Release 2.19r
0 0 0 0 0 0
Pages viewed in 2026
Bulletin

 

Our Webmaster is Christine Smith

Click here to contact Chris

 

HOLD THESE DATES!!

Sun 6th Sept - Swiss Pairs - at Bancyfelin Village Hall
 
13th-15th November - Porthcawl Congress - at the Seabank- NOW BOOKING!
 
NWBA Event - OPEN to ALL
Welcome to the West Wales Area web site
Porthcawl Congress 2026

WBU & WEST WALES BRIDGE ASSOCIATION

The 77th Porthcawl Congress

SEABANK HOTEL, PORTHCAWL, CF36 3LU

13th to 15th NOVEMBER 2026

WBU Green Points for main congress Swiss Pairs & Teams events

WBU Local points for Friday Open Pairs

Chief Tournament Director

IAN MITCHELL

For queries regarding accommodation OR if anyone is looking for a partner/team mates,

please email Lee Collier ldbcollier@hotmail.co.uk  

For all other enquiries please email wwba.porthcawl@gmail.com

Brochure with full details

Click here to Book Seabank Accommodation

Click here to Book GP Swiss Pairs

Click here to Book GP Swiss Teams

Congratulations to The 'Outlaws'!

Porthcawl Library
Following the closure of the Porthcawl Bridge Club, the extensive library of Tutorials, Tips, and Conventions previously held on that site has now been re-homed on this site.
See side panel for detailed contents.
2026 Tea Party & Relaxed Bridge

 Another excellent day with a roomful of lovely people comprised of contingents from Swansea Llanelli Carmarthen Tenby Merlin and Haverfordwest!  Julie and Ian won but the stars of the show were of course Lee and Rachel again.

 

CLICK HERE to see photos and

HERE for Lee & her amazing Tea  

If any one would like Lee to cater for an afternoon tea please contact her at  Ldbcollier@hotmail.co.uk

Bridge Results below

John Isaac 2026 Winners

Congratulations to Mark Roderick and Paddy Murphy, winners of the 2026 John Isaac Pairs, which this year was played on RealBridge for the first time,

Perry Shield and Presidents Cup, Newtown 16th and 17th May

West Wales had an excellent weekend of Bridge at Newtown, playing teams  from the other 3 areas. In the Perry shield a strong East Wales team were victorious, winning 7of their 9 matches, but the West Team of Kevin Madox, Simon Richards, Nick Forrest and Steve Jarvis won 6 matches and finished in second place.

The East also seemed to be heading for victory in the Presidents Cup but, with excellent results on the second day, the West team (pictured above) of Howard Goss, Rosie Preece , Nigel Astley and Matt Greener were victorious!

Results
WWBA Summer Tea Party with Bridge
Bancyfelin Village Hall
Director: Dave
John Isaac
Mixed Pairs26 8 tbls overall
Director: Dave
Porthcawl Swiss Teams Overall
Director: Ian
Red Dragon Swiss Pairs
Director: Ian
Porthcawl Congress Open Pairs
Director: Ian
Swiss Pairs Session One
Director: Ian
Vince Bevan Pairs
Bancyfelin Village Hall
Director: Dave
Swiss Pairs
Bancyfelin Village Hall
Director: Dave Nicklin
Social Bridge with Afternoon Tea - open to all!
Director: Dave
Calendar
6th Sep 2026
WWBA Swiss Pairs
Bancyfelin Village Hall 11am
11th Oct 2026
WWBA Vince Bevan Pairs
Bancyfelin Village Hall 11am
13th Nov 2026
Porthcawl Congress
The Seabank
14th Nov 2026
Porthcawl Congress
The Seabank
15th Nov 2026
Porthcawl Congress
The Seabank