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ALWAYS HAPPY TO LIST YOUR CLUB/COUNTY EVENT

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.

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SOMERSET CONTRACT BRIDGE ASSOCIATION

NEXT SOMERSET EVENT

Swiss Teams at Cossington, 23rd November

Coming soon:
Nine High Pairs at Ilminster, 30th November


See Full List

Last updated : 13th Oct 2025 09:13 BST
Joe Patrick

Joe Patrick passed away peacefully on 28 October 2025. He played for many years at Nailsea Bridge Club, where he was previously Chairman. Past successes saw him reach the EBU's Masterpoint rank of Grandmaster. His funeral will be 11am on Thursday 20 November at Kingston Seymour church.

Last updated : 6th Nov 2025 10:29 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
David Howard 1938–2025
David passed away peacefully at home on 8th September aged 87. David had a long career playing at many local clubs and representing Somerset at county and national level. He was a strong and determined player, playing with his wife and partner Gina. He won the County League and multiple county events. David will be sadly missed not only for his playing ability but for his lovely sociable and caring nature.
Last updated : 15th Oct 2025 12:42 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
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CALENDAR 2025–26
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Tournament programme 2025–26: download here.

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
21st Nov 2025
County League 4
RealBridge 7.15pm
23rd Nov 2025
Swiss Teams
Cossington 1.00
29th Nov 2025
Western League 3
RealBridge 2.00
30th Nov 2025
Nine High pairs
Ilminster
5th Dec 2025
County League 5
RealBridge 7.15pm
7th Dec 2025
Mens Pairs and Ladies Pairs
RealBridge
10th Jan 2026
Western League 4
RealBridge 2.00
11th Jan 2026
Swiss Pairs (Blue Point)
Woolavington 1.00
Results
County League 3
County League 2
SCBA GP Swiss Teams
Director: Frank Coltman
Scorer: Colin Simcox
SCBA GP Swiss Teams Overall
Director: Frank Coltman
Scorer: Colin Simcox
SCBA GP Swiss Pairs
Director: Frank Coltman
Scorer: Colin Simcox
County League 1