The Devon County Congress 2025
This year, the Devon County Congress is once again taking place at the TLH Toorak Hotel in Torquay.
The Devon Bridge Association invite you to the annual Devon County Congress to be held at the TLH Toorak Hotel, Chestnut Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 5JS on the weekend of Friday 11th - Sunday 13th April 2025.
The weekend includes a ten-match Green-pointed Swiss Pairs competition on the Friday and Saturday, and a seven-match Green-pointed Swiss Teams competition on the Sunday. The Saturday programme starts at 1pm to allow players to enjoy the attractions of Torquay in the morning.
The Hotel
The TLH Toorak Hotel is offering a special rate for those staying for both nights (from £132 b&b per person sharing a twin room). Call 01803 400500 quoting the Booking ID 52952. For more details of the hotel prices and how to book, see the brochure.
The Bridge Programme 2025
The programme is shown below. Timings of breaks and the end of play are approximate. The organisers reserve the right to make any necessary changes to the programme as a result of unforeseen circumstances.
Day | Times | Description |
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Green-pointed Swiss Pairs for the Torquay Congress Perpetual Trophy: Ten 7-board Matches | ||
Friday | 7.30pm to 10.30pm | Session 1: Matches 1 - 3 |
Saturday | 1pm to 5.15pm | Session 2: Matches 4 - 7 Break with tea/coffee (included) after Match 5 |
7.30pm to 10.30pm | Session 3: Matches 8 - 10 | |
Green-pointed Swiss Teams for the Torquay Congress Trophy: Seven 7-board Matches | ||
Sunday | 10.30 to 11am | Welcome with refreshments available |
11am to 1.45pm |
Session 1: Matches 1 - 3 |
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1.45pm to 2.30pm | Break for lunch. Pre-ordered sandwich & muffin platter available (£31 per team pre-paid with bridge entry) |
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2.30pm to 6.30pm |
Session 2: Matches 4 - 7 |
Host & Tournament Director
Jeremy Child will be the MC for the weekend, and Colin Simcox will be the Tournament Director.
Prices
Full Congress £60 per player
Pairs only £40 per player
Teams only £30 per player
Concessions
The following players are eligible for a 50% discount on Bridge entry fees.
- Registered youth players, defined as any player aged 25 or under on the 31st December 2025 provided their date of birth is registered with the EBU
- Newcomers to the Congress, defined as any player who has not attended the Devon County Congress in the last ten years
How to Enter
Please see the entry form below to book.
The Holders
2024 Swiss Pairs winners: Tony Hill & Alan Wearmouth
2024 Swiss Teams winners: Tim Rees, Ceri Pierce, Ian Hamilton & Paul Denning
Entry Form
Payment
Once you have booked your place, please make your payment. Payment by bank transfer is preferred: Account name: Devon Bridge Association, Sort code: 30-96-68, Account No: 01010562. Please use DCC-surname as a reference.
Alternatively, you can send a cheque payable to Devon Bridge Association to Sheila Ferguson, Lyncourt Lodge, Middle Lincombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 2NE.
Please reduce the fees shown if concessions apply - see above.
Entries
Please note that these lists are not automatic - they include paper entries and are updated manually (last update: 11 February 2025).
Players | |
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1 | Gillian Martin, Jo Crosland |
2 | Jill Pattison, Ian Wyatt |
3 | Victor Rae-Reeves, George Weldon |
4 | Sheila Ferguson, Eva Ferguson |
5 | Jacqui Munns, Steve Munns |
6 | David Taylor, Frances Gerth |
7 | Duncan McBain Mcsorland, Julie Anne Kamieniecka |
8 | Douglas Dunn, Nigel Wain |
9 | Gillian Anne O'Keeffe, Pamela Stacey |
10 | Bev Cox, Susan Biggin |
11 | Linda Fleet, Coral Fallon |
12 | Bill Luscombe, Norman Botton |
13 | David Barnes, Ilan Sirkis |
14 | Janet Barnes, Clair Sirkis |
15 | David Southcombe, Carmen Ruiz Castell |
16 | Robert Lawy, Gillian Fawcett |
17 | Andy Smith, Cathy Smith |
Players | |
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1 | Jill Pattison, Ian Wyatt, Richard Cummings Bruce, Phill Tait |
2 | Victor Rae-Reeves, George Weldon, tbc, tbc |
3 | Sheila Ferguson, Eva Ferguson, Penny Croucher, Cara Howard |
4 | David Taylor, Frances Gerth, tbc, tbc |
5 | Douglas Dunn, Nigel Wain, Bill Luscombe, Ian Dalrymple |
6 | Gillian Anne O'Keeffe, Pamela Stacey, Bev Cox, Susan Biggin |
7 | David Barnes, Ilan Sirkis, Janet Barnes, Clair Sirkis |
8 | David Southcombe, Carmen Ruiz Castell, Alison Polock, Brent Wormald |
9 | Robert Lawy, Gillian Fawcett, Andy Smith, Cathy Smith |