News

TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 19th October 2026

Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

Thursday Club Night Leaders

22nd October.    Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Emily Julian / 8 min – Melanie Wilson / 7 min – tba

29th October.     Walking – Val / 5k – Jim Williams / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – TBA

Tea Rota

22/10 Paul Reeves; 29/10 Natalie Lazarides; 05/11 Sonya Bryson; 12/11 Laura Wilcox; 19/11 No Tea (room being used); 26/11 Phil Lawrence    

Val:-
Val was knocked off her bike last weekend and she has a broken leg. She won’t be doing tea for a while (maybe 2 or 3 months) I’m sure that you will all join me in wishing her a speedy and complete recovery,  Arthur 

Reminders
  • Deadline for applying for the club London Marathon place is Saturday 31st October – see below.
  • 2nd Gloucester Cross Country Race at Cirencester Park – Saturday 31st October
  • 19th November Club Night – Room not available

Results   –

18/10 Gloucester Cross Country League Race 1 – Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield

Men’s 9 K Race

95 Alex Golding 42:42  
118 Paul Thomas 46:29  
125 Nathan Darkin 48:30  
127 Richard Jackson 48:50  

Women’s 6.4 K Race

Ladies’ Senior Team 7th out of 16 with 126 points

25 Melanie Wilson 29:50  
46 Jo Plumbley 32:54  
55 Claire Gregory 33:29  
70 Clare Watt 35:25 3rd FV60

Men’s 65+ Race

7 Nick Langridge 33:00 3rd MV70

11/10 Bristol Bath Marathon

26      Jason Clark     3:25:10

11/10 Krakow Half Marathon

Paul Saville      1:29:09

17/10 All Club Park Run Results here

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1. Gloucester Cross Country League

The first fixture has been and gone but you can still join in the fun by entering any or all of the remaining fixtures as an individual event as below.  And remember, if you clock up 3 appearances you will be awarded a TRC branded waterproof kitbag – while stocks last!  Now that must be worth running for.

Saturday 31st October – Cirencester Park
Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships
Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

Enter individual races here  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

WhatsApp group – TRC Cross Country.

2. Tuesday Evening Coaching Sessions

Tuesday Intervals Have a New Home! – Hardwicke Playing Fields in Tytherington.

Tuesday evening coaching sessions are now up and running with around 20 runners of all abilities turning out for the first 2 or 3 weeks. 

So if you are interested in improving your running, whatever stage you are at or just want to come along for a run with others and see what happens then give it a try.

Whether you’re new to the club, building back from a break, or chasing a PB, these sessions are designed for all abilities. Efforts are based on how you feel, so you’ll work hard at your own level and never be left behind.

The new venue is floodlit and completely away from traffic, so there are no cars, no dodging pedestrians and no dark, uneven pavements to worry about. It’s a safe, well-lit space where everyone can focus on their running, whatever the weather or time of year.

What to expect:
Each session starts with a group warm-up, followed by some running-specific drills to help with form and efficiency. Then it’s on to the main intervals or efforts session, before we finish together with a group cool-down.

When: Every Tuesday, 7pm to 8pm
Where: Hardwicke Playing Fields, Tytherington

Interval training is one of the best ways to get fitter and faster, and it’s a lot more fun (and a lot easier to stick to!) in a group. We’d love to see as many faces as possible, so come along, bring a clubmate, and help us show off everything Thornbury Running Club has to offer.

See you on Tuesday!

Any questions? Contact Nick Williams via the club’s WhatsApp “TRC Tuesday Coaching” group.

Thanks, Nick

3. 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 treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

4. Applying For Club London Marathon Place

For all you wanting to enter the 2027 London Marathon next April, the Club qualifies to get one place.  
 
If you want to apply for this place please see the rules & regulations in the Club Rules and apply to 
no later than 31st October.
 
Please indicate in your application how you meet each of the qualifying criteria, including a copy of your rejection letter.
 
If you have submitted an application earlier in the year could you please re-submit in case it was missed. 
 
link here:-  
 

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

19/10

News

TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 12th October 2026

Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

Thursday Club Night Leaders

15th October.     Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – Nick Williams

22nd October.    Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Emily Julian / 8 min – Melanie Wilson / 7 min – tba

Tea Rota

15/09 Chris Foley; 22/09 Paul Reeves; 29/10 Natalie Lazarides; 05/11 Sonya Bryson; 12/11 Laura Wilcox; 19/11 No Tea (room being used)         

Reminders

  • Wednesday 14th October – Start of New Beginners’ Course
  • Sunday 18th October – start of Cross Country season at Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield.  If you are new to the club and are interested in cross country or just want to see what’s going on to get a flavour then join the WhatsApp group called TRC Cross Country.  ONLY 1 WEEK AWAY – ENTRIES ARE OPEN!
  • Deadline for applying for the club London Marathon place is Saturday 31st October – see below.

Results   –

2026 Thornbury Race Series

Ollie Cross is the over all winner of the Thornbury Race Series:-
1st Ollie Cross Riverbank Rollick 1:11:17 
    Thornbury 10K 0:36:54
    Oldbury 10 Mile 1:12:26
    Cumulative Time 2:49:45

10/10 All Club Park Run Results here

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1. Gloucester Cross Country League

It’s Cross Country.  It’s coming up.  One of the good things about cross country is that it is one of the few occasions when  we can race as a team and cheer each other on as the men’s and women’s races are separate but we need 6 for a men’s team and 3 for a women’s team and be present for all 4 events to count in the end of season rankings so GET YOUR ENTRIES IN NOW – entries are now open, closing on Sunday evening, last chance:-

Sunday, 18th October – Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield
Saturday 31st October – Cirencester Park
Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships
Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

So sharpen your spikes, clean your studs, put the dates in your diary and start your preparation.

Entries now open  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

WhatsApp group – TRC Cross Country.

2. New Runners course – Wednesdays 14th Oct to 2nd Dec 

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion:

Without the support of our beginner’s champions this course could not go ahead. We need 2 or 3 people each week to ensure the participation and safety of the beginners. If you can please help, even for just 1 week, please fill in the google form to let me know which dates you can do and I will sort out 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

Any questions please speak to Carol Mosses carol.mosses@hotmail.co.uk

Intro Course poster A4 Oct 2026

3. Tuesday Evening Coaching Sessions

Tuesday Intervals Have a New Home!

We’re delighted to announce that our Tuesday Coached Interval Sessions have moved to Hardwicke Playing Fields in Tytherington.

The new venue is floodlit and completely away from traffic, so there are no cars, no dodging pedestrians and no dark, uneven pavements to worry about. It’s a safe, well-lit space where everyone can focus on their running, whatever the weather or time of year.

Open to everyone, whatever your pace. Whether you’re new to the club, building back from a break, or chasing a PB, these sessions are designed for all abilities. Efforts are based on how you feel, so you’ll work hard at your own level and never be left behind.

What to expect:
Each session starts with a group warm-up, followed by some running-specific drills to help with form and efficiency. Then it’s on to the main intervals or efforts session, before we finish together with a group cool-down.

When: Every Tuesday, 7pm to 8pm
Where: Hardwicke Playing Fields, Tytherington

Interval training is one of the best ways to get fitter and faster, and it’s a lot more fun (and a lot easier to stick to!) in a group. We’d love to see as many faces as possible, so come along, bring a clubmate, and help us show off everything Thornbury Running Club has to offer.

See you on Tuesday!

Any questions? Contact Nick Williams via the club’s WhatsApp “TRC Tuesday Coaching” group.

Thanks, Nick

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 treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

5. Race Directors Course For Anyone Interested In Becoming Involved.

There is a Race Director’s course at YOSC on Saturday 17th October. Information about this:

“As a service to race organisers, RunEvents has developed a Race Director course, covering the key areas of knowledge and expertise needed by race organisers. The course combines information given out through presentations along with group activities. Attendance is voluntary and not assessed. A certificate of attendance is issued to attendees along with the course material. The content includes:

  • Legal and administrative issues.
  • Venue and course design.
  • Briefing marshals and stewards.
  • Health and Safety – Event Risk Assessment.
  • Role of Local Authority and Highways.
  • Producing an Event Plan” [End of Quote]

Booking via EA website, cost £80-00. This is suitable for Road, XC, Trails etc. Organisers, both active and prospective candidates. There are other dates available, but not nearby. For more details visit

https://www.englandathletics.org/coaches-and-officials/officials-qualifications/race-directors/ 

6. Applying For Club London Marathon Place

For all you wanting to enter the 2027 London Marathon next April, the Club qualifies to get one place.  
 
If you want to apply for this place please see the rules & regulations in the Club Rules and apply to 
no later than 31st October.
 
Please indicate in your application how you meet each of the qualifying criteria, including a copy of your rejection letter.
 
If you have submitted an application earlier in the year could you please re-submit in case it was missed. 
 
link here:-  
 

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

12/10

 

News

TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 5th October 2026

Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

Thursday Club Night Leaders

8th October.    Walking – Val / 5k – Jim Williams / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – tba

15th October.     Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – Nick Williams

Tea Rota

08/09 Claire Gregory; 15/09 Chris Foley; 22/09 Paul Reeves; 29/10 Natalie Lazarides; 05/11 Sonya Bryson; 12/11 Laura Wilcox; 19/11 No Tea (room being used)         

Reminders

  • Park Run of the Month scheduled for Saturday 10th October – any suggestions?
  • Wednesday 14th October – Start of New Beginners’ Course
  • Sunday 18th October – start of Cross Country season at Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield.  If you are new to the club and are interested in cross country or just want to see what’s going on to get a flavour then join the WhatsApp group imaginatively called TRC Cross Country.  ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY – ENTRIES ARE OPEN!
  • Deadline for applying for the club London Marathon place is Saturday 31st October – see below.

Results   –

27/09 Loch Ness Marathon

Position   chip time gun time
1527 Peter Cable 4:14:50  4:19:13 
3151 Paul Thomas 5:16:03 5:23:41

26/09 Bristol To Bath Trail 25K

669 Catherine Dack 3:18:45    
670 Michelle Chappell 3:18:45    
672 Liz Baird 3:18:46    
673 Jemma Williams 3:18:47    

03/10 Park Run News

Out on tour, Phil Lawrence was 3rd at Coed Cefn-pwll-du in 22:54.

Clare Watt (25:01) was in the Peak District at Monsal Trail, Kevin Arnold (23:46) was doing his Gavin and Stacey thing at Barry Island and Sam Baimbridge (24:01) was at Lydiard, Swindon.

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1. Gloucester Cross Country League

It’s Cross Country.  It’s coming up.  One of the good things about cross country is that it is one of the few occasions when  we can race as a team and cheer each other on as the men’s and women’s races are separate but we need 6 for a men’s team and 3 for a women’s team and be present for all 4 events to count in the end of season rankings so GET YOUR ENTRIES IN NOW – entries are now open:-

Sunday, 18th October – Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield
Saturday 31st October – Cirencester Park
Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships
Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

So sharpen your spikes, clean your studs, put the dates in your diary and start your preparation.

Entries now open  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

WhatsApp group – TRC Cross Country.

2. New Runners course – Wednesdays 14th Oct to 2nd Dec 

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion:

Without the support of our beginner’s champions this course could not go ahead. We need 2 or 3 people each week to ensure the participation and safety of the beginners. If you can please help, even for just 1 week, please fill in the google form to let me know which dates you can do and I will sort out 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

Any questions please speak to Carol Mosses carol.mosses@hotmail.co.uk

Intro Course poster A4 Oct 2026

3. Tuesday Evening Coaching Sessions

If you are still looking for a coaching venue you can stop because:-

Tuesday Intervals Have a New Home!

We’re delighted to announce that our Tuesday Coached Interval Sessions have moved to Hardwicke Playing Fields in Tytherington.

The new venue is floodlit and completely away from traffic, so there are no cars, no dodging pedestrians and no dark, uneven pavements to worry about. It’s a safe, well-lit space where everyone can focus on their running, whatever the weather or time of year.

Open to everyone, whatever your pace. Whether you’re new to the club, building back from a break, or chasing a PB, these sessions are designed for all abilities. Efforts are based on how you feel, so you’ll work hard at your own level and never be left behind.

What to expect:
Each session starts with a group warm-up, followed by some running-specific drills to help with form and efficiency. Then it’s on to the main intervals or efforts session, before we finish together with a group cool-down.

When: Every Tuesday, 7pm to 8pm
Where: Hardwicke Playing Fields, Tytherington

Interval training is one of the best ways to get fitter and faster, and it’s a lot more fun (and a lot easier to stick to!) in a group. We’d love to see as many faces as possible, so come along, bring a clubmate, and help us show off everything Thornbury Running Club has to offer.

See you on Tuesday!

Any questions? Contact Nick Williams via the club’s WhatsApp “TRC Tuesday Coaching” group.

Thanks, Nick

Nick Williams

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 treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

Next one is scheduled for 10th October – any suggestions?

5. Race Directors Course For Anyone Interested In Becoming Involved.

There is a Race Director’s course at YOSC on Saturday 17th October. Information about this:

“As a service to race organisers, RunEvents has developed a Race Director course, covering the key areas of knowledge and expertise needed by race organisers. The course combines information given out through presentations along with group activities. Attendance is voluntary and not assessed. A certificate of attendance is issued to attendees along with the course material. The content includes:

  • Legal and administrative issues.
  • Venue and course design.
  • Briefing marshals and stewards.
  • Health and Safety – Event Risk Assessment.
  • Role of Local Authority and Highways.
  • Producing an Event Plan” [End of Quote]

Booking via EA website, cost £80-00. This is suitable for Road, XC, Trails etc. Organisers, both active and prospective candidates. There are other dates available, but not nearby. For more details visit

https://www.englandathletics.org/coaches-and-officials/officials-qualifications/race-directors/ 

6. Applying For Club London Marathon Place

For all you wanting to enter the 2027 London Marathon next April, the Club qualifies to get one place.  
 
If you want to apply for this place please see the rules & regulations in the Club Rules and apply to 
no later than 31st October.
 
Please indicate in your application how you meet each of the qualifying criteria, including a copy of your rejection letter.
 
If you have submitted an application earlier in the year could you please re-submit in case it was missed. 
 
link here:-  
 

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

05/10

 

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Race Planning & Organisation – Meeting 1   – Thursday 24th September

  1. Members involved.

We have interest from 19 Members, most of whom turned up on the night plus 6 who couldn’t be there but wanted to be involved to add to the discussion.

Moray has set-up a WhatsApp group for the people who have expressed an interest so ideas can be shared.

Emma Aitkin-Jones, Liz Baird, Peter Cable, Lorna Chambers, Michelle Chappell, Catherine Dack, Steve Dimond, Jim Godden, Nigel Hale, Claire Hollingdale, Colette Jackson, Romeo Maddalena, Jo Plumbley, Arthur Renshaw, Helen Renshaw, Ros Rowland, Moray Sloan, John Watt, Adrian Wombwell

 

  1. Number of races/dates

We are seeking to replace the 10k (Oldbury) and the 10 mile (Power Station) There was some comment on reducing the races we organise to two. The Rollick stays as is and we introduce a mid year event –- a 10k (on or off road) a 10 mile (road), half marathon road or off road) or possibly a Castle to Castl race (can make a 10 mile on or off road using roads around Deer Park) Otherwisewe have 3 events – Rollick Jan/Feb; June/July eve for 10k, Sept/Oct for longer Sunday am event

  1. Race HQ

Possible places for a race HQ , parking required for 300 +cars if we are looking for a race maximum of 500 runners.

  • Oldbury Sailing Club (welcoming; can offer parking, good place for off road event)
  • Oldbury Cricket Club – Westmarsh lane – Ros is finding out about this.
  • Rockhampton CC (old) May be a parking problem
  • Rockhampton cc (new) parking problem. Colette’s Husband is on the Rockhampton cc Committee.
  • Castle School – as used for Rollick
  • The Thornbury Leisure Centre
  • Café 41. Owned has offered as possible HQ. On the lanes on the current 10 mile course
  • Hill Village Hall (coffee & cakes place) Extra field would be required for parking)
  1. Next Meeting –

After Club run on Thursday 8th October 20:30 for 30-40 minutes – same as first meeting. It would be good if we could whittle down the lists into some sort of order.

Thanks everyone

Arthur 07810 300025

News

TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 28th September 2026

Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

Thursday Club Night Leaders

1st October.     Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Paul Reeves / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – Nick Williams

8th October.    Walking – Val / 5k – Jim Williams / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – tba

Tea Rota

01/09 Lorna Chambers; 08/09 Claire Gregory; 15/09 Chris Foley; 22/09 Paul Reeves; 29/10 Natalie Lazarides; 05/11 Sonya Bryson; 12/11 Laura Wilcox; 19/11 No Tea (room being used)         

Reminders

  • Wednesday 14th October – Start of New Beginners’ Course
  • Sunday 18th October – start of Cross Country season at Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield

Results   –

20/09 Copenhagen Half Marathon

31326 Chris Foley 2:11:13  
38630 Suzy Cundy 2:45:05  
38631 Kevin Cundy 2:45:05  
39184 Chelsea Carnall 2:56:11  

13/09 Great North Run

407 Ollie Cross 1:22:32    
3123 Melanie Wilson 1:38:57    

13/09 Chippenham Half Marathon

239 Damian McManus 1:39:57  
271 Ali Vaz 1:41:38  

12/09 Tallin Half Marathon (That’s Estonia)

754 Ryan Moon 1:39:55  
1965 Darja Konovalova 1:55:42  

06/09 Cardiff 10K

3465 Becci Hutter 57:00  
6773 Becca Acaster 1:16:01  

31/08 Full Result of Cleeve 5K Relays

Thornbury RC FV45 team 1:13:57 2nd FV45 team:-  
  Claire Gregory 24:31  
  Natalie Lazarides 23:41  
  Clare Watt 25:45  

I feel it my duty to note with all these foreign and distant half marathons that you don’t have to travel that far to do one, other ones more local are available. (e.g. Stroud in just 4 weeks)

26/09 Park Run News

Melanie Wilson was 3rd female at Thornbury in 24:33.

Meanwhile, out and about on tour were Ashleigh Davidson (26:56) at Tamar Lakes, North Devon, Neil Roff (22:09) at Cranbrook Country Park, Exeter and furthest flung for this week’s foreigh award was Chris Foley (29:28) at Braband in Aarhus, Denmark on the Jutland peninsula.

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1. Oldbury 10 Mile Race report from Race Director Adrian Wombwell

Last Sunday morning, in perfect weather, 194 eager runners lined up ready to tackle the final, farewell Oldbury 10 miler…

Some results:

In 1st place, in an impressive 55:53, was Matt Livingstone from Bristol & West AC.
He was followed in by Robert Farley (Avon Tempo, 56:11) and Jack Richardson (Clevedon AC, 56:39).

For the ladies, it was
1st, Megan Parry, San Domenico RC, 1:08:54
2nd, Ali Vaz, Bristol & West AC, 1:11:07
3rd, Rachel Liston, Westbury Harriers, 1:12:26

And well done to the six Thornbury runners:
Ollie Cross
Peter Cable
Paul Saville
Andrew Downes
Ryan Moon
Catherine Dack

The event went remarkably smoothly, with no injuries or mishaps and lots of happy runners! Just to add a little last minute stress, we found out just before the race that there was also a horse riding event on the same day that would cross our route at a couple of points, but in the end we didn’t have any problems.

The feedback on the marshals and the organisation was all very positive, so a huge thanks and well done to everyone who helped out! Having friendly, helpful marshals makes a massive difference to the runners’ enjoyment of the race.

I think the coffee van and the provision of the massages by Thornbury Clinic were appreciated and helped to give the occasion a real buzz.

I would like to say a big thankyou to Peter Cable, who organised a lot of the key things, and also Matt Johnstone, who provided critical support (and I appreciated his clarity in cutting to the chase on a couple of topics I was circling around, with questions like “do you want me to just do it?”!!) Also Arthur for his tireless activity dealing with the power station, the letter drop, the kit store, etc etc.

Also special thanks to those who roped their family members into helping… it turns out it takes a village to put on a race!

So, just once more, thanks very much to everyone who contributed to the successful running of the event. And next year, we look forward to something new…

Kind regards,
Adrian

2. Gloucester Cross Country League

It’s Cross Country.  It’s coming up.  One of the good things about cross country is that it is one of the few occasions when  we can race as a team and cheer each other on as the men’s and women’s races are separate but we need 6 for a men’s team and 3 for a women’s team and be present for all 4 events to count in the end of season rankings so GET YOUR ENTRIES IN NOW – entries are now open:-

Sunday, 18th October – Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield
Saturday 31st October – Cirencester Park
Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships
Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

So sharpen your spikes, clean your studs, put the dates in your diary and start your preparation.

Entries now open  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

3. New Runners course – Wednesdays 14th Oct to 2nd Dec 

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion:

Without the support of our beginner’s champions this course could not go ahead. We need 2 or 3 people each week to ensure the participation and safety of the beginners. If you can please help, even for just 1 week, please fill in the google form to let me know which dates you can do and I will sort out 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

Any questions please speak to Carol Mosses carol.mosses@hotmail.co.uk

Intro Course poster A4 Oct 2026

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 treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

5. Race Directors Course For Anyone Interested In Becoming Involved.

There is a Race Director’s course at YOSC on Saturday 17th October. Information about this:

“As a service to race organisers, RunEvents has developed a Race Director course, covering the key areas of knowledge and expertise needed by race organisers. The course combines information given out through presentations along with group activities. Attendance is voluntary and not assessed. A certificate of attendance is issued to attendees along with the course material. The content includes:

  • Legal and administrative issues.
  • Venue and course design.
  • Briefing marshals and stewards.
  • Health and Safety – Event Risk Assessment.
  • Role of Local Authority and Highways.
  • Producing an Event Plan” [End of Quote]

Booking via EA website, cost £80-00. This is suitable for Road, XC, Trails etc. Organisers, both active and prospective candidates. There are other dates available, but not nearby. For more details visit

https://www.englandathletics.org/coaches-and-officials/officials-qualifications/race-directors/ 

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

28/09

 

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A reminder for TRC Members with expertise and/or an interest in Race planning and organisation.

****Update on the meeting location and time on Thursday 24th at 20:30 ***

We need as many TRC Members as possible to turn up tomorrow (Thursday 24th) evening and give us your views and ideas about the future of two of our races – the 10k and the 10 miles. We expect the meeting will take 45 minutes.

We urgently need to find a new course, a new Race HQ and a suitable date for both the 10k and the 10 mile.(or maybe we look at a Half Marathon?)

At this stage everything is on the table but we need to get started and ideally have the basics of the two races agreed by late November (9 weeks from now)

We had a preliminary discussion at the last Committee meeting and I have been tasked with starting the process to find two replacement races.

  1. Arrange an initial meeting of all interested parties – Thursday 24th September Severnside Suite at 20:30 (after Club night our usual room at the Leisure Centre) Max 45 mins.
  2. Create a small group of Members to set out the principles of what we need to do and a timetable plus an action plan.
  3. Create two small groups, including Race Directors, to organise the two races in 2027.

Arthur Renshaw 23/09/26   07810 300025

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TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 21st September 2026

Apologies for the delay in publishing the Bulletin this week 

Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

24th September.    Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale/ 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Emily Messe              / 8 min – Hanah Hamilton / 7 min – James Mason

1st November.     Walking – Val / 5k – / 10 min – / 9 min – / 8 min – / 7 min –

Tea Rota

  • 24th September           Nathan Darkin
  • 1st October                  Chris Foley
  • 8th October                  Claire Gregory
  • 15th October                tba (volunteer required)
  • 22nd October                Paul Reeves
  • 29th October                Natalie Lazarides
  • 5th November              Sonya Bryson
  • 12th November            Laura Willcox
  • 19th November            No Tea (room being used)

Reminders

  • Wednesday 14th October – Start of New Beginners’ Course
  • Sunday 18th October – start of Cross Country season at Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield

Results   – Oldbury 10 Mile 20/09/26

Oliver CROSS 01:01:35.837 U40 7
Peter CABLE 01:07:52.087 V40 10
Paul SAVILLE 01:08:13.577 V50 3
Andrew DOWNES 01:16:34.150 V50 11
Ryan MOON 01:18:55.073 U40 19
Catherine DACK 01:29:03.820 V50 7

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  1. For TRC Members with expertise and/or an interest in Race Planning & Organisation.

Hopefully you all have all seen the note about this that I sent out by e-mail last week. We need as many Members as possible to get involved and bring their ideas for our two races (10 mile & 10km)

The location & time of the meeting on Thursday have changed. It is now scheduled for 20:30 in the Severnside Suite – the room we use on Club Night.  We have a maximum of 45 minutes to set some ground rules on how we are going to take this forward.  

  1. Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Well done and thanks to all the Marshals and other helpers on the day. We have had some very positive comments from some of the runners complimenting us on the Race organisation. The Race had no incidents and was won by Matt Livingstone Bristol & West in 55:53. First female was Megan Parry from San Domenico RC in 1:08:53. Race Director Adrian will be sending around his Race Report in the next few days

Goodbye Oldbury Power Station – you have been good to us or over 25 years!

  1. Gloucester Cross Country League

With the sun mostly still shining you may not be thinking of the gloriously muddy, wet, cold cross country season but the fixtures have been announced for the Gloucester Cross Country League as follows and the good news is that entries are now open:-

Sunday, 18th October – Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield
Saturday 31st October – Cirencester Park
Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships
Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

So sharpen your spikes, clean your studs, put the dates in your diary and start your preparation.

Entries now open  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

  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 treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

  1. Race Directors Course For Anyone Interested In Becoming Involved.

There is a Race Director’s course at YOSC on Saturday 17th October. Information about this:

“As a service to race organisers, RunEvents has developed a Race Director course, covering the key areas of knowledge and expertise needed by race organisers. The course combines information given out through presentations along with group activities. Attendance is voluntary and not assessed. A certificate of attendance is issued to attendees along with the course material. The content includes:

  • Legal and administrative issues.
  • Venue and course design.
  • Briefing marshals and stewards.
  • Health and Safety – Event Risk Assessment.
  • Role of Local Authority and Highways.
  • Producing an Event Plan” [End of Quote]

Booking via EA website, cost £80-00. This is suitable for Road, XC, Trails etc. Organisers, both active and prospective candidates. There are other dates available, but not nearby. For more details visit

https://www.englandathletics.org/coaches-and-officials/officials-qualifications/race-directors/ 

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

21/09

 

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A call for TRC Members with expertise and/or an interest in Race planning and organisation.

This note is intended for all current and recent Race Directors plus any other TRC Members with expertise and/or an interest in Race planning and organisation.

Most of you know that we are a well-funded club primarily due to the income we get from the three races a year we promote.  However, things are changing!

  • We used to sell-out our events – this is not the case anymore and 2 of our races will only be at about 50% capacity. The Riverbank Rollick (10-ish miles mainly off road) still manages to attract nearly a full house
  • For the Thornbury 10k, held in late June in Oldbury village we have had a number of issues and the current Race Director is concerned that we have a potentially unsafe finish area.
  • For the Oldbury 10 mile, the former power station is being demolished later this year and we can’t use their facilities after the race his year (20th Sept)

We urgently need to find a new course, a new Race HQ and a suitable date for both the 10k and the 10 mile.(or maybe we look at a Half Marathon?)

At this stage everything is on the table but we need to get started and ideally have the basics of the two races agreed by late November (10 weeks from now)

We had a preliminary discussion at the last Committee meeting and I have been tasked with starting the process to find two replacement races.

  1. Send out this note to alert the Membership to the situation.
  2. Arrange an initial meeting of all interested parties – Thursday 24th September Swan 21:00
  3. Create a small group of Members to set out the principles of what we need to do and a timetable plus an action plan.
  4. Create two small groups, including Race Directors, to organise the two races in 2027.

Arthur Renshaw 14/09/26   07810 300025  Please contact me if you have any questions

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TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 14th September 2026

Hi-viz tops and head torches required for all TRC runs

Thursday Club Night Leaders

17th September.    Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale/ 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min – Paul Reeves / 8 min – Paul Thomas / 7 min – NIck Williams

24th September.     Walking – Val / 5k – / 10 min – /  9 min – / 8 min – / 7 min –

Tea Rota

  • 17th September           Catherine Dack
  • 24th September           Nathan Darkin
  • 1st October                  Chris Foley
  • 8th October                  tba (volunteer required)
  • 15th October                tba (volunteer required)
  • 22nd October                Paul Reeves
  • 29th October                Natalie Lazarides
  • 5th November              Sonya Bryson
  • 12th November            Laura Willcox
  • 19th November            No Tea (room being used)

Reminders

  • Saturday 12th September – Park Run of the Month at Thornbury
  • Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race – Volunteers still needed
  • Wednesday 14th October – Start of New Beginners’ Course
  • Sunday 18th October – start of Cross Country season at Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield

Results (none this week)

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  1. Dave Matthews

 We recently received the sad news of the passing of Dave Matthews.  Dave was a founder member, indeed member number 1,  of the club and one of the main movers in organising and building up the club in its early and middle years.  He was club secretary for a number of those years and very active in pushing along and participating in cross country teams and other club teams.  He initiated and ran the club’s very first web site.  He was involved in the club races, often organising the manual timing of those days. He was encouraging to others in the participation and development of their running and will be sadly missed by those who remember him.

Funeral on Wednesday 23rd September mid day at St Marys Church. If you are intending going please let Arthur Renshaw know.

  1. Oldbury 10 Mile Race – Volunteers Needed

Last call for volunteers for Oldbury 10 next Sunday. We are still around 6 volunteers short for the Oldbury 10 Mile race.  If you are in the area and have any spare time at all please let Adrian Wombwell know.  All hands are useful.

Expect Hi Viz tops available on Thursday at Club.

  1. Gloucester Cross Country League

With the sun mostly still shining and the ground hard with drought you may not be thinking of the gloriously muddy, wet, cold cross country season but the fixtures have been announced for the Gloucester Cross Country League as follows and the good news is that entries are now open:-

Sunday, 18th October – Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield
Saturday 31st October – Cirencester Park
Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships
Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

So sharpen your spikes, clean your studs, put the dates in your diary and start your preparation.

Entries now open  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

  1. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Run of the month is 12th September at Thornbury – from Ashleigh.

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 treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

  1. Race Directors Course For Anyone Interested In Becoming Involved.

There is a Race Director’s course at YOSC on Saturday 17th October. Information about this:

“As a service to race organisers, RunEvents has developed a Race Director course, covering the key areas of knowledge and expertise needed by race organisers. The course combines information given out through presentations along with group activities. Attendance is voluntary and not assessed. A certificate of attendance is issued to attendees along with the course material. The content includes:

  • Legal and administrative issues.
  • Venue and course design.
  • Briefing marshals and stewards.
  • Health and Safety – Event Risk Assessment.
  • Role of Local Authority and Highways.
  • Producing an Event Plan” [End of Quote]

Booking via EA website, cost £80-00. This is suitable for Road, XC, Trails etc. Organisers, both active and prospective candidates. There are other dates available, but not nearby. For more details visit

https://www.englandathletics.org/coaches-and-officials/officials-qualifications/race-directors/ 

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

13/09

News

TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 7th September 2026

This week – Kinisi Run Hub Visit.   Please arrive by 6:45 if you want to hear an introduction to Kinisi and the Saucony range and then to try on some shoes which you can wear on the run.

Thursday Club Night Leaders

10th September.  Walking – Val / 5k -Liz Ball/ 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min -Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – Ben Foss

17th September.    Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale/ 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min – Paul Reeves / 8 min – Paul Thomas / 7 min – NIck Williams

Tea Rota:-

10/09 Anyone for tea?

Reminders

  • Thursday 10th September – Kinisi Run Hub Visit to club night
  • Saturday 12th September – Park Run of the Month at Thornbury
  • Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race – Volunteers still needed
  • Wednesday 14th October – Start of New Beginners’ Course
  • Sunday 18th October – start of Cross Country season at Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield

Results:-

A team of TRC over 45 ladies entered the Cleeve Road Relays relays and finished 2nd in their category.

Jo Plumbley won the old ladies (her words) category in the Wyedean Ultra of 60K in 8:13:13

Nick Williams had a good run in the UTB Ultra of 60K around part of the Mont Blanc route.

05/09 Park Run News:- 

Melanie Wilson came in as 1st Female at Thornbury in 21:38 while, on tour, Nick Williams was 3rd at Brueton, Solihull in a speedy 17:31.

On tour, Lizzie Williams (24:39) was also at Brueton.  Kevin Arnold (26:22) was at Riverside Walk, Hay-on-Wye, and Phil Lawrence (21:22) was at Chippenham Playing Fields, Monmouth.

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1. Dave Matthews

Late this week we received the sad news of the passing of Dave Matthews.  Dave was a founder member, indeed member number 1,  of the club and one of the main movers in organising and building up the club in its early and middle years.  He was club secretary for a number of those years and very active in pushing along and participating in cross country teams and other club teams.  He initiated and ran the club’s very first web site.  He was involved in the club races, often organising the manual timing of those days.

He was encouraging to others in the participation and development of their running and will be sadly missed by those who remember him.

2. Oldbury 10 Mile Race – Volunteers Needed

We are still around 10 volunteers short for the Oldbury 10 Mile race.  If you are in the area and have any spare time at all please let Adrian Wombwell know.  All hands are useful.

3. Kinisi Run Hub Visit

Thursday 10th September Club Night – Kinisi Run Hub visit. Come early by 6:45 to club to try on Saucony road shoes – you can wear them on the run. 15% discount on the night.

4. Gloucester Cross Country League

With the sun mostly still shining and the ground hard with drought you may not be thinking of the gloriously muddy, wet, cold cross country season but the fixtures have been announced for the Gloucester Cross Country League as follows and the good news is that entries are now open:-

Sunday, 18th October – Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield
Saturday 31st October – Cirencester Park
Sunday 13th December – University of Bath – including County Championships
Saturday 27th February – Pittville Park, Cheltenham

So sharpen your spikes, clean your studs, put the dates in your diary and start your preparation.

Entries now open  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

5. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Run of the month is 12th September at Thornbury – from Ashleigh.

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 treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

6. Race Directors Course For Anyone Interested In Becoming Involved.

There is a Race Director’s course at YOSC on Saturday 17th October. Information about this:

“As a service to race organisers, RunEvents has developed a Race Director course, covering the key areas of knowledge and expertise needed by race organisers. The course combines information given out through presentations along with group activities. Attendance is voluntary and not assessed. A certificate of attendance is issued to attendees along with the course material. The content includes:

  • Legal and administrative issues.
  • Venue and course design.
  • Briefing marshals and stewards.
  • Health and Safety – Event Risk Assessment.
  • Role of Local Authority and Highways.
  • Producing an Event Plan” [End of Quote]

Booking via EA website, cost £80-00. This is suitable for Road, XC, Trails etc. Organisers, both active and prospective candidates. There are other dates available, but not nearby. For more details visit

https://www.englandathletics.org/coaches-and-officials/officials-qualifications/race-directors/ 

7. Winter Coaching Venue Needed

While Tuesday coaching goes on through the summer on Munday Playing Fields, the coaching team are in need of a venue for the dark nights of winter.  If you know of anywhere that might be suitable with good lighting and a lack of trip hazards then please contact Nick Williams (or any of the committee who can pass it on).  Thank you.

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

07/09

For runners of all standards