Scottish Bridge Union
13th Overseas Spring Congress
Hotel Mediterranean Rhodes Greece 9th May 2023 A National Red/Green Point Event Chief Tournament Director Russell Frame
Tournament Director Robert Clow
The Hotel Mediterranean Rhodes Greece
• Superb hotel with 240 bedrooms and a variety of different Sea and City views depending on price, all rooms will be completely refurbished in time for our visit in May. • Ideal location near the northern tip of the Island with stunning views across to Turkey as well as the other Greek Islands nearby. • Easy access to the sandy/shingle beach with its crystal clear waters. • Within 10 minutes walking distance of main town with its numerous tavernas and artisan shops. • Within 20 minutes walking distance of the famed Old Town with its narrow, largely traffic free, lanes and markets. • Situated right next to the Casino for those wanting a flutter of a different kind after the bridge and into the night. • Excellent buffet style breakfast and dinner with service for coffee/tea at breakfast and alcoholic /soft drinks at dinner. • Private swimming pool. Free to use towels, help yourself service. • Ideal room for bridge with plenty of light and space, natural day light and direct access to outside courtyard area. • Suitable for wheelchairs which the hotel will provide if necessary.
Things to do
There are so many things that you can do in the town of Rhodes that perhaps on your first day you might like to try the open bus tour which will give you an overview of what you might like to explore in the town during your stay. And there is a Noddy train as well if you prefer. Within approximately 10 minutes walking distance of the hotel there are numerous operators offering fishing expeditions, boat trips to other Islands and to Marmaris (in Turkey) and local boat trips. One trip that is often particularly favourably mentioned is the boat trip from the ferry port (approx. 2 miles away) to the other main attraction on the Island namely Lindos some 30 miles away on the east coast. This town is very beautiful and unspoilt and boasts its own Acropolis too. Or you could hire a car (provided you bring your license) and drive to Lindos perhaps stopping off at the Butterfly farm or the golf course on the way. As at the time of going to press, prices are generally lower for most things you may want to do including food and drink than what you would expect to pay in the UK. 2
01656 747-700
Hotel Mediterranean Rhodes Greece
9th May 2023 for 7 nights, Half Board Accommodation Double / Twin Rooms Double for Sole Use Rear View £569pp Rear View £659pp City View £599pp City View £689pp Full Sea View / Balcony £659pp Full Sea View / Balcony £759pp
Booking
To secure your booking you will need to pay the additional £105 per player bridge fee. Non-bridge players receive a £50pp discount. Prices included local Tax and private group airport transfers, but not flights. Extra nights from £68pppn (includes transfers), subject to availability. Please secure your accommodation with us before committing to any travel arrangements. We will be happy to assist you with booking flights or helping in finding you the best options. There are direct flights from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle as well as other regional airports. Guaranteed Events Ltd 104 C5 North Road Bridgend CF31 3TP
Est. 1993
01656 747-700 sales@gebos.group www.guaranteedevents.com
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The Scottish Bridge Union 13th Overseas Spring Congress
PROGRAMME Tuesday 9th
Wednesday 10th
Thursday 11th
Friday 12th
Saturday 13th
Sunday 14th
Monday 15th
7.30pm - 11.15pm
Pre-Congress Pairs
10.00am
Welcome Meeting
7.30pm – 11.15pm
Swiss Pairs Session 1
2.00pm – 5.15pm
Open Teams
7.30pm – 11.15pm
Swiss Pairs Session 2
Afternoon Free
Trip/Tour
7.30pm – 11.15pm
Swiss Pairs Session 3
2.00pm – 5.15pm
Men’s, Ladies and Mixed Pairs
7.30pm – 11.15pm
Swiss Teams Session 1
Afternoon Free
Trip/Tour
7.30pm – 11.15pm
Swiss Teams Session 2
2.00pm – 5.15pm
Open Teams followed by Prize Giving Cocktail Party
7.30pm
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
01656 747-700