Practise on Monday 2nd March

On the 2nd March, all being well, we shall be practising some ushiro techniques. That's attacks from the rear for those of you whose Japanese isn't quite up to scratch......

Margaret 

Quote of the Week - 19th February

Something to think about ........

A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends.

Baltasar Gracian

Quote of the Week - 12th February

An interesting proverb this week.

A man who uses force is afraid of reasoning.

Kenyan Proverb

Quote of the Week - 5th February

A thoughtful quotation this week.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Confucius 

Quote of the Week - 29th January

This week's quotation is something from Tohei.

You should make it a habit of putting all your energy into every little thing you do.

Koichi Tohei 

Quote of the week - 22nd January

An interesting quotation this week.

A timid person is frightened before a danger, a coward during the time, and a courageous person afterward.

Jean Paul Richter

Anniversary Dinner 2026

We had our 55th Anniversary Dinner on 16th January at Astley Bank Hotel, Darwen. It was a small but select group of us, but a most enjoyable evening and the Head Chef did us proud with the food.