🍂 Autumn & Winter Training Programme – Booking Now Open
We are pleased to confirm that booking for our Autumn & Winter Training Programme is now live on Eventbrite – click here. The venue is Hayes Village Hall, where we recently held our Grandmaster Coaching Day, and we will once again be working with the Institute of Chess so that students can progress through our five‑stage training pathway.
Grandmasters Chris Ward and John Emms will again lead the programme, supported by our experienced coaching team.
Early Bird: If you book by 30 September, you will pay the same price as last year. Standard pricing applies from 1 October.
Dates:
- Sunday 11 October
- Sunday 29 November
- Sunday 10 January
- Sunday 28 February
All days run from 11.00am to 4.00pm at Hayes Village Hall (arrival from 10.30am).
A full Q&A section — including guidance on levels, booking options, and practical details — is available on Eventbrite – click here.
About the Venue
Hayes Village Hall is located on Hayes Street, Bromley, BR2 7LE. There is free parking a short walk away on George Lane and surrounding roads. The venue is a ten‑minute walk from Hayes Station, or a twenty‑minute bus ride from Bromley South or Orpington Station. We have booked the entire premises, and there will be a separate room available for parents and for children during break times. Packed lunches are advisable. There are also shops and cafes just opposite the Village Hall and tea and coffee making facilities will be available on site.
What our coaching looks like
A friendly, structured environment where juniors learn, play and improve.
Safeguarding
Please note standard KJCA rules apply. Parents must ensure that either they or another designated guardian is responsible for their child when not in the lesson.
Previous Events
Kent Junior Chess Association – Grandmaster Coaching Day (23rd July)♟️
Learning and playing under expert guidance, with a special Masterclass for our highest rated attendees.
With Grandmaster Chris Ward and Grandmaster John Emms
Thursday 23 July 2026 — 11:00 to 16:00
Registration is available on Eventbrite – Book here
Hayes Village Hall, Bromley
Capacity: 70 places
Price: ÂŁ30 per child (discounts for siblings)
Begin the summer holidays with our fun suitable for all Play and Learn Coaching Day, led by our internationally titled coaches. This one‑day event combines high‑quality coaching, structured learning and plenty of fun competitive games. Whether your child is new to tournaments or already a regular on the Kent — or even national scene, the day is designed to build confidence, sharpen skills and help take their chess to the next level. Includes a special Master Class for our highest rated attendees.
Running from 11am to 4pm at Hayes Village Hall, the Coaching Day offers five hours of engaging chess activity in a friendly, supportive environment. With a capacity of 70 places and a great value price of ÂŁ30, we expect strong demand. Early booking is recommended to secure a place.
Registration is available on Eventbrite – Book here .
Previous Events
If you are free do join us for Chess Fest @ Trafalgar Square, London on 12th July.
No need to book, just turn up. It should be a fabulous day for all the family.
The day will include Simultaneous Displays, Blitz Chess and Live Chess Performances.
Kent Junior Chess Association (KJCA) Coaching 
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