Saturday 7th December saw a celebration practice in Lewes to mark the 80th birthday of Sensei Roald Knutsen, Renshi Nanadan. A large crowd of kendōka were in attendance, including Renmei members from Vauxhall, Tunbridge Wells and Southend-on-Sea, as well as many visiting spectators. We were particularly pleased to welcome Paul Budden, Kyoshi Nanadan, and Kazuyo Matsuda, Renshi Rokudan, from Kodokan Kendō Club in Watford, who kindly participated in the practice.