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EBU Madeira Congress Blog – day 3 (Wednesday)
Today dawned cloudy and rain threatened on the coast throughout late morning and afternoon. Several of the guests ventured on the Paradise Valley levada walk and they were rewarded with better weather – at least it stayed dry for them. After a walk lasting about two hours, they ended at a local tea house for a light lunch of sandwiches, scones and cake. One of the participants, Claire, writes “We really enjoyed our trip yesterday, walking along a levada. The levadas are a special water irrigation and aqueduct system.
Why Bridge is an Attractive Game Compared to Chess and Poker—Especially for Young People
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- English Bridge Union's Blog
Bridge may not have the same mainstream appeal as chess or poker, but it offers unique advantages that make it an exciting and engaging game—especially for younger players looking for mental challenge, teamwork, and social interaction.
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1. Bridge is a Team Game (Unlike Chess or Poker)
EBU Madeira Congress Blog – day 2 (Tuesday)
The hotel Melia Madeira Mare is an excellent venue for a bridge congress, with step-free access throughout. The rooms are spacious and comfortable (though some folk find the beds a little hard) and well-serviced; the food is excellent, with a wide range of choices on the buffet. Tonight’s paella was particularly popular.
EBU Madeira Congress Blog – day 1 (Monday)
The Congress started today, with a pairs event – the pre-Congress Pairs – for which our guests were joined by four players from the Madeiran federation, both of whom finished in the upper half of the field.
Could bridge provide much-needed social connection in the digital age?
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- English Bridge Union's Blog
Our friends at BAMSA (Bridge: A MindSport for All) have conducted research and interviews with young bridge players to determine if bridge can help tackle loneliness by providing much needed connection in the digital age.
Strictly Come Teaching
How about giving a new player a waltz around their first tournament? The Strictly come teaching event is being held on RealBridge by the Welsh Bridge Union.
When: Saturday 31 January 2026 at 7pm
Where: on RealBridge
