Old events will be available as
archives
in the "Library" Section of the
site
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News and
Events
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Vivian Cancer Trust
Art Fund Raising Event
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Open House Exhibition
Dave and Patsy Gibbs invite you to visit
their home
Saturday 10th
and
Sunday 11th April
12
noon - 5pm
13, York Road, Loughborough, LE11 3DA
On display will be a variety of paintings,
prints,
pottery and hand-made books. All will be for sale. Funds raised will
go to the ‘Vivian Cancer Trust’. Donations to this charity will
be welcomed.
Tel 01509 560162
Parking is available at Rosebery Saint
Peter’s car
park.
Please let us know if you intend to
come. Refreshments will be offered!
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Annual
Demonstration 2010
Saturday 9th
January 2009
Click on the Picture below for the
slide-shows - Photos by Lloyd Hamilton
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The new year Demomstration was a great
success, as always, with very fine performances by all the
Demonstration Team. It is always such an inspiration to watch the
spirit of Tetsudo brought to life by our Black-Belt practitioners. The
audience, of all ages, showed their appreciation with their
enthusiastic and spirited reception.
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Special Christmas
Message from Ustad BS Dhaliwal
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"This year appears
to have passed at the proverbial 'warp-factor 10' speed. Nevertheless,
we, as an Association, and Guardians of the Philosophy and Concepts of
the Maha Ustad Tetsura, have achieved so much. 2009 has seen a new wave
of students start training in our Noble Art...we warmly welcome them,
and hope that they will both enjoy, and derive great personal benefit
from, the Art of Tetsudo. Our student base is strong, and with six new
Black-Belts coming into the Ranks this year, our Instructor base is
stronger than ever before. When I sometimes visit the Friday Black-Belt
session in Loughborough I can 'feel' the sense of vibrancy, and
excitement. I feel proud that the Tetsudo Black-Belts, as a 'body',
represent some of the finest martial artists in the World.
2009 has been a year
full of events. Starting with the New Year Party Tribute demonstration
to Master Vivian Dhaliwal...what a stunning, powerful, elegant demo, in
which many Black-Belts came out to pay tribute to the many qualities of
Vivian, which helped and personally inspired them. This was followed by
a phenomenal turn out at the 'Kick Cancer Out' event, which raised a
fantastic amount of funds for cancer research. Then the National
Competition in Sept again provided a great day of stunning artistic
displays from the whole spectrum of grades of the Association
membership. Congratulations to all the participants and the winners,
and runners-up, and of course all the organisers, (it's a huge event to
plan out),....you ALL, collectively, make it such a memorable event,
every year.
This was followed by
a Grand Charity Ball held at Loughborough University. This was, truly,
a wonderful event, in which everyone,(over 220 people ), dressed up in
formal 'Black & Gold' attire, to enjoy a fantastic evening, and
raise funds for the 'Vivian Research Scholarship'. In amongst all this
there were numerous Area/Club functions, and parties, that made the
whole year full, exciting and vibrant. In the new year, the Association
is launching a major initiative to open up new geographical areas,
especially in London and Kent. I look forward to 2010, with much Hope
and Optimism.
I would like to
express my deepest gratitude to you ALL, for your support over the last
year, to me and my Family, and to the Tetsudo association.
I wish you ALL, a
wonderful Christmas, and Happy, Peaceful Year ahead".
B.S.Dhaliwal.
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In aid of
the Vivian Cancer Research Fund
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"
The Vivian Dhaliwal Charity Ball, held on Sat 3rd of Oct was one of the
most stunning events of the Association's calendar. Over two hundred
Family, Friends and Association members packed the Sir Dennis
Rooke Ballroom at Loughborough University to pay Tribute to one of the
most enigmatic personalities of the Art Form and to raise funds for
promoting research into cancer care and therapy.
The
dress theme of the night was 'Black
& Gold' and everyone made such a fantastic effort to 'dress up'
that at times it almost became difficult to recognise some of the
guests!! Throughout the evening dance and theatre entertainment was
provided by the Bill Brookman Foundation Group who astounded all the
guests with their dance routines,mannequin statues and table magic.
During the evening there was an auction of some fantastic prizes which
included wonderfully sculptured wildlife figures by the internationally
renowned sculptor David Meredith! a day at B'ham City Football club to
see their match with Man City from the Directors Box!, a day at a
premier golf course which was hosting the Ryder Cup on that day!...and
many more. This was followed by a meal praised by all. The evening
ended with dancing to fantastic music provided by The Evolution (
courtesy of Sue Langham )....and in the process of such enjoyment,
which Ustadan Vivian would have wanted in her memory, much need funds
were raised for a truly worthy cause.
Mr
Dhaliwal would personally like to thank each and everyone involved in
making this event such a wonderful success".
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2009 Competition
The
National Competition was a great success this year with inspiring
performances at all levels: a great opportunity for everyone to show
off their skills, have lots of fun, and catch up with old friends.
Organisers
should be congratulated for a well run event, as they worked tirelessly
to ensure everything ran like clockwork, from begining to end.
Click on
the picture for a slide-show The event is also available on DVD
and Blu-Ray price £5.00
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