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NORTH DEVON CONGRESS, 27th FEBRUARY–1st MARCH 2026 AT THE BARNSTAPLE HOTEL

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DEVON COUNTY CONGRESS, 17th–19th APRIL 2026 AT THE GRAND HOTEL IN TORQUAY

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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

Swiss Pairs (Blue Point), 11th January 2026
 

The Men's and Ladies' Pairs planned for 7th December have been cancelled.

See Full List

Last updated : 1st Dec 2025 12:31 GMT
Andrew Robson Day

Andrew Robson Day will be 18th February 2026.

Held at Victoria Sports and Social Club, Street (change of venue for 2026)

This will be a fun and informative day and is suitable for players of all standards.

You do not need a partner!

Topics will include responder's rebid, the nuts and bolts of the uncontested auction, overcalling, and when not to bid to the level of the fit.

The cost is £35 for the day to include teas and coffees. We have also arranged for a famous Somerset bridge ‘tea’ to be available during the lunch break for a cost of £7.50. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own lunch or head down into Street.

Please email Sheree Pavey (scbasec17@yahoo.com) to book your place and “tea” if required. Please put AR as a reference and provide the names of ALL your group.

Last updated : 1st Dec 2025 09:24 GMT
West of England Congress 2025

Congratulations to the winners:

Swiss Pairs: John Coleman & Mike Huggins

Swiss Teams: Venetia, Sally, Sam & Harry Anoyrkatis

Last updated : 27th Oct 2025 09:28 GMT
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
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Tournament programme 2025–26: download here.

Christmas Bridge Break

A Christmas Bridge Break is available at the Webbington Hotel for four nights from 23rd December. See advert for details.

Learn to Play at Winscombe

Learn to play bridge at Winscombe & District Bridge Club:

  • Year 1 / Beginners:
    Monday 10.00am – 12.30pm
  • Year 2 / Improvers:
    Monday 1.00pm – 3.30pm

Starting 27th October 2025. £70 for 10 lessons at Winscombe Community Centre (refreshments included)

For more information please contact Jane on 07811197850 or email Janet at winbridgeclubjo@gmail.com

MASTER POINT PROMOTIONS
MASTER POINT PROMOTIONS

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


Premier Master
Annie Holder
1 Star Master
Peter Dawes
Master
Di Askwith
District Master
John Leacey
Area Master
Margaret Dewhurst, Mark Pettitt, Steve Pointing, David Wensley
Club Master
Jan Benson, Wendy J. Burden, Peter Edwards
Local Master
Kevin Bowran, Annette Downey

Calendar
10th Jan 2026
Western League 4
RealBridge 2.00
11th Jan 2026
Swiss Pairs (Blue Point)
Woolavington 1.00
16th Jan 2026
County League 6
RealBridge 7.15pm
25th Jan 2026
Nine High pairs
Kingston Seymour
6th Feb 2026
County League 7
RealBridge 7.15pm
7th Feb 2026
Western League 5
RealBridge 2.00
15th Feb 2026
Championship Pairs
Woolavington 1.00
16th Feb 2026
Michael Coda Cup (16th-20th)
Clubs
Results
County League 5
Nine High pairs
Director: Mike Dobson
Scorer: Mike Dobson
SCBA Multiple Teams
Director: Colin Simcox
Scorer: Andrew Ridgers
County League 4
County League 3
County League 2