Hi everyone and A very Happy New year to you all.

We hope you have had a great time over the Christmas period?

Classes start up again on Monday 6th January at Rowlands Gill. All classes are back to normal timings including the under 9 years sparring class at Ryton running from 4:30. Anyone can come along.

TAE squad training is on Saturday 11th January, venue to be announced once we get details from Mr Rigg or Smith.

For information the TAE Annual General Meeting is taking place on Sunday 12th January. Miss Michael will be attending along with Mr Churchward. Mr Churchward has agreed to stand for re election to the board of the TAE. If anyone has anything you would like him to bring up at the AGM please let me know.

First club blackbelt training will be held on Sunday 26th January at Westgate 1000-1200.

We will be able to send out the year club calendar with all events on soon. Hope you’ve all stayed fit ready to kick off World Cup year in style!!

INTA Kilkenny Open Championships

Anyone who would like to attend the Kilkenny Open on march 1st/2nd please let Mr Churchward know as soon as possible. TAE squad members should be looking to make themselves available for this competition as part of their development