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Previous
Newsletters
(Word doc. or web page)
Apr
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09 Feb
09 Jan
09 Dec
08 Nov
08 Oct 08 Aug 08 Jul
08 May 08
Summer
Training Summer
training will now be based at Blaise Castle on Mondays only, from the
11th May 2009. Training on a Thursday throughout the summer will remain at Coombe
Dingle This will make it easier for parents whose children also run, as the
young athletes have for some years remained at Coombe Dingle. Also the
ground is much better for speedwork at Coombe Dingle. Obviously on a Thursday
groups can still run into Blaise if they wish.
The
last Monday of each month (year round) will be new members' night, as well as
a normal training session. This is aimed at welcoming newcomers to the club
and organising them into an appropriate training group.
Wanted
- Kit coordinator
At
the moment the ordering of club kit is spread amongst several members, but
predominantly Neil Miller and Sandra Bailey-Gard.
We’re
looking for a volunteer to act as the single point of contact for this role.
The role would involve:
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Taking
orders from members for kit.
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Ordering
club kit (vests, fleeces etc.).
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Storing
kit – space wise it’s estimated that a spare back wall of a garage
would be enough. If you like the sound of the role, but don’t have
storage space, alternative storage arrangements will be looked at –
don’t let this put you off.
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Distributing
ordered kit to the members. |
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If
you feel that this is a role that you would like to help out with please get
in touch with Geraint
Torrington, tel 0117 9099609.
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Senior Club Championships
The 2008/2009 fixtures can be found on the Sports
and social page.
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Sports News
Check out http://www.sportywest.com
a website dedicated to local sports news, described as the community of
sport for the West.
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A
New Website for Runners
Check out www.runningforfun.co.uk/home.htm
Much of the information is aimed at newcomers, but it has a lot of
interesting information on all aspects of running.
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A Challenge from Chris Bloor
of TACH
The
Green Man Challenge
Are you mad enough to run or walk 45 miles?
Are you fit enough to do it inside 24 hours?
Then you could be a 'woodwose'. Further details can be found at
www.closertothecountryside.co.uk
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Obituary - Eddy Cawley
Our president Peter Griffin has received the sad news that
Life Member Eddy Cawley passed away in November at the age of 89. Read more.
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Obituary - Syd Pow
A tribute by our president Peter Griffin, and photos - click here.
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Newsletter
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If you have any items for a newsletter please send to Geraint
Torrington
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CRAMtag offer
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The
club has decided to provide a CRAMtag free of charge to each member should
they want one. A CRAMtag is an identification tag that is placed on your
trainer that provides your id and emergency contact information should you
have an accident whilst out running. Hopefully it’s something that will
never be used.
If
you would like one send your details to secretary@westburyharriers.co.uk.
For
more information on the CRAMtag see www.coco.org.uk/index.php?p=cramtag.
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e-mail addresses
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To enable the club to communicate with it's members more easily, it would be
useful to get as many member's e-mail addresses as possible. They would
normally be used for sending newsletters or subscription reminders which
would otherwise be sent by post. Please send an e-mail to membership@westburyharriers.co.uk,
cc to newsletter@westburyharriers.co.uk.
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Have You Lost Kit?
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Changing rooms at race events are often crowded, and it's all too easy for
items to get lost, either left behind or mixed up with someone else's kit.
There is now a website you can try which may help. It's http://www.lostkit.co.uk
and aims to match found kit with the rightful owner.
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Can you spare a little time
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such as:
| Running with or helping organise youngsters on training
evenings
| Introducing newcomers to the right people.
| Entering teams
for Gwent League events (5 per year, take place on Saturday or Sunday).
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In addition, we need someone who is retired from running or an interested
non-runner. He/she would be able to turn up at Coombe Dingle from September
onwards on some Thursday evenings, with a view to assisting in the running of
competitive events for members.
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Speak to Neil Miller (0117 9514097) or any of our coaches about any of the
above.
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Are You qualified
in First Aid - or interested in a course?
- It would help the club if members and interested parents who are
certificated First Aiders would contact me so that I can make a register of their
names. If you need to update your skills or are interested in becoming a First
Aider we will try to arrange a suitable course.
- Contact: Peter Miller (Club Welfare Officer)
Tel. 0117 9621150
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Training Evenings - Personal
Alarms
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There are a small number of personal alarms available for loan on Mondays
and Thursdays. These are kept by Sandra Baily-Gard, and may also be
ordered if you wish to purchase one at a discount.
Lists of Coaching Courses
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The Coaching page now
contains a list of coaching courses, as far as I have been able to find them
out. The club needs more coaches to take groups of runners on training
nights.
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Sports Injury Clinic
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Club Chairman Jim Murphy has a Sports Injury and Rehabilitation clinic,
which is always available for members needing treatment. Contact Jim for
details on 0117 9085464 or mobile: 07790 834216, or e-mail
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Essential
Wear! - Club T
shirts and caps
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Sandra Baily-Gard has
a stock of 80th Anniversary T shirts (all sizes) and caps. The T shirts are white
with blue lettering, the caps blue with just a club logo. Both at £7
each. E-mail Sandra at membership@westburyharriers.co.uk
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Assistance required
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Volunteers are often required to help out with various, fairly easy tasks.
If you are willing to lend a hand please speak to Neil Miller (0117 9514097).
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Child
Protection Course
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All club members in contact with young athletes need to be in touch with
Child Protection issues. Courses are thin on the ground (and the
governing bodies have yet to come up with policy templates), but we could
arrange one if a minimum of 12 sign up. If you are interested,
please contact Peter Miller on 0117 9621150 (no relation to Neil!) or Jim Murphy on 0117 9085 464.
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Missing Trophies
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Over the years, we have lost track of some of our club trophies. Do
you happen to have one on your mantelpiece, or hidden in a cupboard?
If so, please do get in touch
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Equipment Wanted!
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Do you have any unwanted, but usable, Westbury Harriers Vests or
Running Spikes? We have a
number of new starters who would much appreciate them - youngsters
grow very rapidly! If you do have any spare vests or shoes, we would be most
grateful if you could bring them along one club night (see Training Venues page),
or contact Neil Miller to
arrange collection.
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email Addresses
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Jullian Bailey-Gard is still collecting member's email
addresses. If he hasn't collared you at training, please email your
address (and name!).
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A Reminder To Inhaler Users
- If you use an Inhaler which is a 'Beta 2 Antagonist', then you ought to
register this with UK Athletics. Contact Neil Miller
for details and an application form.
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Membership Forms
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Membership forms are available on-line - see the Contacts page
or the Information page
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Westbury Bristol Yate
Composite Team
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Gone West! A brief history.......Although ultimately torpedoed, some very useful
discussions took place between Bristol Athletic Club
(now Bristol & West AC), Westbury Harriers and Yate & District
Athletic Club, on the possibilities of forming composite teams. Much
common ground was established, there was great enthusiasm from athletes and
general backing from committees, and we went all the way to preparing for a
formal ballot before internal politics forced one of the key players out of
the equation read more
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