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Older news, stories and information from across EBEDHealth and Wellbeing Research
The Sociology of Bridge study and blog One of EBED’s aims is to facilitate research into the social benefits of playing bridge, and an important step has been taken in this area at the University of Stirling. Kevin Judge began an EBED-funded PhD researching the game…
Junior Award Scheme Minibridge criteria
The skills required to achieve this level are: Deciding the contract Count the points correctly Know the correct suit order Identify the trump suit, or no trumps, and say who is declarer or “boss” Know how many tricks are needed for game or part-score Identify a hand…
2018 Surrey Schools
Report by Tim Warren, Youth Representative, Surrey Bridge On Friday 2 February, Surrey County Bridge Association held its annual youngsters’ competition, the Surrey Schools Cup, an event that has been running since 1969. With 84 players taking part—an increase of 60%…
Research: The Sociology of Bridge
The Sociology of Bridge Study and blog EBED is pleased to be involved with ground-breaking research into the health and wellbeing benefits of playing bridge. One of EBED’s aims is to facilitate research into the social benefits of playing bridge, and an important step…
Funbridge Partnership: Special offers available
As part of an exciting new partnership with Funbridge, a popular bridge-playing platform, EBED has secured special offers for EBTA teachers and their students, as well as EBU Junior Members!
National Schools Championship 2025
The 2025 event was held on Saturday, 1st March 2025. This is a historical post for information purposes. The National Schools Championship is a half-day teams events for school-age bridge players which takes place in Spring each year. The event is held at Loughborough…
Is bridge a sport?
From time to time, there is a debate over whether bridge is a ‘sport’. The jokes tend to write themselves, and even once you’ve stopped laughing you might be left wondering, “Why does it matter?” But there are some practical issues at stake: Recognition of bridge as a…
Great news for IntoBridge fans!
Practice play just got better! For quite some time bridge students have been using our EBED deals on IntoBridge.com to practice between lessons. The great thing about the IntoBridge platform is that students can use an Acol robot to play when they have an incomplete…
Would you like to help set the future of our wonderful game of bridge?
EBED, the charity with responsibility for developing the game, is looking for new Trustees. You can find more details of what EBED are looking for in the role description, but the key attributes are to be enthusiastic about bridge and willing to commit some time. To…
House of Lords success!
Lords v Junior Bridge Teams – 3 July 2025 On 3 July 2025, the grand surroundings of the House of Lords played host to a prestigious youth bridge event: Lords v Junior Bridge Teams. Organised with the support of Baroness Blackstone, who graciously hosted the event, and…