We had the heaviest snow fall in the West Midlands last weekend for a long time. Some grading's were cancelled due to the bad weather conditions. This week I have grading's and meetings, so I hope it clears up. I must say I do like the snow but not when you have to travel. Luckily my tol board meetin...
I start my blogg this week with the sad news that black belt Paul Arnold from Cannock club sadly passed away. Both Pauls children are also black belts in the club: Amelia and Dominic. My condolences to Pauls wife Alison and all his family and friends. Congratulations once more to Amy Truesdale who ha...
We are now about to enter December, which is a busy month for gradings, my first one is this Wednesday and then after that I am grading almost every other day during December and I also have a told board meeting next Wednesday then a full BTC meeting on the Thursday. I am also waiting to have a new ...
This weeks blog is a thought for you from Alexandra the Great's death bed On his death bed, Alexander summoned his army generals and told them his 3 ultimate wishes: 1. The best doctors should carry my coffin..... 2. The wealth he has accumulated (money, gold, precious stones) should be scattered alon...
I start my blog today by once again apologizing to any spectators who were over charged at the British championships on Sunday, but I think we put it right by the end of the day. It was all down to the arena charging a box office fee, which we were not informed of and they also never had enough entr...
Its the big one this Sunday: The British championships at the Arena, Birmingham. Please remember: Do not take any bags in that are not necessary or any large bottles. Make Sure you are wearing your wristband Check that juniors are wearing theirs, Also, remember that the security is there for your safety...
Firstly congratulations to Amy Truesdale who won the para world championships in London last week and as a result will go to the Olympics in Tokyo to represent Great Britain, she is a credit to the TAGB. With the British championships looming large, remember security will be tight at the venue due to...
