1. Members involved.

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

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

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

 

2. Number of races/dates

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

3. Race HQ

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

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

4. Next Meeting –

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

Thanks everyone

Arthur 07810 300025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arthur Renshaw 23/09/26   07810 300025

Apologies for the delay in publishing the Bulletin this week 

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

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

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

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

Tea Rota

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

Reminders

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

Results   – Oldbury 10 Mile 20/09/26

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

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

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

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

2. Oldbury 10 Mile Race

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

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

3. Gloucester Cross Country League

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

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

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

Entries now open  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

4. Park Run of the Month

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Grittleton 10K  – 11th October Grittleton 10k, 11th October 2026. A fast 10k near Chippenham — icompete
• Gloucester Cross Country at Tinkley Gate – 18th October – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Lightning Bolt 10K Race 5 – 18th October Lightning Bolt 10k 2026 – Race 5 | ICompete – RaceNation
• Stroud Half Marathon and 10K – 25th October Stroud Half Marathon – One of the UK’s longest established Half Marathons
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Cirencester Park- 31st October – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Bath Skyline Night Races 5K and 10K – 14th November Relish Running Races
• Bath Skyline Races5K and 10K – 15th November Relish Running Races
• Gloucester Cross Country League and County Championships at University of Bath – 13th December – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K – 13th December The Westonbirt House Christmas 10k returns on Sunday 13th December 2026 — icompete
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Pittville Park, Cheltenham – 27th February – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

21/09

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday Club Night Leaders

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

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

Tea Rota

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

Reminders

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

Results (none this week)

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1. Dave Matthews

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

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

2. Oldbury 10 Mile Race – Volunteers Needed

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

Expect Hi Viz tops available on Thursday at Club.

3. Gloucester Cross Country League

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

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

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

Entries now open  – SportSoft Entries & Results

Information here – cross country – Cross Country

4. Park Run of the Month

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

We are asking members to nominate the date and location for future park runs of the month. The date can coincide with a special event e.g. birthday or milestone e.g. 100th parkrun. The location should be no more than a 30 minute drive from Thornbury. Please message treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk with your suggestions. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Grittleton 10K  – 11th October Grittleton 10k, 11th October 2026. A fast 10k near Chippenham — icompete
• Gloucester Cross Country at Tinkley Gate – 18th October – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Lightning Bolt 10K Race 5 – 18th October Lightning Bolt 10k 2026 – Race 5 | ICompete – RaceNation
• Stroud Half Marathon and 10K – 25th October Stroud Half Marathon – One of the UK’s longest established Half Marathons
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Cirencester Park- 31st October – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Bath Skyline Night Races 5K and 10K – 14th November Relish Running Races
• Bath Skyline Races5K and 10K – 15th November Relish Running Races
• Gloucester Cross Country League and County Championships at University of Bath – 13th December – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Westonbirt House Christmas 10K – 13th December The Westonbirt House Christmas 10k returns on Sunday 13th December 2026 — icompete
• Gloucester Cross Country League at Pittville Park, Cheltenham – 27th February – SportSoft Entries & Results
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

13/09

Appeals to the TRC Membership for help

1. Thursday night teas and drinks when you return from the run.

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

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

Rensh1@hotmail.com / 07810 300025

 

2. Oldbury 10 mile Sunday – Sunday 20^th Marshals required .

• Marshals required urgently to help on Sun 20^th We are able to fund the away-days, Xmas parties, donations to charity etc because our run events are well attended and well organised. This will be the last race using the Power Station as Race HQ. We need about another 20 of you to volunteer to help. If you can help please message Adrian Wombwell asap adrianwombwell@icloud.com

3. Sunday 6^th September (am) we need help for the Letter drop for the 10 miler

• Ideally, we need about 10 people to help with the letter drop to houses around the course. You can run or go on bikes and we intend to meet at the Naite crossroads (1 mile from the Power Station) at 09:00. Probably takes 90 minutes if we split into 2 groups.

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

Rensh1@hotmail.com / 07810 300025

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

18th  June.    No Club meeting – all will be in Oldbury for the 10k

25th June.    Walking – Val / 5k – Liz Ball / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min – Paul Reeves / 8 min – Paul Thomas / 7 min – Ben Foss

Tea Rota  (NOTE changes due to room not being available.)

18/06 No Tea – Thornbury 10K; 25/06 Alan Pascoe; 02/07 No Tea – Room not available; 09/07 No Tea – Room not available; 16/07 Mark Rogers

Reminders

• Thursday 18th June; Thornbury 10K No Club night meeting.
• Saturday 20th June Parkrun of the Month at Thornbury for a Beginners Course Graduation
• Thursday 2nd July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Saturday 4th July; Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 5th July; Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration with some Annual Awards – Details Below
• Thursday 9th July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Sunday 19th July; last Pete Mainstone Challenge Race at Lightning Bolt 10K, Chippenham
• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

Too many Results to print in this weeks Bulletin.Full results for Hogweed Trot, Bradley Stoke 10k and TRC Club 5.9 miles are available on

www.thornburyrunningclub.co.uk/racing/members-results/running/

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1. Pete Mainstone Challenge

The remaining fixture for the  Pete Mainstone Challenge  is on Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham)

2. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Run of the month will be:June 20th Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation

3. Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday July 4^th

The teams have now been selected and you should all have your numbers by now . See Jo Plumbley on Thursday if you still need your numbers

Leg	Quickthorns – Mixed Team	Old Thorns – Vets
1	Hannah Hamilton	Clare Watt
2	Mel Wilson	Russ Whiting
3	Jo Plumbley Captain	Paul Thomas
4	Philip Blackburn	Adrian Wombwell
5	Nathan Darkin	Moray Sloan Captain
6	Natalie Lazarides	George Evans
7	Neil McLachlan	Jim Godden
8	Colette Jackson	James Marshall
9	Kevin Cundy	Alex Golding
10	Anneka Sutton	Chris Foley

Reserves – James Mason, Judy Mills, Emily Meese, Nick Langridge, Sam Baimbridge, Catherine Dack, David Beard, Rosina Rowland, John Evans, James Platt.

Followed by:-

4. Summer BBQ and Annual Awards 2026

We’re looking forward to our TRC Summer BBQ and Annual Awards at Thornbury Cricket Club on Sunday 5 July ☀️
Details:

12:00 pm start (finishing around 4:30–5:00 pm)
Food served at approx. 1:30 pm
Thornbury Cricket Club, The Ship Field

All members, partners and close family are very welcome – all ages, and fine to come along on your own too.

What to expect:

FREE BBQ (including veggie/vegan options)
Games for the family (feel free to bring any along)
Bar open for alcoholic drinks (please don’t bring your own alcohol)
Soft drinks are provided for children

We’d be grateful if you could bring a dessert to share if you’re able.
We’ll also be celebrating great race results and thanking everyone who helps make TRC such a supportive club.

👉 Please complete this form to let us know if you’re coming (and include everyone attending, plus dietary needs):
https://forms.gle/zVQrUTiQUbu6mTpK9

RSVP by 26 June so we can confirm numbers.

Any questions, just drop me a message or email social@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
Hope to see lots of you there!

5. Winter Coaching Venue Needed

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

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

• Longest Day Chippenham 10K – 24th June The Longest Day Chippenham 10k,
• 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
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

014/06

 

Thursday Club Night Leaders

11th  June.  Walking – Val / 5k –Nigel Hale / 10 min – tbc  / 9 min Paul Reeves / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – James Mason

18th  June.  Walking – Val / 5k –Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min Lizzie Williams / 8 min – Mel Wilson / 7 min – Nick Williams

Tea Rota  (NOTE changes due to room not being available.)11/06 Moray Sloan;  18/05 No Tea – Thornbury 10K; 25/06 Alan Pascoe; 02/07 No Tea – Room not available; 09/07 No Tea – Room not available; 16/07 Mark Rogers

Reminders

• Thursday 11th June; Room available from 7 pm, wait outside till available
• Thursday 18th June; Thornbury 10K No Club night meeting.
• Saturday 20th June Parkrun of the Month at Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation
• Thursday 2nd July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Saturday 4th July; Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 5th July; Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration with some Annual Awards – Details Below
• Thursday 9th July; room not available, meet in top Car Park
• Sunday 19th July; last Pete Mainstone Challenge Race at Lightning Bolt 10K, Chippenham
• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results:-

On Thursday 4th June 36 TRC Members ran the 5.9 miles around Oldbury. Top 3 Male & Female shown below. A full list of runners & times is on the WhatsApp group “TRC General”

1st M : Nick Williams 34:26; 2nd:Ollie Cross 36:08; 3rd: George Evans 37:50

1st F: Ali Vaz 41:12; 2nd: Hannah Hamilton 41:39; 3rd Mel Wilson 42:06

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

Thanks to all who have signed up to help Marshall the 10k event.  We have just enough to be able to run the event safely. 

However, with potential drop outs and unforseen circumstances beforehand it is always useful if not essential to have a few reserves to call on so pleas continue to volunteer if you can make yourself available.

I may not be able to guarantee a beautiful evening out in the sunshine (but fingers crossed it will be).  But I can say that we have a great event with friendly runners, lovely club mates to marshal with and a very grateful race director!  Go on – you know you want to!  Here’s the link to the form  – Thornbury 10k Marshalling  

2. Pete Mainstone Challenge

Remaining fixtures for the  Pete Mainstone Challenge are as follows:-

• Monday 8th June – Hogweed Trot
• Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham)

3. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Run of the month will be:June 20th Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation

4. Cotswold Way Relay – Saturday July 4^th

The teams have now been selected:-

Leg	Quickthorns – Mixed Team	Old Thorns – Vets
1	Hannah Hamilton	Clare Watt
2	Mel Wilson	Russ Whiting
3	Jo Plumbley Captain	Paul Thomas
4	Philip Blackburn	Adrian Wombwell
5	Nathan Darkin	Moray Sloan Captain
6	Natalie Lazarides	George Evans
7	Neil McLachlan	Jim Godden
8	Colette Jackson	James Marshall
9	Kevin Cundy	Alex Golding
10	Anneka Sutton	Chris Foley

Reserves – James Mason, Judy Mills, Emily Meese, Nick Langridge, Sam Baimbridge, Catherine Dack, David Beard, Rosina Rowland, John Evans, James Platt.

Followed by:-

5. Summer BBQ and Annual Awards 2026

We’re looking forward to our TRC Summer BBQ and Annual Awards at Thornbury Cricket Club on Sunday 5 July ☀️
Details:

12:00 pm start (finishing around 4:30–5:00 pm)
Food served at approx. 1:30 pm
Thornbury Cricket Club, The Ship Field

All members, partners and close family are very welcome – all ages, and fine to come along on your own too.

What to expect:

FREE BBQ (including veggie/vegan options)
Games for the family (feel free to bring any along)
Bar open for alcoholic drinks (please don’t bring your own alcohol)
Soft drinks are provided for children

We’d be grateful if you could bring a dessert to share if you’re able.
We’ll also be celebrating great race results and thanking everyone who helps make TRC such a supportive club.

👉 Please complete this form to let us know if you’re coming (and include everyone attending, plus dietary needs):
https://forms.gle/zVQrUTiQUbu6mTpK9

RSVP by 26 June so we can confirm numbers.

Any questions, just drop me a message or email social@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk
Hope to see lots of you there!

6. Winter Coaching Venue Needed

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

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

• 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
• Purdown Pursuit 10K, Bristol – Town and Country Harriers  – 16th July – Purdown Pursuit    See Purdown Pursuit 26 Flier
• 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
• Keynsham Dandy (About 12.5 Miles) – 18th October  Town and Country Harriers (TACH)
• Free to enter Trust 10K Trail Run Woodchester Park 9:30 every 4th Sunday of month Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park | National Trust

07/06

In an unusual move for this time of year we are back in our normal room at the Leisure Centre

Thursday Club Night Leaders

28th  May.  Walking – Val / 5k – Liz Ball / 10 min – Liz Baird / 9 min Emily Messe / 8 min – Paul Thomas / 7 min – Nick Williams

4th  June. Walking – Val / 5k – Caron Hale / 10 min – Claire Hollingdale / 9 min Ellen Perrett / 8 min – Hannah Hamilton / 7 min – Ben Foss

Tea Rota

28/05 Helen Renshaw TBC; 04/05 No Tea – Club 10K at Anchor Pub, Oldbury; 11/05 TBA;  18/05 No Tea – Thornbury 10K

Reminders

• Thursday 4th June; Club Road Championships
• Thursday 18th June; Thornbury 10K
• Saturday 20th June Parkrun of the Month at Thornbury for a Beginner Course Graduation
• Saturday 4th July; Cotswold Way Relay
• Sunday 5th July; Summer Barbecue and CWR Celebration
• Sunday 20th September; Oldbury 10 Mile Race

Results.

21/05 Weston Prom 5 Miles:

Pos	Name	Cat	Time	Chip time		Grading
7	Phil Blackburn	SM	27.19	27.19	3rd SM	77.17
25	Ollie Cross	SM	29.39	29.37		71.45
56	George Evans	MV50	32.32	32.29		76.07
57	James Mason	MV40	32.43	32.41		68.23
70	Jason Clark	SM	33.06	33.04		65.95
96	James Platt	MV40	35.05	34.56		64.80
98	Josh Skinner	SM	35.09	35.05		60.59
99	Hannah Hamilton	SF	35.09	35.07		68.83
103	Mel Wilson	FV40	35.32	35.30	1st FV40	72.10
108	Nathan Darkin	MV40	36.03	36.02		65.84
115	Steve Allen	MV50	36.17	36.14		70.54
120	Sam Baimbridge	SM	36.32	36.29		57.33
121	Alex Golding	MV40	36.33	36.23		63.18
134	Andy Downes	MV50	37.08	36.57		67.43
140	Nick Langridge	MV70	37.19	37.14	1st MV70	81.15
141	Adrian Wombwell	MV50	37.19	37.09		68.21
161	Jon Hall	SM	38.50	38.46		55.84
168	Jo Plumbley	FV50	39.03	38.55	3rd FV50	70.46
187	Paul Reeves	MV40	40.59	40.54		56.21
188	Clare Watt	FV60	40.59	40.53	3rd FV60	80.73
199	Catherine Dack	FV55	41.50	41.44		72.30
233	Claire Hollingdale	FV40	45.29	45.20		58.26
248	Rebecca Hutter	SF	49.05	48.56		48.89
251	Lorna Chambers	FV60	49.44	49.35		64.55
259	Amy Henstridge	SF	51.38	51.28		46.48
267	Richard Straw	MV60	55.05	54.56		47.76
268	Lily Jones	SF	55.05	54.56		43.65
270	Georgina Ross	SF	59.31	59.21		40.30

Well done to the 28 runners who turned out and thanks for the drinks, snacks and cake on the Prom afterwards. (Steve Allen can come again).

Results and Standings after 2 races are on the Pete Mainstone Challenge Results Page of the website.

Park Run News:-

Mel Wilson was 3rd Female at Thornbury in 23:05 where 19 TRC runners turned out for our Parkrun of the Month to celebrate the 300th Thornbury Parkrun.

Meanwhile Jon Welsh (28:57) was out at Henley Wood, Oswestry. Neil Roff (20:54), back from Sweden, was  at Minehead.  Rebecca Acaster (35:55) was at Sharpham Road Playing Fields near Cheddar, Chris Foley (26:13) was at Bideford and Neil McLachlan (35:06) was at the famous Lyme Park, just South of Stockport and Hyde – remember it well from many childhood outings to walk and see the deer and even did a fell race there once, super.

Our foreign  tourist of the week was Jason Clark (29:49) who was at the very first running of Lyngby, not far from Copenhagen, which was quite a fast move after the Weston Prom 2 days previously.

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1. Thornbury 10K Road Race – Thursday 18th June 2026 – Marshall Alert – 10 or so still needed.

Thanks to all who have signed up to help Marshall the 10k event.  We still need another 10+ people to be able to run the event safely. 

I may not be able to guarantee a beautiful evening out in the sunshine (but fingers crossed it will be).  But I can say that we have a great event with friendly runners, lovely club mates to marshal with and a very grateful race director!  Go on – you know you want to!  Here’s the link to the form  – Thornbury 10k Marshalling  

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

Change of Race HQ which will now be at The Anchor pub, Oldbury and this race will also be part of the Pete Mainstone Challenge.  Rehydrate afterwards.

5. Pete Mainstone Challenge

Remaining fixtures for the  Pete Mainstone Challenge are as follows:-

• Thursday 4th June – Club Road Championship Race
• Monday 8th June – Hogweed Trot
• Sunday 19th July  – Lightning Bolt 10km (Chippenham)

6. Park Run of the Month

Next Park Run of the month will be:

• 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

The teams have now been selected:-

Leg	Quickthorns – Mixed Team	Old Thorns – Vets
1	Hannah Hamilton	Clare Watt
2	Mel Wilson	Russ Whiting
3	Jo Plumbley Captain	Paul Thomas
4	Philip Blackburn	Adrian Wombwell
5	Nathan Darkin	Moray Sloan Captain
6	Natalie Lazarides	George Evans
7	Neil McLachlan	Jim Godden
8	Colette Jackson	James Marshall
9	Kevin Cundy	Alex Golding
10	Anneka Sutton	Chris Foley

Reserves – James Mason, Judy Mills, Emily Meese, Nick Langridge, Sam Baimbridge, Catherine Dack, David Beard, Rosina Rowland, John Evans, James Platt.

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

• 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

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Thursday Club Night Leaders

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

16^th  April.  Walking – Val / 5k – Mel Lloyd / 10 min – Arthur Renshaw / 9 min Emily Messe / 8 min – Martyn Green / 7 min – Ben Foss

We are now in British Summer Time but keep on with your head torch & Hi-Viz vest for another few weeks. We will, however, be going more off road as the light improves.

Tea Rota

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

Reminders

• Thursday 23rd April; Room not available until 19:00
• Sunday 26^th April : London Marathon
• 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.

29/03 Berlin Half Marathon : Michael Wunderle 1:31:03 ; Paul Thomas 1:33:54; Chris Foley 2:01:02

22/03 Prague Half Marathon : Clare Watt 1:54:30; Kevin Cundy 2:25:49 ; Suzy Cundy 2:25:50; Chelsea Carnall 2:32:48

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1. TRC’s Charity of the year 2026/7

We are asking the Membership to nominate which Charity should we support for this year 2026/7. Please send your nominations to the Secretary by Friday 24^th April.    secretary@thornburyrunningclub.com     All nominations to include brief details of the Charity and why you are nominating them. All nominations will be voted on by the Membership and the winner will be announced at the AGM on 14^th May.

2. 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  

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

Thank to everybody who has renewed their Membership for the new year2026/27 Just in case you have forgotten here is the link to the renew Membership form.
https://forms.gle/6upddd93teLxJgcQ7   For your information we have 152 Members going into the new year and this compares to 139 this time last year.

4. 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

5. 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 Challengel.  Rehydrate afterwards.  A full list of the 10k’s for the Pete Mainstone Challenge will be announced next week.

6. 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.

7. 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.  

8. 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.. Team places to be sorted out in the next week or so.

9. Paris & London Marathons – looking for support

Member Andrew Gregory is running a marathon for the first time in April and to make it more difficult he is running two marathons in two weeks – Paris on 12^th April & London on 26^rd April. He is fundraising for two charities : CALM and Metal for Good. Please have a look at Andrew’s just giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-hybrid-gregory

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

• 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

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