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TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 10th February 2025

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 10th February 202

Thursday Club Night Leaders

13th February . Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel H/ 10 min – Jerry C / 9 min – Lizzie W / 8 min – Paul T / 7 min – Pete C

20th February . Walking – Val / 5k – Carol M/ 10 min – Emer P / 9 min – Ellen P / 8 min – Hannah H / 7 min – Ben F

Tea Rota 

13/02 Sarah L-N; 20/02 Colin Husley; 27/02  John Francksen; 06/03 Lorna Chambers.

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Results:  (none this week)

Reminders:.

  • Saturday 15thFeb. Glos League XC – Race 4 Cheltenham Last in series.
  • Friday 7th March 20:00 TLC. Swimathon
  • Sunday 23rd March. Bristol Running Show.
  • Thursday 17th April. 19:30 Weston Prom Run (5 Miles).
  • Thursday 22nd May – AGM and Run & Rehydrate
  • Saturday 5th July. Cotswold Way Relay

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  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25

Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham Last in series. See Hannah for more details xc@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

  1. 2024/5 AGM and New committee

The Committee has fixed the date of the AGM for the Financial Year 2024/5 – this will be on Thursday 22nd May and we will hold the AGM after a Run & Rehydrate. Drinks and Pizza for those who stay on for the AGM. Location not confirmed as yet.

Most of the Committee will stay on for next year but we will look to make space for any Member who is keen on joining the Committee. If you are interested, please speak to any Committee Member.

Nick Williams & Melanie Wilson are to stand down from being the Club Captains. We are now looking for two new Captains to take over the role as from 1st April 2025.

  1. 2025/6 Club Constitution and Club Rules

The Committee does not envisage any chance to the Club Constitution or Club Rules for 2025/6. The Committee also confirmed that there will be no change to the annual subs for 2025/6 and the subsidy for joining England Athletics will remain in place.

  1. Riverbank Rollick 2026 – Race Director

The 2026 Riverbank Rollick will be on Sunday 18th January 2026.

Kevin Wood did a fantastic job organising the Rollick for the last two years and he will now be stepping down so we need an individual or group of individuals to take over the organisation. If anyone is interested please see Arthur Renshaw (chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk)  Full training will be given.

  1. Swimarathon – Fri 7th March 20:00

If any Club Members wish to be part of a Team in the Swimarathon this year then please speak to Arthur Renshaw. We still need a few more swimmers. (chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

  1. Bristol Running Show – Sunday March 23rd

The Bristol Running Show 2025 will take place again at the BAWA Leisure centre, Southmead Rd in Filton on March 23rd 2025. The show will feature local clubs and running groups, local and regional businesses and services, fitness and health professionals, personal trainers. There will be guest speakers. https://bristolrunningshow.com/

  1. Cotswold Way Relay 2025 – Saturday 5th July

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.

TRC would like to enter 2 or 3 Teams including an ‘elite’ team, a veterans team and a ladys team. If interested please see Jo Emerson.

  1. Weston Prom Run Race 8 (5 miles) – Thursday 17th April 2025 19:30 start

Matt Johnstone is organising a Club supported run at Weston in April and wants to try and get a big turnout from the Club. Enter individually and the Club will refund your entry fees. Entries open 21st March. More details on the link below.

https://westonac.co.uk/races-2/weston-prom-run/

  1. Upcoming local races

https://race-nation.co.uk/register/bradley-stoke

07/02

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 3rd February 2025

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

6th February . Walking – Val / 5k – Caron H/ 10 min – Mike B / 9 min – tba / 8 min – Rob W / 7 min – Nick W

13th February . Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel H/ 10 min – Jerry C / 9 min – Lizzie W / 8 min – Paul T / 7 min – Pete C

Tea Rota 

 06/02 Steve Dimond ; 13/02 Sarah L-N; 20/02 Colin Husley; 27/02  John Francksen; 06/03 Lorna Chambers.

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Results:

Sunday 2nd Feb 2025 – Doynton Hard Half Marathon

Pos Name Time Category Cat Pos Gender
2 Ben BOHANE 01:37:47 Top 3 2 Male
28 John EVANS 01:50:13 Vet50 2 Male
40 Jim GODDEN 01:52:22 Vet60 1 Male
91 Hannah HAMILTON 02:05:43 Sen 6 Female
93 Moray SLOAN 02:06:01 Vet50 12 Male
118 Adrian WOMBWELL 02:09:25 Vet50 15 Male
123 Mel WILSON 02:10:00 Vet40 3 Female
157 Nathan DARKIN 02:14:07 Vet40 51 Male
211 Oliver BROWN 02:22:43 Vet40 62 Male
269 Chris FOLEY 02:31:00 Vet70+ 1 Male
278 Colette JACKSON 02:33:34 Vet50 7 Female
280 Anneka SUTTON 02:33:49 Sen 35 Female
393 Paul THOMAS 02:53:08 Vet50 61 Male
394 Sarah NEWNES 02:53:08 Vet50 17 Female
453 Kevin CUNDY 03:04:06 Vet50 70 Male

Congratulations and well done to our 15 hardy souls at the DHHM.Here are our prize winners!

Ben Bohane was 2nd overall

John Evans 2nd MV50

Jim Godden 1st MV50

Mel Wilson 3rd FV40

Chris Foley 1st MV70

Plus Teams (of 3) – Men 2nd out of 36 Teams; Ladies 4th out of 28 Teams.

Reminders: 

  • Saturday 15th Feb Glos League XC – Race 4 Cheltenham.
  • Friday 7th March. 20:00 TLC. Swimathon
  • Sunday 23rd March. Bristol Running Show.
  • Thursday 17th April. 18:45 Weston Prom Run (5 Miles).
  • Thursday 22nd May – AGM and Run & Rehydrate
  • Saturday 5th July. Cotswold Way Relay

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  1. ‘TRC Helpers’ draw

The £50 draw for the Riverbank Rollick helpers was won by Melinda Evans.

The draw for £50 for the Q1 volunteer Leaders was won by Nigel Hale.

  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25

Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham Last in series. See Hannah for more details xc@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

  1. 2024/5 AGM and New committee

The Committee has fixed the date of the AGM for the Financial Year 2024/5 – this will be on Thursday 22nd May and we will hold the AGM after a Run & Rehydrate. Drinks and Pizza for those who stay on for the AGM. Location not confirmed as yet.

Most of the Committee will stay on for next year but we will look to make space for any Member who is keen on joining the Committee. If you are interested, please speak to any Committee Member.

Nick Williams & Melanie Wilson are to stand down from being the Club Captains. We are now looking for two new Captains to take over the role as from 1st April 2025.

  1. 2025/6 Club Constitution and Club Rules

The Committee does not envisage any chance to the Club Constitution or Club Rules for 2025/6. The Committee also confirmed that there will be no change to the annual subs for 2025/6 and the subsidy for joining England Athletics will remain in place.

  1. Riverbank Rollick 2026 – Race Director

The 2026 Riverbank Rollick will be on Sunday 18th January 2026. Kevin Wood did a fantastic job organising the Rollick for the last two years and he will now be stepping down so we need an individual or group of individuals to take over the organisation. If anyone is interested please see Arthur Renshaw (chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk)  Full training will be given.

  1. Swimarathon – Fri 7th March 20:00

If any Club Members wish to be part of a Team in the Swimarathon this year then please speak to Arthur Renshaw (chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

  1. Bristol Running Show – Sunday March 23rd

The Bristol Running Show 2025 will take place again at the BAWA Leisure centre, Southmead Rd in Filton on March 23rd 2025. The show will feature local clubs and running groups, local and regional businesses and services, fitness and health professionals, personal trainers. There will be guest speakers. https://bristolrunningshow.com/

  1. Cotswold Way Relay 2025 – Saturday 5th July

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.

TRC would like to enter 2 or 3 Teams including an ‘elite’ team, a veterans team and a ladys team. If interested please see Jo Emerson.

  1. Weston Prom Run Race 8 (5 miles) – Thursday 17th April 2025 18:45 start

Matt Johnstone is organising a Club supported run at Weston in April and wants to try and get a big turnout from the Club. Enter individually and the Club will refund your entry fees. More details on the link below.

https://westonac.co.uk/races-2/weston-prom-run/

  1. Upcoming local races

02/02

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 27th January 2025

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

30th January . Walking – Val / 5k – Harriet F/ 10 min – Hugh Mc / 9 min – Chris P / 8 min – Martyn G / 7 min – Ben B

6th February . Walking – Val / 5k – Caron H/ 10 min – Mike B / 9 min – tba / 8 min – Rob W / 7 min – Nick W

Tea Rota 

30/01 Sarah L-N: 06/02 Steve Dimond ; 13/02 Sarah L-N; 20/02 Colin Husley; 27/02  John Francksen; 06/03 Lorna Chambers.

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Results:

Sunday 19 Jan 2005 – Budleigh Blister aka TRC’s old guys winning!

PLACE Name TIME   CATEGORY CAT POSN
89 Chris Foley 01:32:03   MV70-74 1
143 Jerry Clothier 01:45:42   MV75+ 1
172 Hugh McPherson 01:57:58   MV70-74 3
173 Mike Bennewitz 02:00:24   MV70-74 4

Reminders:.

  • Sat 15th Feb.Glos League XC – Race 4 Cheltenham Last in series.
  • Friday 7th March 20:00 TLC. Swimathon
  • Sunday 23rd March. Bristol Running Show.
  • Thursday 17th April. 18:45 Weston Prom Run (5 Miles). 
  • Thurs 22nd May – AGM and Run & Rehydrate
  • Saturday 5th July. Cotswold Way Relay

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  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25

Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham Last in series.

See Hannah for more details xc@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

  1. 2024/5 AGM and New committee

The Committee has fixed the date of the AGM for the Financial Year 2024/5 – this will be on Thursday 22nd May and we will hold the AGM after a Run & Rehydrate. Drinks and Pizza for those who stay on for the AGM.  Location not confirmed as yet.

Most of the Committee will stay on for next year but we will look to make space for any Member who is keen on joining the Committee. If you are interested, please speak to any Committee Member.

Nick Williams & Melanie Wilson are to stand down from being the Club Captains. We are now looking for two new Captains to take over the role as from 1st April 2025.

  1. 2025/6 Club Constitution and Club Rules

The Committee does not envisage any chance to the Club Constitution or Club Rules for 2025/6. The Committee also confirmed that there will be no change to the annual subs for 2025/6 and the subsidy for joining England Athletics will remain in place.

  1. Riverbank Rollick 2026 – Race Director

The 2026 Riverbank Rollick will be on Sunday 18th January 2026.

Kevin Wood did a fantastic job organising the Rollick for the last two years and he will now be stepping down so we need an individual or group of individuals to take over the organisation. If anyone is interested please see Arthur Renshaw (chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk)  Full training will be given.

The draw for the £50 Sports Shoes voucher for Rollick helpers will take place at Club on Thursday 30th January.

  1. Swimarathon – Fri 7th March 20:00

If any Club Members wish to be part of a Team in the Swimarathon this year then please speak to Arthur Renshaw (chairman@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

  1. Bristol Running Show – Sunday March 23rd

The Bristol Running Show 2025 will take place again at the BAWA Leisure centre, Southmead Rd in Filton on March 23rd 2025. The show will feature local clubs and running groups, local and regional businesses and services, fitness and health professionals, personal trainers. There will be guest speakers. https://bristolrunningshow.com/

  1. Cotswold Way Relay 2025 – Saturday 5th July

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.

TRC would like to enter 2 or 3 Teams including an ‘elite’ team, a veterans team and a ladys team If interested please see Jo Emerson.

  1. Weston Prom Run Race 8 (5 miles) – Thursday 17th April 2025 18:45 start

Matt Johnstone is going to organise a Club supported run at Weston in April and wants to try and get a big turnout from the Club. Enter individually and the Club will refund your entry fees. More details on the link below.

https://westonac.co.uk/races-2/weston-prom-run/

  1. Upcoming local races

26/01

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 20th January 2025

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

23rd January . Walking – Val / 5k – Liz B / 10 min – Arthur R / 9 min – Jo P / 8 min – Moray S / 7 min – Ben F

30th January . Walking – Val / 5k – Harriet F/ 10 min – Hugh Mc / 9 min – Chris P / 8 min – Martyn G / 7 min – Ben B

Tea Rota 

23/01 Claire Hollingdale: 30/01 Sarah L-N: 06/02 Steve Dimond ; 13/02 Sarah L-N; 20/02 Colin Hunsley

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Results:

Sunday 12 Jan 2005 – Riverbank Rollick

PLACE Name TIME CATEGORY CAT POSN
21 Peter Cable 01:12:20 M17-39 7
26 Matthew Johnstone 01:13:34 M40-49 8
53 Hannah Hamilton 01:19:47 F17-39 3
55 Sam Bainbridge 01:20:06 M17-39 19
302 Helen Wykes 01:57:31 F40-49 36
315 Frank Cheng 02:01:52 M40-49 71
342 Claire Hollingdale 02:04:22 F40-49 47

Reminders:.

  • Thursday 23rd Jan – TRC Committee Meeting
  • Sat 15th Feb. Glos League XC – Race 4 Cheltenham Last in series.

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  1. Riverbank Rollick

A race report by the Race Director Kevin Wood is to follow

There will be a draw of all the helpers for another £50 voucher for use at Sports Shoes.  Please return any Marshal bibs or any other stuff you might find around – either return to the store if you know where it is or bring along to any Club night.

  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25

Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham Last in series. See Hannah for more details xc@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

  1. Surplus / old TRC kit

Following on from a lot of Members who had bought the new updated kit this year we are going to collect surplus and clean old kit and send it to Africa. If you have any kit you are wanting to get rid of then please see Pete Cable on a Thursday Club night.

  1. Upcoming local races

18/01

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 13th January 2025

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

16th January 2025: Walking – Val / 5k – Carol M / 10 min – Suzy C / 9 min – Ellen P / 8 min – Mel W / 7 min – Nick W

23rd January 2025: Walking – Val / 5k – Liz B / 10 min – Arthur R / 9 min – Jo P / 8 min – Moray S / 7 min – Ben F

Tea Rota 

 We are really in need of some volunteers to do tea for dates in February and March.

16/01 Lorna Chambers; 23/01 Claire Hollingdale: 30/01 Sarah L-N: 06/02 Steve Dimond ; 13/02 Sarah L-N; 20/02 ???.

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Results:  (none this week)

Reminders:.

  • Sunday 12th Jan Riverbank Rollick
  • Sat 15th Feb Glos League XC – Race 4 Cheltenham Last in series.

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  1. Riverbank Rollick

A great effort by the Race Director Kevin Wood and his large Team of volunteers. There will be a draw of all the helpers for another £50 voucher for use at Sports Shoes.

Please return any Marshal bibs or any other stuff you might find around – either return to the store if you know where it is or bring along to any Club night.

  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25

Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham Last in series.

See Hannah for more details xc@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

  1. Draw for Beginners Group helpers.

Well done to Carol Mosses for organising the latest Beginners Group. We held a draw at Club night (9th Jan) for the Beginners group helpers and Chris Foley was the winner of the £50 voucher

  1. Surplus / old TRC kit

Following on from a lot of Members who had bought the new updated kit this year we are going to collect surplus and clean old kit and send it to Africa. If you have any kit you are wanting to get rid of then please see Pete Cable on a Thursday Club night.

  1. Upcoming local races

10/01

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 30th December 2024

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all.

Thursday Club Night Leaders

2nd January 2025 . Walking – Val / 5k – Caron H / 10 min – Jerry C / 9 min – Kevin W / 8 min – Paul T / 7 min – Ben B

9th January 2025 . Walking – Val / 5k – Nigel H / 10 min – Emma P / 9 min – Lizzie W / 8 min – Hannah H / 7 min – Pete C

Tea Rota 

 We are really in need of some volunteers to do tea. We have nobody for this week 02/01 ???  and then only 1 person for next week ; 09/01 Lorna Chambers. We need more volunteers for the rest of January and February please.

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Results:  (none this week)

Reminders:.

  • Thursday 2nd Jan – back to normal AND re-opening of Thornbury Swimming Pool
  • Sunday 5th Jan. Rollick letter drop From 08:30 Scout Hut.
  • Thurs 9th Jan. Collect Marshal bibs for the Rollick at Club Night.
  • Sunday 12th Jan. Riverbank Rollick
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Glos League XC – Race 4 Cheltenham Last in series.

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  1. Riverbank Rollick update – Sold Out!

RR’25 has sold out! Please join the letter drop to residents effected by the route on Sunday 5/1, a great way to start ’25. Options to experience some or all of the route. We will be departing at 8:30am from the Scout Hut. Marshal bibs to be collected please on 9/1 @ Club Night (or arrange with your Section Leader). Thank you.

  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham Last in series.

 See Hannah for more details xc@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

  1. Surplus / old TRC kit

Following on from a lot of Members who had bought the new updated kit this year we are going to collect surplus and clean old kit and send it to Africa. If you have any kit you are wanting to get rid of then please see Pete Cable on a Thursday Club night.

  1. ‘New to Running’ course Autumn 2024 – a message from Carol

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to be a Beginners Champion for this course. In spite of the weather at this time of year we had 18 people initially registered. For various reasons; sometimes life gets in the way; we had 9 complete the course and 5 attended the Graduation Parkrun at Berkeley Green. We have coached them to run 5k, not to do cross country. ) They ran times between 28:22 and 32:55!!! Fantastic times for their first parkrun. The feedback has been very positive from people who completed and those who had to drop out and postpone until the Spring.

W will do it all again in Spring 2025 !

Feedback….

  • Such a lovely group of people.
  • I’m really enjoying the running and committed to continuing. Thank you and your helpers for the support which was much appreciated.
  • Really hope to see you again for more running.
  • I’m gutted not to continue, I will return in the Spring.
  • I have been really enjoying the sessions, so sad to have to drop out, would love to come back in the Spring.
  • Loving the club runs and will keep up with the homework runs if I can.
  • Such a shame we have to pull out as it is such a lovely group of people who I’m sure will do really well. Thank you for welcoming us to the group, we may be back in the Spring.
  • Thank you, Carol. Richard and I have really enjoyed the course and are so pleased we did it. Please say thank you to all those who supported us. We really appreciated them volunteering their time and expertise. Many thanks to you for organising it as well. We both want to join the club.

28/12

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 23rd December 2024

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 23rd December 2024

Thursday Club Night Leaders

26th December . No Club. Leisure Centre Closed. Optional run from top car park at 19:00 for those that want to. There will not be any Leaders though.

2nd January 2025 . Walking – Val / 5k – Caron H / 10 min – Jerry C / 9 min – Kevin W / 8 min – Paul T / 7 min – Ben B

Tea Rota 

26/12 Leisure Centre Closed ; 02/01 ??? ; 09/01 Lorna Chambers

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Results:  (none this week)

Reminders:.

  • Sunday 22ndDec. Mince Pie run around Wotton -Under-Edge
  • Thursday 26th Dec . Leisure Centre Closed
  • Thursday 2nd Jan – back to normal AND re-opening of Thornbury Swimming Pool
  • Sunday 5th Jan. Rollick Letter drop. From 08:30 Scout Hut.
  • Thurs 9th Jan . Collect Marshal bibs for the Rollick at Club Night
  • Sunday 12th Jan. Riverbank Rollick.

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  1. Christmas Day Film! A message from Paul Reeves

Some of you will know that Paul works for Aardman and he would like to encourage all TRC Members and their families to watch the new Wallace & Gromit film –   Vengeance Most Fowl – on Christmas Day BBC1 at 18:10 (if you are quick enough you can see his name in the credits at the end!)

  1. Riverbank Rollick update – Sold Out!

RR’25 has sold out! Please join the letter drop to residents effected by the route on Sunday 5/1, a great way to start ’25. Options to experience some or all of the route. We will be departing at 8:30am from the Scout Hut. Marshal bibs to be collected please on 9/1 @ Club Night (or arrange with your Section Leader). Thank you.

  1. Mince Pie run Wotton-Under-Edge Sunday 22 December

Meeting in the Chippings car park in Wotton GL12 7BD. Christmas outfits encouraged. 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 have.

  1. The ‘Fast & Furious’ Group. Starting at 08.00 for about 3 hours. Led by Rob Watkins
  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 Led by Moray Sloan
  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. Led by Dave Palmer
  6. The ‘More Leisurely’ Group. Starting at 09.30. Walking group and dogs allowed. Leader John Grimsey & Judy Mills (possibly).
  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham Last in series.

 See Hannah for more details xc@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

  1. Surplus / old TRC kit

Following on from a lot of Members who had bought the new updated kit this year we are going to collect surplus and clean old kit and send it to Africa. If you have any kit you are wanting to get rid of then please see Pete Cable on a Thursday Club night.

  1. ‘New to Running’ course Autumn 2024 – a message from organiser Carol

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to be a Beginners Champion for this course. In spite of the weather at this time of year we had 18 people initially registered. For various reasons; sometimes life gets in the way; we had 9 complete the course and 5 attended the Graduation Parkrun at Berkeley Green. We have coached them to run 5k, not to do cross country. )  They ran times between 28:22 and 32:55!!! Fantastic times for their first parkrun. The feedback has been very positive from people who completed and those who had to drop out and postpone until the Spring.

We will do it all again in Spring 2025.!

feedback…..

  • Such a lovely group of people.
  • I’m really enjoying the running and committed to continuing. Thank you and your helpers for the support which was much appreciated.
  • Really hope to see you again for more running.
  • I’m gutted not to continue, I will return in the Spring.
  • I have been really enjoying the sessions, so sad to have to drop out, would love to come back in the Spring.
  • Loving the club runs and will keep up with the homework runs if I can.
  • Such a shame we have to pull out as it is such a lovely group of people who I’m sure will do really well. Thank you for welcoming us to the group, we may be back in the Spring.
  • Thank you, Carol. Richard and I have really enjoyed the course and are so pleased we did it. Please say thank you to all those who supported us. We really appreciated them volunteering their time and expertise. Many thanks to you for organising it as well. We both want to join the club.

21/12

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 16th December 2024

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

19th December . Normal Club night with run around Thornbury lights. Local Leaders : Steve Dimond, Chris Foley & Arthur Renshaw.

26th December . No Club. Leisure Centre Closed. Optional run from top car park at 19:00 for those that want to. There will not be any Leaders though.

2nd January 2025 . Walking – Val / 5k – Caron H / 10 min – Jerry C / 9 min – Kevin W / 8 min – Paul T / 7 min – Ben B

 

Tea Rota 

19/12 Angela Hague; 26/12 Leisure Centre Closed ; 02/01 ??? ; 09/01 Lorna Chambers

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Results: 

Sun 15th December Celtic Trail Ultra – 34 miles & 5,900 ft ascent
·        Ros Rowland 08:19:40 4th LV60
     
Sun 15th December Weston Xmas Cracker 10k
·        Tom Usherwood 00:47:43 MV50 21st
·        Chris Foley 00:54:55 MV70 4th
·        David Graham 00:57:50 MV60 33rd
·        Mike Bennewitz 01:01:01 MV70 12th

 

Reminders:

  • Thursday 19th Dec. Xmas lights run around Thornbury.(Normal Club Night.)
  • Sunday 22nd Dec. Mince Pie run around Wotton -Under-Edge
  • Thursday 26th Dec . Leisure Centre Closed
  • Thursday 2nd Jan – back to normal AND re-opening of Thornbury Swimming Pool

Just as a reminder to everyone – you need to wear hi-viz tops and have head torches if you are running with Groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  If you need more information read this…Head torches & Hi-viz vests The Club has a few hi-viz tops for sale (£4) or borrow if you forget.

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  1. Thornbury Xmas Lights Run – The Leisure Centre. Thursday 19th Dec 19:00 (usual Club night)

Run around Thornbury to see the lights then back for Tea in the usual room. Three Groups with locally resident leaders – Chris Foley for the faster group, Steve Dimond & Arthur Renshaw for the other groups for the rest of us.  Thanks to Moray & Jim Godden for leading us around the Xmas lights in Alveston last Thursday.

  1. Riverbank Rollick update – Final countdown

By the time this message goes out the Rollick will probably be sold out! Less than a month to go now until the Rollick on 12/1. Instructions were sent to all volunteers 11/12. If you have not received them please (1) check your spam (2) if not there, send an e-mail to events@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk We will be doing a residents letter drop on 5/1, departing at 8:30 from the Scout Hut, for anyone wanting to do whole or half the route. Marshal bibs to be collected please on 9/1 @ Club (or arrange with your Section Leader). Still need two reserves please, lot of people yet to respond to: Yes, I would like I be a reserve . Thank you.

  1. Mince Pie run Wotton-Under-Edge Sunday 22 December

Meeting in the Chippings car park in Wotton GL12 7BD. Christmas outfits encouraged. Anything up to 6 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 have.

  1. The ‘Fast & Furious’ Group. Starting at 08.00 for about 3 hours. Led by Rob Watkins
  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 Led by Moray Sloan
  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. Led by Dave Palmer
  6. The ‘More Leisurely’ Group. Starting at 09.30. Walking group and dogs allowed. Leader John Grimsey & Judy Mills (possibly).
  7. NB. If you wish to go with Ros please let her know beforehand – contact number above.

 

4. Club place in London Marathon 2025

This has been given to Pete Cable. Good luck Pete your training starts now! Also for your information the £78 receipts from the raffle on Thursday has been donated to The Great Western Air Ambulance.

  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25
  1. For Sale Garmin Watch

Garmin Forerunner 10 GPS watch. I’d say a starter watch but helpful to track your speed, runs and other stats via the Garmin Express website. I bought it second hand from another club member and have since upgraded so looking to sell this one. A bargain at £15 ono. Contact Mike Bennewitz.

  1. Surplus / old TRC kit

Following on from a lot of Members who had bought the new updated kit this year we are going to collect surplus and clean old kit and send it to Africa. If you have any kit you are wanting to get rid of then please see Pete Cable on a Thursday Club night.

  1. Subject: Possible Salt Marsh in Littleton upon Severn

This has been sent to the Club but as a committee we have decided that it is up to individuals to determine if they wish to object.

“ We would like to draw your attention to EDF’s intentions of possibly creating a Salt Marsh over a large area of Littleton upon Severn which if goes ahead will destroy many footpaths in the area proposed. Please see more information on this link    https://www.stopthesaltmarsh.com/

This will affect your running group, especially the ‘Rollick’ we would appreciate any feedback  Thank you.   Jane and Geoff Gulliver “

14/12

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 9th December 2024

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

12th December . Alveston Lights run & party   Local Leaders : Jim Godden & Moray Sloan. Be ready to run from the Cricket Club at 19:00

19th December . Normal Club night with run around Thornbury lights. Local Leaders : Steve Dimond, Chris Foley & Arthur Renshaw.

Tea Rota 

12/12 No Tea (Xmas Run & Party) ; 19/12 Angela Hague; 26/12 Leisure Centre Closed

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Results:   {none this week}

Reminders:.

  • Thursday 12th Dec. Xmas lights run around Alveston & rehydrate at Thornbury Cricket Club.
  • Thursday 19th Dec. Xmas lights run around Thornbury.(Normal Club Night.)
  • Sunday 22nd  Dec. Mince Pie run around Wotton -Under-Edge
  • Thursday 26th Dec . Leisure Centre Closed. Optional run from top car park at 19:00 for those that want to. There will not be any Leaders though.

Just as a reminder to everyone – you need to wear hi-viz tops and have head torches if you are running with Groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  If you need more information read this…Head torches & Hi-viz vests The Club has a few hi-viz tops for sale (£4) or borrow if you forget.

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  1. Alveston Xmas lights Run & Xmas party – Thornbury CC Alveston Hill. Thursday 12th Dec 19:00

Run around Alveston to see the lights then party and food at the Cricket Club. Changing & Showers available. Meet at Cricket Club ready to run at 19:00.  Two Groups with locally resident leaders – Jim Godden for the faster lot and Moray Sloan for the rest of us.Also announcement of who will get the Club place in the London Marathon. All Members invited to the Cricket Club for a curry – Follow this link and fill in the Google form so we know how many people to cater for.  PLEASE RESOND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UIFl8EBV4jWdPSawQZqYphNmEmRi2jRZtbiTG14JFvs

 

  1. Thornbury Xmas Lights Run – The Leisure Centre. Thursday 19th Dec 19:00 (usual Club night)

Run around Thornbury to see the lights then back for Tea in the usual room. Three Groups with locally resident leaders – Chris Foley for the faster group, Steve Dimond & Arthur Renshaw for the other groups for the rest of us.

  1. Riverbank Rollick update

Instruction to all marshals are being sent out next week. Still need two reserves please to cover for illness. Depending where you are on the course this is only for 30-90 mins in exchange for all the Club goodies we all get and thanks from the participants. Please sign up: Wanted – Reserves

  1. Mince Pie run Wotton-Under-Edge Sunday 22 December

Meeting in the Chippings car park in Wotton GL12 7BD. Christmas outfits encouraged. Anything up to 6 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 have.

  1. The ‘Fast & Furious’ Group. Starting at 08.00 for about 3 hours. Led by Rob Watkins
  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 Led by Moray Sloan
  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. Led by Dave Palmer
  6. The ‘More Leisurely’ Group. Starting at 09.30. Walking group and dogs allowed. Leader John Grimsey & Judy Mills (possibly).
  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham. See Hannah Hamilton for more details
  1. For Sale Garmin Watch

Garmin Forerunner 10 GPS watch. I’d say a starter watch but helpful to track your speed, runs and other stats via the Garmin Express website. I bought it second hand from another club member and have since upgraded so looking to sell this one. A bargain at £15 ono. Contact Mike Bennewitz. Thanks.

  1. Surplus / old TRC kit

Following on from a lot of Members who had bought the new updated kit this year we are going to collect surplus and clean old kit and send it to Africa. If you have any kit you are wanting to get rid of then please see Pete Cable on a Thursday Club night.

  1. Subject: Possible Salt Marsh in Littleton upon Severn

This has been sent to the Club but as a Committee we have decided that it is up to individuals to determine if they wish to object.

“ We would like to draw your attention to EDF’s intentions of possibly creating a Salt Marsh over a large area of Littleton upon Severn which if goes ahead will destroy many footpaths in the area proposed. Please see more information on this link    https://www.stopthesaltmarsh.com/     This will affect your running group, especially the ‘Rollick’ we would appreciate any feedback. Thank you.   Jane and Geoff Gulliver “

08/12

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 2nd December 2024

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

5th December Walking – Val / 5k –  Harriet F / 10 min – Emma P / 9 min – Ellen P/ 8 min – Paul T/ 7 min – Pete C /  

12th December . Alveston Lights run & party   Local Leaders : Jim Godden & Moray Sloan. Be ready to run from the Cricket Club at 19:00

Tea Rota 

05/12 Romeo Maddalena ; 12/12 No Tea (Xmas Run & Party) ; 19/12 Angela Hague; 26/12 Leisure Centre Closed

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 Results:   {none this week}

 Reminders:.

  • Sun 8th December Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Thursday 12th Dec. Xmas lights run around Alveston.  Curry  and  rehydrate at Thornbury Cricket Club.
  • Thursday 19th Dec Xmas lights run around Thornbury.
  • Sunday 22nd Dec. Mince Pie run around Wotton -Under-Edge
  • Thursday 26th Dec . Leisure Centre Closed. Optional un from top car park at 19:00 for those that want to. There will not be any Leaders though.

Just as a reminder to everyone – you need to wear hi-viz tops and have head torches if you are running with Groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  If you need more information read this…Head torches & Hi-viz vests The Club has a few hi-viz tops for sale (£4) or borrow if you forget.

————————————————————————————-

  1. Alveston Xmas lights Run & Xmas party – Thornbury CC Alveston Hill. Thursday 12th Dec 19:00

 Run around Alveston to see the lights then party and food at the Cricket Club. Changing & Showers available. Meet at Cricket Club ready to run at 19:00.  Two Groups with locally resident leaders – Jim Godden for the faster lot and Moray Sloan for the rest of us.

Also Announcement of who will get the Club place in the London Marathon.

All Members invited to the Cricket Club for a curry – Follow this link and fill in the Google form so we know how many people to cater for.  PLEASE RESPOND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UIFl8EBV4jWdPSawQZqYphNmEmRi2jRZtbiTG14JFvs

  1. Thornbury Xmas Lights Run – The Leisure Centre. Thursday 19th Dec 19:00 (usual Club night)

Run around Thornbury to see the lights then back for Tea in the usual room. Three Groups with locally resident leaders – Chris Foley for the faster group, Steve Dimond & Arthur Renshaw for the other groups for the rest of us.

  1. Club London Marathon place

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 before 5 December – link here.. https://www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Club-place-in-London-Marathon.docx

If you have applied please check that you have had confirmation from the Secretary that he has received it.

  1. Mince Pie run Wotton-Under-Edge Sunday 22 December

Meeting in the Chippings car park in Wotton GL12 7BD. Christmas outfits encouraged. Anything up to 6 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 have.

  1. The ‘Fast & Furious’ Group. Starting at 08.00 for about 3 hours. Led by Rob Watkins
  2. The Ros Group. Starting early 07.00. Intending doing 16 miles. Led by Ros. A version of the Traditional Route
  3. The ‘cut down Traditional Route’ Group. Starting at 08.30. About 10 miles Led by Moray Sloan
  4. The ‘Hilly & Muddy’ Group. Starting at 08.45. about 7-8 miles. Led by Arthur Renshaw
  5. The ‘Steady Run’ Group. Starting at 09.15. 5-6 miles with a few hills. Led by Dave Palmer
  6. The ‘More Leisurely’ Group. Starting at 09.30. Walking group dogs allowed. Leader required.
  1. Glos League Cross Country 2024/25
  • Sun 8th December Race 3 Bath Uni (County Champs)
  • Sat 15th Feb 2025. Race 4 Cheltenham

 See Hannah for more detail.

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