12-14 April 2024 at the Toorak Hotel in Torquay
Well done to Alan Wearmouth & Tony Hill who won the Swiss Pairs: Results
and to Tim Rees, Ceri Pierce, Ian Hamilton & Paul Denning who won the Swiss Teams: Results
Thanks to Doug and his helpers for organising the congress, to Jeremy for hosting and to Colin for directing.
Devon Pairs for the Julia Chadwick Cup.
Saturday 23 March on BBO. Eleven pairs took part in this competition, the qualifier for the EBU Corwen Trophy - results.
Devon Teams-of-Four.
Six teams entered and they were randomly drawn into two groups. The group winners were Warner Solomon's team and Richard Lingham's team. They will play each other in the final and the winners will represent Devon in the Pachabo (EBU inter-county teams). Details
Devon Teams-of-Eight.
As Torquay Bridge Club were the only entry to this competition, they are the winners by default and will represent Devon in the regional final of the Garden Cities Trophy competition on May 11, 2024 in Bristol
Sunday 17 March at the Filleigh Village Hall
We had sixteen tables for this charity event raising money for North Devon Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Care. Congratulations to the winners Alison Pollok & Ian Walsh with Paul Hide & Stephen Rafferty.
Click HERE for the results.
This popular North Devon Congress took place at the Barnstaple Hotel, North Devon, on Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th February 2024.
Congratulations to the winners of the Swiss Pairs Graham Horscroft & Mike Bull, and to the winners of the Swiss Teams competition Chris Wormleighton & Dave Smith with Sue Ingham & Gwynn Davis.
Click HERE for the results of the Swiss Pairs, HERE for the results of the Swiss Teams, and HERE to see the full list of the cash and wine prize winners.
Gillian Fawcett wins an EBU Silver Award for her services on the EBU Board, Selection Committee and Disciplinary Panel ... read more
The Eastern Section is running a Teams League Series again this autumn. All teams are welcome whether as a Club or group of individuals, EBU affiliation is not required. Information is on the Eastern Section Website.
Sadly, Don Pearson finally lost his fight against cancer on 29 September 2023. He was a central figure in the South West bridge world for many years. Arrangements have been made for a farewell to Don at Torquay Crematorium TQ2 7QG at 9.45 on Monday 23 October and afterwards at TAAG Teignmouth TQ14 8DD. All who knew Don and wish to pay their respects are welcome. read more
Ruth Edmondson was presented with the EBU Dimmie Fleming Award for services to bridge. Ruth Edmondson has been an enthusiastic and hard-working champion of bridge in Devon since she moved to the area more than thirty years ago ... read more
As you may know, Don finally lost his fight against cancer late in 2023. In memoriam, and as a thank you for everything he did for bridge in Devon, Exeter Bridge Club are holding a charity teams event in his honour.
21 April, 11am start, at Victoria Park Bridge Club, Lyndhurst Rd, Exeter, Devon EX2 4NX. Details & Entry