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Chris and Linda Benneworth

5 tours from £485pp

Expert Overview

Linda and Chris have been married since 1971, having met while they were teaching at the same high school.

Following successful careers in education, they retired in the late nineties and started directing together, working at first in local and more recently in overseas congresses. They ran the North Eastern Bridge Association Congress for a number of years in Otterburn, Consett and Gateshead, an event with a deserved reputation for friendliness. Since 2019, they have worked as hosts and director at EBU overseas congresses in Athens, Sicily and Rome. They even play together occasionally to ensure there are full tables. Chris is an EBU national director who also teaches others the art of directing and Linda is a qualified county director.

They both believe that bridge is a great game which is meant to be enjoyed, and a holiday is the perfect way of doing that.

5 Holidays available from £485pp

Premier Bridge

From the idyllic Kernos Beach Hotel, overlooking the shining Sea of Crete, enjoy guided tours of Knossos Palace and Spinalonga.

  • 7 nights half-board accommodation
  • Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
  • Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
  • 2 morning seminars
  • Welcome drink
  • Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
  • Coach travel for excursions
  • Excursions
    Included
  • Half
    Board

Availability:

  • 2024 4th May
Travel
  • By Air
EBU Overseas Congress
New Tour

The Green and Blue pointed EBU Overseas Congress in October 2024 will take place on the beautiful island of Crete, at the Kernos Beach Hotel.

  • 7, 8 or 9 nights half-board accommodation
  • Return airport transfers
  • Bridge fee for the EBU Congress
  • Green and Blue Masterpoints awarded
  • Sponsored drinks reception and prize giving
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
  • Local tourist tax
  • Excursions
    Included
  • Half
    Board

Availability:

  • 2024 13th October 14th October 15th October
Travel
  • By Air
  • Join Direct
Festive Bridge
New Tour

After the rush of Christmas, why not join us in Yorkshire for a wonderful Twixmas stay at the Rendezvous Hotel?

  • 4 nights half-board accommodation
  • Services of our friendly hosts
  • Varied bridge sessions with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
  • Welcome drink
  • Excursions and visits as described in the itinerary
  • Coach travel for excursions
  • Excursions
    Included
  • Half
    Board

Availability:

  • 2024 27th December
Travel
  • Join Direct
EBU Overseas Congress
New Tour

The winter 2025 Green and Blue pointed EBU Congress will take place at the 4-star Hotel Vila Galé in Tavira, a historic, coastal town.

  • 7, 8 or 9 nights half-board accommodation
  • Return airport transfers between Faro Airport and the hotel
  • Bridge fee for the EBU Congress
  • Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
  • Green and Blue Masterpoints awarded
  • Sponsored drinks reception and prize giving
  • Complimentary safe box and tea and coffee-making facilities in your room
  • Welcome drink
  • Excursions and entrance fees

Availability:

  • 2025 1st February 2nd February 3rd February
Travel
  • By Air
  • Join Direct
Premier Bridge

From the 4-star Marriott Cheltenham Chase, enjoy rolling countryside, incredible views of the Cotswold Hills, and modern luxury.

  • 4 nights half-board accommodation
  • Services of an EBU-qualified director and friendly hosts
  • Varied bridge programme with Masterpoints and prizes awarded
  • 1 seminar
  • Complimentary parking
  • Welcome drink
  • Spa
    Facilities
  • Half
    Board

Availability:

  • 2025 30th March
Travel
  • Join Direct

Meet the
Team

We’ve assembled a fantastic team of directors, hosts and teachers, all dedicated to providing an engaging and supportive bridge-playing environment.

Meet the Team
Ro Kaye

Ro Kaye

Ro enjoys playing bridge at her local club, Cheltenham. She has been chairman there and run the Congress Committee for several years too. She is actively involved in EBEDD as child protection officer and loves participating in the local youth teaching scheme as well as being one of the organisers of the Junior Spring Camp.
Chris and Linda Benneworth

Chris and Linda Benneworth

Following successful careers in education, Chris and Linda retired in the late nineties and started directing together, working at first in local and more recently in overseas congresses. They ran the North Eastern Bridge Association Congress for a number of years in Otterburn, Consett and Gateshead, an event with a deserved reputation for friendliness.
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