EAST Durham Ishinryu is going from strength to strength – so much so the club has been recognised in the corridors of power in Whitehall!

After securing a Cash4Clubs grant earlier this year, the club has now been invited to a reception at the Houses of Parliament with other winners.

Myself, sensei Steve, Aaron Swales and Liam Conroy will travel to the capital for the reception on October 14.

The event will celebrate winners and the success of the grant scheme.

We will be able to spread the word of the club and its successes to sporting professionals and politicians.

Our young athletes and instructors will also get to mix with some famous names from sport!

It is yet another great achievement for the club, it members and Ishinryu.

Well done to all.