“But the roads are all fine in Cam..”

A couple of years ago when we had some really bad weather days and had to cancel some classes I had a few comments from people who lived within walking distance of the school and were complaining we weren’t open! Trust me, if I can get to the school I’ll always endeavour to do so, but please remember that sometimes it’s not possible and we can’t expect anyone to put themselves at unnecessary risk.

I live up on top of the hill at Cam Green, as does Mrs Williamson.  We’re often subject to far worse conditions than might be found down in Cam and Dursley where the roads are given a priority. It’s often the case that the roads can be completely clear in Cam and yet we’ll still have a solid covering of snow and ice up here because we’re much more exposed and they don’t grit our roads. That pic on the right was taken when there was no snow at all on the main roads in Cam, but we have to negotiate a 1-in-7 hill to get to the school!

A couple of years ago when I did make it down for classes one evening I couldn’t actually get my car back up the hill and had to leave it a mile from home for three days!

We’ll never cancel unless we have to, but safety will always come first

Even if you can’t get to class, you can still ‘do’ some martial arts

As always I’d suggest if you can’t get to class, use that time for something related to your training anyway. Have a stretch in front of the telly or better still, get on the forum and have a chat with some of the other students!

Hopefully this is all academic and we’ll have a heat wave, but obviously if you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to give me a call or email any time.