News & Events
21 Jan 12 – Chinese New Year Supper at the European Centre, Colchester
Over 300 people greeted the Year of the Dragon with a Chinese New Year supper during a weekend workshop at the European Centre in Colchester , GB, on January 21-22.
After a rousing lion dance, people enjoyed a sumptuous sit-down meal of eight different dishes. At the end, two members of the GB Board who are based in Scotland gave a talk and slideshow detailing the progress of the newly purchased regional centre in Marionville Road , Edinburgh. ...
posted: 23-Jan-12 > more and photographs
10 Jan 12 – Marionville Road Update - Raising the Roof, Letting in the Light
As we enter 2012, attention has turned to waking the sleeping giant, renovating the interior of the Scottish Regional Centre.
Previous owners had removed all the ceiling tiles and electrical cabling, leaving an array of grid pieces and light fittings set low over the entire space of the main hall. Last weekend, two enthusiastic teams set about removing these. ...
posted: 20-Jan-12 > more and photographs
30 Dec 11 – Marionville Road Update - The Big McClean-Up: The Renovation Begins
Determined to work off the effects of too much festive fare, a small group from Edinburgh Branch gathered in front of the Scottish Regional Centre (sounds good, doesn’t it) between Christmas and New Year.
Their mission: to tidy the forecourt by removing weeds and litter, starting the process of putting the Centre to rights, and giving our neighbours a taste of the way that we will look after our home and bring enhancement to the area ...
posted: 16-Jan-12 > more and photographs
13 Nov 11 – Premises update - new Scottish Regional Centre at Marionville Road
The National Board of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain are delighted to announce the purchase of premises at Marionville Road in Edinburgh.
We would like to thank, unreservedly, the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism for purchasing the building and allowing us to develop it for use as the Scottish Regional Centre to make available arts taught by Master Moy Lin-shin that we all understand to be of benefit for the entire community. ...
posted: 13-Nov-11 > more and Photo Gallery
12 Nov 11 – 30th Anniversary banquet in Edinburgh
Edinburgh hosted the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain’s 30th anniversary celebrations with an International Workshop for 244 people.
The workshop included a Saturday lunchtime banquet where congratulations were extended by Society representatives from Europe and America and, closer to home, by the Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill on behalf of the government and ...
posted: 12-Nov-11 > more and Photo Gallery
11 Nov 11 – Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill MSP joins in Society display at Scottish Parliament
Half-a-dozen press photographers turned out to snap Member of Scottish Parliament Kenny MacAskill trying his hand at some moves during a display outside the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh.
The event launched a weekend of celebrations for the GB Society’s 30th anniversary, which will include an International workshop and a lunchtime banquet......
posted: 11-Nov-11 > more and Photo Gallery
13 Aug 11 – International Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day Southend, East Anglian Region – sea air, sunshine and Tai Chi
Flags fluttered in the breeze, whilst on-lookers stopped their strolling to watch many sets being performed on the Southend sea front. Moving on to the High Street, marching with banners behind a Scots Piper and bringing Taoist Tai Chi ™ arts of health to the people, with two sets performed en-route. Then approximately 120 members took part in a big set on the sea front at 3pm, and two members of the local constabulary joined in with the photo-shoot that followed. A very enjoyable and well-organised event thanks to the efforts of local members.
posted: 19-Aug-11 > Photo Gallery
13 Aug 11 – International Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day Edinburgh, Scottish Region – a Festival of Tai Chi
The world famous Edinburgh Festival met the world famous International Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day, as two hundred members from across Scotland gathered at the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens, under the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, to practise together and raise awareness...
posted: 14-Aug-11 > more and Photo Gallery
13 Aug 11 – International Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day Cardiff, Western Region – a Millennium Experience
On a slightly overcast, but dry and warm day, over 50 members turned out to celebrate International Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day in Cardiff, in this 30th Anniversary year of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain...
posted: 14-Aug-11 > more and Photo Gallery
13 Aug 2011 - International Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day events around GB in our 30th Anniversary Year
International Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day is held each year to celebrate and promote the many benefits of Taoist Tai Chi ™ arts of health for physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being. Members, family and friends from more than 25 countries will gather in Toronto for public demonstrations, parades and festivities.
For members who can’t get to Toronto, Regional events around GB will offer a local parallel. Join us on Saturday 13th August 2011 at the locations listed below. You will have a chance to see the full Set and discuss any aspects of the Society with our members.
East Anglian Region:For Awareness Day in Southend-on-Sea on Saturday 13th August 2011, the East Anglian Region is expecting that 300 or more Society members will support the event, with a series of demonstrations of Taoist Tai Chi ™ internal arts of health planned throughout the day from 10:00am until 4:00pm at City Beach, near the now historic Kursaal.
There may also be a parade, starting from City Beach at 11:30, the length of the High Street with flags and banners and with further demonstrations along the way. The parade will return by the same route. Please see the ‘Route of Procession/Parade’ map.
With your help, large sets will take place at City Beach at 11:00am and 3:00pm.
Members will find important information here regarding location, travel, catering etc.
For more information, please contact: South East Essex Branch.
Photo gallery to follow.
Scottish Region:
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the seat of government, home of the Edinburgh Festival, and the host for this year’s Scottish Awareness Day event.
This year's Edinburgh International Festival "... celebrates the vibrant and diverse cultures of Asia ... including China ... against the backdrop of Scotland's stunning capital city".
For us in TTCS GB, Awareness Day: Edinburgh is planned as an opportunity to gather 500 Society members to practice together, alongside Scotland's premier shopping street, and in the shadow of the spectacular Edinburgh Castle
The venue will be: The Ross Bandstand, Princes Street Gardens, EH2 2HG (map).
The time will be: Saturday 13th August 2011 at 13:00-15:00 for all members, with the main Sets being performed at 14:00.
For more information, please contact: Edinburgh Branch.
Members will find important information here regarding location, travel, catering etc.
Please visit our Photo Gallery after the event.
Western Region:The Western Region's celebration of Awareness Day will take place on Saturday 13th August 2011 at the Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5AL.
Commencing at 11:30 until 15:30, there will be both indoor demonstrations and taster sessions on the Glanfa Stage inside the Millennium Centre, as well as outdoor demonstrations.
Members will find important information here regarding location, travel, catering etc.
For more information, please contact: South Wales Branch.
Photo gallery to follow.
posted: 28-Jul-11
23 Jul 11 - Find balance in the heart of Stratford
Find balance in the heart of Stratford! You are invited to experience Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts of health at free taster sessions in the heart of Stratford. A gentle but powerful exercise balancing body and mind, suitable for everyone in the community ....
posted: 18-Jul-11 > more
14 Jun 11 - Getting Close - Edinburgh International Intensive
Edinburgh folk say there's only two types of weather: airy and close. One week off mid-summer, 14 June 2011 to be exact, close is what we'd expect. And with 153 members packed into the hall for a one-off International Intensive in Scotland, close is exactly what we got! ....
posted: 23-Jun-11 > more and Photo Gallery
14 May 11 - Lok Hup Week in Europe Draws Members from 15 Countries
Europe enjoyed its first five-day Lok Hup Ba Fa workshop for some years when 140 people from 15 countries came together at the European Centre in Colchester on May 11-15..
Everyone enjoyed “swirling the universe” as ....
posted: 16-May-11 > more and Photo Gallery
23 Apr 11 - GB celebrates 30 years of Taoist Tai Chi™
The Royal Wedding wasn’t the only international celebration this week in London. On Saturday, 23 April 2011, over 200 members of the Society in Great Britain gathered in front of London’s Houses of Parliament on Abingdon Green. They were there to take part in a planned outdoor demonstration of Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts of health as part of 30th anniversary celebrations.
The group started with the foundation exercises, then completed six sets of Tai Chi....
posted: 02-May-11 > more and Photo Gallery
19 Mar 11 - First international workshop in Cambridge
The GB society had a first over the weekend of 19 – 20 March when an International Workshop was held in Cambridge city centre. It was led by Andrew Hung and attended by 240 people, some from the Cambridgeshire Branch and others from Denmark, Netherlands, Poland, Ireland, America, Canada and other branches in GB....
posted: 15-Mar-11 > more and Photo Gallery
19 Mar 11 - Demonstration of Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts of health at Parker’s Piece in Cambridge
Close to 250 people are expected to take part a demonstration of Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts of health on Saturday, 19 March 2011, at 3pm at Parker’s Piece open space in Cambridge. The demonstration will be given by people taking part in the Cambridge International Workshop in a city centre sports hall, the Kelsey Kerridge, over the weekend.
posted: 15-Mar-11
27 Nov 2010- taking Taoist Tai Chi™ to the heart of government!
The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain continues its celebration of 40 years of Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts of health with a demonstration of these Taoist arts in front of the Houses of Parliament on Saturday 27th November.
This will take place on Abingdon Green (by the Henry Moore statue) from 12-2pm.
Visit central London and join members of the Society in promoting the benefits of Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts of health to the many visitors, tourists and passers by.
All members are welcome to take part in the demonstration of the form at this historic location and share the physical, mental and spiritual well-being generated through the practice of the taoist arts.
The London Branch hope to see members from far and wide. For further information see posters in class or contact London Branch.
posted: 19-Nov-10
13 Nov 2010- Looking for Balance on a birthday
Over 200 members of the International Taoist Tai Chi Society gathered at Trinity Academy in Edinburgh on Saturday 13th November 2010 to celebrate some birthdays....
posted: 24-Nov-10 > more
posted: 24-Nov-10 > Photo gallery
14 Aug 2010 - The Big Day Out!
International Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day on August 14th was our biggest ever, and a great success, as over 1,000 members participated in the high point of the day - joining together with all the other branches of the Society across the globe for the World Wide Set at 2pm GMT.
Nearly 600 members packed Castle Park in Colchester, 400 at North Inch in Perth , and another 100 outside the Millennium Centre in Cardiff, to make this an event to remember and provide an impressive spectacle for the public audience.
The Society's Blog - The Tiger's Mouth - has many images of the world wide event, and is a must-see, whilst below are galleries of the 3 GB events and a video of the Colchester set, together with impressions from some of the participants. Please click on the images to open the videos and galleries.
Videos: Joining in with the World Wide Set at Colchester Castle and Interviews
Photographs: Galleries from the East Anglia, Scottish and Western Regions
Diane (53), Aberdeen : "We had a very happy bus load of people returning from Perth on Saturday. Everyone enjoyed the day enormously. Everything came together to produce a very satisfying and enjoyable afternoon. 400 plus members gathered together in one venue in Scotland - 4 sets - brilliant!!"
Margaret (70), Cambridge : "It was lovely, doing Tai Chi in the open air and having people you may not have met before all smiling, all doing the same thing. There's a kind of group energy that flows through you. I stopped thinking about what I was doing and just moved with everyone else. I felt loose and happy. And the sun shone!"
Caroline (24), Essex : "The spirit of it all was fantastic, and to be part of something worldwide gives it a wonderful family feeling."
Tracy (30), Glasgow : "Well what a fantastic day Saturday was. I had the most amazing time ever. I had been slightly concerned that I would feel like the odd person out, not having a clue what to do and getting everything wrong during the sets, however this was not the case. Everyone was so friendly, right through from the coach driver, to everyone on site, and I was made to feel welcome and at ease, right from the start, but OH DEAR!! front row for a photo shoot, what were they thinking? This has been an experience that I will treasure for life, and I would like to thank you all for giving me the opportunity to be part of it all. Looking forward to next year xx. THANKS EVERYONE"
Bob (57), Inverurie : "We have lots of demonstrations in branches throughout the year but having a Scottish Region Awareness Day demonstration makes the whole day feel special, the travelling and getting together."
Paul (60), Lincoln : "It was great doing it with the rest of the world, thinking of people in all the other countries who were doing the set at the same time as us. I thoroughly enjoyed it."
Norma (56), Perth : "I came on Saturday and was greatly impressed by the whole event - a huge amount of organisation and a lot of fun!"
Janette (60), Perth : "It was both a pleasure and a privilege that my first Awareness Day was the 40th Anniversary of the Society. We worked together to prepare for the day, and it all came together harmoniously. It was a wonderful sight to see 400 people doing the Set together in unison, and I felt humbled to be sharing the event with my brothers and sisters all over the world. Truly a memorable Tai Chi occasion for me."
Rachel (36), St Ives : "It was fantastic. We got the moves right and it was lovely being with everyone. It was a great atmosphere."
And a word from:
John Mitchell, Chief Executive of Uttlesford District Council, Saffron Walden, Essex : "I was impressed. It looked really good, and it was good to see so many people coming together for a very special occasion for the International Taoist Tai Chi Society. There's clearly a lot more to it than exercise: a general well being side and a spiritual side as well."
posted: 10-Sep-10
14 Aug 2010 - 40th Anniversary Year Awareness Day events around GB
International Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day is held each year to celebrate and promote the many benefits of Taoist Tai Chi† arts of health for physical, mental and spiritual health and well-being. Members, family and friends from more than 25 countries will gather in Toronto for public demonstrations, parades and festivities.
For members who can’t get to Toronto , Regional events around GB will offer a local parallel. Join us on Saturday 14th August 2010 at the locations listed below. You will have a chance to see the full Set and discuss any aspects of the Society with our members.
East Anglian Region:
Colchester Castle Park is at the heart of Britain's Oldest Recorded Town. The Norman keep, built on the foundations of a Roman Temple, is in a beautiful setting which includes the Hollytrees Mansion, formal gardens, an ornamental fish pond, a play park and boating lake. It makes an ideal day out with something for all the family.
The International Taoist Tai Chi Awareness Day demonstrations will take place on Hollytrees Lawn from 10:00 to 16:00 with special emphasis on the big set at 15:00.
Also, VIP guests will be invited to lunch at the European Centre and taken to the Park to view the 15:00 demonstration.
For more information, please contact the European Centre on 01206 576167.
Members will find important information here regarding location, travel, catering etc.
Photo gallery – to follow.
Scottish Region:
The Fair City of Perth is close to the geographic centre of Scotland , and will be the host for this year’s Scottish Awareness Day event.
As described by Perth & Kinross Council, "Perth 800 is a year long programme of events which will celebrate the 800th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Burgh Charter to Perth by King William the Lion of Scotland in 1210" (see www.perth800.com).
For us in TTCS GB, Awareness Day: Perth 800 is an opportunity to gather at least 800 members to practice together in the tranquil surroundings of North Inch park, on the banks of the mighty Tay.
The venue will be: outside Bells Sports Centre, North Inch, Perth , PH1 5HS (map).
The time will be: Saturday 14th August at 14:00-16:00 for all members, with the main Sets being performed to coincide with Sets elsewhere around the world.
For more information, please contact: Strathtay Branch.
Members will find important information here regarding location, travel, catering etc.
Please visit our Photo Gallery.
Western Region:
Members will assemble for the Western Region Awareness Day event at the Wales Millennium Centre at Bute Place, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5AL (map).
Celebrations begin at 10:00 with small scale demonstrations on the Glanfa Stage inside the Millennium Centre (also at 14:00), followed by invitations to the public to take part in short taster sessions. Mass outdoor demonstrations will take place from 11:00 and the co-ordinated worldwide demonstration will be at 15:00.
For more information, please contact: South Wales Branch.
Members will find important information here regarding location, travel, catering etc.
Photo gallery – to follow.
posted: 30-Jun-10