New Book Informs Kids And Adults The 'truth About Holidays'
(ContentDesk) June 28, 2005 -- Author Brenda Sanderson Shaw offers many fun facts for young and old behind some of our dearest and traditions. Where did Valentine's Day come from? How did Halloween become a tradition? When did Santa Claus first come along?These are questions most kids have asked aloud--including adults--when it comes to understanding our annual and traditions. However, thanks to Brenda Sanderson Shaw, they can finally find the answers behind these questions in her informative book, "Telling Kids the Truth About Holidays: Is Santa Real?"In this book, Shaw offers many fun facts that teach kids--both young and old--how our favorite and traditions came about, from Halloween to Valentine's Day to Christmas and more. Shaw also mentions the legendary individuals behind these special occasions, such as St. Valentine and Chris Cringle.Aside from providing intriguing facts, the book also offers many other fun aspects as well--how to make "wish presents" without spending so much as a dime, special recipes that both children and adults will enjoy, and unique gift ideas for nearly every holiday.Shaw, who is a grandmother of four, came up with the idea to write the book after talking with her five-year-old grandson about the holidays.

And, now, she hopes her book will not only teach kids the truth behind our beloved holidays, but teach adults as well--because, as she explains, "You can never be too young or too old to benefit from learning."Most importantly, Shaw hopes both kids and adults will appreciate the true spirit of the from her book. "I am hoping my readers will learn to enjoy each holiday in it's entirety without all the commercialism," adds Shaw. "Everything is so commercialized today to the point where it has taken all the fun out. I would like to see fun put back into our lives so we can be free to really enjoy traditions and the way they were intended."For more information about "Telling Kids the Truth About Holidays" and Brenda Sanderson Shaw, please visit www.outskirtspress.com/tellingkidsthetruthaboutholidaysISBN:

A gift from Iona
Iona Flavell, aged 12, raised 175 sterling for the victims of the Asian Tsunami. Today (7th April 2005) she presented a cheque for that amount to Lt. Col Ian Joiner of the Aldershot Rotary Club which will be put towards the cost of the replacement fishing boats. The first boat will be named IONA in recognition of such a big effort from a young girl.
The School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (SEME) donate 6,000 sterling to Ex. Shrivenham Spirit
SEME are the training school for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) of the British Army. Earlier this year SEME undertook a rowing marathon to raise money for the victims of the Asian Tsunami.
MALABAR YACHT CLUB - new club facility
the club house for the MYC is now complete. The building has 4 good sized guest rooms each with a/c and on-suite bathroom. Pictures are in the gallery. Guests are now welcome - contact us for latest rates.
The Kondo Syokai Bouken Project gets underway with Exercise Shrivenham Spirit
the first UK Forces Adventure Training Exercise in Kerala (Ex. Shrivenham Spirit) is building a replacement fishing boat for the victims of the Asian Tsunami - reported here in the Malayalam Manorama news and here in the Hindu
Update on Asian Tsunami Boats
the first replacement boat for the Asian Tsunami is now out of the mold. Paid for by the Rotarians of Aldershot, UK, this is a 9M vessel. She will be named IONA after the 12 year old daughter of Lt. Col Alan Flavell who by herself raised nearly 200 sterling towards the cost. See here and click on Boats for the Tsunami link for pictures.
Asian Tsunami
following our narrow escape from the effects of the tsunami, Kondo Syokai is trying to help fishing families in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. See here for details.
ROSA in the News
Reporters from The Hindu (India's largest circulation English newspaper) and the New Indian Express visited Kondo Syokai today (26th November 2004) and were shown around ROSA, the Malabar Yacht Club's first yacht. Articles appeared in the press and on the web.
Ganso-Kiso
the "base" Gazelle from Kondo Syokai and the lowest cost of all the Kondo Syokai Gazelles.

In response to enquiries and suggestions the specification of Ganso-Kiso has been re-written. Now she really is a practical sail-away Gazelle for less than the price of a kit-boat. Ganso-Kiso is the door to the experience and benefit of journeying under sail.
First pictures of ROSA under sail
the first gazelle for the Malabar Yacht Club, ROSA, was sailed in the backwaters this week (17th October). This was simply to carry out a few preliminary checks prior to starting sea trials proper (scheduled for 30th October). It also provided an opportunity to get a few good pictures.
MALABAR YACHT CLUB
the first gazelle for the MYC is launched today 7th October 2004. The ribbon was cut by Mr David Pyle, Sales Director of Princess Yachts International PLC. This is a stunning vessel, the KS team have worked hard to get her ready for showing at the Indian International Boat Show this weekend. Pictures of the yacht can be viewed here.
SOUTH INDIA - Practical, Affordable, Yacht Ownership
for those of you who live in an area with cold and miserable winters from November to March this is just the tonic. Now you really can afford to own and keep a 50' yacht in one of the most fascinating places of the world - and at the same time escape the misery of winter.
The KS Boatyard is now able to offer wooden boat building

So you think all steel boats look the same? Think again!
the KS Boatyard produces an unbelieveable mirror finish using International and DuPont coatings.
Launch date set for Gazelle No.1
7th of March is the date that the first Gazelle will be put in the water
Auxillary Finalised
The decision was taken to fit the Simpson S 217 25.5 bhp diesel engine mated to a ZF 12M reduction gear as our standard item.
Boatyard Visits
Boatyard visits are also a great holiday opportunity - check out the Prospective Buyers Visit Package for more details and see the new images of the boatyard on the Boatyard Visit page

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