and coffee all day.


Full details are available in this brochure.
 

Enter here for Swiss Pairs and Swiss Teams.

Link for the venue.

Last updated : 2nd Sep 2026 11:24 BST
Daphne Patrick

Daphne passed away after a short illness on 25 August. She and her late husband Joe founded Kingston Seymour Bridge Club in North Somerset, which is still a thriving club, now chaired by their daughter Liz Hale, with many of its members taught to play by Daphne. She also played regularly at other local clubs and in Somerset events. Before moving to Somerset in 2008, Daphne lived in Wales, and she represented that country in international competitions (including vs Omar Sharif for Egypt), captaining the women's team and playing in the Lady Milne competition and others. She will be greatly missed by the many players she knew and helped.

Last updated : 31st Aug 2026 14:58 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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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
Learning and Improving at Winscombe

Also:

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

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 August! 


4 Star Premier Master
Geoff Davies
Advanced Master
Sandra Jones
Master
Eva Tucker
Area Master
Graham Chapman
Club Master
Judith Graham
Local Master
Keith Bird, Susan Bird, Geoffrey Elson, Adam Hogg

Calendar
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 19.15
17th Oct 2026
Western League vs Wiltshire
13:45
23rd Oct 2026
Championship Teams Qualifier
RealBridge 19:00
6th Nov 2026
County League 3
Realbridge 19.15
21st Nov 2026
Western League vs East Wales
13:45
Results
County League 1
Corwen 9 High Qualifier
Director: Ian Dowler
Scorer: Ian Dowler
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