Dates for your dairy

Latest update of forthcoming races  Correct at time of going to press.

Not a definitive list - let me now of any others

Rob

April 2013
20	Y Moelwyn		Blaenau Ffestiniog	2.00
21	London Marathon
24	BL7 Wrexham		Wrexham	7.15
27	Wrexham 10		Wrexham		Champs Road
28	Snowdonia Half		Betws-y-Coed		Run Wales event
May 2013
4	Llangynhafal Loop		Llangynhafal	1.00
4	Red Kite Challenge		Aberystwyth	1.00
11	Moel Elio		Llanberis	1.00
14	Multi Terrain Challenge		Thurstaton	7.15
18	Ras Cader Idris		Dolgellau	1.00
18	Excalibur Marathon		Moel Famau		New date
29	Sun Centre 5km		Rhyl	7.15	Includes NW Champs
June 2013
1	Wincle Trout		Wincle	2.45
2	Bangor 10km		Bangor		Run Wales event
5	Birkenhead Pk 5 mile		Birkenhead Park	7.45
6	Deestriders Off Road 1		Shotton	7.30
8/9	Castles Relay
11	Race up the Beast		Maeshafn	7.15	Contact John Morris
19	Hotfoot up Moel Famau		Top car park	7.30	Martin Race 1
21	Tough Team Challenge		Tattenhall	7.15
22	Trail Marathon Wales		Coed-y-Brenin		Welsh Champs
23	River Bank inc Eddie Faure		Rhuddlan
23	Moel-y-Gamelin		Horseshoe Pass	11.00	Welsh Champs
26	Welsh Mountain Champs		Llangollen
July 2013
4	Deestriders Off Road 2		Shotton	7.30
6	Moel Siabod			Afternoon
6	Fairy Freckled Cow		Denbigh
13	Tal-y-Fan		Rowen, Conwy	2.00
17	The Druid		Llanferris	7.30	Martin Race 2
24	Green Green Grass		Llangynhafal	7.30	Martin Race 3
20	Snowdon International;		Llanberis
27	Push up the Pincyn		Clawddnewydd	2.00
August 2013
7	Ponderosa		Horseshoe Pass	7.00
1	Deestriders Off Road 3		Shotton	7.30
11	Gladstone 9		Dwygyfylchi	1.00
17	Race the Train		Twywn	12.00/2.00
26	Moel Famau Mountain Race		Cilcain	1.00
September 2013
6	Deestriders Off Road 4		Shotton	7.00
15	Vyrnwy Half		Lake Vyrnwy
21	King John’s Castle		Llanarmon	11.00
29	Sandstone Trail		Duckington	10.00/11.00
October 2013
26		Snowdonia Marathon	Llanberis
November 2013
3		Clwydian Hills	Cilcain	11.00
3		Abergele 5	Abergele
16		Pen Fell Race	Dwygyfylchi	10.30
16		B+I Masters CC	Colwyn Bay
17		Conwy Half			Run Wales event
December 2013
1		Helena Tipping	Wrexham
14/15		Inter-regional CC + Masters	Builth Wells

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BL at Shotton

A huge thank you to everybody who contributed to the race at Shotton last night, far too many to mention names. Please will you forward this or pass my thanks on to anyone not included in the mailing list who contributed

After the usual pre-race panic it went very well. The highlights were: -

• A good turnout on the evening (292 I think) and some fast times
• Good feedback from runners about the choice of venue and the course
• Help from Deestriders in letting us use their course and venue
• Excellent support from the referee
• Excellent marshaling
• Excellent first aid providing appropriate help in the minor incidents that required it, promptly and effectively
• Lots of help setting up and clearing up afterwards
• A full turnout by Buckley runners, 16 men and 4 ladies as well as marshaling and officiating
• Excellent weather for running (not sure who to thank for that!)

Thank you all

Rob

Robert Mackey
Chairman, Buckley Runners

Chester Spring 5

As always there was a good turnout for this race which marks the start of the Summer Time, although for the second year running it didn't feel like it. The weather was fine and dry and the roads were clear of snow, but there was a real chill in the air with the temperature dropping throughout the race as the sun set.

A decent turn-out from the club too. No results been published yet but Mike did 31 with Eddie just behind him, Paul D ran a very good 33.30, Margaret did just over 34 and I scraped in just under 42. John and Simon were there but I've not heard how they got on; it was too cold to stand around at the and and ask.

Rob

Buckley Runners AGM and Subs for 2013/14

At the AGM is was agree that subs for 2013/4 will remain unchanged (£10 per member, £5 for concessions). The subs are now due. Please can you pass two cheques to Jack (or to Jane, Les or myself) as soon as possible – one for £10 payable to Buckley Runners and one for £15 payable to Welsh Athletics. Unless your details have changed there is no need for any other information (just make sure Jack knows who the cheques are for)

The BL race on Wednesday would be a good moment to pay!.

Other things from AGM………………

Presentation Night to be on Tuesday 6^th June

Officials

Rob Mackey is Club chairman (including Welsh Athletics website contact point and rep on NWRAB)

Jane Lindley is Club secretary (inc mailing address for Welsh Athletics)

Jack Thomas is Membership secretary

Sue Ridings is Treasurer

Jez Brown is Child Protection Officer

Border League Organiser – needs to be confirmed.

Jane and Rob will be Cross country organisers (Rob is attending the AGM on April 12^th)

Kit Organiser will be Jane for ladies and Les for men

Paul Stinton is Race secretary and Course Marshal

John Morris is Club Championship organiser 

Posted by Rob

Borders League at Shotton

As you are aware next week is a very important event for us. On Wednesday we are organising the 6th Race in the Borders League season at Shotton.

We have the license, First Aid is organised, the referee is ready, we know the course and we have notified the relevant authorities (Police and Highways department)

The start/finish is organised. And we have a list of helpers on the night. However we are still short of a bit of help to make sure the event goes smoothly and safely so if you are not running and are available, or if you have friends or family who can help with car parking and marshalling on the course |I would be very grateful.

And of course, we need a good turnout of runners too, but nobody can run until the course is properly marshalled and safe.

Please let me know if you can help.

Tuesday is Pub night too

Rob