Thursday Club Night Leaders – for the Xmas Lights run from the Cricket Club at the top of Alveston Hill. Remember the road is closed!

Steve D has designed the route for the best lights on view

Walking – Val / 12 min – Nigel / 10 min – Ellen / 9 min – Chris / 8 min – Lizzie / 7 min – Rob

Tea Rota                                                      

15/12 – Xmas do.  22/12 – Jerry Clothier 29/12 – Leisure Centre closed 5/1/23 – Nigel Hale 12/1/23 Amel.

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Mince Pie Run Wotton-Under-Edge (reminder as some details have changed)

The traditional pre-Xmas Mince Pie run on Sunday 18^th December meeting in the Chippings car park in Wotton GL12 7BD. Christmas outfits encouraged.

1. The ‘Fast & Furious’ Group. Starting at 08.00 for about 3 hours Led by Rob Watkins.
2. The ‘cut down Traditional Route’ Group. Starting at 08.30. About 10 miles Led by ?  We need a leader for this Group. If no leader will cancel.
3. The ‘Hilly & Muddy’ Group. Starting at 08.45. about 7-8 miles. Led by Arthur Renshaw
4. The ‘Nice Steady Run’ Group. Starting at 09.30 5-6 miles with a few hills. Led by Jim Williams
5. The ‘More Leisurely’ Group. Starting at 09.30. Walking group dogs allowed. Led by Judy Mills

10/12/22

Thursday Club Night Leaders

8/12: Walking – Val / 12 min –  Amel / 10 min – Jerry / 9 min – Kev C / 8 min – Mel / 7 min – Ben

Tea Rota                                                      

08/12 – Mike Bennewitz / 15/12 – Xmas Do / 22/12 – Jerry Clothier / 29/12 – TLC shut; meet in car park

What’s On …  

• December 9^th – Severn Bridge Night Races (PMC Race #6)
• December 10^th – Gloucester XC Milton End Arlingham
• December 11^th – Westonbirt (PMC Race #7)
• December 15^th – Club Xmas Lights Run 
• December 18^th – Traditional Xmas Run from Wotton-Under-Edge (See item below)
• December 19^th – Xmas Lunch The Anchor, Lower Morton (See item below)
• December 29^th – Normal Club night, but TLC shut.
• January 8^th – Rollick Letter drop (See item below)
• January 15^th – Riverbank Rollick 
• February 5th – Doynton Hard Half

1. Riverbank Rollick Sun 15^th Marshals Needed

Thank you to the 34 members who have already volunteered. We need 26 more please to join the team of amazing volunteers “Thank you Thornbury Running Club for an amazing event, great organisation and the best marshals ever.” THANK YOU in advance for volunteering to help with the Riverbank Rollick. Volunteer here.

2. TRC Race Series 2023

Riverbank Rollick is selling fast and is now 90% full! 358 places now sold and we have also already sold 79 places for Thornbury 10k and 78 for Oldbury 10 mile. To let local residents know about the Riverbank Rollick there is a letter drop to all effected residents on Sunday 8^th January meeting 8:30am at the Scout Hut. There will be 2 groups running the course at different speed, so all welcome. This is your chance to experience the course (wear off road shoes!)

3. Free Race Entry

Club Xmas Raffle with a chance to win FREE race entry in aid of our Club Charity Bristol Bone Marrow. 1st prize – free entry into any Endurance Life coastal trail running event of your choice from 10k to Ultra. Race entry normally costs 10k/£35, half marathon/ £47, Marathon/£59 Ultra/£71. See https://www.endurancelife.com/ 2^nd & 3^rd prizes are Endurance Life T-shirts (Once I know the winner I will order the correct size), 4^th & 5th prizes are Endurance Life buffs. £1 per ticket. Please buy as many as you are able to in support of Bristol Bone Marrow and to increase your chances of winning. Tickets available from Kevin Wood. The draw will take place on Thursday 15th December at the Xmas Lights Food & Run (tickets will also be available to buy that night before the draw). We have a club-specific promo code which will gives all TRC members 10% off any Endurance Life entry: Code:  TRC22

(*Note: 1^st prize is for all events and distance categories bookable on the website apart from the team relay events at the Classic Quarter & Exmoor.)

4. Xmas Lights Run & Food – Last Orders

53 signed up for the Club Xmas lights run and food on Thursday 15^th December meeting at Thornbury Cricket Club 7:00pm (The Clubhouse, The Ship Field, Thornbury Rd, Bristol BS35 3LG). Please let me know if you plan to attend by 8^th December latest, along with any specific dietary requirements you may have: Sign up   . Please note that the Club will be paying for food only, not drinks. I understand that things change. If you sign up and then find you cannot attend, please e-mail captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as possible to let us know. Otherwise, the club ends up paying for your food, thank you. Please note the road between TLC and the cricket club is scheduled to be closed on 15^th December  so please make sure you find ano way to the CC if you live in Thornbury.

5. Mince Pie Run Wotton-Under-Edge

The traditional pre-Xmas Mince Pie run will be on Sunday 18^th December meeting in the Chippings car park in Wotton GL12 7BD (What 3 words is afford.theme.factually).  There will be 4 or 5 Groups of different pace / distance  and meet back in the car park at 11:00 am for mince pie eating (bring your own).Car Share if you can as the Car Park does get busy. 

If you fancy leading one of the groups then let me know (arthur@arenshaw.co.uk)

1. The ‘Fast & Furious’ Group. Starting early at 08.00 going long & fast for about 3 hours! Led by Rob Watkins.
2. The ‘cut down Traditional Route’ Group. Not so fast or furious. Starting at 08.30. About 10 miles but hilly and picturesque. Led by ?
3. The ‘Maybe Hilly & Muddy’ Group. Starting at 09.00. Will be hilly & probably will find some mud but only about 8 miles. Led by Arthur Renshaw
4. The ‘I want a Nice Steady Run’ Group. Starting at 09.30 and going not too hilly or muddy for an hour-ish. Will make it up on the day but probably towards North Nibley Monument and may drive up and start by the woods to avoid the initial climb out of Wotton. To be led by ?
5. The ‘Slightly More Leisurely’ Group. Starting at 09.30. Probably a Walking Group up over towards North Nibley Monument & back – dogs allowed. Also may drive up to start by the woods if necessary. To be Led by Judy Mill

6. Beginner’s Running Course Oct / Nov 2022 

Message from Carol … Thank you very much to Kevin, Hugh, Arthur, Chris, Emma, Mark, Paul and Amel for helping Natalie and I deliver the Beginner’s Running Course over the last 2 months. (And Nathan and Sam who were available to cover if needed.) We had 16 beginners sign up, 12 of whom attended 4 or more sessions out of the 9 on offer. As usual, there was a mix of abilities and previous running experience. The group got on well together and ran in some pretty awful weather a couple of times. 3 people struggled with illness and / or injury and are keen to get started again when they are fully recovered. Some have expressed an interest in running with the club on a Thursday. Fingers crossed. 

7. Xmas Lunch

The annual lunch at The Anchor Lower Morton is on Monday 19^th December at 1:30. If you would like to attend please e-mail Richard Illingworth richard.illingworth1000@gmail.com by Friday 16^th along with your choice from the menu, please see: https://www.theanchorthornbury.co.uk/lunch-dinner-menu

8. International in our Midst – Team GB

Ali Bradfield will compete for Team GB in the long distance duathlon in the World Championships 2023. This is a half marathon run, 90km bike, 10km run. To qualify for the Team GB you need to finish within 15% of the winner of your age group in a qualifying race. Ali raced with the GB age group team in Bilbao earlier this year in the middle distance triathlon but wanted to switch to something different. Congratulations to Ali.

9. Congratulations

Congratulations to Peter Cable who has recently qualified as an EA Leader In Running Fitness (LiRF). Peter will join the team of Thursday Leaders from January.

10. Club Runs Over Xmas

There will be  normal Club night runs on 22^nd December and 29^th December. Please note on 29^th TLC will be shut, so please meet in the car park. The Whats App Groups are there for you to arrange your own runs as well.

11. FCCE Globe Trot

Message from Susie G, Frampton Globe Trot organiser – “The FCCE Globe Trot is a multi-terrain, cross country, approx. 8 mile running race and is happening on 18^th March 2023. Maybe you fancy running this year? Like some mud and running through water? Join our Facebook page, ‘The Frampton Globe Trot’ and spread the word, tickets have now been released. Click the link and book today!  The FCCE Frampton Globe Trot 2023, Sat 18 Mar 2023 at 11:00 | Race Space  New for 2023 – The inclusion of visually impaired runners and chip timings (say goodbye to stop watches on the finish line!). Starts and ends at the ‘The Globe’ in Frampton Cotterell.”

12. Enjoy the Xmas Break

This is the last Club Bulletin on 2022, the next one being early January. Enjoy your Xmas and New Year break.

Thursday Club Night Leaders

Walking – Val / 12 min – Caron / 10 min – Steve / 9 min – Ashleigh / 8 min –Kevin W / 7 min – Rob

Tea Rota                                                      

01/12 – James Marshall / 08/12 – Mike Bennewitz / 15/12 – Xmas do / 22/12 – Jerry Clothier

Look out for the full bulletin next weekend.

27/11/22

Thursday Club Night Leaders

Walking – Val / 12 min – Carol / 10 min – Suzy / 9 min – Jim W / 8 min – Hannah / 7 min – Nick

Tea Rota                                                      

24/11 – Paul Saville / 01/12 – James Marshall / 08/12 – Mike Bennewitz / 15/12 – Xmas do, no tea

19/11/22

Thursday Club Night Leaders

Walking – Val / 12 min – Amel/ 10 min – Hugh/ 9 min – Chris P / 8 min – Hannah / 7 min – Ben

Tea Rota                                                      

17/11- Sam Prescott / 24/11 – Paul Saville / 01/12 – James Marshall / 08/12 – Mike Bennewitz / 15/12 – Xmas do. No tea.

Bulletin Goes Monthly

From now on the full Bulletin will be monthly. We will continue to send out a short e-mail with just the names of run leaders and tea rota for the following week. The next full Bulletin will be the beginning of December

13/11/22

Thursday Club Night Leaders

Walking – Val / 12 min – Nigel/ 10 min – Arthur/ 9 min – Ashleigh / 8 min – Mel / 7 min – Rob

Tea Rota                                                      

10/11 – Hugh McPherson / 17/11- Sam Prescott / 24/11 – Paul Saville / 01/12 – James Marshall

What’s On …

• November 8^th – Coaching Tuesday @ WISE track 7:00
• November 10^th – Club Night – meet in Severnside Suite, NOT car park
• November 12^th – parkrun of the month Berkeley Green
• November 15^th – Coaching Tuesday @ Aztec 7:30
• November 22nd – Coaching Tuesday @ WISE track 7:00
• November 25^th – Severn Bridge Night Races (PMC Race #6)
• December 3^rd – parkrun of the month Thornbury
• December 9^th – Severn Bridge Night Races (PMC Race #6)
• December 10th – XC Milton End Arlingham
• December 11^th – Westonbirt (PMC Race #7)
• December 15^th – Club Xmas Lights Run 
• December 18^th – Traditional Xmas Run from Wotton-Under-Edge
• January 15^th – Riverbank Rollick 

Important Changes this week

From next Thursday (10^th November) we will go back to meeting inside ready for 7:00 pm, and not meet in the car park. We will now meet in the Severnside Suite (1^st floor TLC Conference area) accessible via the Conference Centre doors (opposite car park steps). We will have brief announcements before going for a run, and you can leave your bag in the room. If you have anything you would like announced please e-mail captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with the details before the night, as this will help keep announcements short and get us running asap. Post run tea and chat in the Severnside Suite. Please leave your wet/muddy shoes at the top of the stairs outside the room as the room is carpeted.

1. Bulletin Goes Monthly

This is the last Weekly Bulletin, as from now on the Bulletin will be monthly. We will continue to send out a short e-mail with just the names of run leaders and tea rota for the following week. We will make announcements and recognise run achievements before we run in the Severnside Suite and use the WhatsApp groups as necessary. The next Bulletin will be the beginning of December

2. Back on Track

We are back at WISE track for Tuesday coaching on 8^th November at 7:00. All the updates to the venue have been made so we can now get back to some track training on 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of the month. Hannah is leading the session on 8^th.

3. London Marathon Place

Each year the Club receives one London Marathon place to award to a Club member. To be eligible for consideration you need to have tried to enter the 2023 event and been rejected. If you would like to apply for the Club place please read the eligibility rules here. Any Club Member who wishes to be considered for a Club place must provide the Club Secretary secretary@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk, by 30^th November with (a)  A copy of their London Marathon rejection letter/e-mail following the ballot as proof of failed entry (b) Answers to the 8 criteria listed under ‘Procedure’. The winner will be announced on Thursday 15^th December at the Xmas Lights Run & Food.

4. Riverbank Rollick Sun 15^th January 2023

So far only 9 volunteers. The Riverbank Rollick has become well recognised by the participants as an event with friendly marshals! – “Thank you Thornbury Running Club, you raise the bar very high, if there were “Oscars” for races you’ll win by a landslide in all categories! Amazing effort everybody!”. The club organises three events each year from which we hope to make a profit. To deliver these events successfully and safely we need a lot of club members to step forward and marshal. The profits allows us to fund ‘Run & Rehydrate’, ‘Xmas Light Run’ food, pay individuals cross country entry fees, discount on T-shirts, EA membership subsidy etc. Your help makes all this possible. THANK YOU in advance for volunteering to help with the Riverbank Rollick. Volunteer here.

5. TRC Race Series 2023

Do you have a company notice board? Anyone work at Airbus, RR, BAe etc? Do you have friends who run? Then we need your help please. Your personal recommendation and word of mouth is very powerful. Please help promote our race series by telling everyone you know and if you need a poster for your Company notice board, please contact captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

We have 178 entrants for the Rollick, 51 for the June 2023 Thornbury 10k and 49 for the September 2023 Oldbury 10 mile. Most events are struggling to get entrants post COVID and we need to work harder to get entrants. For Oldbury 2022 10 miles we didn’t get enough entries and made a financial loss. We are using Facebook, Instagram, directly contacting Clubs, e-mailing past runners (2,000), posters and race event noticeboards etc to get entrants.  All info at https://thornburyrc.fullonsport.com/event/search Any question please contact events@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

6. Xmas Lights Run & Food

Its nearly time again for the annual Club Xmas lights run and food on Thursday 15^th December. Once again we will meet at Thornbury Cricket Club (The Clubhouse, The Ship Field, Thornbury Rd, Bristol BS35 3LG) for the run and food.  Chief Elf Steve will be selecting an Xmas lights filled route around the area. Please can you let us know if you plan to attend and please also tell us about any specific dietary requirements you may have so we can make sure we get the catering right.  Count me in. We need to know by 8^th December latest. Please note that the Club will be paying for food only, not drinks.  We understand that things change. If you sign up and then find you cannot attend, please e-mail captain@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as possible to let us know. Otherwise, the club ends up paying for your food. Thank you.

7. PMC Latest

After round 5 of the PMC, Stroud Half, Phil Blackburn has a narrow lead over Paul Harrod with Chris Foley creeping up in the men’s competition. In the men’s age adjusted Nick Langridge is just ahead of Chris Foley with Paul Harrod chasing. In the lady’s competition we only have 5 entrants. Hannah Hamilton has a convincing lead over the rest of the competitors in both competitions. All results here. 

06/11/22

Thursday Club Night Leaders

Walking – Val / 12 min – Caron/ 10 min – Ellen/ 9 min – Kev C / 8 min –Kevin W / 7 min – Nick W

Tea Rota                                                      

3/11 – Carol Mosses / 10/11 – Hugh McPherson / 17/11- Sam Prescott / 24/11 – Paul Saville

We have moved our meeting room for Tea to the Severnside Suite on the 1^st floor of the Leisure Centre Conference area. We can use the main Conference Centre doors (opposite the steps from the car park) Otherwise you have to walk through the main building past the stairs to the old room. As the Severnside Suite is a carpeted room please leave your wet/muddy shoes at the top of the stairs outside of the room.

What’s On …

• November 1st – Coaching Tuesday @ Aztec 7:30
• November 5^th – XC Cirencester Park
• November 8^th – Coaching Tuesday  @ WISE track 7:00
• November 12^th – parkrun of the month Berkeley Green
• November 15^th – Coaching Tuesday  @ Aztec 7:30
• November 22nd – Coaching Tuesday @ WISE track 7:00
• November 25^th – Severn Bridge Night Races (PMC Race #6)
• December 3^rd – parkrun of the month Thornbury
• December 9^th – Severn Bridge Night Races (PMC Race #6)
• December 10th – XC Milton End Arlingham
• December 11^th – Westonbirt (PMC Race #7)
• December 15^th – Club Xmas Lights Run 
• December 18^th – Traditional Xmas Run from Wotton-Under-Edge
• January 15^th – Riverbank Rollick 

1. Riverbank Rollick Sun 15^th January 2023

The Riverbank Rollick has become well recognised by the participants as an event with friendly marshals! – “Thank you Thornbury Running Club, you raise the bar very high, if there were “Oscars” for races you’ll win by a landslide in all categories! Amazing effort everybody!”. The club organises three events each year from which we hope to make a profit. To deliver these events successfully and safely we need a lot of club members to step forward and marshal. The profits allows us to fund ‘Run & Rehydrate’, ‘Xmas Light Run’ food, pay individuals cross country entry fees, % on T-shirts, EA membership subsidy etc. Your help makes all this possible. THANK YOU in advance for volunteering to help with the Riverbank Rollick. Volunteer here. If you would like to help with the event organisation, please contact Jo Emerson or Arthur Renshaw (07810 300025).

2. TRC Race Series 2023

So far we have 152 entrants to the Rollick, 43 for the June 2023 Thornbury 10k and 42 for the September 2023 Oldbury 10 mile. Most events are struggling to get entrants post COVID and we need to work harder to get entrants. For Oldbury 2022 10 miles we didn’t get enough entries and made a financial loss. We are using Facebook, Instagram, directly contacting Clubs, e-mailing past runners (2,000), posters, putting the event on race event noticeboards etc to get entrants. Your personal recommendation and word of mouth is very powerful. Please help promote our race series by telling everyone you know.  All info at https://thornburyrc.fullonsport.com/event/search Any question please contact events@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

3.     Gloucestershire Cross Country

XC is back. All info regarding the events is delivered via the WhatsApp group. If you would like to be added to that group please ask XC captains Hannah or Jim G. Not sure if you are on that group (!), if you didn’t get a message about entry payments this week you are not on it.

4. Tom Carter

Some of our older members may remember Tom who was a member for many years during the 1990’s. Unfortunately Tom had been suffering from cancer for a lengthy period and he finally passed away last week.

30/10/22

Thursday Club Night Leaders

Walking – Val / 12 min – Carol/ 10 min – Jim W/ 9 min – Kevin W / 8 min – Hannah / 7 min – Ben

All runs now require Hi-viz and head torches.

Tea Rota                                                      

27/10 – Leighton Prescott / 3/11 – Carol Mosses / 10/11 – Hugh McPherson / 17/11- Sam Prescott / 24/11 – Paul Saville / 01/12- James Marshall

What’s On …

• October 25^th – Coaching Tuesday  @ Aztec West 7:30
• November 1^st–  Coaching Tuesday  @ Aztec West 7:30
• November 5^th – XC Cirencester Park
• November 8^th – Coaching Tuesday  @ WISE track 7:00
• November 12^th – parkrun of the month Berkeley Green
• November 25^th – Severn Bridge Night Races (PMC Race #6)
• December 3^rd – parkrun of the month Thornbury
• December 9^th – Severn Bridge Night Races (PMC Race #6)
• December 10th – XC Milton End Arlingham
• December 11^th – Westonbirt (PMC Race #7)
• December 15^th – Club Xmas Lights Run 
• December 18^th – Traditional Xmas Run from Wotton-Under-Edge
• January 15^th – Riverbank Rollick 

1. TRC Race Series 2023

Entries for the Club’s 2023 Race Series have been open 4 weeks now. We typically need about 170 runners to break even from an event. For the last event, Oldbury 10 miles, we did not reach this number.   Personal  recommendation and word of mouth is very powerful. Please help promote our race series by telling everyone you know.  All  info at https://thornburyrc.fullonsport.com/event/search Any question please contact events@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk

2.     Gloucestershire Cross Country

https://www.entrycentral.com/glosxcleague1The dates and venues for the Gloucestershire Cross Country League 2022/23 season are: First round Cirencester Park Sat 5th Nov 

Click here to go to the entrycentral.com entry page for the first round.

12.30 U17 Men and Women/U20 Women/Senior Women/Masters/ Men over 65 (6.5k)

13.30 U20 Men/ Senior Men/Masters (9.5k)

3. Riverbank Rollick Sun 15^th January 2023

We are looking for volunteers to be part off the TRC Group that organises the Rollick in January. Anybody interested in helping organise please contact Jo Emerson or Arthur Renshaw (07810 300025) in the next week or so.

Next week we will be starting to look for volunteers to help on the day – we need about 80 volunteers in order to run the event on the day so if you can, please put your name down to help.

24/10/22