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| Bridge is Cool! |
| The Times reports on the rising popularity of bridge among young players |
Bridge is "quite cool". So say the increasing number of juniors learning to play.
The Times featured an article on Saturday reporting on the rise in popularity of bridge amongst young players. The charity English Bridge Education and Development regularly receives calls from schools and bridge teachers wanting to introduce bridge into the classroom, and the number of juniors involved in activities organised by the EBU, EBED, affiliated clubs and counties, has risen sharply.
Bridge is proving very popular with the young players - in the article Gabriel, a pupil at Weald Primary School, describes it as "quite cool". Not only is bridge a fun activity for the children, but teachers and parents have also observed how it offers numerous opportunities for academic and personal development.
The BBC also featured the story on Radio 5 Live (see below) and talked to school teacher Ann Hutchison and junior internationals Jasmine Bakhshi and Liam Sanderson. The story was also on their Breakfast program on Sunday morning (sadly that is not available to watch on the iPlayer), and on Radio 5 Live.
English Bridge Education and Development are very keen to help establish bridge groups in schools and can provide equipment, teaching materials and contacts in the local area to help get things off the ground. Please contact Richard Banbury - richard@ebedcio.org.uk - for more information.
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| Last updated : 13th Sep 2017 09:56 GMT |
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| Risk Assessment |
Risk Assessment for Goring Heath Bridge Club Meetings
Venue: Goring Community Centre
Bridge Room
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Risk
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Measures to reduce risk
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Trips and falls when moving around room
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Inspect carpet for wear and tear before meeting.
Ensure central aisle is as wide as possible to allow easy movement.
Members to walk not run.
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Injury arising from moving furniture when preparing for meeting and/or clearing away
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Furniture to be pushed into place not carried.
Members to take note of position of other members when moving furniture.
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Fire
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Fire exits to be kept clear at all times.
Members to be advised of fire evacuation procedures
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Burns and scalds when making hot drinks
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Members to queue to use the kettles and to be aware of others when carrying a hot drink.
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| Last updated : 21st Aug 2018 11:58 GMT |
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