| NEWS ARCHIVE |
News items are moved here from the Homepage for about a year. Older items may still be retrievable by the Webmaster on request.
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| 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.
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| Jean Lowe, 12th May 1933 – 11th December 2025 |
Jean passed away peacefully on 11th December 2025 at the age of 92.
A Somerset bridge player for over 50 years, Jean was an accomplished county and club director. In life and at the table she had a warm, welcoming personality with a touch of her northern heritage, especially when making decisions.
Not only did she play bridge and maintain a busy family life but she looked after her husband Roy for many years after he had a stroke. In her later years she became a bit of an adventurist, doing thrill-seeking activities whilst she was able.
Jean will be sorely missed by all the people whose lives were touched by her, just a very lovely person.
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| Christmas Bridge Break |
A Christmas Bridge Break is available at the Webbington Hotel for four nights from 23rd December. See advert for details.
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| Andrew Robson Day |
FULLY BOOKED, WAITING LIST ONLY
Andrew Robson Day will be 18th February 2026 registration at 9.30am.
Held at Victoria Sports and Social Club, Street (changes 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.
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| 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.
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| AGM 2026 |
The AGM was held at Cossington on 3rd May. All Committee members were re-elected with the addition of David Lambert. The minutes are available from the box below.
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| Michael Coda Cup 2026 - Update |
The total sum raised was £1595. The SCBA will be donating £1600 to this year's chosen charity. Thank you to all those who contributed.
The combined results for each day are available in the Results section. The local charity being supported this year is Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival. It is the UK’s oldest carnival and one of the largest illuminated carnival processions in Europe, and has the benefit of encouraging lots of (non-digital) social interactions between all age groups.
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| Woodspring Swiss Pairs 2026 |
Woodspring Swiss Pairs, organised by Kingston Seymour and Clevedon & Portishead bridge clubs, will again be held at Kingston Seymour village hall, on 19th April, comprising 7 rounds of 6 boards each (with a break for tea). Follow links for full details and entry form.
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| West of England Congress 2025 |
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| Ann Bawdon |
Ann passed away peacefully at home on 16th April.
The funeral for those wishing to pay their respects will be at Bristol Crematorium, Bedminster Down, BS13 7AS on 27th May at 12.45.
Ann was a great servant to Somerset Bridge. She was the West of England Congress secretary for more than 15 years, which culminated in 2016 with 80-plus tables in play on both Saturday and Sunday at the Winter Gardens main hall, Weston-super-Mare. She was a committed bridge player for over 50 years and a Nailsea Bridge Club Committee member.
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| Coda Cup Final |
The Coda Cup Final on 24th April was won by Peter Walker and Keith Aspinall (Results).
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| 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).
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| Championship Teams 2024–25 |
Draw made 20 November 2024
Semi-finals
Wigmore/Letts beat Cummings
Lanham beat Simcox
Final
Lanham beat Wigmore/Letts
Details are here
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