Members’ Night – Thank you!
A big thank you to everyone who turned up and participated in our first members night. It was a great evening and lots of discussion and ideas were put forward. The report is back from Rich from EA and will start working with the committees, coaches and volunteers on some of the recommended actions. Gemma is putting together a group of volunteers outside of the committee to help bring some ideas to life, if anyone would like to help in any capacity, then please let me know. Any support you can give would greatly be appreciated. Also, if you have any ideas please feel free to contact me, or any member of the harrier’s or general club committee.
New Monthly Saturday Breakfast Run
Kieran Hodge is organising a new breakfast run which will take place on the last Saturday of every month at 10am. The first run taking place on Saturday 26th September, meeting at 10am at the train station and will be a flat 4 mile run along the Tarka Trail before a breakfast, coffee or pint in Wetherspoons. This is open to members and non-members over the age of 11 (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). Please help us spread the word by sharing our Facebook posts and if you are coming along please join and share our Strava event.
Westward League Cross Country
The harriers section are covering the cost of affiliation and entry in the Westward League again this year. If you would like to take part please let Gemma know by the end of September so she can register you. Please also let Gemma know if you are available for the first fixture at Newnham Park, Plymouth as this is a relay and we need to register teams of 3. If we can’t make up teams, you can still take part as an individual and score points in the series. You need to run 4 out of 6 races to score in the series but there is no obligation and you can run as many or as few races as you wish, you can even just come along and take part in the relay! Its a great opportunity to have a go at cross country if you’ve never done it before. Sharon will be collected names of juniors wanting to take part and will be taking the minibus so lifts will be available. We also have a new gazeebo to try out!
Fixture 1 – 11 October – Newnham Park (Relay) • Fixture 2 – 15 November – Newquay (Cornwall Champs) • Fixture 3 – 6 December – Exeter (Devon Champs) • Fixture 4 – 10 January – Westward Ho! ( joint with Bremco) • Fixture 5 – 13 February – Redruth • Fixture 6 – 28 February – Central Park, Plymouth (incl presentations)
Bremco League Cross Country
As an alternative to the Westward League, Bremco is the local North Devon league for Cross Country and participants need to register themselves as this is not done through the club.
Race 1: Sunday 4th October at Kingsley School• Race 2: Sunday 18th October at Shebbear College • Race 3: Sunday 29th November at West Buckland School • Race 4: Sunday 10th Jan at Northam Burrows, Westward Ho! • Race 5: Sunday 7th Feb at Kingsley School • Race 6: Sunday 14th Mar at West Buckland School
To enter go to the League website at: www.northdevonxcleague.weebly.com
Christmas Dinner and Dance – Saturday 21 November
Our club Christmas meal and disco is starting to fill up so please make sure you book your place using the form here https://form.jotform.com/260264021638047 payment is not needed until 1 November.