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VIEW THROUGH MY OLD EYES
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Where as 2006 gone? No sooner have I got used to putting ‘06’ on cheques than I have to
re-programme my brain to put ‘07’.
So before I start, let me promise you that this report will not be too long as
this must be the quietest period for running clubs that there is.
First of all though, let me start by saying what a superb job Andy and Sally Yelland did with the race and equally the job Derek Goodenough and Celia Gregory accomplished with the Dinner and Dance. For all these organisers it was a first time and, on behalf
of you all, I would like to say how much it was appreciated and thank them very
much indeed.
So now what happens in the next few weeks? Well first of all there
is the AGM which you will find
details of within these pages; all I will say is please do your best to attend
as it is determining your future with the club. One item of news is that we are
having to look for a new HQ as it is
possible that inside the next 12 months we may lose our use of the school due,
in the main, to the withdrawal of funding from the government for some school
activities including community use but nothing, as yet, been decided. However
we are going to prepare for the worst case scenario so get yourself
to the AGM and watch this space
closely.
A little bit of good news happens soon, and that is the “Rudolf Red Nose Race” being organised
by ourselves and the Lancs Fire AC. Sunday 24th December is the
date and entry forms are available from the website or me personally, (especially
if you have missed the closing date and, no, there are definitely no entries on
the day whoever you are). We do need helpers on the day so if you can possibly
help give me a ring on 01253 357637
or just turn up on the day. There is also another race we are heavily involved
in and that is the St Annes 10 miler
held this year on the 4th
March. Again we need helpers so give me a ring about that also and do not
forget these two races will put some money into the club’s coffers so you do
all benefit in one way or another.
Hopefully the new club Fell
Championship details will appear in this issue. It is thanks to some very
good help from several members who have assisted the organiser, Lee Barlow, in putting together a
package which I hope you will find both useful and exciting. If it is as
exciting as the Competitive Mileage
competition organised by Richard Davies
for the first time last year, then we are in for a treat.
As always both Dave Young and
Kath Hoyer have tried to give
everyone early notice of the Road Race and Age Related Championship races, but
again there are always unexpected changes to events which create a problem with
the original race calendar. This year is no exception to the
rule so please check up to date bulletins on these two event calendars
to ensure you do not miss out on the points available at them.
That really is as much as I want to say for now, except to take
this opportunity to wish you and your families a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful
and Healthy 2007. Also the wish
that all those of you who are presently injured or recovering from injuries are
soon back with us fit and well but we do think of you all and look forward to
seeing you on the starting line soon in 2007.
My last thought is to take the opportunity to wish Alan Taylor and his family ‘Bon Voyage’ as they cross the world to
start a new life in
Written by: Dave Waywell,
Chairman
Submitted: 30th November 2006