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TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 8th December 2025

TRC Weekly Bulletin – w/c 8th December 2025

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RUN AND PARTY- MEET AT THORNBURY CRICKET CLUB

AND TRC’S 4OTH BIRTHDAY

John Grimsey has reminded us that TRC was officially founded on 12th December, 1985, 40 years ago.  Some suitable celebration will be provided.

Thursday Club Night Leaders 

11th December.  Walking – Val / 5k – Liz Ball/ 10 min –Claire New/ 9 min – Ellen Perrett/ 8 min – Martyn Green 7 min – Ben Foss

18th December.  Walking – Val / 5k –Harriett Forrest/ 10 min – Jerry Clothier or A N Other/ 9 min – Jo Plumbley/ 8 min – Paul Thomas/ 7 min – Peter Cable

Runner Safety – For your safety and those around you it is essential that you have a head torch & hi-viz vest when running with the club after sunset.  

Tea Rota 

11/12 No Tea – Christmas Lights Run & Party; 18/12 Lorna Chambers; 25/11 No Meeting – Christmas Day; 01/26 No Meeting– New Year’s Day; 08/01/26 TBA – all back to normal for January.

CROSS COUNTRY

Last chance this year to be part of the club’s cross country team for the event on 14th December and make up the numbers.  Your team needs you and it’s SUCH FUN to be part of a team.  

Enter at:- https://entry4sports.co.uk/#/ by 11:59 11th December.

RIVERBANK ROLLICK 2026 – 18th January 10:30 Start

Club members have been fantastic in volunteering for the event, but we still need a few more marshals, car park and water station people. Therefore, if you are willing to do any of these jobs, please complete the online form at https://forms.gle/6FV89V4owZdKnGqR7
 

We also need a team to bake cakes to sell them at the event centre. Last year the Friends of Castle School sold cakes to fundraise for the school. However, the FCS no longer exists, so we have decided to do it ourselves and raise funds for one of the designated charities for 2026.

If you can bake some cakes, please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/7yTxjeAfALMcWgYF7 and one of our team will be in touch.
 

Results:  None this week

Park Run News 6/12:  

A few tourists this week with Moray Sloan (22:36) and Mary Hill (34:45) at Cannock Chase, Kevin Arnold (24:08) at Minehead

Reminders:- 

  • Thursday 11th December. Xmas Alveston lights run & party  
  • Saturday 13th December.  Park Run of the month at Berkeley Green
  • Sunday 14th December: Glos League XC-3 Bath University  
  • Sunday 21st December Mince Pie Runs from Wotton-Under-Edge  
  • Thursday 25th December . No meeting Leisure Centre closed  
  • Thursday 1st January 2026. No meeting Leisure Centre closed  
  • Sunday 18th January: Riverbank Rollick  
  • Saturday 14th February 2026: Glos League XC-4 Cheltenham 

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

Thank you to everyone who signed up — we’ve now reached full capacity for our Christmas social at the cricket club on 11th December and the Google form has been turned off.

If you didn’t manage to register in time, you can still come along for the run, but please be aware that food will only be guaranteed for those who pre-booked.

We’ll do a headcount on the evening and:

If we have room under 80 guests, we’ll happily welcome additional runners.

If we’re already full, unfortunately we won’t be able to cater for extras.

 Meet: Thornbury Cricket Club 

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

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

Usual arrangements again this year. Meeting in the Chippings car park in Wotton GL12 7BD. Christmas outfits encouraged. Planning on Six Groups different start times but getting back to the Chippings Car Park by 11:00 for Coffee and mince pies.   

These are the Groups we would like to have. If you would like to lead a group then let me know. 

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

3. Gloucester League Cross Country  

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

  • Glos League Cross Country-3 Bath University 14th December 
  • Glos League Cross Country-4 Cheltenham 14th February 2026  

For details of all races see the Gloucester League Cross Country Website. Affiliated cost is £10 per race plus fee and providing you turn up on the day to run the club will refund your entry fee. If you run 3 or more races the club will refund the series fee. If the promise of a free waterproof duffel bag with “Thornbury Running Club” printed it isn’t enough incentive for you to do cross country you can also get free entry to the race as well.  Please forward your entry confirmation email, the one showing the amount paid, to treasurer@thornburyrunningclub.co.uk as soon as you enter please.  

4. Park Run of the Month  

December Parkrun of the month will be Saturday 13th December at Berkely Green to coincide with the beginner course graduation.
A strong turnout from club members, ideally in club colours, would be much appreciated.

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. London Marathon Club place  

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

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

6. TRC Web Site 

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

7. Association of Running Clubs (ARC)  

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

8. SportShoes.com discount  

The club have negotiated a 15% discount off in season products with  SportsShoes.com 

To obtain the code, which changes monthly, please complete this form.  

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

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