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On the weekend of 3rd-4th July 2010 East Rural Network held their inaugural Scarecrow Festival. As well as raising a few eyebrows, and soliciting a few well-wishing toots of the horn from passers by, Martyn's entry earned a "Highly Commended" rosette from the judges. Tower member Nick Collinson of Hoddlesden also impressed with his "Scare Alien"

Club Championships 13th June.

full report, results and pictures

Thanks to Richard for the video footage on YouTube

Well done and thanks to everyone who supported this fantastic event. Results as follows:

	2010 Tower Shukokai Club Championships - Results
Mixed Individual Kata
1	Declan Sisson
2	Sam Comer
3=	James Foggo, Ben Comer

Small Boys Individual Kumite
1	Aaron Slessor
2	Lewis Campbell-Smith
3=	Sam Ryder, Declan Sisson

Taller Boys Individual Kumite
1	Connor Pritchard
2	Sam Comer
3=	Alex Holland, Nick Collinson

Tallest Boys Individual Kumite
1	Robin Scowcroft
2	Lydon Hulley
3=	James Foggo, Sam Armstrong

Team Kumite
1	"Grim Reapers" (Alex Holland, Sam Ryder, Declan Sisson)
2	"Fat Cows" (Sam Armstrong, Nick Collinson, Lewis Campbell-Smith)
3	"Bogeymen" (Lydon Hulley, Robin Scowcroft, Alex Warren-Swann)

See "Club Champs" page for full results history

Congratulations to Richard Swann on achieving 4th Kyu 24th May 2010

NO KARATE Saturday 26th June due to Edgworth School Fair

Darwen's Oldest Karate Club

For some years we have been claiming that we are "Darwen's Oldest Karate Club". This claim has now been refuted by Darwen Karate Club, a Wado group. I have had a long chat with DKC's Wright Shaw, 5th dan. It is believed their club was founded in 1956 by Maurice Ainsworth. This has yet to be proven - and would make it ENGLAND's oldest - a record currently claimed by Vernon Bell in 1957. Nevertheless it is certain that the club was operating in the 60's, and Wright has extensive, fascinating notes on the club's early years. I hope to share these notes with the wider world soon, as they are an enlightening insight into the early days of karate in Europe. Meanwhile we are happy to retract our claim, having only been in the town for 23 years!

Coast To Coast Cycle Ride

On August Bank Holiday weekend Martyn is joining a team from University Centre Blackburn College(UCBC) cycling the 137 miles from Whitehaven to Tynemouth.

The team is hoping to raise £5000 for the Haiti earthquake appeal, as one of their team, Andy Barnes was one of the Fire Service volunteers on the scene to help.

Follow their progress on their Facebook page (Uni Centre Blackburn) or pledge your wedge at http://www.justgiving.com/UCBC-C2C