Club Xmas Party scheduled for Dec 13th is cancelled due to lack of ticket sales only 18 sold to-date. Gail canvassed runners at the club this evening and found that there are lots of other things going on so little prospect of a significant increase in bookings. With less than 2 weeks to the party we have to make a decision out of courtesy to the Rowing Club and catering providers. All those who have already purchased tickets will be given a full refund. Many thanks to Gail Colley for all her efforts and we will see whether we can find a more popular format next year.
Midlands Air Ambulance Visit
Many thanks to Susie Godwin Midlands Air Ambulance for her recent presentation to the Wye Valley Runners committee at the Rowing Club we hope it will be another very successful fundraising year.
London Marathon Draw Results
London Marathon Draw Results
Sorry for delay, as I have only had confirmation today.
Wye Valley Runner’s has been allocated 3 club entries for the 2015 Virgin London Marathon.
The draw took place at the Rowing Club on Monday 24th November and the lucky 3 are, Mark Watkins, Lynne Compton & Shane James. Congratulations to you all.
Reserves are Jason Smith and Alison Turner.
Many thanks Ralph
Xmas Party Tickets
Gail Colley will be selling Xmas Party tickets at the Rowing Club Dec 1st, 3rd, 8th and 10th. Gail will be doing the club run on these nights so you can see her before or after the run.
Countdown to MW6 Entries
Just 8 days until Muddy Woody 6 entries open on December 1st. WVR will only accept on-line (entry- central) entries for this event. We will post a link on face book and the club website.
We have no idea how quickly all 350 places will be taken but suggest you enter asap to avoid disappointment.
Reminder London Marathon draw
Wye valley runners will be receiving 2 or 3 London Marathon places
London Marathon is on 26th April 2015
Rules to be in the first draw
1. Must be a member of Wye Valley Runners for more than 12 months.
2. Have applied for London Marathon 2015 and have been unsuccessful and have proof.
3. New Rule for 2014.Have not run in the London Marathon previously.
If there’s not enough in this draw, a second draw will take place
Rules to be in the second draw
1. Must be a member of Wye Valley Runners for more than 12 months.
Please fill in form on notice board at Rowing Club
Or
Text me on 07977140582
Email wazisname@aol.com
Send your Name and are you in draw 1 or 2
Draw will take place in the Rowing Club bar on Monday 24th November 2014 at 7.30pm
Good Luck Ralph
Ufton Court(Dinedor) Cross Country Dec 7th - and practice run!
Hereford Triathlon Club are organising the third race in the Herefordshire Cross Country League to be held at Ufton Court on Sunday 7th December 2014 starting at 11 a.m.
Ufton Cour Practice Run
Hereford Triathlon Club is organising a recce run for all clubs on Saturday November 22nd - meet at Ufton Court at 2:30pm (directions below) You will need off-road trainers
Ufton Court - Bogmarsh - Directions
Ufton Court is situated off the B4399 road which runs between Hereford and Holme Lacy. The postcode for the hamlet is HR2 6PH. Please use your eyes and not your sat-nav once you've turned off the B4399 road though, as you need to follow signs.
Take the turn marked 'Aconbury, Bogmarsh, Newtown' which is at the bottom of the hill the city side of Holme Lacy village. If you are coming from Hereford it's a sharp right-hand turn before the road rises up into the village. If you're coming from the village, it's a sharp left turn as you go down the first hill. TAKE CARE
After you've left the B4399 the road goes uphill. You will pass a grilled gate on your right hand side and after approximately 500 metres you'll see a wooden fenced paddock with large (double) metal gates on your right - go through these gates and follow the marshal's directions to the parking area.
Ufton Court is a working farm and the run is mainly on private land. Please don't attempt to run the route at any time apart from the organised race or recce days as the surrounding area is regularly used for shooting. Please make sure that any children are also supervised at all times as there is a lake on site plus farm machinery, grain stores and muck heaps.
Hereford Triathlon Club is organising a recce run for all clubs on Saturday November 22nd - meet at Ufton Court at 2:30pm (directions below) You will need off-road trainers
Ufton Court - Bogmarsh - Directions
Ufton Court is situated off the B4399 road which runs between Hereford and Holme Lacy. The postcode for the hamlet is HR2 6PH. Please use your eyes and not your sat-nav once you've turned off the B4399 road though, as you need to follow signs.
Take the turn marked 'Aconbury, Bogmarsh, Newtown' which is at the bottom of the hill the city side of Holme Lacy village. If you are coming from Hereford it's a sharp right-hand turn before the road rises up into the village. If you're coming from the village, it's a sharp left turn as you go down the first hill. TAKE CARE
After you've left the B4399 the road goes uphill. You will pass a grilled gate on your right hand side and after approximately 500 metres you'll see a wooden fenced paddock with large (double) metal gates on your right - go through these gates and follow the marshal's directions to the parking area.
Ufton Court is a working farm and the run is mainly on private land. Please don't attempt to run the route at any time apart from the organised race or recce days as the surrounding area is regularly used for shooting. Please make sure that any children are also supervised at all times as there is a lake on site plus farm machinery, grain stores and muck heaps.
Vintage Muddy Woody Shirt Sales
Vintage Muddy Woody T-Shirt sales raised £23 for Midlands Air Ambulance at the AGM. Pink still a best seller lol
First Showing New MW6 T-Shirt
First showing of the 2015 Muddy Woody 6 new style T- Shirt.
Many thanks to Jan for the photo.
The date for Muddy Woody 6 is now confirmed as Sunday Feb 15th. On-line (entry- central) entries only will be accepted and will open on December 1st.
Croft Castle Cross Country Results
178 runners from all over the county and beyond packed out the second race in the winter series at Croft Castle this morning.
Over the classic tough course Tim Davis from Maldwyn Harriers stormed home in an incredible 46.40 in the men's race and Heulwen Gilbert of Ludlow only pipped Laura Tootel to pole position by 39 seconds - well done Laura!
Steven Flowers continues to take huge chunks off his PBs with a great time of 55.25 finishing in 9th place to finish 2 minutes ahead of Jeremy with Rob taking third.
Laura's pace meant she was almost 4 minutes ahead of her team mates Alex and an improving Danca.
We continue to turn up in great numbers - with 23 men and 13 women ensuring the Wye Valley colours were strong today. CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS. Next up, Dinedor on Dec 7th
London Marathon Draw 2020
London Marathon draw
The club has been allocated one slot for next year’s London Marathon.
London Marathon is on 26th April 2020
Rules to be in the first draw
1. Must be a member of Wye Valley Runners for more than 12 months.
2. Have applied for London Marathon 2020 and have been unsuccessful and have proof.
3. Have not run in the London Marathon previously.
If no one applies who fits this category a second draw as below will take place
Rules to be in the second draw
1. Must be a member of Wye Valley Runners for more than 12 months.
Please email club secretary Peter Smith if you want to be included - you will need to provide evidence of application and rejection or let him know you are applying only for draw two.
smith.peter148@btinternet.com
Draw will take place at the AGm in December 13th
AGM 2014
Thanks to everyone for a great meeting last night lots of good ideas and suggestions.
Many congratulations to our award winners particularly Emily Davies who is the first club member to win both the Mighty Oak (2008) and Most Improved Runner award.
AGM Tonight ; Friday 7th November
AGM Tonight at Hereford Rowing Club starts at 7.30pm followed by supper. This is your opportunity to elect the 2014/15 Committee and have your say about the running of the club. Super 8 and Most Improved Runner awards will be made at the AGM.
Membership Fees are due at the meeting and it will be a great help to Dave if you can renew your membership on the night.
We look forward to another good attendance.
New Years Day 10k 2015
New Years Day 10k 2015 entries will be both on-line www.entrycentral.com and by traditional paper entry forms. You can now enter the race on-line it's all set-up, we will shortly download race entry forms onto the club web site.
Advance entries will be £8/10 affiliated/unaffiliated. Entries will be accepted on the day £12/14 . On-line entries will close on 30th December.
This will be the 31st running of the event, all finishers will receive a race momento and there will be prizes in all the usual age categories.
Muddy Woody 6 2015
A lot of people enquiring .Provisional date February 15th 2015. Entries will open on December 1st . We will only accept on-line entries via entry central.. There will be a new Technical T- Shirt for all finishers of next years race.
Furthur details to follow.
Midlands Air Ambulance
Susie Godwin representing Midlands Air Ambulance will attend the committee meeting on Monday 10th November. Susie will make a short presentation at the start of the meeting all are invited to attend.
Wear Something Bright!!
The Club Committee has asked that everyone be reminded that they must wear some form of Hi Visibility clothing on club run nights at this time of year. This doesn't need to be expensive designer gear - just basic high visibility clothing. Thanks for your co-operation
AGM - Mighty Oak Votes
The Mighty Oak award is given annually to one female and one male club member in recognition of anything that they may have achieved or done throughout the year i.e. returned from injury, raised a great amount for charity or been a great all round member of the club.
Committee Nominations
Male:
Bill Griffiths; good all round long term member, runs, marshals and sponsors races.
Chris Walden: good all round member, club committee, runs, marshals and raises money for charity of year.
Antony Evans: runs in many races and raised an exceptional amount of money for Marches Family Network.
Female:
Sally Ware : good all round member, club committee, runs and marshals at many races, helped start a beginners group.
Laura Tootell : Outstanding race performances this year winning the Muddy Woody 6 , Hereford Marathon and Super 8 series.
Kelly Rose : runs in many club races and promotes Wye Valley Runners. Organised run & meal events from Burghill golf course.
Voting Forms will be available at the AGM alternatively you can email your vote to mikelynn8@btinternet.com.
The awards will be presented at the Christmas Party on Saturday 13th December 2014.
AGM Friday 7th November
WVR AGM Friday 7th November at Hereford Rowing Club starts at 7.30pm followed by supper. This is your opportunity to elect the 2014/15 Committee and have your say about the running of the club. Super 8 and Most Improved Runner awards will be made at the AGM.
Membership Fees are due at the meeting and it will be a great help to Dave if you can renew your membership on the night.
We look forward to another good attendance.
Message from Sheridan and Dale
Well done Wye Valley Runners I am so sorry Dale and I missed the presentation you all have done an amazing job I know Marches will use the money raised to support a lot of families locally I hope you all get to see the smiles on the children's faces when they access Marches activities I know first hand how much families depend on Marches support. I am so pleased to see you all looking so well. Miss you all x