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John Woolcott Weekend - 6-7 January 2018

January 2018

The John Woolcott was held over the weekeend. Congratulations to Carmen Ruiz-Castell and David Southcombe who won the Championship Pairs (pictured with Jean Whitlam presenting the prize), More


Winter 2017 Success

December 2017

Porthcawl Congress Teams
Ian Walsh and Mike Walsh were in the team that finished second in the A Final.
Clare Hamon and Barry Smale were in the team that won the B Final. More


WL Devon v Cornwall 2017/18

November 2017

The results of the match against Cornwall on 25 November are: A Team won 20-0: Warner Solomon, Alex Maddocks, Peter Bowles, Mike Orriel.
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Tollemache Qualifying 2018 - 18-19 November

November 2017

The team that was selected to go to the EBU inter county qualifying weekend was:
Gillian and Joe Fawcett, Jim Grant and Stefan Lindfors, Warner Solomon (captain) and Alex Maddocks, Willie Hamilton… More


WL Devon v Avon 2017/18

November 2017

The results of the match against Avon on 28 October are: A Team (8) won 20-0: Joe Fawcett, Gillian Fawcett, Sean Mekie, Howard Kent-Webster, Peter… More


Devon Club Teams-of-8 - Sunday 28 January

November 2017

Any team of eight players from the same club may enter. There is no limit on the number of teams from each club. Each entry must be submitted by the club. In addition, EBU rules for their Garden Cities… More


Committee News

October 2017

Full minutes from the September meeting can be found here Terence Treeby… More


Devon Knock-Out Teams 2017-18

October 2017

The draw has been made for the knock-out teams and it can be found here. More


West Section News

October 2017

BHF Swiss Teams – NB starts at 2pm 26th Nov – entry form on this website (right hand column). West Section League – so far limited expressions of interest;… More


South Hams Charity Swiss Teams - 8 October 2017

October 2017

The South Hams Charity Swiss Teams was held at Thurlestone Parish Hall on Sunday October 8th. There were 17 tables, and 48 boards were played in six sets of eight. The event was organised by Kingsbridge… More


WL Devon v East Wales 2017/18

October 2017

The results of the match against East Wales on 7 October are: A Team won 13-7: Harry Anoyrkatis, Sally Anoyrkatis, Ann… More


Devon Teams 2017/18

September 2017

We need more entries for the green pointed knock-out Devon Teams. The first round losers will play in the plate. The entries close on Friday 6 October so  don't miss out - enter now. More


Autumn Success

September 2017

Premier Grand Master 
Congratulations to Mike Walsh who has been promoted to the rank of Premier Grand Master. Cornwall Congress 
Clare Hamon and… More


Plymouth Congress - 16-17 September 2017

September 2017

The Plymouth Congess was held over the weekeend. It was a month earlier than usual which hopefully accounted for the slightly disappointing numbers. Congratulations to Ann Slee and Richard Lingham who… More


Leagues

September 2017

The new season of leagues will be getting underway soon. If you haven't entered your team yet, please contact: East League (3 div): Jonathan Jenkins 01392 874019 email… More


Summer Success

September 2017

Welsh Ladies Event Weekend
Ann Slee and Viv Mably won the Pairs. East-Wales Green Point Weeklend
Ann Husk and Sue Gregory came third in the Swiss… More


Robin Barker

August 2017

Congratulations to Robin Barker, from Exeter, who has been promoted to Deputy Chief Tournament Director of the EBU. Look out for hid Q&A in English Bridge. More


Palace Hotel

July 2017

The Palace Hotel Torquay is closing at the end of July 2017. As a consequence the Devon Congress in April 2018 will be transferring to the TLH Toorak Hotel. The Torquay Congress in November… More


Riviera Congress - 30 June - 2 July 2017

July 2017

Congratulations to The Anoyrkatis family who won the Swiss Teams on Friday....More


AGM and Swiss Teams - 18 June 2017

June 2017

At the AGM, Geoff Clements was elected as Chairman and Ruth Edmondson as Treasurer There were no nominations for vice-Chairman or Secretary. These posts urgently need filling; anyone wishing to volunteer… More