English Bridge Education & Development

@BridgeBase Whenever I see bridge played behind wooden screens my heart sinks. What has become of our game? Not only that, you can compete against old men who don’t even take their anorak off. It’s hard to convince anyone that this is a game they should play.

Both winning teams in the novice section, as well as Sophia and Annabel from the victorious team in the Harry Scully Cup learn their bridge through the wonderful New Tricks bridge newtricksschools.org

5/5 The novice competition was won by a team from Northbridge House School (left) , the runners up were from Acland Burghley School (right). All are pictured here with England U16 coach Alan Shilletoe.

EBED's Young Bridge Challenge on Saturday 2nd March brought together over 100 bridge playing youngsters from various schools and bridge clubs, competing in several competitions. Thanks to Loughborough Grammar School for being such generous hosts 1/5

4/5 The Harry Scully trophy, awarded to the best placed team from a mix of schools was won by Harriet Cork (Lincs), Sophie Morris (Durham) , Annabel Sutton and Sophia Ward (both London).

3/5 The Schools Plate was won by the team from KCS Wimbledon

2/5 The Schools Cup was won by Haberdashers Askes A team who narrowly beat Loughborough A by 22 IMPs to 21; the final board was a 1 IMP swing to Habs A which ultimately decided the match.

@ACBLbridge I find these weekly problems incredibly challenging. It's always enlightening to hear the reasoning of the experts. (MH)

For yesterday’s It’s Your Call deal, 4♦ was the top call.⁠ See the full panel’s comments here: acbl.org/2024-retro-edi… #play #bridge #guess #cards #game #acbl #contractbridge #bridgeleague #cardgames #playbridge #bridgequiz #gameofbridge #learn #fun⁠

@bridge_boris opposite every great bridge player is a partner rolling their eyes

A bridge player is a genius who sits opposite an idiot and next to two cheaters

Another fine youth bridge initiative. Hitchin Bridge Club recently invited members of the lunchtime bridge club at Samuel Lucas School to play in a club session. @EBUAylesbury samlucas.herts.sch.uk/class-posts/ye…

At EBED we're always delighted to hear of initiatives to get more young people playing bridge - here's a good news story from Cheltenham Bridge Club. @EBUAylesbury bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

is BBO down right now? Unable to log in for the last hour. are there system problems? @BridgeBase

Quiz Time - Test your knowledge of common situations facing those directing in bridge clubs by taking EBED’s new club director training quiz: ebedcio.org.uk/td-training/td…

At EBED we loved the Andrew Robson interview on the Sorry Partner podcast. Some great anecdotes from Andrew, some fascinating views on the game and we get to learn the convention he cannot do without, plus why he's not a fan of Blackwood! @amrbridge @humphris_mark

Autumn Junior Bridge Camp coming soon at Bowles Rock, nr Tunbridge Wells. Tuition, practice, fun and prizes! For all aged: 8-21 years. Contact William Bourne on rwb225@gmail.com For info and sign up, visit bridgewebs.com/sussex/

Learn to become a Bridge Teacher in Central London this Autumn! EBED announces a new date for our club teacher training course. 29th / 30th September (daytime 10-4pm). Venue : Young Chelsea Bridge Club (London W6 0JD) see: ebedcio.org.uk/club-teacher-t…

Want to learn how to teach people to play bridge using online platforms? EBED is offering an online version of our teacher training course. see ebedcio.org.uk/club-teacher-t… #learnbridge #englishbridge #duplicatebridge

At EBED we're really looking forward to the next episode of Sorry Partner the podcast all about bridge, this week, featuring Sally Brock. Available from 11th August. #playbridge #englishbridge #duplicatebridge #learnbridge

During their time at the European Youth Team Championships in the Netherlands, as well as concentrating on their bridge, the Under 16 team also found time to film a video blog. Thank you to all our donors. youtu.be/c32U7qUL_bc

Nominations for our teaching awards now open (awarded jointly with EBU) as recognition for outstanding contribution to youth bridge. Either a teacher or other role within school or youth setting. Read more / nomination form at ebedcio.org.uk/node/398