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HOLD THESE DATES!!

13th-15th November - Porthcawl Congress - moved to the Heronston Hotel & Spa - NOW BOOKING!
 
WWBA Club League

For the next season we have six West Wales clubs taking part.  Since only five matches in ten months is rather few, we are planning for each pair of clubs to play twice, and a schedule has been made up that will run from 1st September to a final deadline of 4th July 2027, with an extra gap to account for the Christmas season.  Please read the new set of instructions which also takes account of feedback from captains and various other members, for which we are grateful.

Click here for Instructions

Matches can be played F2F or online 

Instructions for setting up a match on BBO can be found under the 'Playing bridge On-line' tab above.

Current results and match schedule here

Welcome to the West Wales Area web site
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For those playing on Friday 13th in the Open Pairs at 2:30 at "Porthcawl" a reminder that Table Money is £5, free for those who have entered the full congress.

We have decided (thanks to Tracy Sherman) to play this as part of the ECATS  BBC Children in Need week:

BBC Children in Need

All Table Money will be donated to the Children in Need appeal. We will be collecting Table Money and donations before play on Friday. 

Porthcawl Congress

We have had some contractual problems with the Seabank Hotel. Fortunately we have found an excellent venue close by and we are guaranteeing the same fantastic value in our new venue.

Our new Venue is the Heronston Hotel and Spa  (This is less than 8 miles from the Seabank, 4 miles from the M4. CF35 5AW)

Heronston Hotel and Spa  

The whole Congress is being transferred, the Seabank is no longer involved. All those who have already booked to play and/or stay will be transferred at the same price, they don't need to do anything.

All new accommodation bookings must be made through the WWBA website to benefit from the very generous 2 night package with all prices unchanged . 

We all look forward to a great weekend Bridge 13th to 15th November

Brochure with full details

Click here to Book Heronston Accommodation

Rooms must be booked by Tuesday next, 10th November

Click here to Book GP Swiss Pairs

Click here to Book GP Swiss Teams

 

If anyone is looking for a partner/team mates,

please email Lee Collier ldbcollier@hotmail.co.uk  or phone her on 07778 950188

Can you help?

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Each year the West Wales Area runs around 6 tournaments, the majority of which are at Bancyfelin Village Hall.

We currently have only one person who directs and scores these events so we are keen to find other members who would be willing to help out. Initially we would ask you to assist the current director at a few events where he can show you the ropes. 

You will need to have successfully taken the Directors course (parts 1 and 2 - club and regional) which are run regularly in South Wales and would be paid for, including all expenses, by either your club or the Area. Each course would take between 2-3 days to complete.

If you are interested, please contact either Dave Nicklin (wwba.ato.dn@gmail.com) or any of the other committee member.

Thank you.

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 Vince Bevan

Congratulations to Glyn Williams & Vida Halford (pictured above), worthy winners of this year's Vince Bevan Pairs.  Twelve pairs took part in an enjoyable and exciting day's bridge at Bancyfelin, directed by our hard working ATO Dave Nicklin.  Again the event was closely fought with Gareth Jones & Lee Collier less than 1% behind in second place and the next four pairs within 3% of Gareth and Lee.  Well done everyone!

Full results below

WWBA Swiss Pairs 2026
Winners;  Sue & Gwyn 

Congratulations to Sue Ingham & Gwyn Davis, winners of this years Swiss Pairs.  Sue & Gwyn took an early lead, with Steve Webb & Helen Houston hot on their heels, but despite a valiant effort Steve & Helen had to settle for a close second,

Twenty pairs, including a couple of pairs new to WWBA  events, had an enjoyable day's bridge at Bancyfelin, ably directed, as ever, by Dave Nicklin

              

       Steve & Helen  2nd

            Full Results below  
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

Results
Red Dragon Swiss Pairs
Director: Ian
Porthcawl Congress Open Pairs (CiN)
Heronston Hotel & Spa
Director: Ian
Swiss Pairs Session One
Director: Ian
WWBA Vince Bevan Pairs
Bancyfelin Village Hall
Director: Dave
WWBA Swiss Pairs
Bancyfelin Village Hall
Director: Dave Nicklin
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
Calendar
15th Nov 2026
Porthcawl Congress
Heronston Hotel & Spa
21st Feb 2027
WWBA Mixed Pairs
Bancyfelin Village Hall 11am
14th Mar 2027
Laidlaw Murray Teams of 4
Swansea Bridge Club 11am
2nd May 2027
John Isaac Pairs