Young Chelsea Bridge Club
- Young Chelsea Bridge Club
The Young Chelsea Bridge Club is a contract bridge club situated in the Earl's Court area of London. It was established in 1968 and has long been one of the focal points for British bridge. The Club organises games every weekday, and also hosts the London-based "French Club" and "American Club", as well as many regional, national and international events including almost all events run under the auspices of the London Metropolitan Bridge Association. Bridge lessons also often feature in the weekly schedule.
Events traditionally hosted at the Young Chelsea Bridge Club
*The Lederer Memorial Trophy (international)
*The Daily Telegraph Cup (national)
*The Garden Cities Trophy (national)
*The Champions Cup (contested by the Home Counties)
*The London Championship Pairs
Links
*The English Bridge Union
* [http://www.ycbc.co.uk/ Homepage of the Young Chelsea Bridge Club]
* [http://www.metrobridge.co.uk/ The London Metropolitan Bridge Association]
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