Blue-pointed Swiss Pairs

Sunday 12th January, Woolavington

When Tony became Vice-Chair of the EBU he dedicated his time to promoting Bridge nationally. The Festival of Bridge was his idea, which he developed in a very short space of time.

During the festival week an amazing 300 events took place around the country. Linking it with the charity Cancer Research UK was a positive way of supporting a good cause within the event framework. Initially a target of £10,000 was talked about and this was uprated to possibly £60,000 as momentum grew. At the EBU Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 27 November a glowing tribute was paid to Tony when the staggering amount of £130,000 was presented to Cancer Research UK by EBU Chairman Adrian Darnell.

We in Somerset were fully aware of Tony's drive, his work ethic and his enthusiastic approach. He is sorely missed.

This will be on Wednesday 12th February 2025 at Crispin Hall, Street (registration 9.30).

This will be a fun and informative day run by the UK's pre-eminent bridge educator and is suitable for players of all standards. You do NOT need a partner to attend.

There will be a break of an hour and a quarter, which will allow time for lunch, either in the Crispin cafe or elsewhere in Street.

The price is £32 per person and will include tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day.

Please email Sheree Pavey (scbasec17@yahoo.com) to book your place, and please pay online to SCBA 30-98-45 03080007 with the reference 'AR (Your surname)'

Looking forward to seeing you on the day and, with Christmas on the horizon, this would make a perfect gift!

Simon Brooke

Draw made 20 November 2024

Semi-finals

Wigmore vs Cummings

Lanham vs Simcox

Matches to be played by 15 February 2025
 

Final to be played by 15 May 2025

This Green Point event on 13th October, replacing the cancelled West of England Congress, was won by the team of Roger Sweet, Ian Morris, Warner Solomon and Ian Walsh. Full details here.

The 2024–25 County League will be played online using Realbridge.

The matches are played on Fridays at 7.15pm with the first match on 13th September (see the Calendar for other dates).

New teams, and new players for teams who have played in previous years, are very welcome, so if you are interested in entering a team or wish to join an existing team please contact Bob Warrender (marianandbob86@gmail.com) as soon as possible.

Teams may consist of players from a single club or from any number of Somerset clubs.

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