So far September has been pretty epic on the race front.
The ever gruelling but addictive Great North Run took no prisoners on another scorching day. PBs were out the window for most but it didn’t stop us from soaking up the incredible atmosphere and enjoying the last home straight along the glorious South Shields coastline.
Wallsend Harriers Committee would like to make the following announcement:
At the Club tonight, Kevin Payne reminded members of his wish to step down as Chairman as soon as a successor could be appointed.
He was pleased to inform members present that the committee had appointed Bill Todd to the role of Chairman of the Club with immediate effect.
It was further announced that club secretary Jackie Garnett has also stepped down with immediate effect. The role will be filled by committed and experienced member Elaine Ashton (nee Liu), who has served on the committee for a number of years.
The Club would like to thank Kevin and Jackie for the enormous amount of work, time and dedication they have given to Wallsend Harriers in the last two and half years.
Bill said “I am delighted to take up the challenge of continuing Kevin’s work and moving the Club forward in the next stage of its growth.”
Club Photo – Meet around the North Terrace pub (same street as the luggage buses). 9:30am- 9:45am.
Post GNR Celebratory Drink(s) – The Magnesia Bank (Maggie Bank) NE30 1NH. 5 min walk from the North Shields ferry terminal.
Oggy oggy oggy!
A smaller than usual group of 12 hardy runners set off from Wallsend on Friday 19 August for Whitehaven to run the 140 mile C2C cycle route over three days in aid of St Oswald’s Hospice. I don’t think any of us were prepared for the first eventful moment of the weekend as we headed towards Whitehaven – how many Harriers does it take to change a tyre?! (The answer is three!)
As some of you may know, there is a little thing called the Toby happening this weekend (19-21st August). We are aiming to reach a £30,000 total in money raised over the last nine years for St Oswald’s Hospice. Even if you’re not taking part in the weekend, any spare change you could give to support your clubmates would be gratefully appreciated. The justgiving page is here.Keep checking Facebook/Twitter for updates on Sunday with our ETA.