WBU PRESIDENT Andrea Knox WBU CEO  Ceri Pierce |
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International Mixed Teams Championships – Congratulation to the Welsh team who won gold at the inaugural International Mixed Teams Championships for the British Isles Trophy. Wales were represented by Tim Rees & Ceri Pierce; Paul Denning & Diane Kurbalija; Richard Plackett & Mia Deschepper.
Final Rankings
31.3.25
TD Courses – the WBU are running two TD courses. The course in Pembroke on 3rd and 4th April still has vacancies – contact Tony Haworth – x7tonyh@gmail.com.
Sarah Amos is also running a course in Cardiff on May 5th and May 25th – see Flyer for details.
31.3.25
David Carlisle – It is with great sadness we report the passing of David Carlisle. He represented Wales in 1991, playing with Mike Hirst in Anglesey.
31.3.25
Welsh & Cambria Competitions – the draw for the first two rounds of these competitions has now been made, and captains informed. It is important that captains view the relevant regulations –Welsh Cup Regulations Cambria Cup Regulations.
30.3.25
U3A – many WBU Members are retired, or working on a part-time basis and have free time during the days. The University of the Third Age is a great way to use some of this free time, in particular learning how to play Bridge.
It is a sociable organisation that runs many interesting and informative events and all are welcome! It has 400,000 U3A members in the UK of which 11,000 are based in Wales – their home website is U3A – Wales
You can also find your nearest U3A via Local U3A
The U3A are also running a Simultaneous Pairs event 24th– 28th March – Details
24.3.25
PhD Student – the SBU are are funding a PhD course on youth, schools and mindsport education at the University of Stirling (3.5 years or Masters plus PhD 4.5 years). For further info see Student Stakeholder
16.3.25
Subscriptions – the WBU would like to remind all members that WBU subscriptions are due from April 1st. The fees are: – £20 via an affiliated Club (incl Area Subscription); – £25 Direct Membership; – £1 Juniors (under 25). Please use the Online Renewal Form. Alternatively send directly to WBU Membership Secretary mpmsec@wbu.org.uk with payment via cheque or BACS .
New members can join by submitting a WBU Application Form (members who joined after Jan 1st will have their membership automatically renewed at no charge). Clubs can also submit a bulk membership renewal on behalf of their members – Bulk Renewals via Club.
For full details see 2025 Membership Details
13.3.25
WBF World Tour – Strong performance by Plackett and Erichsen in the WBF World Tour final which is taking place at the moment in Memphis Tennessee, featuring 16 pairs who performed outstandingly well in 2024. After the first day of two, British pair Espen Erichsen and Richard Plackett are in second place, just behind Americans Joe Grue and Brad Moss. And they really are only just behind: the difference is only 0.1 IMPs. Play continues all day Thursday. There are two ways to follow the play, starting at about 3.30pm UK time. Either visit the RealBridge kibitz site, https://kibitz.realbridge.online/ or watch via the ACBL YouTube live stream page. ACBL – American Contract Bridge League – YouTube. The YouTube coverage can be viewed either live or recorded.
13.3.25
Strictly Glitterball Photos – The first ever Strictly Come TeachingChampionship was won by PRO Jo Bentley and his Celebrity Learner James Williams! Congratulations to both of them! They are shown in this report proudly displaying their GLITTERBALL TROPHIES! Full results and a run down of the event can be found here.
11.3.25
Teltscher Trophy – the team has been changed to Adrian Thomas & Andy Hughes; Paul Lamford & Gary Jones; Diane Kurbalija & Paul Denning (npc – Andrea Knox) to represent Wales. The event will be held in Gormanston, Ireland, on May 16th– 18th.
6.2.25
Lady Milne – the following team has been selected to play in the Lady Milne which will be held in Bristol at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel between 11th and 13th April : Diane Kurbalija & Liz Commins; Ceri Pierce & Mia Deschepper; Gilly Clench and Suzy Lawson.
6.2.25
Teltscher Trophy – unfortunately there were insufficient pairs to hold a trial this year, so the selectors have chosen Adrian Thomas & Andy Hughes; John Salisbury & Tim Rees; Paul Lamford & Gary Jones (npc – Andrea Knox) to represent Wales.
The event will be held in Gormanston, Ireland, on May 16th– 18th.
21.1.25
Club Visit – Our President, Andrea, is planning to visit all of our Clubs and join you in a game of bridge. She is keen to hear your ideas, suggestions and feedback and to get to know our club players. Please contact her if she hasn’t already been in touch, to welcome her to your club soon! Contact andrea.knox@knoxcommercial.co.uk.
4.1.25
WBU NewsLetter – The latest WBU Newsletter is now available. Edited by our expert Paul Lamford, this highly entertaining and informative publication is a ‘must’ read for everyone – Newsletter
2.12.24
Women’s League – the latest results can be viewed from the ‘Online’ menu on this site.
29.11.24
LlanBrighton – the WBU are hosting a summer congress at “LlanBrighton” – a little corner of Wales in Europe – 13th – 15th June 2025 at the Royal Hotel in Brighton. There will be Pairs, Teams, and Speedball. Book now – see Details
20.9.24
National Tournament Organiser – the WBU will now need a replacement for Simon Gottschalk as the National Tournament Organiser. Simon will not be standing for re-election at the forthcoming AGM. The incumbent will be expected to help shape the WBU and its National Events. If interested please contact ceri@wbu.org.uk
Simon will assist in the hand-over, and the WBU thank him for all his efforts over the past few years.
29.5.24
KEEP BRIDGE ALIVE
8.3.20
The Welsh Bridge Union (WBU) is a membership-funded organisation committed to promoting the game of duplicate bridge. It is also the National Bridge Organisation for Wales recognised by, and affiliated to the World Bridge Federation and the European Bridge League.
For administrative purposes, the WBU is split into four geographical areas.
EWBA
MWBA NWBA WWBA
Welsh Bridge Union Area Association Websites