KEIR IS NOW A BLACK BELT

My Son, Keir, has graduated to his first Black Belt in Kokoro Shukokai Karate a fortnight ago.

I'm so proud of him, he's really knuckled-down and kept at it where many of his fellow dojo-mates have given up.

We've noticed that he's really gained confidence, respect and perserverance over the last 5 years of his training, and I hope that he keeps going to gain as many Dans as he can.

Well done Keir, all our love - Dad, Carys, Ashley & Beth

POST TABLING BLUES

I'm sure that a number of fellow Round Table and Circle bloggers may get the same feeling immediately after organising a major event for Round Table. Fidgeting, anxiousness, feeling that one should be doing something.........and after months of planning and preparation for the National President's Ball in Chester on the 6th March 2010, it's a very strange feeling not to be doing crazy late nights or running around every weekend sorting things out.

It's almost like losing a close relative, but hey!!!, onwards and upwards for the next flurry - our national Conference in Harrogate.

It would be interesting to hear from others who have experienced the "down" after the high of arranging a Ball, Charter, Weekend etc. tag your own experiences below.

Ha Ha....maybe we can organise a post event support group on these pages and have a right old laugh at our predicaments........or even arrange a Ball to celebrate !!! (or would that be like falling off the wagon !)

Tongue firmly planted in cheek !

:-)

later.....

Mark