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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

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Appeals to the TRC Membership for help

Appeals to the TRC Membership for help

  1. Thursday night teas and drinks when you return from the run.
  • It would be good if everybody volunteered to do the teas occasionally. We have about 150 active members so if everybody did their turn you would only have to do the teas once every 3 years!  We have cover for only one week – the 10/09, then all dates are available
  •  
  • We need volunteers for the following dates
  • 17/09; 24/09; 01/10; 08/10; 15/10; 22/10; 29/10

Please let me know if you can help on any of the listed dates. Thanks

Rensh1@hotmail.com / 07810 300025

 

  1. Oldbury 10 mile Sunday – Sunday 20th Marshals required .
  • Marshals required urgently to help on Sun 20th We are able to fund the away-days, Xmas parties, donations to charity etc because our run events are well attended and well organised. This will be the last race using the Power Station as Race HQ. We need about another 20 of you to volunteer to help. If you can help please message Adrian Wombwell asap adrianwombwell@icloud.com
  1. Sunday 6th September (am) we need help for the Letter drop for the 10 miler
  • Ideally, we need about 10 people to help with the letter drop to houses around the course. You can run or go on bikes and we intend to meet at the Naite crossroads (1 mile from the Power Station) at 09:00. Probably takes 90 minutes if we split into 2 groups.

Please let me know if you can help with the letter drop. Thanks

Rensh1@hotmail.com / 07810 300025

 

News

TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 31st August 2026

Room not available this week – meet in Top Car Park

Thursday Club Night Leaders

3rd September.    Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd/ 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min – Emily Messe / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – NIck Williams

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

Tea Rota:-

10/09 Anyone for tea?

Reminders

  • Thursday 3rd September – Room not available, meet in top car park
  • 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:-

26/09 Combe Miles and Smiles 10K

39  Nick Langridge   46:46     1st MV70

29/08 Park Run News:- 

Two second places at Thornbury this week with Peter Cable 2nd in 20:46 and Melanie Wilson 2nd Female in 23:52.

Alex Golding (21:09) continued his tour of Dutch Park Runs at Delftse Hout Park Run.  
Meanwhile Paul Saville posted a fast 18:54 at Pegwell Bay in East Kent, Kevin Arnold (24:50) was at Pontypridd, Martin Coyle (36:07) was at Plymvalley, Phil Lawrence (30:54) was at Durlston Country Park, near Swanage and Rebecca Acaster (35:26) was at Victoria Park Run in Glasgow.

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1. Oldbury 10 Mile Race – Volunteers Needed

We are still around 20 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.

2. Kinisi Run Hub Visit

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

3. 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:-

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

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

Entries will be open shortly – cross country – Cross Country

4. Our Charity – Brain Tumour Support

Brain Tumour Support are our Charity of the Year.  They have sent us the following;-

There is a short flyer giving more information about our work as a charity, and the charity-funded runs and challenges we offer.

Brain Tumour Support

In reality, we can get places as most UK events. If there are any you think your members would be particularly interested in, just let me know.
 
 
For anyone who wants to run and fundraise for Brain Tumour Support, we can provide t-shirts and/or running vests. If appropriate, we can also give collection tins and QR codes if people would like to donate.
 
Key events where we offer charity places: There are many local ones, and some further afield (for example the Amsterdam Half Marathon) if anyone is interested in combining a run with a weekend away J Runners effectively get a free place (they just have to pay the registration fee) for a set fundraising target.
 
Finally, we are also offering Gold Bond places at next year’s London Marathon, so if anyone would like to apply, they just need to visit the link below and complete an application form. We’re hoping to make a final decision within the next month or so: https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/london-marathon-2027/
 
Best wishes,
Nadia
 

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. 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”

31/08

News

TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 24th August 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders

27th August.  Walking – Val / 5k -Nigel Hale/ 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Paul Reeves / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – Ben Foss

3rd September.    Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd/ 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min – Emily Messe / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – NIck Williams

Tea Rota:-

27/08 Anyone for tea?

Reminders

  • Thursday 3rd September – Room not available, meet in top car park
  • 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
  • Sunday 18th October – start of Cross Country season at Tinkley Gate, Nympsfield

Results:-

22/08 Park Run News:- 

Alex Golding (20:46) became the latest of our tourists to hop over the North Sea to the Netherlands and zoomed round the quaintly named Kagerzoom Park Run at Leiden while Romeo Maddalena (25:25) went North to Vogrie in Scotland in the countryside SE of Edinburgh. Neil McLachlan(33:16) was also in Edinburgh at the Holyrood course while Catherine(26:24) and Simon Jenkins (30:13)  at Milford Waterfront and James Platt (24:01) at Haverford West went out to West Wales. Meanwhile, Peter Cable (20:25) at Clair, Haywards Heath, Melanie Wilson (26:08) at Riverside in Hay-on-Wye and Andy Gregory (30:33) at Thetford stayed in England.

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1. Kinisi Run Hub Visit

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

2. Gloucester Cross Country League

With the sun 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:-

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

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

Entries will be open shortly – cross country – Cross Country

3. Our Charity – Brain Tumour Support

Brain Tumour Support are our Charity of the Year.  They have sent us the following;-

There is a short flyer giving more information about our work as a charity, and the charity-funded runs and challenges we offer.

Brain Tumour Support

In reality, we can get places as most UK events. If there are any you think your members would be particularly interested in, just let me know.
 
 
For anyone who wants to run and fundraise for Brain Tumour Support, we can provide t-shirts and/or running vests. If appropriate, we can also give collection tins and QR codes if people would like to donate.
 
Key events where we offer charity places: There are many local ones, and some further afield (for example the Amsterdam Half Marathon) if anyone is interested in combining a run with a weekend away J Runners effectively get a free place (they just have to pay the registration fee) for a set fundraising target.
 
Finally, we are also offering Gold Bond places at next year’s London Marathon, so if anyone would like to apply, they just need to visit the link below and complete an application form. We’re hoping to make a final decision within the next month or so: https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/london-marathon-2027/
 
Best wishes,
Nadia
 

4. 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. 

5. 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.

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

24/08

News

TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 17th August 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders

20th August.    Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale/ 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Hannah Hamilton / 7 min – James Mason

27th August.  Walking – Val / 5k -Nigel Hale/ 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Paul Reeves / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – Ben Foss

Tea Rota:-

20/08 Adrian Wombwell; 27/08 tbc

Reminders

  • Thursday 3rd September – Room not available, meet in top car park
  • Thursday 10th September – Kinsi Run Hub Visit to club night
  • Saturday 12th September – Park Run of the Month at Thornbury
  • Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

16/08 Two Tunnels 10 K Bath

38 Ryan Moon                 44:33
80 Darja Konovalova   49:33

15/08 Badminton 15K Tough Mudder – with photo and report

Andy Gregory    3:30:00

Tough Mudder

15km Tough Mudder was a good laugh 3:30 but no official time as it’s not a race I ran all the distance but a lot of time on the obstacles and queues. Would recommend it as a break from long runs as it gives you time on your feet.

08/08 Park Run News:- 

Tourists all over the compass this week with Andy Hollingdale (25:58) and Claire Hollingdale (28:31) way out west in South Wales at Haverford West while John Francksen (38:15) was way up north in Scotland at Aberdeen and Moray Sloan (23:08) and Mary Hill (43:20) were out east at Stamford, Jason Clark (22:01) was at Quakers Walk, Devizes, Adrian Wombwell (23:51)was at Beacon, Lichfield, Rebecca Acaster (38:53) was down south at Upton House, Poole, Melanie Wilson (28:54) was at Woolacombe Dunes, Sam Baimbridge (21:15) was at Downs Link, Shoreham-by-Sea and Catherine Dack (25:31)  was at the Old Showfield, Froome.

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1. Kinsi Run Hub Visit

Kinisi Run Hub visit. Come early to club to try on Saucony road shoes – you can wear them on the run. 15% discount on the night.

2. Our Charity – Brain Tumour Support

Brain Tumour Support are our Charity of the Year.  They have sent us the following;-

There is a short flyer giving more information about our work as a charity, and the charity-funded runs and challenges we offer.

Brain Tumour Support

In reality, we can get places as most UK events. If there are any you think your members would be particularly interested in, just let me know.
 
 
For anyone who wants to run and fundraise for Brain Tumour Support, we can provide t-shirts and/or running vests. If appropriate, we can also give collection tins and QR codes if people would like to donate.
 
Key events where we offer charity places: There are many local ones, and some further afield (for example the Amsterdam Half Marathon) if anyone is interested in combining a run with a weekend away J Runners effectively get a free place (they just have to pay the registration fee) for a set fundraising target.
 
Finally, we are also offering Gold Bond places at next year’s London Marathon, so if anyone would like to apply, they just need to visit the link below and complete an application form. We’re hoping to make a final decision within the next month or so: https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/london-marathon-2027/
 
Best wishes,
Nadia
 

3. 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. 

5. 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.

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

17/08

News

TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 10th August 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders

13th August.  Walking – Val / 5k -Liz Ball / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min – Emily Messe / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – Ben Foss

20th August.    Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale/ 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Hannah Hamilton / 7 min – James Mason

Tea Rota:-

13/08 Clare Smith; 20/08 Adrian Wombwell; 27/08 tbc

Reminders

  • Last chance to enter Avon 5K Relays (see details below).  Let Moray know by Tuesday 11th August.
  • Thursday 10th September – Kinsi Run Hub Visit to club night
  • Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

08/08 Park Run News:- 

This week’s tourists have updated us with visual aids with Claire Gregory (25:44) at Minehead and Claire and Andy Hollingdale (both 28:40) at Exmouth.

Minehead Park Run Exmoor Park Run

Other, less visible, tourists were Alex Golding (20:26) in Keswick, Jason Clark (28:00) at Gorleston Cliffs, Great Yarmouth, Neil Roff (20:21) at Cycle Route 43 parkrun Ystalyfera, North of Swansea, Ryan Moon (22:48) and Darya Konovalova (26:29) at Tamar Trails, Rebecca Acaster (35:30) at Llanerchaeron, Peter Cable (20:30) at Black Rocks, Matlock and George Evans (28:04) at Bideford.

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1. Avon 5K Road Relay Championships at Cleeve – Sunday 30th August

Last chance to enter the relays.  Let Moray know if you are interested by this Tuesday 11th August by the latest.

The event  starts in the flat and beautifully managed Cleeve sports and playing fields and is run on quiet country roads and footpaths in the Claverham and Cleeve area on a predominately flat course with one small climb.

Open men and MV40 have teams of 4 runners, all other teams are 3 runners (open women, FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65, MV50, MV60, MV70).  If you are interested in taking part in this event please let Moray know. Some details can be found here http://s250914043.websitehome.co.uk/avon/RRChamps.html .  And see entry form below:-

Cleeve Relays Entry Form

2. Kinsi Run Hub Visit

Kinisi Run Hub visit. Come early to club to try on Saucony road shoes – you can wear them on the run. 15% discount on the night.

3. Our Charity – Brain Tumour Support

Brain Tumour Support are our Charity of the Year.  They have sent us the following;-

There is a short flyer giving more information about our work as a charity, and the charity-funded runs and challenges we offer.

Brain Tumour Support

In reality, we can get places as most UK events. If there are any you think your members would be particularly interested in, just let me know.
 
 
For anyone who wants to run and fundraise for Brain Tumour Support, we can provide t-shirts and/or running vests. If appropriate, we can also give collection tins and QR codes if people would like to donate.
 
Key events where we offer charity places: There are many local ones, and some further afield (for example the Amsterdam Half Marathon) if anyone is interested in combining a run with a weekend away J Runners effectively get a free place (they just have to pay the registration fee) for a set fundraising target.
 
Finally, we are also offering Gold Bond places at next year’s London Marathon, so if anyone would like to apply, they just need to visit the link below and complete an application form. We’re hoping to make a final decision within the next month or so: https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/london-marathon-2027/
 
Best wishes,
Nadia
 

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. 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.

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

10/08

News

TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 3rd August 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders

6th August.    Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – James Mason

13th August.  Walking – Val / 5k -Liz Ball / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min – Emily Messe / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – Ben Foss

Tea Rota:-

06/08 Clare Watt; 13/08 Clare Smith; 20/08 Adrian Wombwell; 27/08 tbc

Reminders

  • Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

29/07 South West PB Series 5K Race 1

Pos Name Cat Time    
15 Phil Blackburn SM 15:54 **New Club Record**  
111 Jim Godden MV60 19:25 2nd MV60  
133 Alex Golding MV45 20:25    

01/08 Park Run News:- 

All about the tourists this week, must be the holiday season, with Hannah Hamilton scoring a first female at Tamar Trails in Devon in 22:17.

Also out and about were Paul Saville (20:02) taking his turn at the original Park Run at Bushy, John Francksen (36:57) at Worcester Pitchcroft, Jay Bartley (25:01) at Quakers Walk, Devizes, Jason Clark (19:54) at York, Kevin Arnold (24:57) at Andover and Rebecca Acaster (36:28) at Street.

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1. Avon 5K Road Relay Championships at Cleeve – Sunday 30th August

The event  starts in the flat and beautifully managed Cleeve sports and playing fields and is run on quiet country roads and footpaths in the Claverham and Cleeve area on a predominately flat course with one small climb.

Open men and MV40 have teams of 4 runners, all other teams are 3 runners (open women, FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65, MV50, MV60, MV70).  If you are interested in taking part in this event please let Moray know. Some details can be found here http://s250914043.websitehome.co.uk/avon/RRChamps.html .  And see entry form below:-

Cleeve Relays Entry Form

2. Our Charity – Brain Tumour Support

Brain Tumour Support are our Charity of the Year.  They have sent us the following;-

There is a short flyer giving more information about our work as a charity, and the charity-funded runs and challenges we offer.

Brain Tumour Support

In reality, we can get places as most UK events. If there are any you think your members would be particularly interested in, just let me know.
 
 
For anyone who wants to run and fundraise for Brain Tumour Support, we can provide t-shirts and/or running vests. If appropriate, we can also give collection tins and QR codes if people would like to donate.
 
Key events where we offer charity places: There are many local ones, and some further afield (for example the Amsterdam Half Marathon) if anyone is interested in combining a run with a weekend away J Runners effectively get a free place (they just have to pay the registration fee) for a set fundraising target.
 
Finally, we are also offering Gold Bond places at next year’s London Marathon, so if anyone would like to apply, they just need to visit the link below and complete an application form. We’re hoping to make a final decision within the next month or so: https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/london-marathon-2027/
 
Best wishes,
Nadia
 

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. 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.

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

03/08

News

TRC Weekly Bulletin w/c 27th July 2026

Thursday Club Night Leaders

30th July.  Walking – Val / 5k -Nigel Hale / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Hannah Hamilton / 7 min – Nick Williams

6th August.    Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min – Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – James Mason

Tea Rota:-

30/07 Alan Pascoe; 06/08 Clare Watt; 13/08 Clare Smith; 20/08 Adrian Wombwell; 27/08 tbc

Reminders

  • Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

20/07 Frampton 10K

Pos Name Cat Time Chip time    
7 Phil Blackburn SM 34:25 34:24    
76 Ali Vaz FV45 42:12 42:12 2nd FV45  
142 Nick Langridge MV70 46:57 46:48 1st MV70  

25/07 Park Run News:- 

Paul Saville was 3rd at Thornbury in 19:53.

Wales was popular for our tourists this week with  Ian Hoffman (24:50) at Llyn Llech Owain in SW Wales, Rebecca Acaster (37:37)  at Y Promenad, Aberhonddu, Brecon and Sam Baimbridge (20:24) at Cwmbran but furthest flung was Kevin Arnold (24:37) across the North sea at Karpendonske, Eindhoven.

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1. Avon 5K Road Relay Championships at Cleeve – Sunday 30th August

The event  starts in the flat and beautifully managed Cleeve sports and playing fields and is run on quiet country roads and footpaths in the Claverham and Cleeve area on a predominately flat course with one small climb.

Open men and MV40 have teams of 4 runners, all other teams are 3 runners (open women, FV35, FV45, FV55, FV65, MV50, MV60, MV70).  If you are interested in taking part in this event please let Moray know. Some details can be found here http://s250914043.websitehome.co.uk/avon/RRChamps.html .  And see entry form below:-

Cleeve Relays Entry Form

2. Our Charity – Brain Tumour Support

Brain Tumour Support are our Charity of the Year.  They have sent us the following;-

There is a short flyer giving more information about our work as a charity, and the charity-funded runs and challenges we offer.

Brain Tumour Support

In reality, we can get places as most UK events. If there are any you think your members would be particularly interested in, just let me know.
 
 
For anyone who wants to run and fundraise for Brain Tumour Support, we can provide t-shirts and/or running vests. If appropriate, we can also give collection tins and QR codes if people would like to donate.
 
Key events where we offer charity places: There are many local ones, and some further afield (for example the Amsterdam Half Marathon) if anyone is interested in combining a run with a weekend away J Runners effectively get a free place (they just have to pay the registration fee) for a set fundraising target.
 
Finally, we are also offering Gold Bond places at next year’s London Marathon, so if anyone would like to apply, they just need to visit the link below and complete an application form. We’re hoping to make a final decision within the next month or so: https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/london-marathon-2027/
 
Best wishes,
Nadia
 

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. 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.

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

27/07

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