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CORONAVIRUS (COVID – 19)

As guidelines for COVID keep being updated,it is best to check the links and organisations shown below on a regular basis. Local lockdowns and policies with be posted by you local council so remember to check them too.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance and support – GOV.UK
CIMSPA – reactivate training – FREE training to help you restart classes COVID safe
Update first aid training to be COVID aware
Important information from EMD UK on Coronavirus (COVID-19) – EMD UK – national governing body for group exercise
Coronavirus | Sport England
ACRE – help opening local village halls
Health and Safety Executive – risk assessments

The Coronavirus outbreak is creating a fast moving and uncertain situation affecting us all, personally and professionally, and we want to make sure our members are aware of the latest advice, so have added the links above.

May 2021 Update

The heath committee have provided updated guidance for Union members:

March 2021 update

As the UK looks to move gradually out of lockdown, we have produced these helpful forms/templates that can be downloaded by clicking on the links below

We hope you all remain safe and healthy.
On behalf of the Board of
The Tai Chi Union for Great Britain

Magazine Issue 63

Issue 63 of TCC&OA magazine been posted on the new dedicated magazine website, have you clicked on and read it yet?

Visit http://taichimag.org and click the cover image of the issue you want to read. Please note, the site is http not https so some browsers flag a safety warning; it is nothing to worry about as the site doesn’t collect personal details and doesn’t sell anything, it’s just google tightening up. We will be moving server as the magazine project develops.

Issue 63 includes:

 

What if you still want a printed copy?

For those who would like a printed magazine, there is the option to purchase single copies at £6 including P&P, and 10 or more copies at £4 including P&P. They will be printed in the UK on 100% recycled carbon neutral uncoated paper. We have made arrangements with ASKPrint online and setup an online shop at:

https://www.askonline.shop/collections/tai-chi-qigong-union-for-great-britain

TCUGB Standards and Ethics

We have added the Union’s Standards and Ethics to the site. Members are expected to meet the standards listed in this document.

The standards include sections on respect, integrity, responsibility and competence.

Read the Standards and Ethics policy, pdf format.

TCUGB Regional Officers Wanted

Are you interested in helping to connect members locally?

Help build the Union?

We’re looking at how to improve communications further, and would like to identify regional officers to act as hub points/contacts. They can help connect members and potential members in their area, maybe help with technical panel recommendations, be involved with regional events in the future etc.

Current regions, as used on Union Instructors page, are:

  • London/South East
  • South & West
  • Eastern Counties
  • Midlands
  • North
  • Wales
  • Scotland
  • Ireland
  • Isle of Man
  • Channel Islands

We will need more officers in some regions and are happy to add additional regions as needed. If this is something that appeals to you, please let the Chairman know.

Tai Chi Caledonia

Tai Chi Caledonia is a world class Tai Chi event held annually in Stirling, Scotland. 2020 was to be it’s 25th anniversary but of course COVID-19 put a stop to all that. Instead the teacher lineup for that year, from all over the world, chose to donate their time for free to bring Tai Chi and Qigong online for all to benefit.

The same is due to happen again starting this Saturday 10th July 2021

TCC-Online Zoom Programme-2021

The sessions will be recorded and available on www.taichicaledonia.com and also on the FB page.

More information on the Tai Chi Caledonia site:

Joining Instructions for the 2021 Zoom Workshops

2021 Zoom Programme

 

National Qigong Association celebrate their 25th anniversary

Thursday the 8th of July see’s the National Qigong Association celebrate their 25th anniversary – and to mark the occasion they are offering an open invitation to a special zoom conversation with two of its founders, and modern day Qigong pioneers; Dr Roger Jahnke and Jim MacRichie.

The USA based association is an umbrella organisation that seeks to bring together qigong practitioners of all styles, systems and lineages, and Thursday’s ‘Qi-Talk’ will have a focus on the past, present and future of Qigong. To register for the talk please visit www.nqa.org.

June Newsletter

link to newsletter The latest issue of the newsletter has been sent to all members, you can read an extended version here: TCUGB-Newsletter-June-2021

The newletter includes information about Tai Chi Chuan & Oriental Arts magazine No 62
The magazine will be posted on the new dedicated magazine website, and a reminder will be published in the monthly newsletter. Visit http://taichimag.org and click the cover image of the issue you want to read. More issues will be added over time.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID – 19) Update

The CORONAVIRUS (COVID – 19) information on the site has been updated, the roadmaps for England and Scotland along with Return to Outdoor Activities Duty of Care & Risk Assessment and Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR Q) documents.

Carrying and training with Tai Chi weapons in a public place

Some advice from Dan Docherty

To avoid trouble with police / general public:

  1. carry any weapons you have with you in a secure receptacle such as a hockey bag.
  2. If you are carrying weapons iin the car, place them out of sight.
  3. In a public place don’t practice with metal weapons.
  4. If you are going to train in a public place always take TCUGB member card with you to prove you are a genuine practitioner, the police have enough to do.

    Best regards & safe practice
    dd

New Health Committee FB page – including COVID guidelines

As the new health committee continues to develop its work, Tina has setup a facebook page to share latest COVID guidelines etc. and can be found at TCUGB Health Committee on FaceBook

Plus the Union website COVID page which is currently being updated with risk assessments, guidelines, PAR Q forms etc.

How to start your qigong journey

Member Sue Dunham set us some advice:

If you’re here then qigong (pronounced chee gung) has probably already come onto your radar. You may want to start trying it NOW. Read on before leaping into action!

For avoidance of doubt, the simplest translation of qigong is energy work. A more helpful ‘translation’ might be Chinese exercise for health. It’s less known than the more popular Tai Chi Chuan (a martial art) but qigong is something that you could consider if your primary interest is in health, mental or physical.

Continue reading →

TCUGB membership payments & renewals

We are moving the accounting operation on to a new cloud based system that, in time, will include a number of options to simplify the renewal process.

Any member with a renewal date from April onwards will start to receive an email reminder 30 days before the due date, so the first reminders will start to be received in March.

The email will come from Quickbooks but will have been copied to the treasurers email address so Aileen knows it has gone out and she can expect to see a payment!

As you can appreciate this has been a major task as 1200 plus records have had to set up. Every effort has been made to minimise any errors and we hope you will bear with us, and when you receive your reminder, let us know if any information is incorrect
Best regards
On behalf of the board of TCUGB