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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

Mixed Pairs, 26th April, CANCELLED

AGM and Pairs, 3rd May, Cossington
 

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Last updated : 25th Apr 2026 08:53 BST
Ann Bawdon

Ann passed away on 16 April. She had a stroke in December and had been suffering from cancer, but this was not expected so soon. Ann did a lot for the County in the organising and running of the West of England Congress in previous years, and was Secretary and partner-finder for Nailsea Bridge Club.

Last updated : 20th Apr 2026 09:15 BST
AGM 2026

The Annual General Meeting of SCBA will held at Cossington Village Hall on Sunday 3rd May at 1pm, followed by bridge (pairs). Please register your intention to attend here so we can assess numbers.

Last updated : 29th Mar 2026 15:04 BST
Coda Cup Final

The Coda Cup Final on 24th April was won by Peter Walker and Keith Aspinall (Results).

Last updated : 25th Apr 2026 08:51 BST
Woodspring Swiss Pairs

Woodspring Swiss Pairs, organised by Kingston Seymour and Clevedon & Portishead bridge clubs, was held at Kingston Seymour village hall on 19th April and was a great success. The event of 15 tables was well run and raised £265 for a local charity. It was won by Susie Lovell and Steve Tomlinson (Results).

Last updated : 22nd Apr 2026 09:59 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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Last updated : 5th Sep 2025 10:10 BST
CALENDAR 2025–26
CALENDAR 2025–26

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 March! 


4 Star Premier Regional Master
Susan Gudgeon
5 Star Premier Master
Stuart Pratt
1 Star Premier Master
Frank Thomast
Premier Master
Belinda Cox
2 Star Master
Sally Haddon, Yvonne Knight
1 Star Master
Derek Hillenbrand
Advanced Master
Di Gallagher
Master
Rina Cameron, Natasha Smith
County Master
Daphne Wright
District Master
Wendy Groves
Area Master
Geoff Drew, Marion Miller, Cecile Pothecary
Club Master
Michael Graham, Karen Norman, Julia Ross, Pauline Warren
Local Master
Denise Brice, Nick Brice, Phillip Danes, David Hine, Jill Millward, David Stephenson, Robert Warren

Calendar
3rd May 2026
AGM and pairs (New Date)
Cossington 1.00
3rd Oct 2026
West of England Congress (Sat/Sun)
The Canalside, Bridgwater
Results
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
Thursday Coda Cup - Castle Cary, Winscombe, Wells, Nailsea
Director: Ian Dowler
Scorer: Ian Dowler
Wednesday Coda Cup - Clevedon and Portishead, Axe