The Clayton Harrier Newsletter www.clayton-le-moors-harriers.co.uk October 2012

LIGHTNING STRIKES SEEDHILL AT AGM 5K

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CONTACTS

The Clayton Website www.clayton-le-moors-harriers.co.uk

Please send website contributions to Martin Brady email: [email protected] Race Results

All your races will count towards the Club's 2012 Fell Runner of the Year and Road Runner of the Year provided the Club Statisticians have your race results.

Please send your Road Results to Richard Lawson 55 Highfield Avenue, Burnley BB10 2PS email: valric55[at]virginmedia.com Telephone 01282 423808

Please send your Fell Results to Andy Brown 2 Brennand Terrace, Grindleton, Clitheroe, BB7 4QZ Telephone: 01200 440880 Email: [email protected]

Please send your Cross-Country Results to Harry Manning 4 Wiswell Close, Burnley BB10 2DW Telephone 01282 830458 Cross-Country Results for those races that qualify towards the Club's 2011/12 Palladium awards will be obtained by the Cross-Country Statistician, Harry Manning.

Forthcoming Fixtures

Please notify the Fixtures Secretary, Katy Thompson, 16 Ainsdale Drive, Darwen. BB3 2EQ Telephone: 01254 772013; email: [email protected] The Fixtures Secretary will forward details to the Newsletter Editor for publication

The Clayton Newsletter

Editor: Peter Booth email: [email protected] Telephone: 01282 698268; mobile 07724 085873 22 Ann Street, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 8QH

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Copy deadline for the November issue: Monday, 8th October

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AGM REPORT For a second year in succession the highlight of the AGM was the election of 3 Honorary Members: Brian Leathley, Harry Manning and Michael Wrigley. Brian arrived late on the running scene, having spent many years playing rugby in Leeds. Brian is a tall man and, in his prime, had a long, distance-devouring stride, which he used to good effect on the road, cross country and fells. His forte, however, was long distance challenges. He completed the Joss Naylor Challenge on two occasions, the second at the age of 71 and he is still the oldest runner to make a first time completion of a Bob Graham Round (66 at the time, if I remember rightly). Unfortunately, Brian has been cruelly struck down by illness in recent years, but Christine was present at the AGM to accept honorary membership on Brian’s behalf. Harry has been, and remains, a stalwart of the club for 40 years, competing mainly in cross country and on the road, as well as serving on the committee and, currently, as our cross country statistician. Harry keeps a keen watch on results, scouring each issue of Athletics Weekly to enable him to nominate a host of contenders for ‘Run of the Month’. Michael also represented the club mainly on the road and cross country course. Like Harry, during his 30 years of membership Michael has put in untold numbers of hours, quietly, behind the scenes, on behalf of the club and its members. After a year’s ‘sabbatical’, he returned to the committee at the AGM.

Despite reporting a substantial surplus for the 2011-12 financial year the Treasurer, Jim Hickie, expressed concern over increasing newsletter postage costs and an anticipated rise in the cost of individual athletes’ registration with England Athletics. The committee was examining a number of ways in which the increasing costs might be addressed without the need to increase subs. The AGM approved a number of amendments to the constitution, most of which related to the date of payment of subscriptions. Because so many members now pay their subscription by standing order on 1 st September [THANKYOU!] , there is not enough time to implement a change in subscription rates between the AGM and the due date. Therefore, your 2012-13 subscription will cover membership until 31 st December 2013, with your next subscription being due on 1 st January 2014. [That’s right – for this one time, you get an extra 4 months membership for no extra payment!] In due course, the Membership Secretary will write to you about the changes you need to make. The AGM also brought some changes to the Committee: Paul Archer is now the Cross Country Captain, while John Roche has stepped forward into the post of Road Captain and, as mentioned above, Michael Wrigley has returned to the committee. However, we are still seeking a Ladies’ Road Captain. A list of the club’s officers and committee members is on p5, while the list of captains is on the back page for easy reference. I hope you will give the committee and captains your full support during 2012-13.

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Boothy’s Bit

First, thank you very much for your continued support and confidence in me to carry on as Chairman for another year. Despite the occasional difficulties and disappointments, I gain a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction from the involvement with such a marvellous bunch of people. I am looking forward to the next year when I hope we will build on the recent progress that the club has made. Thanks to our dedicated team of volunteers, the juniors continue to go from strength to strength. We should soon have a new web site up and running, which will enable us to be much more inter-active and keep our members and the public informed more quickly. With regard to this, we urgently need a PUBLICITY OFFICER, whose main task will be to keep the website updated with reports on training, races, events and social activities.

At the first meeting of the new committee we decided the priority events that we would like senior members to aim at in the next 12 months so that CleM maintains its standing on the local and national scene across 3 disciplines: Road Cross Country Fell Northern Combined Mid Lancs Cross Coun- Ian Hodgson Relay (Oct Autumn Relay try League (Oct 2012- 2012) (Sept 2012) March 2013) Northern 12 Stage Lancashire Cross Coun- UKA British Fell and Hill Relay (March 2013) try Championships (Jan Relay Championship (Oct 2013) 2012) National 12 Stage FRA English Champion- Relay (April 2013) ship (March-September 2013) British Master Road Relays (May 2013)

Your captains will update members of the dates and details of all these events via the Newsletter and website. If you would like to take part in any of these events, please contact the relevant team captain. DON’T WAIT TO BE ASKED. I appreciate that, for newer, less experienced members, talk of local and national competition can be off-putting. But, any member, regardless of ability and experience, can take part in road races, Mid Lancs Cross Country League races and the FRA English Championship races. This month, I celebrate 25 years’ membership of Clayton Harriers, during which time I have found that the more involved I became, the more my running improved– and the more I enjoyed it. I urge every member – new and not-so-new - to attend training sessions regularly, take part in at least one road, cross-country and fell race, as well as volunteering to help at least one race, junior training session or Parkrun each year. [More Boothy’s Bit on p10] 4

CLAYTON-LE-MOORS HARRIERS OFFICIALS 2012-13 President Dave Scott Tel: 01282 693867 Email: dscott007[at]btinternet.com

Chairman Pete Booth Tel: 01282 698268 or 07724 085873 Email: pete.booth56[at]hotmail.co.uk

Vice Chairman Paul Healey Tel: 01254 384885 Email: p.healey[at]sky.com

Secretary Mike Wallis Tel: 01254 822874 Email: mj.wallis[at]btinternet.com

Membership Mike Eddleston, 1 Bridge Croft, Clayton-le-Moors, Secretary Accrington, BB5 5XP Tel: 01254 390757 or 07951 424780 Email: mjeddleston[at]btinternet.com

Treasurer James Hickie Tel: 01254 246658 Email: j.hickie[at]btinternet.com

Newsletter Editor Pete Booth

Social Secretary Anne Marie Greenwood Tel: 01254 237485 mgreen8[at]hallmark-uk.com

Junior Co-ordinator Marion Wilkinson Tel: 07940 418603 j.wilkinson742[at]btinternet.com

Clothing Custodian Val Lawson Tel: 01282 423808 Email: valric55[at]virginmedia.com

Elected Members Dave Edmodson Tel: 07966 229126 Email: davidjedmondson[at]hotmail.com Richard Lawson Tel: 01282 423808 Email: valric55[at]virginmedia.com Michael Wrigley Tel: 01282602864 Email: mickwrigley[at]aol.com

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Pendle Witch Relay 19 th August 2012 Thanks to everyone who made the Pendle Witch relay a success, including runners and guest runners, as well as partners and family members, Jude Lee and Don Barton, our volunteer drivers who kindly gave up their time to ferry us around. The distance of 35.5 miles was covered in a leisurely 8hrs 20m, mostly in fine weather until Dunsop Bridge, where the rain set in for runners departing on the long, high stretch over to Quernmore. The splits are given below, and include some time taken at changeovers for changes of clothes and shoes, and for Pete Thompson to stoke up with food and water, as he was running the whole distance, Well done to him for that. He used his GPS to record times and distances. Schedule times were optimistic and we finished an hour behind, but the whole idea was to have a good time and enjoy the day, so speed didn’t matter. Distance - 35.56 miles Height Gained - 5,721 ft Total Time - 8 Hr 20 Mins Accumulative Splits Barrowford to Barley 1hr 04m 2.96 miles Monica Shone, Anne Marie Grindley Barley to Chatburn 2hr 13 7.96m Pete Thompson, Linda Lord Chatburn to Wadd’ton Fell 3hr 22 13.33m Karin Goss, Sue Allen Wadd’ton Fell to Dunsop Br 4hr17 18.24m Jude Ashworth, Ron Chappell Dunsop Bridge to Quernmore 7hr 40 32.81 m Pete & Bev Thompson, Doug Munroe, Richard Bellaries Quernmore to Lancaster 8hr 20 35.56 m Most of the above & Wendy Dodds

Guest runners included Peter Booth, Susan Farnworth, Mick Dobson, Peter Costello, Steve Green, & Dave McMullen thanks to them, in particular Peter B and Mick who ran 3 legs from Barley to Dunsop Bridge. Looking fresh as a daisy even after two hard days racing, Wendy turned up at Quernmore to run the last leg with us. As an antidote to the Witches, and probably to grant them absolution for their heinous crimes, Dug McCallum caused some hilarity by turning up wearing an ancient priest’s outfit complete with sandals and wooden staff. I’m not sure what the residents of Worston made of him as he strode to meet us coming off Pendle, but he definitely got a quizzical look from the vicar outside Chatburn church! Dug had to drop out of the relay at the last minute, but he certainly made up for it by coming along and giving us all a good laugh.

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I think everyone enjoyed the day, despite the heavy rain as we jogged down the road into Lancaster in our dripping witch & wizard outfits. The highlight of the day for me was going over Pendle with the huge 1612 numbers on the big end as a backdrop, something admittedly I’d been disparaging about earlier, but which looked so impressive as it came into view. Driving up to Waddington Fell was a bit hazardous, trying to pass the many cyclists on the Bradley Wiggins Charity ride, but lucky Jude Lee got a glimpse of the man himself as he flashed past at a rate of knots, sadly too quickly for her to get her camera out. Tea (or something a bit stronger) and cake, in Williamson Park café rounded off the day for us, and we toasted the unfortunate Pendle witches executed just across the way almost 400 years ago to the day.

Linda Lord

A Grand Day Out

Some two million people would visit the Olympic Park including the four of us on the night of Rudisha and Bolt, care of son Jonathan's good luck in the draw and his generosity. I am writing this doing 140 mph through Rugby on the way back to Preston after a memorable day at the Games. Row 63 on the back straight was quite high up, but it gave us an overview aided by the two big TV screens and a monocular. The atmosphere created by eighty thousand spectators was fantastic. In the 800m the eight athletes were accompanied by a roar as they went round the track - a Mexican wave of sound. When WR flashed on the screen, the place erupted. Bolt's 200m race soon followed. We all stood up in amazement and anticipation, cameras held high. Andrew Osagie was last in the 800m with a time that would have won him the gold medal in the three previous Olympics: two world records, various national records and a season's best. (Shame) Meanwhile the ladies were trying to complete their javelin final and the men their triple jump. It was hard for both with all this going on and several medal ceremonies and decathlon events taking place. Odohu and Sayers could well have medalled but for injuries. Pity. Our cheering seemed to make a massive difference. Some triple jumpers wanted a specific clap. We obliged. The ladies' javelin winner from the Czech Republic was already in the lead when during a lull she got the full attention of everyone and improved to 69m, a world leading distance. Somebody shout at me! The brilliant Games Makers (volunteers) were everywhere. There were no queues, prices weren't too bad, The food was good and we were well looked after from the moment we arrived at Stratford Station to the moment we left. As Harry M said, “The park is massive and stunning.” It had to be to accommodate the crowds. I've just been singing, "If you're happy and you know clap your hands" and high-fiving people with large padded pink gloves. Bit embarrassing really and I was wrapped in a white ensign.

Glasgow 2014 next!?

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They think it’s all over…..but it isn’t yet!

We all know that when we need advice we need to ask the right person, whether it’s about contracts of employment, borrowing money, investing, health matters, etc. My story has led to a breath of fresh air for me, and more time in my favourite past-time – running in the countryside. I could very easily gone down the wrong road and suffered an enforced change of lifestyle against my wishes. I hope to give our members thoughts about the direction they take when faced with problems, at least in getting the best advice. Seven years ago I built some decking in our back garden – a challenge I really enjoyed but physically was perhaps at times a little beyond me. When doing some of the heavier tasks I developed pain in my left hip (at least that was what I thought). The pain only occurred when doing this sort of task or gardening, not when running. In October 2010 I tore my cartilage. I went to my GP with pain in my right knee and was referred for a scan (which confirmed this problem) and subsequently to a consultant. Going through the chain of events, as often happens, I ended up having a knee operation (Arthroscopy) in March 2011 at Gisburn Park Hospital (transferred from Royal Blackburn). What I didn’t know is that there is a fixed period for Physio – six weeks, at which time I was discharged (despite not being pain free). I continued trying to run but not too successfully, because of pain, and usually alone because I was too slow for others or could not run far enough. In October 2011 I went back to my GP and reported my hip problem. He asked me where the pain was – I indicated the outside of my left hip. He referred me for an X- ray. In due course he told me the X-ray showed that the tissue was worn very thin and said “….only you know how much pain you have, so I can refer you to a Consultant or give you pain killers”. Many people with hip problems have told me that this signalled the end of their running days, so I thought “I’ll go for the pain killers” and keep going for as long as possible. In May this year (I don’t know why), the hip pain started going worse, in addition to the pain in my knee. Slowly but surely I was going downhill and started thinking this is the end and I’m going to have to re-visit my GP. My fear was that I would be referred to a Consultant and subsequently surgery would be the end. Then one day, whilst reading my Summer edition of the FRA Fellrunner magazine, I read Denise Park’s page. Denise is of course the World Mountain Running Association Accredited Physio. Who would be better placed for advice? I contacted Denise who squeezed me into a cancellation (for which I was extremely grateful). Denise asked where the hip pain was, and when I indicated the outside of my hip, she said, “That is not your hip, but muscle”. Denise spent an hour working on my problems (breaking down scar tissue) - the hip and the knee. Denise said the knee pain was also scar tissue caused by the Arthroscopy camera going into the knee. That evening I ran 5 miles and whilst not perfect this was the best I had felt for months. I have continued to run since and I can feel the improvement having now had two sessions with Denise. Many years ago I listened to a lecture by a Physician and he said, “The last thing to do is go to a Surgeon, because they regularly think surgery is the answer to everything”. Here’s to a few more years on the Fells!

Paul Healey

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BOOTHY’S BIT MORE

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS Your annual subscription is now due. Members who receive a paper copy of this Newsletter should receive a reminder with this issue. Any member whose subscription is not paid by 15th October is not eligible to represent the Club in any race, or to receive the club newsletter. So, send your cheque (with updated personal details) to Mike Eddleston NOW. (See AGM Report on p3 for information about subscription payments for 2013-14.) PLEASE NOTE: If you still require a printed copy of the newsletter please remember to tick the box on the subscription renewal slip and return it to the Membership Secretary. Otherwise, you will receive a copy of the newsletter by email to the address we have for you on the club database.

NEWSLETTER PRINTING Did you know that, if you receive your Newsletter by email, you can print it out in booklet format as long as your printer can print double-sided documents? When you have downloaded the pdf file of the Newsletter, click the ‘Print’ option. Under the ‘Page Sizing & Handling’ heading you will see 4 options: ‘Size’, ‘Poster’, ‘Multiple’, ‘Booklet’. Click on ‘Booklet’ then ‘Print’ (bottom right). Half the Newsletter will now be printed. Remove the printed pages, turn them over and re-insert them in your printer (a page of instructions about how to do this usually pops up) and resume printing. Hey Presto—a printed Newsletter in booklet form! Easy peasy!

CROSS COUNTRY SEASON 2012-13 After much (heated) debate and soul-searching, the Committee has decided that for this season we will affiliate our senior runners to the Mid Lancs League only. (Juniors will affiliate to both Red Rose & Mid Lancs League.) For some time, many of us have felt that affiliating to both leagues (up to a total of 15 cross-country fixtures in a season) stretches resources to the limit. As you will have read on p4, one of the club priorities this year is success (i.e. individual and team trophies, plus ladies’ team promotion) in the Mid Lancs League and at the Lancs Championships. We feel that this will be more attainable if we concentrate on just one league. Senior members who wish to enter the Red Rose League can, of course, still do so, but will have to pay their own entry fee. At the end of the season, we will review the club’s performance and decide on future strategy.

2012 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Cross Country Race: Mid Lancs XC League Fixture at Towneley Park on 6th October—see opposite for details.

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MEMBERSHIP Welcome to: Senior: Alex BRAYSFORD, Accrington Simon KELLY, Earby Jackie KERSHAW, Burnley Wayne MCINTOSH, Burnley Jason PIER, Burnley Rebecca WALTON, Whalley

Junior: Thomas BRADLEY, Burnley Curtis HOLT, Laneshawbridge Briony HOLT, Laneshawbridge Connah SMITH, Burnley Annabel WILCOCK, Burnley

Resignations: Dany Robson Gary Shaw

MID LANCS CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE 2012-13 FIXTURES

Date Venue Saturday, 6th October Towneley Park, Burnley, BB11 3RQ NB: 2012 Club Championship XC Race. Also hosted by Clayton. Contact Richard Lawson if you can help with course setting and/or marshalling.

Saturday, 24th November Sefton Park, Liverpool L17 1AP Held in conjunction with the McCain Cross Country Challenge.

Saturday 8th December Lancaster University, LA1 4YW (or 15th December) Date to be confirmed

Saturday, 12th January 2012 Wilson’s Playing Field, Hyndburn BB5 5SF

Saturday, 9th February Crooklands, Kendal LA7 7NH

Saturday, 2nd March Beacon Park, Skelmersdale WN8 7RU

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RUN OF THE MONTH Sponsored by PHYSIOFUSION Burnley, Padiham, Barnoldswick, Skipton & Lancaster JULY

STUART FOGG for FIRST PLACE at the HAPTON GOLF BALLS FR on 6th Nominated by Harry Manning

DAVID NAUGHTON for 1st M50 at the WIDDOP FR on 18th For 1st M50 at the CLIVIGER 6M RR on 29th Nominated by Harry Manning

TED ORRELL for 1st M70 at the CHORLEY 4.4M RR on 4th for 1st M70 at the HAPTON GOLF BALLS FR on 6th for 1st M70 at the CLIVIGER 6M RR on 29th Nominated by Harry Manning

GARY SHAW for 1st M40 (2ND PLACE) at the HAPTON GOLF BALLS FR on 6th for 1st M40 at the TOWNELEY PARK 5K RR on 8th for 1st M40 at the CLIVIGER 6M RR on 29th Nominated by Harry Manning

GAYLE WHITTAKER for 6th Lady (CLUB CHAMPION for 2nd year) at the KENTMERE HORSESHOE FR on 22nd Nominated by Katy Thompson

MARION WILKINSON for 1st F70 & smashing the course record at the CLIVIGER 6M RR on 29th Nominated by Irene Roche

JULY WINNER GAYLE WHITTAKER Gayle receives a free Physofusion massage.

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AUGUST ANDY BROWN for FIRST PLACE at the SEDBERGH HILLS FR on 19th Nominated by Harry Manning, Katy Thompson & Paul Thompson

KIERAN CARR for 1st M65 at the BORROWDALE FR on 4th Nominated by Pete Booth & Dominic Carr

WENDY DODDS for 1st F60 at WEASDALE HORSESHOE FR on 18th for 1st V60 (M & F!!) at the SEDBERGH HILLS FR on 19th Nominated by Pete Booth

MATT LALOR for 2nd place at the WAGON & HORSES 10M RR in LANCASTER on 5th Nominated by Harry Manning

DAVID NAUGHTON for 2nd M50 at the BORROWDALE FR on 4th for 1st M50 at the WORSTHORNE FR on 5th for 1st M50 at the BOULSWORTH FR on 12th for 2nd M50 at the SEDBERGH HILLS FR on 19th Nominated by Harry Manning, Neil Hardiman, Pete Thompson, Paul Shackleton & Pete Booth

JEAN RAWLINSON for 1st F60 at the WORSTHORNE FR on 5th for 1st F60 at the BOULSWORTH FR on 12th Nominated by Harry Manning

AUGUST WINNER DAVE NAUGHTON Dave receives a free Physofusion massage.

WELL DONE TO BOTH WINNERS!

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Covering Old Ground 30 years ago (September 1982) • Brian McKenna of Winner Runnerprint was selling Tangerine Tee shirts with our club title for £2.95. Brian recently ran 20 miles on Barden Track in 2 hours 7mins 28secs. • The top ten members in the ‘Fell Runner’ after 42 events included Mick Targett (5 th ); Eric Birtwistle (6 th ); Ronnie Orr (10 th ). In the Results: Best CleM at Wasdale – Ian Robinson (17 th ) 4.04.26 Glossop and Duddon – Stan Bradshaw (Jr) (13 th &18 th ) 3.24 & 3.12.57 Stoodley Pike – Sean Livesey (4 th ) 16.58 followed by Ron Hill (28 th ) 18.06

25 years ago (September 1987) • The editors wrote “As yet another damp, dull summer draws to its miserable close….it’s got to stop raining sometime!” They reported that a number of our members had taken part in the Sierre-Zinal Mountain Race and Maureen Hurst (Laney) finished first lady in a 42 miles Swiss Mountain Race and knocked a good twenty minutes off the existing record. Additionally Vanessa Brindle (Peacock) and Gifford Kerr were chosen to represent England and Scotland, respectively, in the World Cup Fell Running Championships in Switzerland. • Subs were set to rise from £5 to £7. • After 8 years of hard work Richard Lawson stepped down as Club Secretary to be replaced by Mike Wallis. • Tina Lewis won the Grand Prix again. Ann French won at Skiddaw, Karin Taylor (Goss) won at Gategill, and Linda Lord at Wadsworth. Our Ladies won at the Northern Road Race Champs with Maureen Hurst (Laney), Linda Lord, and Tina Lewis. Judy Makinson (Hindle/Ashworth)

RUN OF THE MONTH NOMINATIONS

REMEMBER: Any member can make a nomination for Run of the Month. Nominations should be sent to the Newsletter Editor by post or email (22 Ann St, Barrowford, Nelson, BB9 8QH or [email protected]) . The winner is chosen by a sub-group of the Committee.

NB: You can now make your RUN of the MONTH Nominations on the Club Website: http://www.clayton-le-moors-harriers.co.uk/

Just follow the links to the Message Board and the Run of the Month Section to make your nomination.

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just missed out on the Bob Graham in terrible conditions – wet and windy. • The Juniors presentation event was to take place at the Thieveley Pike Race.

• This piece is at the request of Bob Slater:- In September 1987 at least three members (the results don’t reveal club), David Cox, Peter Barlow, and Bob Slater took part in the Bullock Smithy 56 miles Peak District LDWA event. Bullock Smithy was the original name for Hazel Grove, a title used from 1790 and officially changed in 1835. As with many LDWA events there was a good number of checkpoints – 14 in this case, and the results indicated splits in hours and minutes (not seconds). In 1999 Helen Diamantides took the Ladies record – 9 hours 21mins and Tony Okell took the record in 1996 with 7 hours 59mins.

However, in 1987 David Cox won in 9 hours 31 mins (crossing the line with J.Amies and A.Ireland) followed by Bob in 4 th place in 9 hours 53 mins. David had started with his close friend Peter Barlow, but Peter dropped out. The two of them had done the event in 1985 and had taken almost 17 hours. David went on to do the event again in 1988 and achieved a similar good time.

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In July 1995 David wrote a letter to the newsletter editor making a plea to club runners. There was to be demonstration on Boulsworth Hill in the Autumn (which I think was being organised by the Ramblers) and was about conflict on rights of way with Landowners. David warned that it would not be good for Fell Runners to get involved and we should maintain our good relations with the Landowners.

In September’s issue Peter Barlow reported that David had died on 20 th July - 10 months after an operation for cancer. Unfortunately, this was closely behind legend George Brass a few weeks earlier. David was 50 years old and had joined CleM in 1978. Peter had met David in Reedley Working Men’s Club in 1973 when he moved into the area. David was on his own – pipe in mouth and pint in hand. David had special interests in literature, poetry, music and National Hunt racing but after being introduced to fell running by Peter, his running and walking became much of his life and enjoyment. In the Results: Ennerdale – 1st L: Vanessa Brindle (Peacock) (71) 4.21.31 Kelbrook - 1st L: Vanessa Brindle (Peacock) (48) 21.23 Pendle Hill Challenge – 1st V40: Roger Hargreaves (4) 48.27; 1st L: Linda Lord (58) 57.04 Haworth Hobble – 1st Mixed: Tony Peacock and Vanessa Brindle (Peacock) (25) 4 hours 46 mins. Moffat Chase – 1st V: Pete McWade (5) 2.44.10 Pinhaw – 1st L: Vanessa Brindle (Peacock) (43) 33.31 Hendon Brook – 1st L: Tina Lewis (62) 100.12

20 years ago (September 1992) • Subs increased to £10. • In the AGM 5K track event 16 Senior Men took place plus 22 Vets & 2 Ladies In the Results: Brierfield 10K – Winner: Paul Targett 38.22; 1 st L: Pauline Powell (9) 42.00; 1st LV Frances Wood (14) 46.10 Pendleton FR – 1st V40: Steve Breckell (14) 35.59 Hodder Valley – Winner: Craig Watson 44.28

15 years ago (September 1997) • The AGM was planned for the 18 th September at the Mill House Club in Clayton-le-Moors with the track event at Wilson’s but there might have been problems booking the track and showers. • Lancashire County Council asked us, amongst other organisations, not to build any more cairns on Pendle.

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• Run of the month went to 19 year old Catherine Ashton for her part in the first mixed team in the Saunders Lakeland Marathon. In the Results: Jim Bowden 5K – 1st V65: Harry Smith (116) 39.40 Jubilee 4 – 1st LV40: Vanessa Peacock (71) 25.45 Calderdale Half Marathon – 1st V40: Peter Butterworth (9) 80.22 Noonstone – 1st V50: Kieran Carr (10) 74.11 Three Peaks – 1st V50: Pete McWade (26) 3.20.56 (404 finished) Stanhill FR – 1st V50: Barry Mitchell (3) 38.13 Coniston Water Festival – 1st V40: Francis Judge (7) 76.27

10 years ago (September 2002) • Clayton Vets won the silver medal in the British Fell Champs following the three miles race at Y Garn. The Vets were first vets team in the race with Mike Wallis (3), Ian Greenwood (7), Kieran Carr (10), and Steve Whitaker (12). • Run of the month nominations – Sean Livesey for 1 st at Tockholes; Will Sullivan for 1 st at Aggie’s Staircase; Vanessa Peacock for 1 st L at Aggie’s plus 1 st at Tockholes and Witton Park Trail event; Brian Leathley for his Joss Naylor (at the age of 71); Mark Burridge for his leg of the Queen’s Jubilee Baton Relay in Windermere; Monica Shone for breaking the world 400 metre W75-80 record. A difficult choice but the award went to Brian. • Wendy Dodds reported on her successful Peter Pan Round of 53 peaks at the age of 50 entitled ‘Fourteen Men in a day – is this a record’. Wendy said a lot of heart searching went into which 8 peaks to add to the BGR. An additional set back had been the effect of Foot & Mouth which meant Wendy could not make the attempt as originally planned in May 2001 and had lost some of her fitness because of restrictions. In the results:- Three Peaks – 1st V50: Pete McWade (21) 3.44.12 Saddleworth FR – 1st LV50: Wendy Dodds (24) 28.02 Sedbergh Hills FR – 1st LV50: Wendy Dodds (141) 3.03.20 Aggie’s Staircase – 1st L: Vanessa Peacock (35) 35.26 Rivington Pike – 1st V40: Tony Chew (12) 18.53

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5 years ago (September 2007 ) • An on-line Newsletter had been introduced. • Run of the Month nominations – Jean Rawlinson for 1st LV50 at Cragg Vale and Stoodley; Peter Butterworth for 1 st V50 at Astley Park and Round the Hill; Marion Wilkinson for 1 st LV65 at Preston 10K and Whalley Nab plus 1 st LV60 at Chernobyl 10K; Jack Holt for 1 st V50 at Alva Games FR and Hawkswick; Phil Hall for becoming British Masters Champ at 800 and 1500 metres; Pete Booth for a fantastic run at Carnedau finishing 65 th overall (4 th V50 and 3 rd Clayton counter) resulting in the vets achieving third in the British Champs. The winner ….Phil Hall. In the results:- Chernobyl 10K – 1st V65: Richard Lawson (128) 46.25; 1st LV65: Marion Wilkinson (196) 49.48 Whalley Nab – 1st V45: J.Tomlinson (6) 39.40; 1 st V40: Paul Shackleton (8) 40.19; 1 st V50: John Singleton (28) 43.32; 1 st LV45: Sue Burns (48) 47.15; 1st LV65: Marion Wilkinson (83) 53.07; 1 st LV35: Saeedah Mehmood (99) 55.18; 1st LV 50: Linda Bostock (102) 55.42; 1 st LV55: Karin Goss (117) 61.04; 1st V75: Brian Leathley (127) 74.54 Cliviger RR – 1st V45: Mark Aspinall (4) 35.09; 1 st V40: Paul Archer (11) 36.36; 1st LV45: Sue Burns (54) 42.56; 1 st LV50: Linda Bostock (86) 47.52; 1st V65: Richard Lawson (91) 48.28; 1 st LV65: Marion Wilkinson (99) 50.16; 1st V75: Brian Leathley (125) 62.36 Waggon & Horses 10M - 1st V40: Paul Targett (8) 63.18 Trawden 7 – 1st V45: J.Tomlinson (3) 41.52; 1 st V50: John Singleton (13) 46.04; 1st LV45: Sue Burns (29) 49.18;1 st LV65: Kitty Garnett (81) 73.48; 1st V75: Brian Leathley (83) 78.30 Arncliffe 4M 1st V45: Mark Aspinall (5) 22.18; 1 st LV45: Anna Kelly (28) 27.21 Viga Gallop 1M – 1st M8: Leon Passco 7.19; 1 st M6: Thomas Passco 8.14 Debdale 7K -1st V65: Richard Lawson (68) 32.49; 1 st LV65: Val Lawson (128) 46.21

Paul Healey

[October’s Covering Old Ground is on p24]

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Clothing

NEW long sleeved white t shirts with club logo (in same material as vests) £15

Reminder Orange hooded sweatshirts @ £12 Black and Charcoal short sleeved t shirts @£5 Grey sweatshirts now £8 Club Vests £12 (vests for the juniors chest sizes 24, 26, 28 are on order) A few rainjackets left @ £25

Please note email address - [email protected] Val

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Tour of Pendle FR 17 miles/4800’ 10.30am Saturday, 17th November

Race Organiser, Kieran Carr is appealing for volunteers to help him with this challenging A Long Race. He needs people for registration, timing and results, as well as marshals out on the hill. If you can help in any way, please contact Kieran. Tel: 01254 822618 Email: [email protected]

If you would like to run in the race, entry forms are available from Kieran or via the club website.

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MILESTONES Service Eric Birtwistle 35 years Geoff Laycock 30 years Phil Thornber 30 years Pete Booth 25 years Phil Chippendale 25 years Kitty Garnett 25 years Graham Greenwood 25 years Sue Allen 20 years Carol Life 20 years Ted Orrell 15 years Susan Clark 5 years Jack Dugdale 5 years Stephen Heys 5 years

Age 4th Jack Dugdale 21 years 5th Millie Stubbs 10 years 11 th Maureen Ashton 60 years 11 th Eric Doorbar 80 years 26 th Louis Myers 85 years 26 th Tom Pate 65 years 28 th Jodie Graham 13 years 30 th Ron Chappell 65 years

Great North Run 2012

A dozen Clayton Harriers made the journey to the north east to take part in this year’s Great North Run. Alex Cran followed up his sub-3 hour London Marathon with an impressive 1:23:19. Alex was closely followed by club coach, John Roche whose time of 1:24:10, gave him 8th position in the M50- 54 age group. Irene Roche was 16 th in the F50-54 category in a time of 1:41:38, while Michael Hogan continued his comeback from injury with 1:26:19. Laura Hesketh, Alan Clarkson, David Bagot, Jez Toon and Alun Hall all ran well to finish around the 90 minute mark, while Christine Egerton (20 th in F60- 64 category) and newcomers, Sarah Whittaker and Rebecca Walton can be pleased with their efforts.

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JUNIOR NEWS JUNIOR OF THE MONTH JULY & AUGUST RESULTS

CHARLEY BATESON Seedhill AGM 7 Laps 11.25* JOSH BELLARD M13 Chorley Park Run 1st Place 7.05* WILLIAM BELLARD M11 Chorley Park Run 1st Place 6.29* Widdop FR BU12 3rd 9.50 Worsthorne FR BU12 3rd 10.54 RYAN CLARKE Widdop FR BU12 12.36* Worsthorne FR BU12 13.20 Seedhill AGM 7 Laps 12.10 OLIVER CREDLAND Widdop FR BU12 12.36 Worsthorne FR BU12 12.14 MAX CUDWORTH Worsthorne FR BU10 5.50 Seedhill AGM 4 Laps 6.53* MOLLY HESKETH Worsthorne FR GU10 1st Place 7.16* BRIONY HOLT Widdop FR GU10 1st Place (NEW RECORD) 9.26* Seedhill AGM 4 Laps 6.45* CURTIS HOLT Seedhill AGM 7 Laps 11.36 LUCY HORROCKS Hawksworth FR GU12 2 nd 12.56 SILVER MEDAL GU12 UPHILL CHAMPIONSHIPS* FRA BRONZE MEDAL GU12 ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIPS* ELLA DORINGTON-LEVY Worsthorne FR GU8 3.01* HARRY MASON Seedhill AGM 4 Laps 6.52* ALICE PIER F12 Chorley Park Run 1st Place 7.01* Widdop FR GU12 2nd 11.14* Worsthorne FR GU12 2nd 11.52* Seedhill AGM 7 Laps 11.38* GEORGE PIER M14 Chorley Park Run 2nd 6.26* Widdop FR BU16 1st Place 32.02* Worsthorne FR BU16 1st Place 22.07* Seedhill AGM 7 Laps 11.12* GRACE ROOT Seedhill AGM 2 Laps 4.02* ELEANOR ROOT Widdop FR GU12 12.39 Seedhill AGM 7 Laps 12.22* CONNAH SMITH Seedhill AGM 4 Laps 7.59

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FINLEY STUBBS Seedhill AGM 2 Laps 3.40*. MILLIE STUBBS Seedhill AGM 4 Laps 7.14* ISAAC WILKINSON Worsthorne FR BU10 1st Place 5.26* SIMON WILSHAW Widdop FR BU12 10.38 Seedhill AGM 7 Laps 11.47*

*Special Mention for great performance.

JUNIOR RUNNERS OF THE MONTH JULY BRIONY HOLT New Record Holder LUCY HORROCKS for her Fell Race Championship successes ALICE PIER for 2 first and 2 second places

AUGUST ELLA DORINGTON-LEVY 1st Place at Worsthorne (New Member) HARRY MASON AND ELEANOR ROOT for effort and focus in training and racing

WELL DONE TO YOU ALL!!

MARIONS MESSAGE We now have a new Junior Cross Country Manager: Jason Pier, who has everything organised and ready to go for Red Rose and Mid Lancs Cross Country League Races. Our Presentation Evening will be held at 6.00pm on Thursday, 27 th Sept at the Spirit of Sport. Each junior who did the set number of races in the Summer Series will receive a fantastic, exclusive ‘Buff’ – especially designed for the juniors. The Buffs were funded by a most generous donation from John Wilcock, who will present them on the evening. Also, age group winners will receive a commemorative medal to be presented by Aidan Holgate (if he gets back from Uni on time!). Aidan is a great role model for junior athletes, whatever their sport. Aidan is excelling in cycling at present and can still run a great race time, if pushed. PLEASE COME AND GIVE ALL THE JUNIORS A WELL-DESERVED CHEER.

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CLAYTON JUNIORS’ TRAINING Thursday Training; Spirit of Sport, 6.00-7.00. This is an indoor circuit session to improve speed and agility. Cost £2 Saturday Training; Spirit of Sport 11.30-1.00, outdoor endurance/hill session; bring appropriate clothing and footwear, cost £1. Age Limits for Training Sessions; There's no minimum age limit to be a junior member of Clayton Harriers (although the minimum age to compete in a Fell race is six years on race day) however we have decided to apply a minimum age to attend the coached training sessions. Juniors must be in school year 5 or above. This applies only to new recruits not to those already attending. The main reason for this change is that most juniors below this age limit struggle to maintain focus during structured coaching (especially endurance work) and gain little from the session. We appreciate that there are exceptions to this however, they are fairly rare.

EMAIL ADDRESS FOR JUNIORS:

[email protected]

We operate an email info system, with the latest race news and any last minute changes. If you are a parent and haven't already given me your email then let me know on the new address and I'll put you on the list. It's just for Clayton juniors, don't worry we won't be selling your details to anyone!

LUCY HORROCKS

BRONZE MEDAL U12 FRA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Receives her medal from PIPPA MADDAMS

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BILL SMITH MEMORIAL

Martin O’Rourke has created this beautifully simple memorial stone for Bill Smith. We intend to site it in Ogden Clough—in the wall as near as possible to CP4/11 of the Tour of Pendle, where Bill was a marshal on so many occasions.

We will put the stone in position on Sunday, 4th November . The plan is to meet on Barley car park at noon and take the stone as far up Ogden as we can by car. We will then need several strong members to carry the stone from the top reservoir up to CP4.

We are contacting Bill’s sisters to see if they, or any of Bill’s family can be present on the day. Once the stone is in place, we will return to Barley and gather in the Pendle Inn for a drink and a bite to eat.

If you want to take part, please contact Paul Healey or myself, so that we know roughly how many people to expect.

Thank you. Pete

PUBLICITY OFFICER

The club urgently needs a PUBLICITY OFFICER to update the website on a regular (daily) basis, to manage a Facebook page and to liaise with the local newspapers.

If you have the enthusiasm, skills and time to undertake this role, please contact the Secretary or any member of the Committee

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Covering Old Ground 30 years ago (October 1982) • Subs were due – Seniors £3; youths £1; Under 15’s 50p. In the Results: Brian McKenna was leading the Road Runner points with 456. Blackpool 10 – 1st Lady: Maureen Hurst (Laney) 63.00 Downham FR – 1st: Ian Robinson 42.09

25 years ago (October 1987) • Subs were due – Seniors £7; all others £2. The newsletter include a warning “…. If you haven’t paid your subs you are technically not a member and cannot run in the club’s name.” • Tina Lewis won the Pendle Grand Prix, Ann French second. Vanessa Brindle (Peacock) won Hades Hill, Holmfirth Half Marathon, and the Three Shires. Maureen Ashton was first at Stretton Skyline and Linda Lord won the Lunesdale 11. In the Results: Widdop FR – 1st Mike Wallis 47.34 Pendle Grand Prix winner – Mark Aspinall of Rossendale

20 years ago (October 1992) • The new Committee included – President George Brass; Chairman Don Barton; Vice-Chairman Richard Lawson; Treasurer Martin Clark; Secretary Peter Browning; Membership Sec Kevan Boyle; Editor Paul Brannon; Ladies Road and XC Kath Whalley (Brady); Ladies Fell Kath Wallis; Vets Dave Scott; Juniors Les Riding; Social Sec Dave Farnworth; others Lee Thompson, Ian Campbell, Carol Campbell. • On the 22 nd August our team became English Fell Champs and “young Michael Wallis tied the event in with his ‘Stag Do’. • Nominations for ‘Run of the Month’ – July….Wendy Dodds for 1 st at Wasdale; Craig Watson 1 st in Ingleborough Junior event and 2 nd at Sedbergh gaining 1 st in English Champs….August Jack Holt 12 th at Borrowdale but 1 st Vet; Craig Watson 2 nd at Widdop (1 st U20), 3 rd at Trawden 7 (1 st U20), 5 th at Weets (1 st U20), 2 nd in English World Cup Fell Running Championship Trial Race at Jenkins Hill, Keswick. In the Results: East Lancs Road Race 3 – 1st : Roger Brewster 25.46; 1 st V40: D.Hargreaves 27.34; 1 st V45: Roger Hargreaves 28.28; 1 st L: Pauline Powell 32.01; 1st V60: Brian Leathley 37.12; 1 st V55: R.Galloway 37.47. Skipton 10K – 1st V40: David Wilson 31.55 Trawden 7 – 1st V45: Barry Mitchell 42.18; 1 st V40: Pete Booth 43.45; Pendle Hill Challenge – 1st : Roger Brewster 44.57; 26

1st U20: Craig Watson 49.10; 1 st V45: Roger Hargreaves 49.47 Hendon Brook – 1st V40: Dave Farnworth 75.25; 1 st V45: Roger Hargreaves 77.41; 1 st LV35: Linda Bostock 98.04 Airedale Pikes – 1st V40: Geoff Newsam 38.33 Five Cloughs – Winner: Mike Wallis 71.35; 1 st V40: Steve Breckell 78.51; 1st V45: Kieran Carr 79.23 Salterforth Drag 1.5 M – 1st : Paul Brannon 8.02 Burnley Half Marathon – 1st : Mark Aspinall 74.29; 1 st V45: Barry Mitchell 78.11; 1 st V40: Kevin Lewis 78.40

15 years ago (October 1997) • The new Committee was announced – President & Vice Chair Don Barton; Chairman Ian Campbell; Secretary Peter Browning; Treasurer and Membership Sec Martin Clark; Editor Gwilym Williams; Social Sec Carol Campbell; XC Mark Aspinall; Fell Gary Wilkinson; Juniors Mark Brown; Fell Katy Thompson; Road John Roche; Vets Road Mick Wrigley; Vets Fell Kieran Carr; Vets XC Steve Taylor; Clothing Linda Lord; Fixtures Sue Middleton (Allen); Others – Les Riding, Karin Goss, Paul Healey, Martin Brady, Walter Wilkinson, Peter Hindle. • Martin Clark reported “….both membership and income increased last year, reversing the trend developed through the 1990’s. Membership retention, the influx of new members and retention of ‘retired’ runners as associate members has all contributed to this reversal. Total membership 430.

Male Female Juniors 3 Juniors 1 Seniors 101 Seniors 16 V40 125 V35 23 V50 77 V45 18 V60 33 Associate 25 8

• Donations made by the club were – Barley Village Council – for use of the car park by members £50; Blacko Village Hall – Club (Presidents) run £6. In the Results: Trawden 7 – 1st : Tony Chew 40.41; 1 st V40: Graham Cunliffe 42.19; 1st V50: Roger Hargreaves 45.53; 1 st V75: Jack Riley 86.24 Cliviger 6 – 1st Mark Aspinall 33.50; 1 st V40: Graham Cunliffe 35.46; 1st V50: Graham Murray 38.53; 1 st LV55: Kitty Garnett 50.51; 1st V75: Jack Riley 70.36 Highfield Hospital 5K – 1st V65: Harry Smith 35.21

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10 years ago (October 2002) • Harry Thompson completed 21 Ben Nevis races and received the Connochie plaque, and also a bottle of Champagne from competing CleM Members. • New Newsletter Editor Marie Jackson (Greenwood) introduced herself. • Run of the Month Nominations – Sean Livesey for 1 st at Pendle Hill Challenge, Worsthorne Mag 7; Vanessa Peacock for 1 st at Sting in the Tail, Darwen Gala, and Club Fell Champs; Simon Thompson for 1 st at Weets, Golf Ball, Pilgrims Cross, and Club Fell Champs; Ian Greenwood for 1 st at Whittle Pike and overall winner of Rossendale night series; Monica Shone for European Vets Champs 400 Metres and new world record of 88.17 plus new Brits record for 200 Metres in 35.98…..and the winner is Monica Shone. It was also reported that Monica had achieved selection for Wales in the V60 category following her performance at the Welsh Vets Championships. • Interview of the Month (By Ian Greenwood) on Neil Worswick. “I first started running to keep fit between football seasons…began doing the Grand prix and met Darren Rushton who introduced me to Clay- ton…..inspirations – Jack Riley and Roger Hargreaves…training 90 per week for Marathons otherwise 50 pw. • Committee positions – President and Vice Chair Don Barton; Chair Ian Campbell; Secretary and Clothing Pete Browning; Treasurer and Membership Sec Jim Hickie; Editor Marie Jackson (Greenwood); Social Sec Sue Middleton (Allen); XC Mark Aspinall; Fell Garry Wilkinson; Jun- iors Mark Brown; Fell Katy Thompson; Road Kath Brady; XC Anna Kelly; Road & Vets 40John Roche; Vets Fell Ian Greenwood; Vets 50 Road Mick Wrigley; Fixtures Paul Targett; others Paul Healey, Sandi Browning, John Rutter, Neil Worswick. In the results:- Liverpool Women’s 10K – 1st V60: Kitty Garnett 51.43 Great Women’s Run Manchester – 1st V60: Val Lawson 41.38 Cown Res 4.2M – 1st Roger Brewster (V45): 23.15; 2nd Paul Brannon (V40) 23.42 Northern Vets 10K – 1st LV60: Kitty Garnett 55.48 Europrint 10K – 1st V60: Ted Orrell 41.54 Hendon Brook – 1st V45 (2): Roger Brewster 82.57 (record); 1st V55: Graham Murray 102.09; 1 st V60: Ted Orrell 103.12; Jean Rawlinson LV 50: 103.26 (record). Trawden 7 – 1st Dave Walker 40.11; 1 st V45: Peter Butterworth 42.26; 1st V50: Jeff Pickup 47.51; 1 st V55: Graham Murray 49.36; 1st V60: Ted Orrell 50.15; Ladies – 1st V35: Andrea Barrowclough 51.22; 1st V50: Jean Rawlinson 51.58 (record)

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In the Ben Nevis Ian Greenwood and Kieran Carr were awarded the Heaton Trophy for the first two-man vets team (for the second year running).

5 years ago (October 2007 ) • Roger Dewhurst wrote that he intended to retire from organising the Pendleton Fell race next year – his 25 th involving himself and family. Roger reported that Bill Smith had covered the event in his ‘Stud Marks on the Summits’ when races took place in the village back in the 1920’s. Clayton took over the organising in 1951 when one of those involved was Gerry Charnley, a CleM Member, who tragically died a few years later on Striding Edge. George Brass was also involved and he changed it to a 5 miles x 1500 feet race so it could qualify as a championship event. The race was the first fell race for a young Ron Hill in 1958. • Nominations for Run of the Month – Andy Stubbs 1 st at Cliviger 6, 2 nd at Trawden 7 and runner-up in the Grand Prix; Jack Holt for 1 st V50 at Farleton Knott and Reeth; John Tomlinson for 3 rd overall and 1 st V45 at Trawden, 4 th and 1 st V45 at Worsthorne and 2 nd in Cliviger 6; Sue Burns for 2 nd overall and 1 st FV45 at Trawden, also 3 rd overall and 1 st FV45 at Cliviger and also 5 th overall and 1 st FV45 at Worsthorne and finally runner -up in the Grand Prix; Peter Butterworth for 1 st V50 at Norland Moor; Tim Edward for completion of the Bob Graham in poor conditions; Candice Leah (Taylor) for 2 nd F at Weasdale (Champs race), 3 rd at Fairfield….and the winner is Tim Edward. In the results:- L&M 5K – 1st V65: Richard Lawson 21.54; 1 st LV 65: Val Lawson 29.25 Burnsall 10 – 1st V50: Graham Cunliffe 62.23 Littleboro’ 5K – 1st V40: Barry Brock 17.20; 1 st V65: Richard Lawson 22.25 Witton 4M – 1st V40: Paul Targett 26.03; 1 st V65: Richard Lawson 39.55; 1st LV 65: Val Lawson 48.14 Kirkham 10K – 1st V65: Ted Orrell 43.49; 1 st LV 65: Marion Wilkinson 49.03 Leyland 5K – 1st V40/45: T.Walker 18.54; Juniors 2K – T.Passco 1 st M6 12.07 Cowm Res 4.2 M - 1st LV40: Carol Life 33.43 Hilton 10 K – 1st V40: Barry Brock 35.46 Gt. Langdale Marathon – 1st V50: Graham Cunliffe 3.27.05 Boggart 10 K – 1st V40: T.Walker 37.40

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COMMITTEE NEWS JULY & SEPTEMBER 17 members were in attendance at the July meeting; 18 in September. The main items discussed and decisions taken were: JULY • CleM is confirmed as the host of the 2013 FRA Presentation Evening. The evening will have an anticipated deficit of £1500 (FRA data) which we can claim back post the event. Debate about the evening’s entertain- ment agreed to retain the band used in previous years ‘The Picasso Brothers’. • The deposit has been paid for the 2013 Clayton presentation at Burnley FC. • The cost of dibber (SI Ident) hire/purchase has been sought, for a race of 300 entrants—£4.50 per runner. Pete Br to request quote for 300 dibbers, check points and software etc. Two options that we may consider are: share purchase with Bowland and Rossendale, or purchase and write off over 5yrs through race fee increase. • Juniors Agreed to support coaching for Laura Hesketh and George Pier. Summer series winners will receive medals engraved with names, presentation time and venue to be arranged. The purchase of a quantity of ‘Buffs’ was agreed, and designs for a Clayton logo were presented. Costs £6.60 each for 50 off. It was agreed that the design text would include ‘Clayton Le Moors Harriers’ but the final design rested with Marion and Andy A. • Road – Planning for 6 stage relay in September Fell – Teams entered for Ian Hodgson (3 x) and FRA relays (4 x ) XC – Proposal to enter as a club only the MLXC and not Red Rose league for the 2012/3 season was accepted 8-4. Individuals may still enter the RR league. Juniors are to be entered into the RR league. • The coaching sessions run by J Roche are well attended, we need to consider the future and possible deputies for the coaching staff. In light of this John to be invited to the October meeting to discuss future growth and direction and what we need to do to support as a committee. SEPTEMBER • There were a number of points raised regarding n/letter costs. ⇒ stop posting a newsletter at the club’s expense to every member who wishes ⇒ opt in on subs renewal so will gauge quantity post October payments, of those already paid 1/3 have opted for paper copy ⇒ make paper copies of the newsletter available (via a number of distributors) at training venues and races – difficult to control issued copies ⇒ publish the newsletter as a PDF on the website – it is now possible to print a PDF in booklet form like the current printed newsletter 30

⇒ allow members who wish to have a paper copy posted to supply SAEs (the level of management probably makes this impracticable) • Change of web address agreed. • Juniors: Jason Pier will coordinate the junior XC Membership forms need to include parental approval for photographs to be taken of the juniors The junior ‘Buff’ was displayed with the name of ‘CLAYTON le moors HARRI- ERS’ on it. Impressions very good and a fitting reward for those taking part in the junior races this summer. John Wilcock had made a £200 donation for these, MW to write letter of thanks. • Road –6 stage relay in September 3 teams entered each with blend of youth and experience. Fell – Teams entered for Ian Hodgson (4 x) and FRA relays (4 x). Note that the Pennine Bridle Way relay will not be run in future. XC – It was agreed that the MLXC at Towneleye would be the club championship race. • JR proposed the setting of objectives for the 2013 season so that all disciplines are represented strongly. Agreed the priority events would be Road. 6-stage in Sept, 12-stage in April and Masters in May XC. The 6 MLXC and Lancs in January Fell. Ian Hodgson Relay and FRA relays in October, and the 6 English Fell championship races throughout the year. It is the challenge to the Captains to arrange teams so that we provide the strongest teams for these events. • Agenda item for October – 2013 club champs • Website Being updated with a target of 1 st Sept, to be circulated prior via email. No up- date received, extended to end of September at which time if no revised format is available then agreed to go ‘externally’. Although the structure is important to the site it is the need for a Publicity Officer that is greater. Ads to be posted in web and n/letter. • Coaching J Roche presented his views on the coaching provided at the club. The 3 sessions are well attended Monday beginners, Tuesday at Worsthorne and Thursday, offering training for all ages and abilities. The progression of training is through the evening sessions leading to Saturday park runs onto the local Grand Prix series then wider field events. Future coaching support has been identified with funds available.

Date of Next Meeting

Monday 1 st October at 7.00pm Whittaker Arms Accrington.

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Winter Training

Tuesday: Burnley: 6.30pm Speed session on Widow Hill Industrial Estate. Meet on Ormerod Road (opposite the Fire Station)/Queen’s Park BB10 3AA. Clayton-le-Moors: 6.40pm Speed session on pre- arranged circuits around the local area. Meet at Wilson’s Playing Fields, Clayton-le-Moors BB5 5SD. Organised by Mike Eddleston. Barley: 6.30pm ‘Barley Badgers’ meet at the Pendle Inn, Barley BB12 9JX for runs and walks on the fell. Head torch essential.

Thursday: Burnley: 6.30pm Track session led by John Roche at Barden Lane Athletics Track, Barden Lane, Burnley BB10 1JQ. NB: Charge for use of track. Great Harwood: 6.30pm Speed session/fartlek on the roads around the town, led by Mike Eddleston. Also off road with headtorches. Meet at The Memorial Park, Church Lane, Gt Harwood BB6 7PT.

CLAYTON-LE-MOORS LADIES TRAINING NIGHTS 2012

04/10/12 Alison Dugdale 01254 607227 11/10/12 Jude Ashworth 07743482695 18/10/12 Yvonne Wickham 01282 774182 25/10/12 Linda Bostock 01282 816269 01/11/12 Sarah Clarke 07762970022 08/11/12 Alison Dugdale 01254 607227

Contact Linda Bostock 01282 816269 for more information. All runs start at 7 p.m. If you want to host a run please ring Linda. If you have not been for a few weeks please ring to check as venues can change.

All ladies are welcome.

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RESULTS ROAD MULTI TERRAIN Ian Terry Memorial 5K Rochdale Observer Anniversary Littleborough 17th July Cown 5K 25th July Moonraker 10K Middleton Idle Trail 10K+ 22nd July 29th July Chorley H 4.4 M Trail 1st August Cliviger 6M 29th July 207 Ran Badger Trail 10K No 3 2nd August Standish Trail 4M 9th August 33

Waggon & Horses 10M Lancaster 5th August

Sale Sizzler 5K 16 th August -

Littleborough Lions 5K 28th August

Hilton Illuminations 10K 1st Sept Indian Queens Half Marathon (Cornwall)

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Thameside 10K Knowl Hill 10/06/2012 2nd Sept BS: 6m, 1300ft BWF Autumn 5K Stanley Park 9th Sept Y Berwyn 17/06/2012 AL: 12.7m, 3540ft -

FELL Wharfedale Off Road Marathon Aggies Staircase 21/06/2012 02/06/2012 AS: 4m, 1150ft CL: 25.5m, 2600ft 1 - - - Wharfedale Off Road 1/2 Marathon 02/06/2012 BL: 13m, 2297ft - -

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Skiddaw 01/07/2012 Stoodley Pike 03/07/2012 AM: 9m, 2700ft BS: 3.1m, 700ft Great Bakewell Pudding Race 01/07/2012 CM: 6.3m, 700ft

Hawkswick 01/07/2012 AS: 5m, 1640ft Tockholes 07/07/2012 BS: 5.8m, 1100ft

4th EVVA-WMRA European Master Mountain Running Champs, Bludenz-Nüziders 01/07/2012 AS: 5.1m, 2755ft Wharfedale TTT Race 2 07/07/2012 AM

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Arrochar Alps 07/07/2012 Wasdale 14/07/2012 AL: 15.5m, 7850ft AL: 21.1m, 9000ft - - Stirton 11/07/2012 BS: 5.6m, 1200ft Holme Moss 15/07/2012 AL: 15.8m, 4220ft - Bull Hill 12/07/2012 BS: 5.5m, 1100ft Widdop 18/07/2012 BM: 7m, 1200ft Oldfield 15/07/2012 CS: 5.6m, 560ft 37

Blisco Dash 18/07/2012 AS: 5m, 2130ft . Turnslack 21/07/2012 BM: 8m, 2000ft - - Ingleborough 21/07/2012 - AM: 6.8m, 1950ft - Kentmere 22/07/2012 AM: 12.3m, 3300ft - Snowdon 21/07/2012 AM: 10m, 3300ft

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Beetham Sports 28/07/2012 Hellifield Gala 04/08/2012 BS: 5.8m, 928ft BS: 3.5m, 850ft - Worsthorne Moor 05/08/2012 BM: 6.8m, 900ft Top Of Leach 01/08/2012 BS: 5m, 1050ft - Borrowdale 04/08/2012 AL: 16.2m, 6500ft - 39

Whittle Pike 08/08/2012 AS: 5.1m, 1600ft Pilgrims Cross 15/08/2012 Long Tour Of Bradwell 11/08/2012 BM: 6m, 1100ft BL: 31.1m, 6791ft - Turner Landscape 11/08/2012 AM: 10.6m, 3000ft Boulsworth 12/08/2012 BM: 7.5m, 1280ft

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FIXTURES If you need further details of any of these races, contact Katy Thompson Tel 01254 772013 Mob. 07940 250888 [email protected] Road race details are usually on ukresults.net

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CLAYTON-LE-MOORS HARRIERS CAPTAINS 2012-2013

Captain Name Contact Email No

Men’s XC Paul Archer 07952 paularcher09[at]hotmail.co.uk 461778

Ladies’ XC Irene Roche 07919 rocheirene[at]hotmail.co.uk 077485

Men’s John Roche 07825 rochejohn8[at]hotmail.com Road 137035

Ladies’ Road

Men’s Michael 01254 micknallie[at]aol.com Road— Hogan 390259 Vets Men’s Fell Dave Motley 07810 david_motley[at]hotmail.com 895862 Ladies’ Fell Jean Brown 07712 jeanmbrown[at]onetel.com 003064

Men’s Neil 07909 worswickfreddie[at]aol.com Fell—Vets Worswick 538875

Junior Jason Pier jasonpier[at]rocketmail.com Cross Country Manager

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