October Newsletter 2023

October started with a potential record fishing catch by Mark at Kielder reservoir. Unfortunately, it was the smallest trout ever caught since records began, not the biggest. Unlucky Mark

The sad news of the sycamore tree being chopped down in Northumberland was greeted with alternative joy and relief as Stu found out that Loch had an alibi that night and fortunately wasn’t the 16yr old arrested.

October also brought some well-earned promotions. Congratulations to Phil & Shaun who were promoted to purple belt, Ash, Chris, Dan & Kell who all received blue and to James, who received grey and white. Well done to you all.

The seminar at Sunderland was very well represented from all 4 clubs and had a huge turn-out. Leonardo Neves took the class, showing some techniques that were no doubt repeated and practised at all the Dungeons individual club classes. Photos of the day are available to view on the gallery pages of the club website, check them out if you haven’t already.

October was also a month with another competition, this time at Newcastle and more great results for team Dungeon Consett. Congratulations to all competitors and thank you to all who were able to attend as supporters.

Dylan & Ethan won gold, Alfie & Jude won silver, Harry, Olivia & Reece all fought very well but unfortunately no medals, on this occasion. Dan won double gold, in gi and no gi and congratulations to Santa & Steven on their respective first fights.

October also saw David have his first ever tattoo, and no it wasn’t done by Stevie Wonder as everyone keeps asking. While waiting his turn, he did ask who the guide dog in the corner belonged to, but he never did get an answer. There is much debate on what the tattoo actually is, the 3 current guesses are a caterpillar inside a lettuce, a skull with an eye patch inside a flower & a one-eyed old man with no teeth under a leaf shaped umbrella.  Whatever it is & as long as he likes it, that’s the main thing 😊

As Halloween looms, Gary returned from Turkey with a scary new haircut, or maybe just scary new hair. Obviously, this new look was done with no consideration to the Dungeon team, who he already drips more than enough sweat on to, during his rolls.

Did no one mention that to you Gary? Thanks in advance from your ex-training partners.

Please note that no-one was harmed in the writing of this newsletter, well at least not yet!

Team Dungeon