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

Practise on Monday 23rd February

Practise on Monday 23rd will be another mystery one. One clue though - please bring your weapons. Last Monday we practised katatedori ikkyo tenkan, sankyo tenkan and kotegaeshi.

Margaret

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.