Entries are now open for the 40th Berwick Bridge Congress that will be held on Sunday, 23 April at the Berwick Rugby Club and we look forward to seeing everyone again.

The Congress will be a two session event: the afternoon session, starting at 1pm, will be an Open Pairs Championship with duplicated boards played across all sections and computerised scoring across the field. The evening session, starting at about 5.30pm, will be a Swiss Teams event with duplicated boards in all matches with computerised scoring. An Australian movement will be used so that every team's home table remains the same throughout the session.

A meal will be provided between the afternoon and evening sessions, taking the form of a hot buffet, a vegetarian option, and some salads, plus a dessert.

We have reduced the capacity of the Congress to 48 pairs to give everyone more space, so early entry is advised. We prefer people to enter as soon as possible, even if you delay payment until nearer the Congress, as it will help with our planning.

Please enter using our online entry form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6YBqoJsdYbU-CGTy9p2EuK4KA9Y1gBYM23IdYpTWsxavvag/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you don't have teammates, just check the box on the form and we'll match pairs up.

There is more information at berwickbridgeclub.co.uk/congress or you can speak to the new convenor Chris Orchard, Paul Gipson or email [email protected] if you have any questions. Christine will also help with partners and teammates as usual.