shefford thai chi festival

community SHEFFORD TAI CHI FESTIVAL

World Tai Chi Day 30th April 10am – 4pm Shefford Community Hall

ian@sheffordtaichi.org

Shefford Tai Chi group are delighted to announce that on April 30th 10.00 – 4.00 we will once again present the Shefford Tai Chi Festival at the Community Hall, where guests can come to watch demonstrations and participate in taster sessions of Tai Chi and other alternative health exercises and Martial Arts. A much-enjoyed session of restrained inter-styles, free martial practice is expected at the end of the festival. Entry to the festival is free – we take donations for refreshments, which go to charity. Previously featured activities have included Alexander Technique, Yoga, Taekwando, Jujitsu, Wing Chun and Massage tasters. We invite anyone interested to demonstrate their art to contact Ian as listed above

There is no charge for participation.

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