Everyone's a winner at the AGM, but the Gwyers come top

Following a pleasant and relaxed AGM (of which more anon), nine tables settled down to play the annual Chairman's Cup handicap pairs event. This too is a pleasant and relaxed affair: the emphasis is on enjoying the bridge and looking forward to Christine's legendary tea at half time, which was (as always) quite excellent. The winners of the 27-board match were Malmesbury's Richard and Sid Gwyer, whose team has already won the Allcomers League. Congratulations to them. (The full result is available via the WCBA home page.)

We're grateful for the good turnout for the AGM, but are left wondering why, with both free bridge and free tea on offer, more Wiltshire members weren't tempted to miss a boring old football match and come along to this very enjoyable event. It's all over by 7.00, so it doesn't even impinge on your Sunday evening. Make a note in your diary to give it a try next year! (12.05.10)

Wiltshire takes bronze in Western League

Wiltshire finished a creditable 3rd out of 8 in this season's Western League, behind winners Avon and 2nd-placed Cornwall. The Division A team came 6th and the Division B team were in 4th place, while the Division C team came 2nd, narrowly beaten by Cornwall.
Congratulations are due to all who took part, and thanks to organiser Diana King, whom you should contact if you are interested in playing in next year's Western League.(11.05.10)

Allcomers League ends on a knife-edge

The first Wilts Allcomers League has been won by Malmesbury BC's Gwyer team (Lesley Bennett, Richard Gwyer, Sid Gwyer, June Stevens, Tom Hanwell, Paul Gregory and Brian O'Donnell). They finished in a dead heat with Bath BC's Portnall team (Jane Portnall, Rita James, Paul Cooper, Christine Moore, Nick Guinness, Rose Rogers and Christine MacFarlane) and came first by virtue of having won their head-to-match.  Congratulations not only to the winners but to all who took part, and to Emma Jackson for running this very successful new event. Watch this space for news of next year's Allcomers league and other WCBA non-expert events. (11.05.10)