Thursday Club Night Leaders

2^nd April.  Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – James Mason

9^th  April.  Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel Hale / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – Nick Williams

We are now in British Summer Time but keep on with your head torch & Hi-Viz vest for another few weeks.

Tea Rota

02/04 Chris Foley ; 09/04 Romeo Maddalena; 16/04 TBA ; 23/04 (Room n/a until 19:00) James Marshall ; 30/04 TBA ; 07/05 Sonya Bryson

Reminders

• 31st March last day for Membership renewal. 
• Thursday 23rd April; Room not available until 19:00
• Thursday 14th May: AGM at Thornbury Cricket Club with Run and Rehydrate with pizzas, vote and announcement of club charity for 2026/27
• Thursday 21st May; Weston Prom Club Run & Rehydrate
• Thursday 4th June; Club Road Championships
• Thursday 18th June; Thornbury 10K
• Saturday 4th July; Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 5th July; Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration
• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results.

23/03 Gloucester Half Marathon : Claire Hollingdale : 2:12:10

22/03 Forest of Dean Trails Half Marathon : Lucie Wilson 1:38:25 ; Moray Sloan 1:44:04 ; Colette Jackson 1:59:40

22/03 Eastleigh 10k : Paul Reeves 51.22

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1. Thornbury 10K Road Race – Thursday 18th June 2026 – Marshall Alert

The second of the events in the Club race series will be happening on mid-summer’s longest day again.  As ever, we are looking for volunteers to help run the event. We need  about 60  volunteers to run the race safely.

Please sign up via this link to the Google form.  Thornbury 10k Marshalling  

2 . TRC Membership Renewals (Membership Year 01/04/2026 – 31/03/2027)

Membership for the 2026–27 season is now due for renewal. Thank you to everyone who has already renewed. If you have not yet renewed, please ensure you:

• Complete the 2026–27 membership form by 31st March 2026
• Make payment by 30th April 2026

If you do not wish to renew your membership, please let us know so we can update our records.

Membership details:
https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/membership/

Membership form:
https://forms.gle/6upddd93teLxJgcQ7

If you joined between January and March 2026, this renewal does not apply to you — your membership is valid until 31st March 2027.

3. Introduction to Running Course from Wednesday 22nd April

Carole says thanks to all who have volunteered to help with Beginners.

The Introduction to Running Course is taking place over 8 weeks on Wednesdays from 22^nd April to 10^th June at 6:45pm from TLC car park. We’ll celebrate your progress with a group parkrun and medal presentation on Saturday 20th June Cost: Just £10 for the full course! Complete the interest form here: [https://forms.gle/qkFAg8FJUyWodL4N8]

Carole says thanks to all who have volunteered to help with Beginners. Any  questions please speak to Carol Mosses carol.mosses@hotmail.co.uk

4. Club 10km Road Race Championships Thursday 4^th June 19:30

Race HQ will be at the Sailing Club and this race will also be part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge.  Rehydrate afterwards.

5. Weston 5 Mile Prom Run Thursday 21^st May and rehydrate afterwards

We’re heading back to the seaside! Mark your calendars for a club trip to Weston-super-Mare for the Weston Prom 5-Mile Race, which will form part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge. Last year was a brilliant evening with almost 40 Thornbury Running Club runners making the trip down the motorway. The club will pay for your entry but you must enter yourself under Thornbury Running Club and claim your entry fee back.

Entries for the May race will open after the April race on 9/4/26, so keep an eye out for further details. We’ll let you know when you can enter.

As tradition now dictates… we’ll also be bringing along some well-earned post-race snacks and drinks so we can refuel and rehydrate on the prom.

6. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Run of the month will be April 18th at Pomphrey Hill for 2 members’ birthdays. Further Park Runs of the Month will be:

• May 16th Thornbury for the 300th event barring any cancellations
• June 20th Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation

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.  

7. Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday July 4^th

We have entered two teams – a mxed team and a vets team. More info to follow  .Any questions see Jo Plumbley..

8. Club Discounts

Sports Shoes – 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.  (It’s still cheaper to go to their sales/outlet area 40 – 60% off)

Endurance Life Events 10% offYour new code: TRC850Using the club’s discount code is simple- Choose an event in the normal way: https://www.endurancelife.com – On the Basket / Checkout page click the text “Apply a gift voucher or discount code” and enter your discount code.

Bimble and Bolt 10% off (women’s running clothes)

https://bimbleandbolt.com/pages/running-club-sign-up  just compete the form and enter Thornbury running club as your club

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

• Westonbirt House Half Marathon and 10K – 3rd April iCompete Events — icompete
• Berkeley 10K – 12th April – Berkeley 10k 2026 – EntryCentral
• Bristol Half Marathon – 10th May
• Olveston Fun Run – 17th May – Buy tickets – Olveston Fun Run 2026 – Olveston Primary School
• Dursley Peaks Race – 25th May – The Dursley Peaks Race 2026 – EntryCentral
• 10,000 Metres Under the Edge, Wotton – 31st May 10k 2026 – Wotton Lions
• Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 7th June – Relish Running Races
• Hogweed Trot 10K – 8th June Full On Sport – Hogweed Trot 10k 2026 Event Profile
• Clevedon Midsummer 10 K – 9th June Midsummer 10K Race – Clevedon Athletic Club
• Longest Day Chippenham 10K – 24th June The Longest Day Chippenham 10k, Wednesday 24th June 2026 — icompete
• Chepstow Running Festival – 15th August Half Marathon, 10K and 5K – Chepstow Running Festival | Wales Running Event
• Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 16th August – Relish Running Races
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

30/03

 

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

26^th March  Walking – Val / 5k –  (apologies I have lost this weeks Leaders List!!. Hope you all know if you are down to lead!)

2^nd April.  Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min – Jo Plumbley / 8 min – Moray Sloan / 7 min – James Mason

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. 

Tea Rota

26/03 (Room n/a until 19:00) Caron Hale ; 02/04 Chris Foley ; 09/04 Romeo Maddalena; 16/04 TBA ; 23/04 (Room n/a until 19:00) James Marshall ; 30/04 TBA ; 07/05 Sonya Bryson

Reminders

• 31st March last day for Membership renewal. Please do it before then.
• Thursday 23rd April; Room not available until 19:00
• Thursday 14th May: AGM at Thornbury Cricket Club with Run and Rehydrate with pizzas, vote and announcement of club charity for 2026/27
• Thursday 21st May; Weston Prom Club Run & Rehydrate
• Thursday 4th June; Club Road Championships
• Thursday 18th June; Thornbury 10K
• Saturday 4th July; Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 5th July; Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration
• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results.

23/03 Gloucester Half Marathon

Phil Blackburn	1:10:55
Tom Usherwood	1:41:09
Antonia Hann	1:58:38
Liz Baird	2:12:10

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1. Thornbury 10K Road Race – Thursday 18th June 2026 – Marshall Alert

The second of the events in the Club race series will be happening on mid-summer’s longest day again.  As ever, we are looking for volunteers to help run the event. We need  about 60  volunteers to run the race safely. Please sign up via this link to the Google form.  Thornbury 10k Marshalling  

2 . TRC Membership Renewals (Membership Year 01/04/2026 – 31/03/2027)

Membership for the 2026–27 season is now due for renewal. Thank you to everyone who has already renewed. If you have not yet renewed, please ensure you:

• Complete the 2026–27 membership form by 31st March 2026
• Make payment by 30th April 2026

If you do not wish to renew your membership, please let us know so we can update our records.

Membership details:
https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/membership/

Membership form:
https://forms.gle/6upddd93teLxJgcQ7

If you joined between January and March 2026, this renewal does not apply to you — your membership is valid until 31st March 2027.

3. Introduction to Running Course from Wednesday 22nd April

Please spread this news with anyone who you think might want to join the Beginner’s 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. The Introduction to Running Course is taking place over 8 weeks on Wednesdays from 22^nd April to 10^th June at 6:45pm from TLC car park. We’ll celebrate your progress with a group parkrun and medal presentation on Saturday 20th June Cost: Just £10 for the full course! Complete the interest form here: [https://forms.gle/qkFAg8FJUyWodL4N8]

If you want to be a Beginner’s Champion:

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.  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

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

4. Club 10km Road Race Championships Thursday 4^th June 19:30

Race HQ will be at the Sailing Club and this race will also be part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge.  Rehydrate afterwards.

5. Weston 5 Mile Prom Run Thursday 21^st May and rehydrate afterwards

We’re heading back to the seaside! Mark your calendars for a club trip to Weston-super-Mare for the Weston Prom 5-Mile Race, which will form part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge. Last year was a brilliant evening with almost 40 Thornbury Running Club runners making the trip down the motorway. The club will pay for your entry but you must enter yourself under Thornbury Running Club and claim your entry fee back.

Entries for the May race will open after the April race on 9/4/26, so keep an eye out for further details. We’ll let you know when you can enter.

As tradition now dictates… we’ll also be bringing along some well-earned post-race snacks and drinks so we can refuel and rehydrate on the prom.

6. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Runs of the Month

• April 18th at Pomphrey Hill for 2 members’ birthdays,
• May 16th Thornbury for the 300th event barring any cancellations
• June 20th Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation

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.  

7. Club Discounts

Sports Shoes – 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.  (It’s still cheaper to go to their sales/outlet area 40 – 60% off)

Endurance Life Events 10% offYour new code: TRC850Using the club’s discount code is simple- Choose an event in the normal way: https://www.endurancelife.com – On the Basket / Checkout page click the text “Apply a gift voucher or discount code” and enter your discount code.

Bimble and Bolt 10% off (women’s running clothes)

https://bimbleandbolt.com/pages/running-club-sign-up  just compete the form and enter Thornbury running club as your club

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

• Westonbirt House Half Marathon and 10K – 3rd April iCompete Events — icompete
• Berkeley 10K – 12th April – Berkeley 10k 2026 – EntryCentral
• Bristol Half Marathon – 10th May
• Olveston Fun Run – 17th May – Buy tickets – Olveston Fun Run 2026 – Olveston Primary School
• Dursley Peaks Race – 25th May – The Dursley Peaks Race 2026 – EntryCentral
• 10,000 Metres Under the Edge, Wotton – 31st May 10k 2026 – Wotton Lions
• Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 7th June – Relish Running Races
• Hogweed Trot 10K – 8th June Full On Sport – Hogweed Trot 10k 2026 Event Profile
• Clevedon Midsummer 10 K – 9th June Midsummer 10K Race – Clevedon Athletic Club
• Longest Day Chippenham 10K – 24th June The Longest Day Chippenham 10k, Wednesday 24th June 2026 — icompete
• Chepstow Running Festival – 15th August Half Marathon, 10K and 5K – Chepstow Running Festival | Wales Running Event
• Two Tunnels Half, 10K and 5K – 16th August – Relish Running Races
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

23/03

Cotswold Way Relay 2026 – Saturday 4th July 

Deadline for entries is Tuesday 24^th March

The Cotswold Way Relay is a 10 stage relay race covering all 103 miles of the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath Abbey. This is event is organised by Team Bath and has a limit of 100 teams. 

The event is very popular with TRC members and for 2026 we intend to enter 2 teams, possibly 3 if demand is strong i.e. you fill in this form now.

If we become oversubscribed, we will work on a first come first served basis, subject to the requirements of each team entered. A vets team must all be aged 40+ and a mixed team must contain at least 4 women.  Save the date and if you wish to run, or be a reserve or can help with on the day marshalling then please sign up here!  If you have any questions please see Jo Plumbley & Melanie Wilson who are organising the event this year. 

Please complete this form now https://forms.gle/Za1kNnF7oaCTJ9UR6 as the deadline for entering team choices is this Tuesday.

Hi All, 

We will be running the Rollick route to do a letter drop on Sunday 4th Jan, so if you would like to join us, you would be most welcome. I expect we will split into 2 groups, so everyone may not run it all if they don’t wish to.  Note the whole route is about 10 miles and it will be muddy! Meet 08:30 at the Scout Hut on Park Road, near Castle School. Google maps …. https://maps.app.goo.gl/uUnJhECDtHCakYii8

Thanks

Arthur Renshaw (Letter Drop lead)

Thursday Club Night Leaders

20^th November.  Walking – Val / 5k – Jim W/ 10 min – TBA/ 9 min – Lizzie W/ 8 min – Hannah H/ 7 min – Paul Harrod

27^th November.  Walking – Val / 5k – Harriet F/ 10 min – Arthur R/ 9 min – Emily M/ 8 min – Moray S 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.

Tea Rota   (only one date before New Year needs to be filled – 18/12)

20/11 Kellie Bryant; 27/11 Hannah Hamilton; 4/12 Carol Mosses; 11/12 No Tea – Christmas Lights Run & Party; 18/12 TBA; 25/11 No Meeting – Christmas Day; 01/26 No Meeting– New Year’s Day; 08/01/26 TBA – all back to normal for January..

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Results:

Sodbury Slog  9/11/25

• Adrian Wombwell          1:09:39
• Moray Sloan                1:10:17
• Emily Meese 1:16:48
• Damian McManus 1:16:53
• Ollie Brown 1:19:17
• Kevin Cundy 1:32:34
• Sarah Newness 1:32:55
• Colette Jackson 1:49:46

Reminders:.

• Thursday 11^th December. Xmas Alveston lights run & party
• Sunday 14^th December: Glos League XC-3 Bath University
• Sunday 21^st December Mince Pie Runs from Wotton-Under-Edge
• Thursday 25^th December . No meeting Leisure Centre closed
• Thursday 1^st January 2026. No meeting Leisure Centre closed
• Sunday 18^th January: Riverbank Rollick
• Saturday 14^th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham

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1. TRC Membership Fees for 2026/27

It is over 5 years since we increased or Membership Fees. After a review of income & expenditure we need an increase to cover our basic core expenses such as the hire of the Leisure Centre room, the website, England Athletics affiliation and coach and run leader training etc. Full Membership will go up by £5 to £30 and other Membership categories will also increase by £5. 

We will continue to subsidize England Athletics(EA) Membership by £12 with the Member paying the balance of £11. As an encouragement for Members to complete an EA Coaching or Leadership course the Club will subsidize the full EA fee of £23.

Full details of all the Membership fees are to follow.

2. RIVERBANK ROLLICK 2026 – 18th January 10:30 Start

We are now 2 months away from the Rollick, and already have 280 entries ! Many of last year’s marshals will marshal again (it shows how enjoyable it is !), but we do have a number of vacancies. Therefore, if you are available to help and didn’t help last year, please complete the form https://forms.gle/1zwpivDerbWnaqTJ7 .  We can then allocate you a task depending on where the greatest need is. 

We do have a reputation of having marshals in fancy dress, so if you feel you wish to do that (it’s not mandatory), please feel free. It can be anything within reason – previous marshals have been Superman, Elvis, Clowns, Pirate, Fairy etc. and of course our infamous Mr Blobby ! Anything is great to help enthuse the runners – it really is fun to do. It’s a great thing to do and allows you to see a race from the marshals point of view. Hope to hear from you via the form. If you need to contact me direct, I am on jimgodden0@gmail.com

Jim Godden RR Race Director.

3. TRC Xmas Lights & Run Social – 11th December, 7:00 PM

Join us at Thornbury Cricket Club for a festive evening of running and food!

✅ Shorter than normal run around Alveston’s finest Christmas lights ✅ Followed by a Meal on the club to celebrate the year (drinks are on you)

Meet: Thornbury Cricket Club

Date & Time: Thursday, 11th December at 7:00 PM

Sign up by: 5th December so we can confirm food order

Book your place on the Google form:

https://forms.gle/nudxBRL2LLtHJeKE8

4. Mince Pie Run : Wotton-Under-Edge Sunday 21^st December

Usual arrangements again this year. Meeting in the Chippings car park in Wotton GL12 7BD. Christmas outfits encouraged. Planning on Six Groups different start times but getting back to the Chippings Car Park by 11:00 for Coffee and mince pies. These are the Groups we would like to have. If you would like to lead a group then let me know.

1. The ‘Fast & Furious’ Group. Starting at 08.00 for about 3 hours.
2. The Ros Group. Starting early 07.00. Intending doing 16 miles. Led by Ros A version of the Traditional Route. If you intend to go with Ros please contact her on 07743257 838.
3. The ‘cut down Traditional Route’ Group. Starting at 08.30. About 10 miles
4. The ‘Hilly & Muddy’ Group. Starting at 08.45. about 6-7 miles. Led by Arthur Renshaw
5. The ‘Steady Run’ Group. Starting at 09.15. 5-6 miles, trails with a few hills. Off road shoes required – could be muddy and slippy.
6. The ‘More Leisurely’ Group. Starting at 09.30. Walking group and dogs allowed

5. Gloucester League Cross Country

Did you miss the cross countries?  Shame.  You can still enter individually for the remaining 2 races.  Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/  You can still get a discounted waterproof duffel bag for only £10 if you run both.

• Glos League Cross Country-3 Bath University 14th December
• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham 14^th 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.

6. London Marathon Club place

For all you budding London Marathoners, as usual the Club qualifies to get one place in the London Marathon next April. If you want to apply for this place please see the rules & regulations in the Club Rules and apply to the Secretary Nigel Hale no later than 31st November

https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Club-place-in-London-Marathon.docx

7. TRC Web Site

The Committee is looking at what to do with the TRC website. We are looking for any members with Web development expertise to join a small group of Members to look at this whole subject. If you think you can make a contribution please contact Arthur Renshaw directly.  chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

8. Association of Running Clubs (ARC)

We have, for many years, licenced our races for insurance purposes etc with ARC. ARC are now desperately seeking some admin help with some admin help. We need at least two more people who can take over processing permits, at most up to one day’s work a week. We will pay an hourly rate, working from home and would suit retired runners who want an enjoyable way to continue to support club runners. If interested please contact Arthur Renshaw. chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

9. 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.

10. Brain Tumour Support – message from Georgia Downes

I am running London Marathon next year on behalf of a local charity 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.

✨✨ Raffle fundraiser ✨✨ see previous Bulletin for complete list of raffle prizes

How to enter: Donate directly to my fundraising page on Just Giving. https://www.justgiving.com/page/georgia-downes-ldnmarathon

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
• Prizes are non-transferable

11.  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.

12. Kevin Arnold – a message from the Gull Pull

 A round up of my charity total from the Gun Pull, now that the team have finished at Lands End. My personal total was £455. The total raised from week 7 when I was taking part was £5,476. The overall appeal hasn’t closed yet, but currently stands at £58,086

Thanks to everybody who donated.

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

• Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash 5K – 7^th December : Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash
• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K 14th December Westonbirt House Christmas 10k, 14th December 2025 — icompete
• Doynton Hard Half – 8th Feb The Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2026 | Sport Systems
• Dursley Dozen – 15^th February Dursley Dozen – dursley running club
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

16/11

 

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

13^th November.  Walking – Val / 5k – Liz Ball/ 10 min –Claire New/ 9 min – Jo P/ 8 min – Paul T/ 7 min – Ben Foss

20^th November.  Walking – Val / 5k – Jim Williams/ 10 min – TBA/ 9 min – Lizzie Williams/ 8 min – Hannah H/ 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.

Tea Rota 

13/11 Kellie Bryant; 20/11 Kellie Bryant; 27/11 Hannah Hamilton; 4/12 Carol Mosses; 11/12 No Tea – Christmas Lights Run & Party; 18/12 TBA; 25/11 No Meeting – Christmas Day; 01/26 No Meeting– New Year’s Day; 08/01/26 TBA – all back to normal for January..

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Results: {None this week}

Reminders:.

• 11^th December: Xmas Alveston lights run & party (& Club London Marathon place
• 14^th December: Glos League XC-3 Bath University
• 21^st December Mince Pie Runs from Wotton-Under-Edge
• 18^th January 2026: Riverbank Rollick
• 14^th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham

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1. TRC Membership Fees for 2026/27

It is over 5 years since we increased or Membership Fees. After a review of income & expenditure we need an increase to cover our basic core expenses such as the hire of the Leisure Centre room, the website, England Athletics affiliation and coach and run leader training etc. Full Membership will go up by £5 to £30 and other Membership categories will also increase by £5. 

We will continue to subsidize England Athletics(EA) Membership by £12 with the Member paying the balance of £11. As an encouragement for Members to complete an EA Coaching or Leadership course the Club will subsidize the full EA fee of £23.

Full details of all the Membership fees are to follow.

2. RIVERBANK ROLLICK 2026 – 18th January 10:30 Start

We are now 2 months away from the Rollick, and already have 280 entries ! Many of last year’s marshals will marshal again (it shows how enjoyable it is !), but we do have a number of vacancies. Therefore, if you are available to help and didn’t help last year, please complete the form https://forms.gle/1zwpivDerbWnaqTJ7 .  We can then allocate you a task depending on where the greatest need is. 

We do have a reputation of having marshals in fancy dress, so if you feel you wish to do that (it’s not mandatory), please feel free. It can be anything within reason – previous marshals have been Superman, Elvis, Clowns, Pirate, Fairy etc. and of course our infamous Mr Blobby ! Anything is great to help enthuse the runners – it really is fun to do. It’s a great thing to do and allows you to see a race from the marshals point of view. Hope to hear from you via the form. If you need to contact me direct, I am on jimgodden0@gmail.com

Jim Godden RR Race Director.

3. TRC Xmas Lights & Run Social – 11th December, 7:00 PM

Join us at Thornbury Cricket Club for a festive evening of running and food!

✅ Shorter than normal run around Alveston’s finest Christmas lights ✅ Followed by a Meal on the club to celebrate the year (drinks are on you)

Meet: Thornbury Cricket Club

Date & Time: Thursday, 11th December at 7:00 PM

Sign up by: 5th December so we can confirm food order

Book your place on the Google form     https://forms.gle/nudxBRL2LLtHJeKE8

4. Gloucester League Cross Country

Did you miss the cross countries?  Shame.  You can still enter individually for the remaining 2 races.  Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/  You can still get a discounted waterproof duffel bag for only £10 if you run both.

• Glos League Cross Country-3 Bath University 14th December
• Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham 14^th 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.

5. London Marathon Club place

For all you budding London Marathoners, as usual the Club qualifies to get one place in the London Marathon next April. If you want to apply for this place please see the rules & regulations in the Club Rules and apply to the Secretary Nigel Hale no later than 31st November

https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Club-place-in-London-Marathon.docx

6. TRC Web Site

The Committee is looking at what to do with the TRC website. We are looking for any members with Web development expertise to join a small group of Members to look at this whole subject. If you think you can make a contribution please contact Arthur Renshaw directly.  chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

7. Association of Running Clubs (ARC)

We have, for many years, licenced our races for insurance purposes etc with ARC. ARC are now desperately seeking some admin help with some admin help. We need at least two more people who can take over processing permits, at most up to one day’s work a week. We will pay an hourly rate, working from home and would suit retired runners who want an enjoyable way to continue to support club runners. If interested please contact Arthur Renshaw. chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

8. 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.

9. Brain Tumour Support – from Georgia Downes

I am running London Marathon next year on behalf of a local charity 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.

✨✨ Raffle fundraiser ✨✨ see last weeks Bulletin for complete list of raffle prizes

How to enter: Donate directly to my fundraising page on Just Giving. https://www.justgiving.com/page/georgia-downes-ldnmarathon

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
• Prizes are non-transferable

10. Sports shoes.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.

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

• Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash 5K – 7^th December : Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash
• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K 14th December Westonbirt House Christmas 10k, 14th December 2025 — icompete
• Doynton Hard Half – 8th Feb The Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2026 | Sport Systems
• Dursley Dozen – 15^th February Dursley Dozen – dursley running club
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

09/11

 

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)

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

2^nd 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:.

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

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1. Oldbury 10 Mile Race 21^st 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

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 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

 

3. Park Run of the Month

Our next parkrun of the month will be at Thornbury on 4^th 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.

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/#/

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

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.

5. RNLI Charity Talk Saturday 1^st 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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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).

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

• Keynsham Dandy 20k – Sunday 19th October https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=16052
  
• Stroud Half Marathon – Sunday 26th October Stroud Half Marathon 2025 – RaceNation
• Miles and Minds 24 Hour Running Challenge – 8th – 9th November Miles & Minds – 24hr running challenge Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
• Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash 5K – 7^th December : Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash
• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K 14th December Westonbirt House Christmas 10k, 14th December 2025 — icompete
• Doynton Hard Half – 8th Feb The Doynton Hard Half Marathon 2026 | Sport Systems
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

29/09

 

 Thursday Club Night Leaders

26^th June. Walking – Val / 5k – Harriet F / 10 min – Suzy C / 9 min – Jo P / 8 min – Paul T/ 7 min – Nick W

3^rd July. Walking – Val / 5k – Caron H / 10 min – Jerry C / 9 min – Lizzie W / 8 min – Moray S / 7 min – Pete B

 Tea Rota 

 26/06 Lorna Chambers; 03/07 No Tea – room N/A; 10/07 No Tea – room N/A; 17/07 tba

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

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Results: (none this week)

Reminders:.

• Thursday 3^rd July: Room not available. Meet top car park ready to run at 19:00
• Saturday 5^th July: Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 6^th July: pm Annual BBQ . Details below
• Thursday 10^th July: Room not available. Meet top car park ready to run at 19:00
• Thursday 11^th Sept: TRC Closed Club Championships. More details to follow

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1. Thornbury 10K Road Race – Thursday 19^th June 2025

Thanks to everyone that helped on the 10k last Thursday . Full report in next weeks bulletin.

2. Nick Williams’ Cotswold Way Challenge 100km – First place!

Congratulations to Nick Williams for coming first in the Cotswold Way 100k Ultra in 11:23:18 on the hottest day of the year. He was over an hour in front of the second place!

It is not too late to support Nick raising the profile and raising funds for Myeloma UK (https://www.myeloma.org.uk/), If you are able to support Nick in raising funds this is the link:- https://www.justgiving.com/page/nick-williams-1

3. Cotswold Relay teams for Saturday 5th July

Thank you to everyone who signed up to join in the Cotswold relay 2025 on Sat July 5th – a great pre curser to the TRC summer festivities on the Sunday. We have confirmed entries for two TRC teams  – 1 Open team – (Quickthorns) and 1 ladies (The Prickles). This is Thornbury’s first ever all girls team and we may yet need some extras! The teams and legs are below – if anyone has any queries or complaints please see Jo Plumbley or message her through the WhatsApp group.

Open  – Quickthorns

Leg                 

1 –     Ross Whiting

2 –     Ollie Brown

3 –     George Evans

4 –     Nathan Darkin

5 –     Chris Foley

6 –     Adrian Wombwell

7-     Jim Godden

8-     Kevin Cundy

9 –     Nick Williams

10-    James Marshall

Reserves – Nick Langridge, Alex Golding, John Evans, Arthur Renshaw, Kevin Arnold

        Ladies – Prickles 

        Leg             

1 –     Mel Wilson

2 –     Clare Watt

3 –     Lizzie Williams

4 –     Jo PLumbley

5 –     Colette Jackson

6 –     Laura Orna

7-     Sarah Newnes

8-     Hannah Hamilton

9 –     Ros Rowland

10-    Zoe RImmer

Reserves  – Bethan Littley, Judy Mills

 

4. Annual Summer BBQ and Awards event Sunday 6^th July

• Venue: Thornbury Cricket Club (The Clubhouse, Thornbury Rd, BS35 3LG)
• Date: Sunday 6th July
• Time: 12:30 – 17:00
• BBQ served at: 13:30

This is a family-friendly event open to all ages, with fun activities for the children and a relaxed afternoon of food, fun, and community. We also get the chance to recognise some amazing running performances, improvements and contributions to the running of the club over the last 12 months. To help us plan, RSVP by completing the form below by Wednesday, 26th June:  https://forms.gle/ePTfu66jgHydzeYh9

We hope you can join us! If you have any questions, please email Matt on social@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

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

GWAC wee very grateful for the £2,050 we presented to them on the evening of our AGM.

“As a way to show our gratitude to the club, we would like to invite anyone interested to an invite-only base tour. This tour offers a unique chance to discover the lifesaving work we provide. Attendees expect a tour of the airbase, learn about a typical day for our 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.”

They have a maximum attendee limit of 30. If this event fills up and others wish to attend, we have additional dates throughout the year that I can add them to.  Please complete the Google Form available here for you to register your interest in a visit on a date to be determined. https://forms.gle/ygBkmYE9eWGvDDt98

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

• Westonbirt House Summer 10k – Friday 11th July Westonbirt House Summer 10k, 11th July 2025 — icompete
• 10,000 metres under the Edge (from Renishaw, Wotton– Sunday 14^th Sept 10,000M UNDER THE EDGE 2025 – RaceNation
  
• Stroud Half Marathon – Sunday 26th October Stroud Half Marathon 2025 – RaceNation

22/06

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

19^th June.  Thornbury 10K 19:30 Oldbury Sailing Club. No meeting at the Leisure Centre

26^th June. Walking – Val / 5k – Harriet F / 10 min – Suzy C / 9 min – Jo P / 8 min – Paul T/ 7 min – Nick W

3^rd July. Walking – Val / 5k – Caron H / 10 min – Jerry C / 9 min – Kev C / 8 min – Moray S / 7 min – Pete B

Tea Rota 

 26/06 tba; 03/07 No Tea – room N/A; 10/07 No Tea – room N/A; 17/07

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

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Results:

• Clevedon 10k 10/06/25 : 15^th Ben Bohane 34:20 ; Paul Saville 40:30 (6^th MV50)
• Bradley Stoke 10k 8/06/25 : Matt Johnstone 40:41 3rd MV45 ; Michael Wunderle 43:19 ; Andrew Darton 46:13 ; Paul Reeves 52:27 ; Clare Hollingdale 55.46 ; Jenny Green 57:02 ; Chelsea Carnall 66:48

Reminders:.

• Sunday 22^nd June am – Pete Mainstone Challenge.  Woodchester Park 10k
• Thursday 3^rd July. Room not available. Meet top car park ready to run at 19:00
• Saturday 5^th July. Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 6^th July Annual BBQ  afternoon. More details below
• Thursday 10^th July. Room not available. Meet top car park ready to run at 19:00
• Thursday 11^th Sept. TRC Closed Club Championships. More details to follow

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1. Thornbury 10K Road Race – Thursday 19^th June 2025

Thanks to all the people that have volunteered to help with putting on the race. We do have sufficient now – so thanks for responding to the rallying call! An update of roles / marshal points will get sent out this Sunday night. So if you haven’t heard by then, and unsure what you are doing , please contact me.  (Colette Jackson 07976 922245).  For those who didn’t get bibs at Thursday club, they will be available at HQ and the Finish Line in Oldbury from around 5.30pm on Thursday.

2. Pete Mainstone Challenge round 3 – Woodchester Park 10k

Sunday 22^nd June am.  See Jo Plumbley

It’s coming round again- another chance to boost your bid for Pete Mainstone challenge glory or simply to enjoy a social run in the sun. This Sunday (June 22nd) is the free National Trust 10km off road run at Woodchester Park. It’s self timed but we will take your watch timings and use those to register your placings. The start time may mean that not everyone will be after a beer post race but we will see what we can do in the way of refreshments. We will also look at lift shares so let Nathan know if you want to join the WhatsApp group. Pete himself may even visit one of his favourite run spots and be thereto congratulate the finishers. Hope to see you there.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/woodchester-park/events/89e63535-b5a6-43b1-9e37-46e3b4af87ed

3. Nick Williams’ Cotswold Way Challenge 100km

Some of you may be aware that my Dad was diagnosed in December 2024 with Multiple Myeloma, which is a cancer of the plasma cells in the bone marrow. Sadly, he passed away on 7^th April after the cancer became more and more aggressive. Before he passed away, I had vowed to run the above event to raise funds for the charity that is seeking to raise awareness of this awful condition, and also to research the disease and medical advancements that may be able to help sufferers enter into remission, or even to find a cure. I will now be running the event on 21^st June in memory of my Dad. The charity is Myeloma UK (https://www.myeloma.org.uk/), and I would invite you to take a brief look into their website, which will provide an insight into the disease and that if you are able to, to support me in raising funds, however great or small, to support the charity via this link:- https://www.justgiving.com/page/nick-williams-1

4. Cotswold Relay teams for Saturday 5th July

Thank you to everyone who signed up to join in the Cotswold relay 2025 on Sat July 5th – a great pre curser to the TRC summer festivities on the Sunday. We have confirmed entries for two TRC teams  – 1 Open team – (Quickthorns) and 1 ladies (The Prickles). This is Thornbury’s first ever all girls team and we may yet need some extras! The teams and legs are below – if anyone has any queries or complaints please see Jo Plumbley or message her through the WhatsApp group.

Open  – Quickthorns

Leg                 

1 –     Ross Whiting

2 –     Ollie Brown

3 –     George Evans

4 –     Nathan Darkin

5 –     Chris Foley

6 –     Adrian Wombwell

7-     Jim Godden

8-     Kevin Cundy

9 –     Nick Williams

10-    James Marshall

Reserves – Nick Langridge, Alex Golding, John Evans, Arthur Renshaw, Kevin Arnold

        Ladies – Prickles 

        Leg             

1 –     Mel Wilson

2 –     Clare Watt

3 –     Lizzie Williams

4 –     Jo PLumbley

5 –     Colette Jackson

6 –     Laura Orna

7-     Sarah Newnes

8-     Hannah Hamilton

9 –     Ros Rowland

10-    Zoe RImmer

Reserves  – Bethan Littley, Judy Mills

5. Annual Summer BBQ and Awards Event Sunday 6^th July afternoon

• Venue: Thornbury Cricket Club (The Clubhouse, Thornbury Rd, BS35 3LG)
• Date: Sunday 6th July
• Time: 12:30 – 17:00
• BBQ served at: 13:30

This is a family-friendly event open to all ages, with fun activities for the children and a relaxed afternoon of food, fun, and community. We also get the chance to recognise some amazing running performances, improvements and contributions to the running of the club over the last 12 months. To help us plan, RSVP by completing the form below by Wednesday, 26th June:

https://forms.gle/ePTfu66jgHydzeYh9

We hope you can join us! If you have any questions, please email Matt on social@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

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

GWAC were very grateful for the £2,050 we presented to them on the evening of our AGM.

“As a way to show our gratitude to the club, we would like to invite anyone interested to an invite-only base tour. This tour offers a unique chance to discover the lifesaving work we provide. Attendees expect a tour of the airbase, learn about a typical day for our 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. 

Unfortunately, we have a maximum attendee limit of 30. If this event fills up and others wish to attend, we have additional dates throughout the year that I can add them to. If you believe this event would interest people, please let me know”. Hopefully there will be a Google Form available for you to show your interest in a visit on a date to be determined.

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

• Westonbirt House Summer 10k – Friday 11th July Westonbirt House Summer 10k, 11th July 2025 — icompete
• 10,000 metres under the Edge (from Renishaw, Wotton– Sunday 14^th Sept 10,000M UNDER THE EDGE 2025 – RaceNation
  
• Stroud Half Marathon – Sunday 26th October Stroud Half Marathon 2025 – RaceNation

15/06