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The First  Aberaeron Holiday Bridge Congress,
at the Feathers Royal Hotel, SA46 0AQ.

The WBU first ever mid week holiday congress, with bridge running from Tuesday 11th October to Thursday 13th October, turned out to be a real success.
Adrian Thomas, Lee Collier, June Jones, Liam Sheridan were on the organising committee. Congress Director was Duirmuid Redding, a National Director from Ireland.

From the WBU President – Adrian Thomas

This was a huge success for all those attending and achieved the main objective I had intended for it which was to encourage people who do not attend congresses to do so. About half of those there for 3 days were attending a congress for first time ever
For reasons unknown to me, it was  not well supported by the local area in general, but there were some notable exceptions!

Next year’s president of CBAI was also in attendance, and he and his wife thoroughly enjoyed themselves and this will build Irish/Welsh bonds. (I will not argue this aspect is a self interest, but strong bonds between Camrose playing countries are I believe important).

Mike Tedd , Bob Alderdice and Neville Richards from the MC were all in attendance for part of the congress and can hopefully support my enthusiasm.

All prizes were from sponsors; both bridge clubs, individuals and local suppliers. We are very grateful for their generosity.
Sponsors of prizes at Aberaeron, PLUS THOSE giving time for free to help make Congress success are listed below.

BRIDGE OVERSEAS – £100 VOUCHER REDEEMABLE ON COST OF UK BRIDGE BREAK
ABERAERON – WINE
CARMARTHEN – CASH
BRECON – £50
BRIDGEND – WINE
CARDIGAN – WINE & WHISKY
LLANDUDNO & DISTRICT – £10
GWENT BRIDGE ACADEMY – £10 M&S VOUCHER
PENCOED = WINE
PORT TALBOT – WINE

ANONYMOUS – £40 HAVERFORDWEST AREA
GILLY CLENCH – EVENING ENTERTAINMENT-SINGING,PIANO AND GAMES
GEOFF EVANS – QUIZ COMPILATION
PETER GOODMAN – MORNING TALK- BBO PRESENTATION
DIANA JONES – QUIZ COMPILATION
JUDITH GRAHAM JONES – £20
JUNE JONES – £20 M&S VOUCHER
JIM LUCK – QUIZ COMPILATION
BJ O BRIANN – MORNING TALK
NEVILLE RICHARDS – VARIOUS & Website
PRESIDENT WBU – VARIOUS
ROYAL FEATHERS – WINE & FREE ROOM HIRE
LIAM SHERIDAN – CONGRESS SECRETARY-NO FEE
ALAN SCREEN – MADE UP BOARDS & DELIVERED – NO FEE
MELANIE THOMAS – FINAL NIGHT “JUG GAME” INVENTION
WBU – VARIOUS BRIDGE PARAPHERNALIA

LOCAL SUPPLIERS OF ROYAL FEATHERS

CELTIC WINE-PEMBROKE – WINE
COOPER & PARRISH-CARMARTHEN – MEAT HAMPER
DEWI JAMES – CARDIGAN – CHICKEN
MARK HUNTER-ABERAERON – FRUIT BASKET
MIRANDA’S PRESERVES-FISHGUARD – CHUTNEY’S
3663-SWANSEA - WINE & XMAS BISCUITS
WELSH SEAFOODS – MILFORD HAVEN – SMOKED SALMON