Our big "junior teach in" event is back this year. September 2nd-4th for kids and young adults. Learn to play or show off your expertise. All welcome whether complete beginner or budding expert. Adults too! ebedcio.org.uk/junior-teach-in

Eton College Presented with the Inaugural Lords Trophy On Wednesday the 29th of June, Eton College, winners of the Inter-schools League, were presented with the new Lords Trophy during a visit to the House of Lords. See full article ebedcio.org.uk/node/397

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

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

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

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

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…

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 [email protected] For info and sign up, visit bridgewebs.com/sussex/

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! Andrew Robson CecilParkMark

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…

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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. English Bridge Union bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

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. English Bridge Union samlucas.herts.sch.uk/class-posts/ye…

Bridge Base Online 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.