Scottish Bridge Union Autumn Congress
Sentido 5 Star Aegean Pearl 4 Star Pearl Beach CRETE 14 October 2021 A National Red/Green Point Event
The 5 Star Sentido Aegean and adjacent 4 Star Pearl Beach Hotel offer a fantastic location. There is a short easy flat walk to the bridge room. Both hotels sit right next to a gently sloping sandy beach at the end of the beach promenade close to the picturesque historic centre of Rethymnon on Crete. Enjoy the Greek feeling in the town and relax at the beach of Rethymnon. You will be surrounded by a beautifully landscaped, typically Greek garden and offers two freshwater swimming pools. The City centre is just 2 km away from the hotel. Crete is not only a treasure chest of archaeological jewels worth seeing and marveling at in places like Knossos, Phaistos and Gortys. The cradle of western civilisation also attracts visitors with its beautiful landscape full of picturesque towns highlighted by Chersonissos, Agios Nikolaos and Rethymnon, which is regarded as the island’s cultural centre and home to many museums. Cost per person for 7 Nights: Half board Incuding evening drinks Bridge Fees Single supplement Including direct transfers (flights not included - see * below)
4 Star £559pp £105pp £9.99pp
5 Star £599pp £105pp £17.99pp
Upgrades available prices on request, options include, sea view, superior rooms & suites. * Flights are not included. There are regional low cost flight options including Glasgow, Edinburgh and many other UK regional airports to Heraklion. Booking your own flight allows you to personalise your stay and include extra nights subject to availability. Paying the Bridge Fee will secure your booking. Accommodation payment is not due until after arrival, booking terms apply from 49 days prior. To reserve your place please phone us on the numbers below. If you need any assistance with your flights, Bridge Overseas Ltd is ATOL protected and can provide you with printed tickets and boarding cards. Guaranteed Events Ltd 16-18 Mary Street Porthcawl CF36 3YA 2
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Pearl Beach 4 Star Hotel is uniquely situated at the end of the famous Rethymnon beach promenade, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and within walking distance (2,2 Km – 1,3 miles) of the attractions and activities in the heart of the town. Only the beach promenade separates the hotel from the sandy beach. 50 meters to local shops, bars, restaurants, taverns, cafes. Three buildings of ground floor and two storeys each with 148 rooms, 2 Restaurants, 1 Bar, Adults Swimming Pool, Gym & Wellness Centre Indoor Swimming Pool, Jewellery Shop, Outdoor Car parking free of charge. Private sandy beach which has been awarded with the blue flag with service for snacks and drinks garden. Aegean Pearl 5 Star Hotel is a one-of-a-kind holiday resort, uniquely situated along the beach at the end of the famous Rethymnon beach promenade, overlooking the Mediterranean and within walking distance (2,2 km – 1,3 miles) from the heart of the town. It is just the beach promenade that separates the hotel from the sandy beach. A 2 minute stroll will bring you to local shops, bars, restaurants, taverns and coffee-shops. The 112 rooms of the Aegean Pearl offer a high level of comfort and are spread across ground floor and two floors. Double rooms with garden/land view or side sea view, Double rooms with private pool & sea view, Family maisonette-style suites with garden/land or sea view and Suites with sea view. Frances McKeon and Robert Clow - SBU Congress Convenors Details of trips and excursions to follow shortly.
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The Scottish Bridge Union Autumn Congress
PROGRAMME Thursday 14th
Friday 15th
Saturday 16th
Sunday 17th
Monday 18th
Tuesday 19th
Wednesday 20th
8.00pm - 11.15pm Afternoon Free 8.00pm – 11.15pm 2.00pm – 5.15pm 8.00pm – 11.15pm Afternoon Free 8.00pm – 11.15pm
Pre-Congress Pairs
Swiss Pairs Session 1
Open Teams Swiss Pairs Session 2
Swiss Pairs Session 3
2.00pm – 5.15pm
Men’s, Ladies and Mixed Pairs Swiss
8.00pm – 11.15pm
Teams Session 1
Afternoon Free 8.00pm – 11.15pm
Swiss Teams Session 2
2.00pm – 5.15pm
Open Teams followed by Prize Giving Cocktail Party
8.00pm
Party Bridge (no Red points)
Master Points National (Red/Green) Master Points will be awarded for all events based on the Scottish Bridge Union National Congress scale. Dress Code For all evening sessions players are expected to dress smartly; i.e. shorts or jeans and T-shirts are not permitted. The person making the application is responsible for ensuring partners and/or team mates are aware of this dress code. 4
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