France Introduces Bridge in Public Schools

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News 1: The Ministry of Education of France has just signed with the French Bridge Federation a framework agreement. The latter’s main objective is the development of the practice of bridge in schools. This project is part of the implementation plan of science and technology in the school, which advocates the use of games in education to develop skills using the playful side in childhood. Back soon on the subject.

News 2: “Together, dare to take the Bastille” is the invitation launched by the AFM-Telethon this Saturday, September 8, from 14 to 17 hours, which offers many free activities: concerts, entertainment, information … . and Bridge under the theme: “Bridge, we will surprise you!”

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West led his singleton club, which dummy's king won. South read the lead as a singleton.

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