BRIGHTON CHESS AND LEGO CLUB

WEEKLY SESSIONS

Brighton Chess and Lego Club meets weekly. Every session takes place on Wednesdays between 4pm and 5.30pm.

We follow Brighton & Hove's School Term and Holiday Dates.

Single session: £9 p/w

Join in fee: £10 or donation

Each joining family is required to make a donation of a pre-loved or new non-branded Lego set OR to contribute an introductory £1o which the club will use to purchase Lego buckets or replacement pieces.

Brighton Chess and Lego Club encourages both home-educated and school children between the ages of 7 and 14 to join us.

This is a drop-off club; however, parents and guardians are welcome to stay and watch. We kindly ask that no electronic devices be used during the sessions.

If you would like your child to learn, practice and have fun through chess and Lego, please visit our JOIN US page!

We are currently fully booked (September 2025). If you would like to add your child/children's name to our waiting list, pleased email us here. Thank you!

MEET OUR CLUB TEAM!

Chess Tutor – Frazer Ives
Frazer is a long-time member of the Brighton Chess Enthusiasts Club and has been trained by Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC).

Frazer delivers high-quality instruction with a passion for the game that really inspires. With years of experience and a deep understanding of how children learn, he helps young players build confidence, develop strategic thinking, and enjoy every step of their chess journey.

Lego Coach – Dan
Affectionately known as "Lego Dan,", Dan is a dad and enthusiastic Lego builder with an endless supply of ideas for inspiring young minds. His sessions are hands-on, creative adventures that spark imagination, build confidence, and foster learning through play.

Behind the scenes – Noemí
Noemí is our behind the scenes mum who wears many hats! She organises the Club, manages our communications and marketing, designs and maintains our website and fliers, and supports the children during sessions.

Frazer, Dan and Noemí are fully DBS-checked.

SKILLS

Through practicing chess and Lego, children develop important skills such as:

Critical Thinking: Analysing different scenarios and making strategic decisions.
Problem-Solving: Identifying solutions to challenges and adapting to new situations.
Patience: Waiting for the right moment to make a move or strategy.
Focus and Concentration: Paying attention to the game and planning ahead.
Decision-Making: Weighing options and understanding consequences of actions.
Memory: Remembering past moves and patterns to anticipate future ones.
Planning and Organization: Thinking ahead and organizing moves strategically.
Resilience: Learning to deal with mistakes and setbacks in a constructive way.

Creativity: Encouraging imaginative thinking and constructing unique designs.
Fine Motor Skills: Building and manipulating small pieces to develop hand-eye coordination.
Spatial Awareness: Understanding shapes, sizes, and how pieces fit together in space.
Problem-Solving: Figuring out how to build structures or overcome challenges during play.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Working with others to build complex designs or solve problems.
Attention to Detail: Focusing on small components and the bigger picture.
Perseverance: Sticking with a project, even when it’s challenging.
Patience: Taking time to build and complete projects step by step.

CHESS

LEGO

DONATIONS

Brighton Chess and Lego Club is sponsored by local businesses and families.

We are always happy to receive non-branded chess sets and Lego kits.

If you would like to help us with your contribution - thank you!

Please email us HERE