The next two weeks of fitness classes (from 31st August) have now been loaded on to the online booking facility.

The timetable is as follows:

Monday – 6.00-7.00 Box and Sculpt (no partners and equipment)

Tuesday- 6.30-7.30 BTT

Wednesday-6.00-7.00 Intervals

Thursday- 6.30-7.15 Zumba

Saturday-10.00-11.00 Bodysculpt

The fitness timetable is updated.Please see the menu on the left side for the booking facility.

Many thanks

Barbara

Please read the following carefully in order to ensure the smooth running of the club and keep us all safe. These guidelines are for the fitness classes only. Unfortunately, we have still not been given the go ahead to resume any Aikido classes. Fingers crossed it will be soon. Fitness classes to start back on Monday August 17th.

• Please observe social distancing at all times in all areas of the building. On entrance, wait outside until Barbara calls you in. Your name and contact number will be taken and kept for 21 days for NHS test and trace.

• In order to minimise the need for change to be given, all classes will be £5 which should make things easier to manage.

• Enter via our normal reception door. Please arrive already changed for class as changing rooms will be locked. Regrettably, we cannot allow anyone to wait in the reception area.

• Bring your own drink and sanitizer please, although sanitizer will be provided and masks if required. No towels allowed on training area but you can bring your own paper towels (some will be available if you forget) and dispose of them in the bin on the way out.

• If the bathroom is needed please disinfect surfaces after use with the wipes provided. Please note… NO paper towels and/or wipes to be placed in the toilet. Use bin provided.

• You will notice a 3 metre square outlined on the mat, please stay in your square. Adequate space for movement is allowed for. The maximum number on classes is 9 to ensure social distancing, allowing us all to stay safe.

• It will be a one-way system, so if you need the bathroom during the class, please use the exit door at the bottom of the building and walk around the outside.

• All doors and windows will be open to ensure sufficient ventilation and fans will be operational.

• Please check your own health prior to attending classes. Do not attend if you have a cough or cold or any other Covid19 symptoms. Also, maintain strict personal hygiene measures at all times.

• Obviously, no physical contact, handshaking, hugging etc.

• We are not allowed to play music at a high volume, which encourages shouting and we must discourage anyone from singing and whooping!

• If you require hand weights please bring your own.

• The timetable is very limited to start with, to give us all chance to establish this new normal routine. We will advise you of it a bit later, together with details of the required booking system.

• After the class exit the building via the side door at the bottom to take you to the car park.

Many thanks to all those of you who have supported the online sessions. They have kept everyone motivated hopefully. We look forward to seeing you all in person very soon!

Barbara

I am sure we have all welcomed the government announcement of the re-opening of sports centres etc and the suggestion that contact sports might resume.

However, following Sport England clarification, I have regrettably to confirm that the only contact sports being considered at this time are team sports, not general training and this is subject to their making a detailed plan for approval by Government.

For the rest of us Sport England refer to consultations that are to take place with contact sports to identify a way forward and I have expressed a wish to be included in these consultations. I have also identified a range of activities that Aikidoka might practice whilst still maintaining social distancing, and hope this will provide a way back to training.

We will keep you informed of any developments.

Keith Holland Chairman 16th July 2020 Copyright © 2020 British Aikido Board, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is: British Aikido Board The Budo Centre, Mill Lane Studio Mill Lane, Mill Road Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1JQ United Kingdom

Hi everyone! In view of today’s announcement from the sports minister, the government have now given the go ahead for gyms etc to open from 25th July.

Obviously, we need time to think about how to do it safely for all our members and instructors.

Please bear with us, we will keep you informed with the progress and let you know when we feel we can reopen safely.

Looking forward to seeing you all as soon as we can.

Barbara xx

In view of the latest announcement of schools closing, the club will be closed after this Friday’s classes,(20th March 2020). So sorry it has come to this …please refer to our FB page and website for regular updates. Thank you for your support. Keep safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing you all before too long.

Barbara and all the instructors.

At the moment we are continuing to run most of the classes at the club. We are taking preventative steps with disinfecting equipment and surfaces but would urge you to follow the simple rules of hand washing and sanitizing to minimise any risk to us all.

We will review the situation on a daily basis and keep you updated.

Obviously if you feel that you would prefer to stay away from classes at the moment we quite understand.

Barbara

The following Junior classes will NOT be on during the holidays

Tuesday 25th February 5.30-6.30

Wednesday 26th February 5.30-6.30

Friday 28th February 5.15-6.15

Friday 6.15 and Saturday classes as normal

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a happy and healthy New year! Thank you to all of you for your support during 2019. We start back on Thursday January 2nd and Juniors on Tuesday 7th January. Enjoy a peaceful and restful break.

Best Wishes, Barbara

Juniors The last class for Juniors is party morning on Saturday 14th December. Junior classes are back on Tuesday 7th January 2020

Senior Aikido The last class is Thursday 19th December. This class is open to all grades. Classes back from

Thursday 2nd January 2020.

Fitness Classes. The last fitness class of 2019 will be Zumba, 6.45-7.45 on Thursday 19th December. Classes as

normal from Thursday 2nd January 2020.

Please refer to the clubs facebook page for details of the temporary December timetable.

Many thanks