TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 20th October 2025

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 20th October 2025  

Thursday Club Night Leaders  

23rd October.  Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale/ 10 min – Jerry C/ 9 min – Emily Meese/ 8 min – Hannah H/ 7 min – Nick W   

30th October.  Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale/ 10 min –Arthur/ 9 min – Paul Reeves/ 8 min – Mel Wilson/ 7 min – Peter Cable  

Runner Safety – For your safety and those around you it is essential that you have a head torch & hi-viz vest when running with the club after sunset. Please read this document for further info… Head torches & Hi-viz vests  

Tea Rota    

23/10 Jon Hall; 30/10 Jerry Clothier; 06/11 Pete Mainstone; 13/11 TBA 

We need some more Members to step-up to do Tea on a Thursday – looking for cover for end November.  

Results  

12/10 Gloucester Cross Country League – Nympsfield  

Well, the League have gone over to a new results provider and after a delay because of some formatting problem some results have been issued but we can only say that they have made a complete dog’s dinner of it if not two dogs’ dinners.  What we have is the senior men mixed up with the V65+ men in order of time even though they ran completely different races over different distances with the oldies appearing very high up so the positions make no sense at all.  The women’s race has been separated out and they are in a sensible order but, unfortunately, Ros Rowland has been left out altogether.  To make up for that Chris Foley appears twice, once in the senior men’s race and once in the under 17 boys’ race.  There are no age categories showing so we don’t know who finished where in those and there are no team results.  So, yes they have made several dogs’ dinners of it.  At least the dogs will be all right.  We are sending out Nathan with his abacus to the next event.  

What we do know is the order of finishing of our runners and we can estimate Ros’ time fairly closely so we do have the club championship results and standings after the first race on the Cross Country results page of the website.  

Senior Men 9 Kms 

Positions TBC  Matt Johnstone  39:28 
  Martyn Green  40:11 
  George Evans  41:51 
  Sam Baimbridge  42:48 
  Alex Golding  42:56 

 Women and V65+ Men  6.4 Kms 

28  Mel Wilson  29:05 
31  Hannah Hamilton  29:47 
TBC  Nick Langridge  32:59 
56  Jo Plumbley  33:19 
TBC  Chris Foley  35:24 
TBC  Ros Rowland  About 36:00 
74  Catherine Dack  37:10 
DNF  Jerry Clothier   

Under 17 Boys 

18  Chris Foley  35:24 

12/10 Sharpness 4 mile 

28  Ali Vaz  26:02  1st LV45 

12/10 Manchester Half Marathon 

6073  Damien McManus  1:47:18 

12/10 Oxford Half Marathon 

3001  Roger Glew  1:49:34 

Park Run News 18/10:- 

Our regulars were winning again at Thornbury with Ben Bohane 1st in 17:29 and Melanie Wilson 2nd female in 22:50. Ashleigh Davidson was 3rd female at Severn Bridge in 21:01. 

Our tourists were Mel Lloyd at Evesham (37:39) while Jay Bartley was really far afield at the quaintly named Zegerplas in the Netherlands (28:02). 

Reminders:-

  • 1st November: Glos League XC-2 Cirencester Park 
  • 1st November RNLI Charity Talk by  ex-squadron leader of Red Arrows (Sailing Club 14:00 – 16:30) 
  • 9th November: Room only available after 19:00; Meet top car park 19:00 ready to go. 
  • 11th December. Xmas lights run & party 
  • 14th December: Glos League XC-3 Bath University 
  • 21st December Mince Pie Runs from Wotton-Under-Edge 
  • 18th January: Riverbank Rollick 
  • 14th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 

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  1. Cross Country  

Did you miss the first one or entering the series?  Shame.  You can still enter individually for the remaining 3 races.  Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/ 

  • Glos League Cross Country-2 Cirencester Park – 1st November  
  • Glos League Cross Country-3 Bath University 14th December 
  • Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham 14th February 2026 

 For details of all races see the Gloucester League Cross Country Website. 

 Affiliated cost is £10 per race plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please. 

 2. RNLI Charity Talk Saturday 1st November Oldbury Sailing Club 

 Unfortunately, this date coincides with cross country at Cirencester. 

Captain Andy Wyatt (Retired Squadron Leader of RAF Red ArrowsTeam) 14:00 to 16:30 hours with liquid refreshment and nibbles.  Cost is £5 per person with all proceeds going to RNLI. 

You can book at www.thornburysc.org.uk/Booking/events   

3. Riverbank Rollick 2026 – 18th January  

I am getting through the initial list of tasks to be completed for the Riverbank Rollick. I have emailed the Marshal Section Leaders for their confirmation of attendance, but at present we have 2 sections which need new volunteers for. These are Section 3 (Riverbank end to hill after Littleton) and Section 4 (Littleton hill to Mundy’s). These are important roles that we must have in place for the event.  The section leader role is as follows …  

  1. Collect the signs for your section from the club store at Lower Morton on the Saturday before.
  2. Put out the signs in the right place – you will be given amap !
  3. Make sure marshals in your section are in place and contactable.
  4. Collect the signs after the section is finished and take them back to the store (or Castle School).  

It is easier if you are also a marshal in your Section, but am sure we can move people around if need be.  

If you are willing to take on this role, please email me – jimgodden0@gmail.com.    

I will also be shortly sending out the general marshalling request, so hope you are all ready to sign up again !  

Jim  

4. Park Run of the Month  

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. 

Please message Nathan with your suggestions.  

5. Brain Tumour Support – from Georgia Downes 

 I am running London Marathon next year on behalf of a local charity called Brain Tumour Support. I am not part of your club but my dad has recently joined (Andy Downes) who is the main reason I am running the marathon! I have a big target of £2,500 to raise and am therefore running an online raffle with lots of prizes up for grabs which are closely linked to Thornbury and the surrounding areas. I wondered if you would be able to share my page with your group on socials or email to see if anyone would be interested in donating. I will share my post below which is on both facebook/instagram too. I am asking people to donate directly to my go-fund me page and comment full details and I enter everyone into the raffle that way.  

✨✨ Raffle fundraiser ✨✨ 

I’m running London Marathon on behalf of Brain Tumour Support and in order to raise vitals funds for this charity I am holding an online raffle. My fundraising target is £2,500 so I have 24 prizes on offer:   

  • Elite Fitness: 12 months gym membership with 24hr access (retail value approx £399) 
  • Tortworth De Vere Hotel: Afternoon tea for two voucher 
  • Tortworth De Vere Hotel: A voucher for dinner, bed and breakfast with a complimentary upgrade 
  • Abbott Lyon: £50 voucher  
  • Slide Pilates: 2 free pilates classes and a pair of grip socks  
  • Tortworth Farm Shop: Afternoon tea voucher for two  
  • Barber payne: 1 free service  
  • Gurt Wings: £20 gift voucher  
  • Crossfit yate: 1 month silver membership or 1 month kids/teen membership or 1/2 hour personal training session 
  • Thai Basil: £30 voucher when dining in 
  • Thatchers: A box of thatchers gold bottles  
  • Runna: 6 months credit for the app 
  • Frenchay Motor service: A free oil and filter service (parts included) and inspection  
  • Eastwood glamping: A nights stay in the bluebell pod  
  • Pigs Pizza: Two pizzas and dips from any location 
  • The Royal George: A roast for two voucher  
  • Dursley dog park: 3 free entries to the dog park 
  • Sweaty Betty: £10 voucher  
  • Aztec Hotel & Spa: Afternoon tea for two  
  • Tesoro lounge: £20 voucher  
  • Woodchester Valley vineyard: Midweek tour and tasting experience for two (retail value approx £60) 
  • The one pizza van: £20 voucher  
  • The Anchor Inn Oldbury on Severn: A putcher pie voucher 
  • Old down country park family day pass  

 £3 gets you 1 entry but £10 gives you 4 entries (1 free!!)  

⚽️️Alternative option for the football fans:  

I have a signed BRISTOL CITY SHIRT, match worn by Cam Pring. This shirt was worn in the race for promotion and is signed by the whole squad. Entries are £5 and make sure to leave a comment specifying you are entering for the BRISTOL CITY SHIRT ⚽️️ £5 = 1 entry, £10 = 2 entries, £15 = 3 entries etc  

I will be drawing the prizes on 1st Dec   

How to enter: Donate directly to my fundraising page via the link and leave a comment with a way of me contacting you so I can let you know if you win!! If you’d prefer not to leave an email/phone number/instagram name then email me with your full details: georgie_downes@hotmail.com   

Important details: 

  • Make sure I know how to contact you  
  • Specify if you’re entering the BRISTOL CITY DRAW  
  • Deadline 30th Nov 23:59 
  • Prizes will be drawn by a random generator on 1st Dec 
  • You can enter for both draws just make that clear in the comments how many entries you would like per draw  
  • Prizes are non-transferable   

https://www.justgiving.com/page/georgia-downes-ldnmarathon  

If you’re able to share or help in any way I would be very grateful,  

Regards, Georgia  

6. SportShoes.com discount  

The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com 

To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.  

7. Kokoro Fitness 

Kokoro Fitness Poster

Some members of the club already use this gym and they have sent us a flyer to tell you about it.  Use the QR code or look them up to find out more about it. 

 8. Local upcoming races –   enter as “Thornbury Running Club” 

 20/10 

 

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 13th October 2025

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 13th October 2025  

 Thursday Club Night Leaders 

16th October.  Walking – Val / 5k – Jim Williams/ 10 min – Claire New/ 9 min – Lizzie Williams/ 8 min – Martyn Green/ 7 min – Paul Harrod  

23rd October.  Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale/ 10 min – Jerry C/ 9 min – Emily Meese/ 8 min – Hannah H/ 7 min – Nick W 

Runner Safety – For your safety and those around you it is essential that you have a head torch & hi-viz vest when running with the club after sunset. Please read this document for further info… Head torches & Hi-viz vests 

Tea Rota   

16/10 TBC 

We need some more Members to step-up to do Tea on a Thursday – looking for cover for October. 

Results 

12/10 Gloucester Cross Country League – Nympsfield 

Wonderful start to the cross country season in fine weather with all the club tents and flags flying and plenty of encouragement all round the course.  At the time of the bulletin final results are not yet available.  They should appear here on Monday and club results and standings will be on our cross country results page soon afterwards. 

However, we can say that in the ladies race we had full teams out with Mel Wilson leading home, followed by Hannah Hamilton, Jo Plumbley, Ros Rowland and Catherine Dack.  

The men’s Over 65s started with a team and Nick Langridge led Chris Foley in but Jerry Clothier, unfortunately, had a fall and was forced to drop out.  Recover soon, Jerry.  

The men were one short of a full team (where were you all?) but did have enough vets to make up a vets team.  Matt Johnstone led early on, closely followed by Martyn Greene and Sam Baimbridge.  By lap 3 Matt was pulling away and Sam starting to find it hard going.  Meanwhile George Evans who had been trailing behind made a stronger second half and picked off Alex Golding and Sam to come third with Sam and Alex behind.  

Full results next week.  

If you now regret missing all the shenanigans of cross country and running as a team – and you should – you can still enter each of the remaining three events individually, help the teams out and still get your free waterproof duffel bag.  

5/10 Cardiff Half Marathon  

Emily Botha  1:44:12   
Chris Foley  2:01:52  3rd MV75 
Claire Hollingdale  2:06:19   
Lucy Stevens  2:09:17   

Park Run News 11/10:-   

At Thornbury Paul Saville was 3rd in 21:08 and Ashleigh Davidson was 1st female in 22:37 and Melanie Wilson was 2nd in 22:58.  Ben Bohane was 2nd at Severn Bridge in 17:13 (Should have been at Nympsfield for XC)  

Our tourists were Paul Reeves at Poole (22:46) and Neil Roff in Jersey (21:55).  

Reminders:- 

  • 15th October: Beginners Course starts – Week 1 
  • 19th October: Wye Valley / Tintern run (see Nathan if interested) 
  • 1st November: Glos League XC-2 Cirencester Park 
  • 1st November RNLI Charity Talk by  ex-squadron leader of Red Arrows (Sailing Club 14:00 – 16:30) 
  • 9th November: Room only available after 19:00; Meet top car park 19:00 ready to go. 
  • 11th December. Xmas lights run & party 
  • 14th December: Glos League XC-3 Bath University 
  • 21st December Mince Pie Runs from Wotton-Under-Edge 
  • 14th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 

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  1. Introduction to Running Course 

The Introduction to Running Course has been a great way for the Club to support people who are keen to start running, promote running in the local community and attract new members. We need your help please. The next Introduction to Running Course is taking place over 8 weeks on Wednesdays from 15th Oct to 3rd Dec at 6:45pm from TLC top car park. We need 2 or 3 people each week. If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion. Please fill in this form so that I can put together the rota.  

https://forms.gle/Wv9sawnMM9R5Eok16: 

Introductory Course for New Runners October 2025 

We are a friendly local club catering for runners of all abilities: beginners, improvers & competitors.  

If you are interested in attending an 8 week course, ‘Introduction to Running’ we are now open for people to register for the next course starting on Wednesday 15th October at 6:45pm for 8 weeks until Wednesday 3rd December at 6:45pm. We meet at the top of the Thornbury Leisure Centre car park. We aim to run together at a parkrun on Saturday 13th December to celebrate your success. 

The whole course costs only £10. If you are interested in attending please contact beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk or complete Introductory Running Course Interest (click on the link on the Thornbury Running Club website below.) 

Website: http://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thornburyrunning/  

Form https://forms.gle/qkFAg8FJUyWodL4N8  

2. Park Run of the Month 

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. 

Please message Nathan with your suggestions.  

3. Cross Country  

Did you miss the first one or entering the series?  Shame.  You can still enter individually for the remaining 3 races.  Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/ 

  • Glos League Cross Country-2 Cirencester Park – 1st November  
  • Glos League Cross Country-3 Bath University 14th December 
  • Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham 14th February 2026 

 For details of all races see the Gloucester League Cross Country Website. 

Affiliated cost is £10 per race plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please.  

4. RNLI Charity Talk Saturday 1st November Oldbury Sailing Club  

Unfortunately, this date coincides with cross country at Cirencester. 

Captain Andy Wyatt (Retired Squadron Leader of RAF Red ArrowsTeam) 14:00 to 16:30 hours with liquid refreshment and nibbles.  Cost is £5 per person with all proceeds going to RNLI. 

You can book at www.thornburysc.org.uk/Booking/events   

5. Kevin Arnold’s ‘Military Versus Cancer’ Charity Event   

You can still sponsor Kevin Arnold’s monster field gun pull as he is in action this week:-  

Please sponsor me if you can – every donation counts, big or small.  

 I would like to raise £100 for each day I’m taking part and if I can start now, that is not a huge task. Please remember, what we do is supporting serving personnel, veterans, and their families affected by cancer, so every pound raised really helps.    

Thank you, Kevin   

6. SportShoes.com discount 

The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com 

To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.  

7. Kokoro Fitness 

Kokoro Fitness Poster

Some members of the club already use this gym and they have sent us a flyer to tell you about it.  Use the QR code or look them up to find out more about it.  

8. Local upcoming races –   enter as “Thornbury Running Club”  

13/10 

 

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 6th October 2025

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 6th October 2025  

 Thursday Club Night Leaders  

9th October.  Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale/ 10 min – Liz Baird/ 9 min – Jo Plumbley/ 8 min – Mel Wilson/ 7 min – Ben  

16th October.  Walking – Val / 5k – Jim Williams/ 10 min – Claire New/ 9 min – Lizie Williams/ 8 min – Martyn Green/ 7 min – Paul Harrod  

Runner Safety – For your safety and those around you it is essential that you have a head torch & hi-viz vest when running with the club after sunset. Please read this document for further info… Head torches & Hi-viz vests  

Tea Rota    

9/10 Natalie  

We need some more Members to step-up to do Tea on a Thursday – looking for cover for October.  

CROSS COUNTRY – ENTRIES CLOSE 9th OCTOBER 

 YOUR TEAM NEEDS YOU – ENTER NOW!!!   

 https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/ 

 Everyone knows that any decent runner has cross country behind them and you get a free waterproof duffle bag and entry fees refunded. 

 AND IT’S FUN 

Results 

Park Run News 06/10:- 

In the club Park Run of the month at Thornbury Peter Cable was first in 19:40. 

Ben Bohane on tour was 1st at Warwick Racecourse in 17:56 out of a field of 405. 

Also on tour were Dave Palmer at Heartlands in Cornwall (32:28) and Kevin Arnold at Trelai, Cardiff (25:50) 

Reminders:- 

  • 12th October: Glos League XC-1 Nympsfield 
  • 15th October: Beginners Course starts – Week 1 
  • 19th October: Wye Valley / Tintern run (see Nathan if interested) 
  • 1st November: Glos League XC-2 Cirencester Park 
  • 1st November RNLI Charity Talk by  ex-squadron leader of Red Arrows (Sailing Club 14:00 – 16:30) 
  • 9th November: Room only available after 19:00; Meet top car park 19:00 ready to go. 
  • 11th December. Xmas lights run & party 
  • 14th December: Glos League XC-3 Bath University 
  • 21st December Mince Pie Runs from Wotton-Under-Edge 
  • 14th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 

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  1. Introduction to Running Course 

The Introduction to Running Course has been a great way for the Club to support people who are keen to start running, promote running in the local community and attract new members. We need your help please. The next Introduction to Running Course is taking place over 8 weeks on Wednesdays from 15th Oct to 3rd Dec at 6:45pm from TLC top car park. We need 2 or 3 people each week. If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion. Please fill in this form so that I can put together the rota.  

https://forms.gle/Wv9sawnMM9R5Eok16: 

Introductory Course for New Runners October 2025 

We are a friendly local club catering for runners of all abilities: beginners, improvers & competitors.  

If you are interested in attending an 8 week course, ‘Introduction to Running’ we are now open for people to register for the next course starting on Wednesday 15th October at 6:45pm for 8 weeks until Wednesday 3rd December at 6:45pm. We meet at the top of the Thornbury Leisure Centre car park. We aim to run together at a parkrun on Saturday 13th December to celebrate your success. 

The whole course costs only £10. If you are interested in attending please contact beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk or complete Introductory Running Course Interest (click on the link on the Thornbury Running Club website below.) 

Website: http://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thornburyrunning/  

Form https://forms.gle/qkFAg8FJUyWodL4N8   

  1. Park Run of the Month  

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. 

Please message Nathan with your suggestions.  

2. Cross Country  

Have you entered yet?  Entries for series and first race close on 9th October so don’t delay.  Get your entries in now!  Come on Senior Men.  Have you got your team of at least 6 ready?  Don’t delay.  Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/ 

  • Glos League Cross Country-1  Nympsfield – 12th October 
  • Glos League Cross Country-2 Cirencester Park – 1st November  
  • Glos League Cross Country-3 Bath University 14th December 
  • Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham 14th February 2026 

For details of all races see the Gloucester League Cross Country Website.  

If you think you are likely to run all 4 races, please enter the series. Affiliated cost is £10 per race or £26 for series plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please.  

3. RNLI Charity Talk Saturday 1st November Oldbury Sailing Club  

Unfortunately, this date coincides with cross country at Cirencester. 

Captain Andy Wyatt (Retired Squadron Leader of RAF Red ArrowsTeam) 14:00 to 16:30 hours with liquid refreshment and nibbles.  Cost is £5 per person with all proceeds going to RNLI. 

You can book at www.thornburysc.org.uk/Booking/events   

4. SportShoes.com discount  

The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com 

To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.  

5. WhatsApp Groups  

Did you know that we have the following WhatsApp Groups:-  

TRC 7min/mile                             Club night run group 

TRC 8min/mile                             Club night run group 

TRC 9min/mile                             Club night run group 

TRC 10min/mile                           Club night run group 

TRC 5km                                        Club night run group 

TRC Walking                                 Club night run group 

TRC Tuesday Coaching              Tuesday Club night coaching 

TRC Pete Mainstone Challenge             Pete Mainstone Challenge 

TRC Cross Country                      Cross-country racing, typically October – February 

TRC Cotswold Way Relay           Cotswold Way Relay 

TRC Race Marshal                       To manage communication at club events 

TRC Mince Pie Run                      XMAS Mince Pie Run 

TRC Events I’ve entered             For members to share upcoming events they’ve entered 

TRC General                                 To be used for anything not relevant to the other sub-groups. Only members who have joined this sub-group will see your message. 

Once you are a member of our WhatsApp community you should be able to join the above groups on your mobile app. Alternatively, just let us know either by posting a request in an existing group or by sending a WhatsApp to the Community Admins.  

6. Local upcoming races –   enter as “Thornbury Running Club”  

06/10 

 

Oldbury 10 mile Sunday 21st September 2025 – Race Directors Report

In a marked improvement over the last two editions; participants, spectators and marshals didn’t wake up to grey clouds or torrential rain on the morning of the 2025 Oldbury 10 mile race.  It was going well so far!  However the lack of precipitation wasn’t reflected by a lack of perspiration and it is with this in mind that I want to say thank you to everyone who supported Sunday’s event.

Firstly a huge congratulations to all those who took part.  We received lots of positive feedback from the participants about the event and its organisation. We had 276 finishers with the 1st Male and Female clocking 53:31 and 59:49 respectively.  Also to recognise the following members of the club who took part;

P36 – 01:08:21 – Ali Vaz

P195 – 01:31:54 – Claire Hollingdale

Also a huge congratulations to Phil Blackburn who set a new club record in 54:34 which saw him finish 5th overall and 3rd in the Avon Championship – 10mile.

Ad congratulations to me for my contribution of getting a coffee van at the event.  I was so proud.

A lot goes on behind the scenes of these events and I want to say a massive thank you especially to Arthur, Nathan and Matt who; attained the support of the venue, timing company, managed the entries as well as countless other jobs leading up to, on the day of and following the event.  You can thank Nathan for the Jaffa cakes!  I also want to say a massive thank you to Adrian who organised the marshals as well as attaining the race licences and generally providing a huge amount of support and advice including knowing the correct number of bananas to buy within a 2% margin of error.

I also want to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the marshalling and all the other activities over the weekend and the letter drop last weekend.  Without your support the event really couldn’t go ahead which would be a huge detriment to the excellent contribution the club makes to its members and the community as a whole.

Thank you,    Pete (Race Director)

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 29th September 2025

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

2nd October.  Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale/ 10 min – Arthur/ 9 min – Ellen Perrett/ 8 min – Moray/ 7 min – Peter C

9th October.  Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale/ 10 min – Liz Baird/ 9 min – Jo Plumbley/ 8 min – Mel Wilson/ 7 min – Ben

Runner Safety – For your safety and those around you it is essential that you have a head torch & hi-viz vest when running with the club after sunset. Please read this document for further info… Head torches & Hi-viz vests

Tea Rota 

25/09 Claire Hollingdale; 2/10 Romeo Maddalena; 9/10 ???

We need some more Members to step-up to do Tea on a Thursday – looking for cover for October.

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Results:

Oldbury 10        
5 Philip BLACKBURN M 00:54:34 Avon Champs 3rd
36 Ali Vaz F 01:08:21 3rd FV40
195 Claire HOLLINGDALE F 01:31:54  
         
Trail Escape: Bristol to Bath 25km      
207 Zoe Rimmer F 02:43:03  
607 Kathryb Sopp F 03:25:54  
659 Liz Baird F 03:36:25  
661 Harriet Forrest F 03:36:25  
662 Claire Hollingsdale F 03:36:25  
663 Kellie Bryant F 03:36:26  
         
Trail Escape: Bristol to Bath Marathon  
203 Jo Plumbley F 04:59:50  
         
Forest of Dean Half Marathon      
  Ros Rowland F 02:10:55  

 

Reminders:.

  • 12th October: Glos League XC-1 Nympsfield
  • 15th October: Beginners Course starts – Week 1
  • 19th October: Wye Valley / Tintern run (see Nathan if interested)
  • 1st November: Glos League XC-2 Cirencester Park
  • 1st November RNLI Charity Talk by ex-squadron leader of Red Arrows (Sailing Club 14:00 – 16:30)
  • 9th November: Room only available after 19:00; Meet top car park 19:00 ready to go.
  • 11th December. Xmas lights run & party
  • 14th December: Glos League XC-3 Bath University
  • 21st December Mince Pie Runs from Wotton-Under-Edge
  • 14th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham

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  1. Oldbury 10 Mile Race 21st September

Thanks to everyone who helped. The runners were very appreciative of all the Marshals out on the course. We had 374 pre-entries but despite the good weather that day we had 98 (26%) no shows leaving 276 runners who crossed the finishing line. We were very concerned about the new road works with traffic light controlled single lane working on the course. However, it did not cause any problems much to the Race Directors relief. The male & female race winner were both from Bristol & West AC – Thomas Dunford 53:31 and Deborah Bruce 59:49. Overall 15 runners went under 60 minutes including our own Phil Blackburn in 54:34

  1. Introduction to Running Course

The Introduction to Running Course has been a great way for the Club to support people who are keen to start running, promote running in the local community and attract new members. We need your help please. The next Introduction to Running Course is taking place over 8 weeks on Wednesdays from 15th Oct to 3rd Dec at 6:45pm from TLC top car park. We need 2 or 3 people each week. If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion. Please fill in this form so that I can put together the rota.

https://forms.gle/Wv9sawnMM9R5Eok16:

Introductory Course for New Runners October 2025

We are a friendly local club catering for runners of all abilities: beginners, improvers & competitors.If you are interested in attending an 8 week course, ‘Introduction to Running’ we are now open for people to register for the next course starting on Wednesday 15th October at 6:45pm for 8 weeks until Wednesday 3rd December at 6:45pm. We meet at the top of the Thornbury Leisure Centre car park. We aim to run together at a parkrun on Saturday 13th December to celebrate your success.

The whole course costs only £10. If you are interested in attending please contact beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk or complete Introductory Running Course Interest (click on the link on the Thornbury Running Club website below.)

Website: http://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thornburyrunning/

Form https://forms.gle/qkFAg8FJUyWodL4N8

 

  1. Park Run of the Month

Our next parkrun of the month will be at Thornbury on 4th October. We will have a presence there to see if we can recruit new members. We are also asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury.Please message Nathan with your suggestions.

  1. Cross Country

Teams, teams, teams.  This is a team event and we need to get our teams out to count (6 for men’s team, 3 for women’s team) so join up now:- Entries are now open:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/

If you think you are likely to run all 4 races, please enter the series. Affiliated cost is £10 per race or £26 for series plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please.

  1. RNLI Charity Talk Saturday 1st November Oldbury Sailing Club

Unfortunately, this date coincides with cross country at Cirencester. Captain Andy Wyatt (Retired Squadron Leader of RAF Red ArrowsTeam) 14:00 to 16:30 hours with liquid refreshment and nibbles.  Cost is £5 per person with all proceeds going to RNLI.. You can book at www.thornburysc.org.uk/Booking/events

  1. Sportsshoes.com discount

The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.

  1. WhatsApp Groups

Did you know that we have the following WhatsApp Groups:-

TRC 7min/mile                             Club night run group

TRC 8min/mile                             Club night run group

TRC 9min/mile                             Club night run group

TRC 10min/mile                           Club night run group

TRC 5km                                        Club night run group

TRC Walking                                 Club night run group

TRC Tuesday Coaching              Tuesday Club night coaching

TRC Pete Mainstone Challenge             Pete Mainstone Challenge

TRC Cross Country                      Cross-country racing, typically October – February

TRC Cotswold Way Relay           Cotswold Way Relay

TRC Race Marshal                       To manage communication at club events

TRC Mince Pie Run                      XMAS Mince Pie Run

TRC Events I’ve entered             For members to share upcoming events they’ve entered

TRC General                                 To be used for anything not relevant to the other sub-groups. Only members who have joined this sub-group will see your messages. Once you are a member of our WhatsApp community you should be able to join the above groups on your mobile app. Alternatively, just let us know either by posting a request in an existing group or by sending a WhatsApp to the Community Admins.

  1. Food Bank Run

Thanks to everyone for your donations of food for the Thornbury Food Bank which I collected on 11 Sept at the Run & Rehydrate at the Sailing Club.. They were very grateful for our donation of 60kilos. We will do the next one in about 6 months (March).

  1. Local upcoming races – enter as “Thornbury Running Club”

29/09

 

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 22nd September 2025 

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 22nd September 2025  

Thursday Club Night Leaders  

25th September.  Walking – Val / 5k – Carol/ 10 min – Arthur/ 9 min – TBA/ 8 min – Hannah/ 7 min – Ben B  

2nd October.  Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale/ 10 min – Arthur/ 9 min – Ellen Perrett/ 8 min – Moray/ 7 min – Peter C  

Runner Safety – For your safety and those around you it is essential that you have a head torch & hi-viz vest when running with the club after sunset. Please read this document for further info… Head torches & Hi-viz vests  

Tea Rota    

25/09 Claire Hollingdale; 2/10 Romeo Maddalena  

We need some more Members to step-up to do Tea on a Thursday – looking for cover for October.  

Results  

14/09 10,000 Metres Under the Edge  

Nick Langridge  31st   50:15  No Age Categories 
Sarah Newnes  69th   59:08   

 14/09 Chippenham Half Marathon  

William Harrison  292nd    1:41:37   
Emily Meese  394th   1:48:06   

 Park Run News 13/09:-  

Ben Bohane was 1st at Wotton in 17:43 and Melanie Wilson was 2nd Female at Thornbury in 22:24.  Kevin Arnold, on tour at Strathcona Island near Medicine Hat in Alberta, Canada was 2nd in 24:50. 

Our other tourists were Andy Darton at Reading (24:17), Kevin Wood at Colby on the South Pembrokeshire coast (27:50), and Catherine (31:41) and Simon Jenkins (32:23) were at Sharpham Estate, Totnes 

Park Run of the Month 

Meanwhile, parkrun of the month is back.  Our next parkrun of the month for September will be at Chipping Sodbury on the 27th September, followed by October’s at Thornbury on 4th October. 

We are also asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. 

The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. 

The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. 

Please message Nathan with your suggestions. 

 To make sure your results are included contact Mel Lloyd at results@thornburyrunningclub.co.ukAll results are on the members results page on the club website.  All club Park Run results are also on the Park Run Results page on the club website. 

 Reminders:- 

  • Saturday 1st November 14:00 – 16:30 RNLI Charity Talk by retired squadron leader of Red Arrows (see below) 
  • Sunday 21st December Mince Pie Runs from Wotton-Under-Edge 

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  1. Oldbury 10 Mile Race 21st September  

The race took place on Sunday morning.  All seemed to go well from our water station and the multitude of WhatsApp messages but this bulletin issue is too soon after the race to gather any proper feedback which may appear next week. 

2. Introduction to Running Course 

The Introduction to Running Course has been a great way for the Club to support people who are keen to start running, promote running in the local community and attract new members. We need your help please. The next Introduction to Running Course is taking place over 8 weeks on Wednesdays from 15th Oct to 3rd Dec at 6:45pm from TLC car park. If you are able to support the next course on 2 or 3 evenings that would be great. We need 2 or 3 people each week.  

Any questions please contact: Carol Mosses beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk 

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion: 

Please fill in this form so that I can put together the rota. Without your help it is not possible to run the course. Participants are always very grateful for the support (as am I!) 

https://forms.gle/Wv9sawnMM9R5Eok16 

 Please spread this news with anyone who you think might want to join the Beginner’s Course: 

Introductory Course for New Runners October 2025 

We are a friendly local club catering for runners of all abilities: beginners, improvers & competitors.  

If you are interested in attending an 8 week course, ‘Introduction to Running’ we are now open for people to register for the next course starting on Wednesday 15th October at 6:45pm for 8 weeks until Wednesday 3rd December at 6:45pm. We meet at the top of the Thornbury Leisure Centre car park. We aim to run together at a parkrun on Saturday 13th December to celebrate your success. 

The whole course costs only £10. 

If you are interested in attending please contact beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk or complete Introductory Running Course Interest (click on the link on the Thornbury Running Club website below.) 

Thank you. 

Website: http://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thornburyrunning/  

Form https://forms.gle/qkFAg8FJUyWodL4N8  

 Thank you 

Carol 

 3. Great Western Air Ambulance (GWAA) – proposed visit by TRC Members  

For the 15 or so TRC Members who expressed an interest in a visit. GWAA would like to offer them an invite-only base tour. This tour offers a unique chance to discover the lifesaving work provided. 

Attendees expect a tour of the airbase, learn about a typical day for their Critical Care Team, and potentially meet the crew and view the helicopter and critical care car up close. These events shed light on the charity’s operations, covering everything from lifesaving missions to the advanced equipment and interventions we provide.  

GWAA have one more date on offer – 15th  October at 2PM 

Please register yourself for one of the dates. It is up to you if you want to make a donation but as a Club we donated £2,050 recently.  

4. Cross Country  

Teams, teams, teams.  This is a team event and we need to get our teams out to count (6 for men’s team, 3 for women’s team) so join up now:-  

Entries are now open:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/   

If you think you are likely to run all 4 races, please enter the series.  

Affiliated cost is £10 per race or £26 for series plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please.  

If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  As cross country is a team the club will reimburse the entry for anyone who turns up and takes part in the race.  So that’s a free waterproof duffel bag and a free race in a team.  What are you waiting for?  Here are the dates to join in:-  

  • 12th October – Nympsfield 
  • 1st November – Cirencester Park 
  • 14th December – Bath University 
  • 14th February – Cheltenham 

 Members taking part in 3+ cross country events in a season will be given a bag for free and those who do one or two events allowed to purchase at a discount.  

5. RNLI Charity Talk Saturday 1st November Oldbury Sailing Club  

Those of you who were at the social after the club championships at Oldbury Sailing Club will remember being thanked for using them and an invite being issued to come to a talk (with refreshments) for all members.  

This will be given by Captain Andy Wyatt (Retired Squadron Leader of RAF Red ArrowsTeam) from 14:00 to 16:30 hours with liquid refreshment and nibbles.  Cost is £5 per person with all proceeds going to RNLI.  

You can book at www.thornburysc.org.uk/Booking/events   

6. SportShoes.com discount  

The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com 

To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.  

7. Kevin Arnold’s ‘Military Versus Cancer’ Charity Event  

I’m taking part in a charity event next month – this is the ‘Military Versus Cancer’ – John O’Groats to Lands’ End gun pull. This is a 9-week event – which started today in Scotland at 0615 and aims to reach Pitlochry on Friday. My week is between Hereford & Bridgewater.   

https://www.militaryvscancer.com/field-gun-pull-september-2025/   

“ Commencing 1st September, I will be part of an extraordinary challenge—pulling a Boer War Field Gun over 1,000 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End in support of Military vs Cancer. 

We are doing this to raise funds for serving personnel, veterans, and their families affected by cancer. It’s a cause that means so much to all of us, and every mile we pull is a step toward providing vital support when it is needed most. It’s going to be tough. It’s going to be emotional. But with your help, it will be worth every step.” 

 Please sponsor me if you can – every donation counts, big or small. 

I would like to raise £100 for each day I’m taking part and if I can start now, that is not a huge task. Please remember, what we do is supporting serving personnel, veterans, and their families affected by cancer, so every pound raised really helps.   

Thank you, Kevin  

8. WhatsApp Groups  

Did you know that we have the following WhatsApp Groups:-  

TRC 7min/mile                             Club night run group 

TRC 8min/mile                             Club night run group 

TRC 9min/mile                             Club night run group 

TRC 10min/mile                           Club night run group 

TRC 5km                                        Club night run group 

TRC Walking                                 Club night run group 

TRC Tuesday Coaching              Tuesday Club night coaching 

TRC Pete Mainstone Challenge             Pete Mainstone Challenge 

TRC Cross Country                      Cross-country racing, typically October – February 

TRC Cotswold Way Relay           Cotswold Way Relay 

TRC Race Marshal                       To manage communication at club events 

TRC Mince Pie Run                      XMAS Mince Pie Run 

TRC Events I’ve entered             For members to share upcoming events they’ve entered 

TRC General                                 To be used for anything not relevant to the other sub-groups. Only members who have joined this sub-group will see your message.   

Once you are a member of our WhatsApp community you should be able to join the above groups on your mobile app.  

Alternatively, just let us know either by posting a request in an existing group or by sending a WhatsApp to the Community Admins.  

9. Upcoming local races – don’t forget to enter as Thornbury Running Club  

22/09 

 

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 15th September 2025  

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 15th September 2025  

Thursday Club Night Leaders  

18th September.  Walking – Val / 5k – Caron/ 10 min – Claire/ 9 min – Lizzie W/ 8 min – Paul T/ 7 min – Paul H  

25th September.  Walking – Val / 5k – Carol/ 10 min – Arthur/ 9 min – TBA/ 8 min – Hannah/ 7 min – Ben B  

Tea Rota    

18/09 Catherine Dack; 25/09 Claire Hollingdale; 2/10 Romeo Maddalena 

We need some more Members to step-up to do Tea on a Thursday – looking for cover end of September & early October.  

Results  

06/09 Marathon des Chateaux du Medoc  

Moray Sloan  3603rd   6:25:00 

Moray’s Run Report: 

Many of you will know that I completed the above marathon near Bordeaux in the finely judged time of 6 hours 25 minutes (cut off is 6:30). This was position 3603/7847 – I don’t think they enforce the cut off very strictly. This amazing marathon takes in 64 local chateaux, 18 of which provide you with some red wine – so not a route for a PB! There is also plenty of food along the way including croissant, ice lollies, steak and oysters. Live music can often be heard along the way with many runners stopping for a quick dance or sing-along. Almost everyone is in fancy dress, some pushing crazy contraptions – this year’s theme was ‘the sea’ so I went as a pirate. The event is totally joyous with a very international feel and party atmosphere from the pre-race aerial acrobatic display to the post race free beer, music and fireworks. I can see why this race is on the bucket list for so many runners – if you ever get the chance to do it I highly recommend it.    Moray 

 07/09 Woodchester Trail Challenge (The Stroud AC one, not National Trust)  

Nick Langridge  47th   1:16:35  1st MV70 

 07/09 Great North Run  

Melanie Wilson  3907th   1:41:00  70th FV40 

 11/09 Club Road Race Championships and Pete Mainstone Challenge Event 

 30 intrepid club members braved the wet and windy weather last Thursday and completed the event.    Well done to Nick Williams and Hannah Hamilton for winning the Road Race Championships and there are new leaders in both men and women’s categories in the Pete Mainstone Challenge with Ben Bohane and Hannah Hamilton. 

 Full results can be found on the Pete Mainstone Challenge Results page of the club website. 

Park Run News 13/09:- 

 Peter Cable was second at Thornbury in 19:49. 

This week’s novelty venue was Paul Saville at Mole Valley (for anyone who remembers Richard Briers in Ever Decreasing Circles and Mole Valley Valves) in Dorking (22:46).  Mike Bennewitz was in Weymouth (28:08).  Moray Sloan fresh from the above drinking marathon was at the equally exotic Widnes (21:53).  But the winner this week for travelling to a Park Run was Kevin Arnold who went all the way to the quaintly named Sheep River near Calgary, Canada (24:28). 

Meanwhile, parkrun of the month is back.  Our next parkrun of the month will be at Chipping Sodbury on the 27th September. We are also asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. 

Please message Nathan with your suggestions. 

 To make sure your results are included contact Mel Lloyd at results@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk. All results are on the members results page on the club website.  All club Park Run results are also on the Park Run Results page on the club website. 

 Reminders:- 

  • Sunday 21st September  our own Oldbury 10 Mile Race 
  • Sunday 21st December Mince Pie Runs from Wotton-Under-Edge 

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  1. Oldbury 10 Mile Race 21st September  

Start 10:30 Power Station.  Race Director : Adrian Wombwell.  Instructions are out so everyone knows what they are doing.  Be there on time and have a good one.  2 or 3 extra marshals would be helpful.  You can sign up using the Google form which would be much appreciated or just contact Adrian. 

https://forms.gle/8c1XYUbgSqGRJEDh9  

2. Introduction to Running Course 

The Introduction to Running Course has been a great way for the Club to support people who are keen to start running, promote running in the local community and attract new members. We need your help please. The next Introduction to Running Course is taking place over 8 weeks on Wednesdays from 15th Oct to 3rd Dec at 6:45pm from TLC car park. If you are able to support the next course on 2 or 3 evenings that would be great. We need 2 or 3 people each week.  

Any questions please contact: Carol Mosses beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk 

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion: 

Please fill in this form so that I can put together the rota. Without your help it is not possible to run the course. Participants are always very grateful for the support (as am I!) 

https://forms.gle/Wv9sawnMM9R5Eok16 

 Please spread this news with anyone who you think might want to join the Beginner’s Course: 

Introductory Course for New Runners October 2025 

We are a friendly local club catering for runners of all abilities: beginners, improvers & competitors.  

If you are interested in attending an 8 week course, ‘Introduction to Running’ we are now open for people to register for the next course starting on Wednesday 15th October at 6:45pm for 8 weeks until Wednesday 3rd December at 6:45pm. We meet at the top of the Thornbury Leisure Centre car park. We aim to run together at a parkrun on Saturday 13th December to celebrate your success. 

The whole course costs only £10. 

If you are interested in attending please contact beginners@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk or complete Introductory Running Course Interest (click on the link on the Thornbury Running Club website below.) 

Thank you. 

Website: http://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thornburyrunning/  

Form https://forms.gle/qkFAg8FJUyWodL4N8  

Thank you 

Carol  

3. Great Western Air Ambulance (GWAA) – proposed visit by TRC Members  

For the 15 or so TRC Members who expressed an interest in a visit. GWAA would like to offer them an invite-only base tour. This tour offers a unique chance to discover the lifesaving work provided. 

Attendees expect a tour of the airbase, learn about a typical day for their Critical Care Team, and potentially meet the crew and view the helicopter and critical care car up close. These events shed light on the charity’s operations, covering everything from lifesaving missions to the advanced equipment and interventions we provide.  

GWAA have one more date on offer – 15th  October at 2PM 

Please register yourself for one of the dates. It is up to you if you want to make a donation but as a Club we donated £2,050 recently.  

4. Cross Country  

Entries are now open:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/   

If you think you are likely to run all 4 races, please enter the series.  

Affiliated cost is £10 per race or £26 for series plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please.  

If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  As cross country is a team the club will reimburse the entry for anyone who turns up and takes part in the race.  So that’s a free waterproof duffel bag and a free race in a team.  What are you waiting for?  Here are the dates to join in:-  

  • 12th October – Nympsfield 
  • 1st November – Cirencester Park 
  • 14th December – Bath University 
  • 14th February – Cheltenham  

Members taking part in 3+ cross country events in a season will be given a bag for free and those who do one or two events allowed to purchase at a discount.  

5. Kevin Arnold’s ‘Military Versus Cancer’ Charity Event  

I’m taking part in a charity event next month – this is the ‘Military Versus Cancer’ – John O’Groats to Lands’ End gun pull. This is a 9-week event – which started today in Scotland at 0615 and aims to reach Pitlochry on Friday. My week is between Hereford & Bridgewater.   

https://www.militaryvscancer.com/field-gun-pull-september-2025/   

“ Commencing 1st September, I will be part of an extraordinary challenge—pulling a Boer War Field Gun over 1,000 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End in support of Military vs Cancer. 

We are doing this to raise funds for serving personnel, veterans, and their families affected by cancer. It’s a cause that means so much to all of us, and every mile we pull is a step toward providing vital support when it is needed most. It’s going to be tough. It’s going to be emotional. But with your help, it will be worth every step.”   

Please sponsor me if you can – every donation counts, big or small. 

I would like to raise £100 for each day I’m taking part and if I can start now, that is not a huge task. Please remember, what we do is supporting serving personnel, veterans, and their families affected by cancer, so every pound raised really helps.   

Thank you, Kevin  

6. Upcoming local races – don’t forget to enter as Thornbury Running Club  

15/09 

 

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 8th September 2025

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 8th September 2025  

Meet at Oldbury Sailing Club – parked, warmed up and ready to run at 7 pm 

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

11th September. TRC Closed Club Championships (incorporating Pete Mainstone Challenge event) – Oldbury Sailing Club (Run and Rehydrate and Food Bank Collection) – see below.  

18th September.  Walking – Val / 5k – Caron/ 10 min – Claire/ 9 min – Lizzie W/ 8 min – Paul T/ 7 min – Paul H 

Tea Rota    

11/09 no tea – Oldbury 5 Miler; 18/09 Catherine Dack; 25/09 Claire Hollingdale; 2/10 Romeo Maddalena  

We need some more Members to step-up to do Tea on a Thursday – looking for cover end of September & early October.  

Marshalls needed:- 

 Desperately now looking for last 2 or 3 marshals for the Oldbury 10.  So please help to take the stress off the organisers and sign up as soon as possible if you can make yourself available.  And we need the income to run our club events, give our discounts and support our charities.  See below for the link to the sign up form.  

Results  

Park Run News 06/09:-  

Ben Bohane was second at Thornbury in 17:21and Ashleigh Davidson was 2nd Female at Chipping Sodbury in 21:37. 

Novelty tourist venue was Hugh MacPherson at Land’s End (36:51), Neil Roff was at the University Parks in Oxford (22:30) and Kevin Arnold ventured into Wales at Merthyr (25:09). 

To make sure your results are included contact Mel Lloyd at results@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk. All results are on the members results page on the club website.  All club Park Run results are also on the Park Run Results page on the club website. 

Reminders:- 

  • Thursday 11th Sept: TRC Closed Club Championships. Details below. 
  • Sunday 21st September  our own Oldbury 10 Mile Race 

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  1. Thurs 11th Sept. Club Championships and incorporating Pete Mainstone Challenge – 5 mile and Rehydrate and Food Bank Collection.  

From Oldbury Sailing Club. Start 19:00. Car Parking on the hard standing next to the Sailing Club. Course starts on the Sailing Club path 1km to Oldbury Village then left and follow the Oldbury Fun Run course in reverse. Returning down the hill into Oldbury Village then back up the Sailing Club path for 1km to the finish.  With the possibility of poor light If you are running then please wear Hi-viz tops and carry head torches to be on the safe side. There will be limited marshals & signage. If you aren’t running we do need some help with Marshalling. Marshals please wear hi-viz tops and carry torches. Please complete the Google form.  

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfadeLqgootdpOx2j7PRYsBUrczuZzbodSKGBv3PPOoTMPO9Q/viewform 

If you have any difficulty filling it in please just email captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk 

Any questions see Captain Moray. 

There will also be a Rehydrate evening at Oldbury Sailing Club after the race as well as some trophy presentations so stick around.  

We will also have it as a Food Bank Run. Please bring along a food donation (non-perishable) that we will give to the Thornbury Food Bank. As a guide suggest £2’s worth of food from everybody at the Run & Rehydrate which is free to all Members. Last year we collected 70 kg of food to donate. Any questions see Arthur Renshaw.  

2. Oldbury 10 Mile letter Drop 14th September  

Meet 08:30 Scout Hut to run or 09:00 The Naite X-roads on Power Station Road on bikes. This is to inform residents around the course about the race and needed before the event. 

3. Oldbury 10 Mile Race 21st September 

Start 10:30 Power Station.  Race Director : Adrian Wombwell.  2or 3 marshals still needed.  You can sign up using the Google form which would be much appreciated. 

https://forms.gle/8c1XYUbgSqGRJEDh9 

4. Great Western Air Ambulance (GWAA) – proposed visit by TRC Members 

For the 15 or so TRC Members who expressed an interest in a visit. GWAA would like to offer them an invite-only base tour. This tour offers a unique chance to discover the lifesaving work provided. 

Attendees expect a tour of the airbase, learn about a typical day for their Critical Care Team, and potentially meet the crew and view the helicopter and critical care car up close. These events shed light on the charity’s operations, covering everything from lifesaving missions to the advanced equipment and interventions we provide.  

GWAA have one more date on offer – 15th  October at 2PM 

Please register yourself for one of the dates. It is up to you if you want to make a donation but as a Club we donated £2,050 recently. 

 5. Cross Country 

If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  As cross country is a team the club will reimburse the entry for anyone who turns up and takes part in the race.  So that’s a free waterproof duffel bag and a free race in a team.  What are you waiting for?  Here are the dates to join in:-  

  • 12th October – Nympsfield 
  • 1st November – Cirencester Park 
  • 14th December – Bath University 
  • 14th February – Cheltenham  

Members taking part in 3+ cross country events in a season will be given a bag for free and those who do one or two events allowed to purchase at a discount.  

6. Kevin Arnold’s ‘Military Versus Cancer’ Charity Event  

I’m taking part in a charity event next month – this is the ‘Military Versus Cancer’ – John O’Groats to Lands’ End gun pull. This is a 9-week event – which started today in Scotland at 0615 and aims to reach Pitlochry on Friday. My week is between Hereford & Bridgewater.   

https://www.militaryvscancer.com/field-gun-pull-september-2025/   

“ Commencing 1st September, I will be part of an extraordinary challenge—pulling a Boer War Field Gun over 1,000 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End in support of Military vs Cancer. 

We are doing this to raise funds for serving personnel, veterans, and their families affected by cancer. It’s a cause that means so much to all of us, and every mile we pull is a step toward providing vital support when it is needed most. It’s going to be tough. It’s going to be emotional. But with your help, it will be worth every step.” 

Please sponsor me if you can – every donation counts, big or small. 

I would like to raise £100 for each day I’m taking part and if I can start now, that is not a huge task. Please remember, what we do is supporting serving personnel, veterans, and their families affected by cancer, so every pound raised really helps. 

Thank you, Kevin 

7. Upcoming local races – don’t forget to enter as Thornbury Running Club  

08/09 

 

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 1st September 2025

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 1st September 2025  

Meet in top car park this week – room not available 

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

4th September.  Walking – Val / 5k – Liz B/ 10 min – Arthur / 9 min – TBA/ 8 min – Hannah H/ 7 min – Nick W  

11th September. TRC Closed Club Championships – Oldbury Sailing Club (Run and Rehydrate) 

Tea Rota   

04/09 no tea – room not available; 11/09 no tea – Oldbury 5 Miler; 18/09 Catherine Dack; 25/09 Claire Hollingdale; 2/10 Romeo Maddalena 

We need some more Members to step-up to do Tea on a Thursday – looking for cover end of September & early October. 

 Marshalls needed:- 

 Last 2 or 3 marshals still needed for the Oldbury 10.  Come on, it’s all good fun, get your name down.  See below for the link to the sign up form. 

Results 

 23-24/08  Bog Snorkelling and Bogathlon World Championships  

Bogathlon Ditch Race  Moray Sloan  2 mins 54.10 secs  3rd Male 
Chapel Bogathlon  Moray Sloan  24:46  1st VO 

Well, somebody’s got to do it.  

Park Run News 30/08:-  

Ben Bohane was out again but only 2nd at Trelissick in 18:17 and Hannah Hamilton was 1st Female at Wotton in 22:26. 

The tourists were Mike Bennewitz still on holiday at St. Mary’s, Bridport in Dorset (27:38) and Charlotte Kehoe at Simmons Park, Okehampton (29:06).  Melanie Wilson was in Monmouth (23:55). 

To make sure your results are included contact Mel Lloyd at results@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk. All results are on the members results page on the club website.  All club Park Run results are also on the Park Run Results page on the club website.  

Reminders:- 

  • Thursday 11th Sept: TRC Closed Club Championships. Details below. 
  • Sunday 21st September  our own Oldbury 10 Mile Race 

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  1. Thurs 11th Sept. Club Championships – 5 mile and Rehydrate and Food Bank Collection. 

From Oldbury Sailing Club. Start 19:00. Car Parking on the hard standing next to the Sailing Club. Course starts on the Sailing Club path 1km to Oldbury Village then left (not right as Arthur announced last Thursday) and follow the Oldbury Fun Run course in reverse. Returning down the hill into Oldbury Village then back up the Sailing Club path for 1km to the finish.  With the possibility of poor light If you are running then please wear Hi-viz tops and carry head torches to be on the safe side. There will be limited marshals & signage. If you aren’t running we do need some help with Marshalling. Marshals please wear hi-viz tops and carry torches. Please complete the Google form.  

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfadeLqgootdpOx2j7PRYsBUrczuZzbodSKGBv3PPOoTMPO9Q/viewform 

 If you have any difficulty filling it in please just email captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk 

Any questions see Captain Moray. 

There will also be a Rehydrate evening at Oldbury Sailing Club after the race as well as some trophy presentations so stick around.  

We will also have it as a Food Bank Run. Please bring along a food donation (non-perishable) that we will give to the Thornbury Food Bank. As a guide suggest £2’s worth of food from everybody at the Run & Rehydrate which is free to all Members. Last year we collected 70 kg of food to donate. Any questions see Arthur Renshaw.  

2. Oldbury 10 Mile letter Drop 14th September  

Meet 08:30 Scout Hut to run or 09:00 The Naite X-roads on Power Station Road on bikes. This is to inform residents around the course about the race and needed before the event.   

3. Oldbury 10 Mile Race 21st September  

Start 10:30 Power Station.  Race Director : Adrian Wombwell.  2or 3 marshals still needed.  You can sign up using the Google form which would be much appreciated. 

https://forms.gle/8c1XYUbgSqGRJEDh9  

4. Great Western Air Ambulance (GWAA) – proposed visit by TRC Members  

For the 15 or so TRC Members who expressed an interest in a visit. GWAA would like to offer them an invite-only base tour. This tour offers a unique chance to discover the lifesaving work provided. 

Attendees expect a tour of the airbase, learn about a typical day for their Critical Care Team, and potentially meet the crew and view the helicopter and critical care car up close. These events shed light on the charity’s operations, covering everything from lifesaving missions to the advanced equipment and interventions we provide.  

 GWAA have one more date on offer – 15th  October at 2PM 

Please register yourself for one of the dates. It is up to you if you want to make a donation but as a Club we donated £2,050 recently.  

5. Cross Country  

If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  As cross country is a team the club will reimburse the entry for anyone who turns up and takes part in the race.  So that’s a free waterproof duffel bag and a free race in a team.  What are you waiting for?  Here are the dates to join in:-  

  • 12th October – Nympsfield 
  • 1st November – Cirencester Park 
  • 14th December – Bath University 
  • 14th February – Cheltenham  

Members taking part in 3+ cross country events in a season will be given a bag for free and those who do one or two events allowed to purchase at a discount.  

6. Upcoming local races – don’t forget to enter as Thornbury Running Club  

01/09 

 

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 25th August 2025

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 25th August 2025

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

28th August. Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel / 10 min – Claire / 9 min – Jo P / 8 min – Paul T / 7 min – Ben F 

4th September.  Walking – Val / 5k – Liz B/ 10 min – Arthur / 9 min – TBA/ 8 min – Hannah H/ 7 min – Nick W 

Tea Rota

28/08 tba; 04/09 tba; 11/09 no tea – Oldbury 5 Miler; 18/09 tba; 25/09 Claire Hollingdale  

We need some more Members to step-up to do Tea on a Thursday – looking for cover end of August & early Sept.  

Marshalls needed:- 

We still need a few more marshals to get the total up to 48 for the Oldbury 10.  So please help to take the stress off the organisers and sign up as soon as possible if you can make yourself available.  And we need the income to run our club events, give our discounts and support our charities.  See below for the link to the sign up form. 

Results 

19/08  Severn Bridge One Mile Race   Peter Cable   5:19    3rd  Male Veteran 

Park Run News 23/08:-  

Ben Bohane had a great run at Berkeley Green, finishing 1st in 16:38 and only 20 seconds off our club record.  Peter Cable was 3rd in 19:23 at Clair parkrun in Haywards Heath in Sussex, right next to the Premier Inn. 

We had tourists with Sam Williams at Blandford Forum (21:12), Melanie Wilson at Woolacombe Dunes (29:48), Mike Bennewitz at St. Mary’s, Bridport in Dorset (28:20) and Kevin Arnold at Thoulstone near Frome (25:08).  

To make sure your results are included contact Mel Lloyd at results@thornburyrunningclub.co.ukAll results are on the members results page on the club website.  All club Park Run results are also on the Park Run Results page on the club website.  

Reminders:- 

  • Thursday 11th Sept: TRC Closed Club Championships. More details to follow 
  • Sunday 21st September  our own Oldbury 10 Mile Race 

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  1. Oldbury 10 Mile letter Drop 14th September 

Meet Sun 14th Sept: 08:30 Scout Hut –  run or bike.  This is to inform residents around the course about the race and needed before the event. 

2. Oldbury 10 Mile Race 21st September 

The Oldbury 10 will be coming up sooner than you realise and we will be looking for marshals for the event, more difficult to fill with the extra distance to be covered.  If you can do the same job as you did last year that would be very useful.  You can sign up using the Google form which would be much appreciated.  You can select Yes, No, Uncertain, or I’m not sure what’s involved:- 

https://forms.gle/8c1XYUbgSqGRJEDh9 

3. Great Western Air Ambulance (GWAA) – proposed visit by TRC Members  

For the 15 or so TRC Members who expressed an interest in a visit. GWAA would like to offer them an invite-only base tour. This tour offers a unique chance to discover the lifesaving work provided. 

Attendees expect a tour of the airbase, learn about a typical day for their Critical Care Team, and potentially meet the crew and view the helicopter and critical care car up close. These events shed light on the charity’s operations, covering everything from lifesaving missions to the advanced equipment and interventions we provide.  

 GWAA have one more date on offer – 15th  October at 2PM 

Please register yourself for one of the dates. It is up to you if you want to make a donation but as a Club we donated £2,050 recently. 

 4. Club Championship Race – Thursday 11 September. 7pm Oldbury Sailing Club  

On the 11th September we will have the Club Championship race and a Run & Rehydrate evening at Oldbury Sailing Club. We will also have a it as a Food Bank Run where you can donate food (non- perishable) to the Thornbury Food Bank. Last year we donated over 70 kilos. 

 As we are holding the Club Championship later this year we are concerned about the light and so we have decided to shorten the race to a FIVE MILER – basically the Oldbury Fun Run course in reverse plus a kilometer out from the Sailing Club and a kilometer back. With a 7pm start from the Sailing Club this should be ok for the light for all the runners around the lanes with a Finish outside the Sailing Club rather than the Anchor. This also means that Car Parking is next to the Start/Finish with no long walk back to the Club! With the cooperation of the Sailing Club we will be providing a free first drink and food for all Members attending. 

Watch out for the Google Form for you to indicate whether you are intending Running or helping to Marshal on the night. Captain Moray and Chairman Arthur are organising this event so let them know if you have any questions or have any issues with the changes described above. 

 5. Cross Country  

If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  As cross country is a team event the club will reimburse the entry for anyone who turns up and takes part in the race.  So that’s a free waterproof duffel bag and a free race in a team.  What are you waiting for?  Here are the dates to join in:-  

  • 12th October – Nympsfield 
  • 1st November – Cirencester Park 
  • 14th December – Bath University 
  • 14th February – Cheltenham 

Members taking part in 3+ cross country events in a season will be given a bag for free and those who do one or two events allowed to purchase at a discount.  

6. Upcoming local races – don’t forget to enter as Thornbury Running Club  

23/08 

 

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