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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.

Further details

SOMERSET CONTRACT BRIDGE ASSOCIATION

NEXT SOMERSET EVENT

Men's Pairs
Ladies' Pairs

No Fear Pairs  new

Sunday 8th December, Woolavington

Last updated : 25th Nov 2024 09:20 GMT
Tony Russ – The Legacy

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.

Last updated : 29th Nov 2024 09:41 GMT
Championship Teams Draw 2024–25

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

Last updated : 25th Nov 2024 09:20 GMT
Andrew Robson Day

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

Last updated : 26th Nov 2024 13:52 GMT
2024 West of England Swiss Teams

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.

Last updated : 14th Oct 2024 09:16 BST
2024–25 COUNTY LEAGUE

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.

Last updated : 7th Jun 2024 09:32 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
Newsletter is Here
 

2024

January

August

 

2023

February

Easter

Summer Special

November

2022

Spring

Easter

Summer

August

September

October

November

Christmas

 

Last updated : 27th Aug 2024 14:25 BST
CALENDAR 2024-25
CALENDAR 2024-25

Tournament programme 2024–25 available for download here.

Learn to Play at Winscombe

Learn to play bridge at Winscombe & District Bridge Club:

  • Year 2 / Improvers:
    Monday 10.00am – 12.30pm
  • Year 1 / Beginners:
    Monday 1.00pm – 3.30pm

Starting 7th October 2024. £70 for 10 lessons at Winscombe Community Centre

For more information please contact Janet on 01934 253889 or email winbridgeclubjo@gmail.com

MASTER POINT PROMOTIONS
MASTER POINT PROMOTIONS

 Congratulations to the following Somerset players on their Master Point promotions in October! 


3 Star Premier Regional Master
Peter Cresswell
Premier Tournament Master
Sue Hornsby, Linda Leonard
2 Star Master
Rosemary Dascombe, David Lambert, Andrew Scarfe
1 Star Master
Alison Catchpole, John Down
County Master
Richard King
District Master
Diane Cornish
Area Master
Jonathan Goodall
Club Master
Sylvie Browne, John F B Hole, Rachael Joyce, Mark Pettitt, Val Rosser, Carole Shuff, Suzanne Walsh, Jo Woodcock
Local Master
David C Maxwell, Karen Norman

Calendar
6th Dec 2024
County League 5
7th Dec 2024
Western League 3
Realbridge 2.00
8th Dec 2024
Men's and Ladies' Pairs
Woolavington 1.00
8th Dec 2024
No Fear Pairs
Woolavington 1.00
11th Jan 2025
Western League 4
Realbridge 2.00
12th Jan 2025
Swiss Pairs (Blue Point)
Woolavington 1.00
17th Jan 2025
County League 6
1st Feb 2025
Western League 5
Realbridge 2.00
Results
County League R4
County League 4
Multiple Teams
Director: Richard Feetenby
Scorer: Andrew Ridgers
No Fear Pairs - Event 1
Director: Richrd Feetenby
Scorer: Andrew Ridgers
County League 3
West of England Swiss Teams
Director: Colin Simcox
Scorer: Andrew Ridgers