Sunday, 24 July 2011
Victoria Park Project Newsletter - July 2011
You can read the latest Victoria Park Re-development Project Newsletter here. There's lots of information on the works in the park, as well as events and volunteering information.
Saturday, 2 July 2011
July Newsletter
Next Club 5 mile Handicap - Thursday 30th June, 7pm
The next 5 mile will be held in the park next Thursday, June 30th. Be at the clubhouse by 7pm for a 7:15pm start. Results will be posted on the club noticeboard.
Assembly League Race #4 (approx 5k)- Thursday 7th July, from 7pm
The next race in the series is the week after the handicap, back for the second race near the Dome (The o2 Arena). We've had a great turn out and on the-day scores at the last two races to make up for the wobbly start at Beckenham. However, we are still lying in 6th place for both men's teams and 5th & 3rd for the women's teams. A good show at the next two races will get us higher up the table and in a chance for some prizes. Get to the Dome by 7 in time to get a number and warm up. Remember the facilities are limited there. Note, the August race in Victoria Park is not held until Thursday 18th August.
Orion Harriers - Forest Five Mile Series – July 2nd and August 6th, 10am Start
A reminder there are still two races left in local club Orion Harriers’ annual Forest Five series of races in Epping Forest . These races are very easy to get to, scenic, well organised, good fun and a great start to your Summer weekends. A lot of club members have competed in these in recent years. Details below:
Full details and entry form available from link from Orion website: http://www.orionharriers.org.
or direct from here: http://homepage.
or direct from here: http://homepage.
Women's Southern League: Women needed for Match at on Saturday July 9th
Women are needed to run 800m, 1500m and/or 3000m at the next meeting which is at our home track down at Mile End stadium. A call out for those who have run for us before or would like to compete for the club for the first time. Contact Rob Birchley or me via this email address.
Eton Manor - Open 5km Race - Sunday 10th July, 10am
Another reminder about Local rivals Eton Manor's Open 5k race. The race starts from the Waterworks centre on Lea Bridge Road . There are prizes fro first three men and women and for the winners in Veterans categories. A good chance to have a blast on a familiar course, you never know, you could be in with the chance of a prize - entry is just £4 to club members if you sign up in advance.. More details and entry forms at www.eton-manor.com
Club Summer Barbeque - Saturday 20th August, from 6:30pm
A date for your diary is the annual summer party / barbeque. No cost of entry this year, please bring your own food to share and put on the barbeque. The usual salads/breads/desserts will be provided (or kindly donated!). The bar will be stocked and remain open until we can drink no more. More info to follow. (note, this is the same day as the London Pride 10k also being held in the park)
Thank you
Lastly, a big thank you to those who helped out at the Keep Your Eye on The Ball 5k and 10k held in the park earlier in June. This event raises a lot of money in support of men’s cancer charity Everyman. To all those who came along on the day to help me set up and run the event it is appreciated. I had the following note from the event organiser:
Hello Simeon
This is just a quick email to say thank you, and the other members of the Harriers Club, for all your help with Everyman's run last Sunday.
We really couldn't make the event the success it is without your help. We're delighted to be able to offer a donation to the club and I'll start this process when I'm back in the office next week.
Thank you, once again, for your continued support and I'm sure we'll be in contact soon. Kind regards
Karen McDonnell
Sports Events Manager
The Institute of Cancer Research & Everyman
Sports Events Manager
The Institute of Cancer Research & Everyman
Sunday, 29 May 2011
PBs coming thick and fast
Congratulations on the latest personal bests:
- Perri Shakes-Drayton set a new 400m PB at the Rome Diamond League. Result at 19:39 on the BBC news feed.
- 15 year old Billy Hutton set a new PB of 2.00.6 at the British Milers Club meeting in Eltham.
- Paul Martelletti won the 3000m race at the Cambridge Harriers Open by over 35 seconds in a new 3 sec PB of 8.30.79, as well as setting a course record at the Myra Garrett 10k in Danson Park a few days before.
Club BBQ
- Bank Holiday Monday 30th May 2011
- 14:30 onwards
- Next to the White Lodge, Victoria Park, London
CALLING ALL CLUB (including new) MEMBERS
COME HAVE FUN IN THE SUN (hopefully sun!).
As long as the weather holds up we'll be meeting for some drinks and games on the side of the park next to the White Lodge, and later in the afternoon we'll fire up the barbie in the club garden. It's a bring your own type affair, so come armed with your favourite afternoon tipple and no more than a fiver's worth of food which we'll cook up and share around. Let Rob Pitkethly or Stanley know if you want to come, as they will provide the basics for the barbie and ensure we have a variety of games (of the semi-active, rounders/frisbee variety) to play. If people so desire and have the staying power, the bar will get opened in the evening as well.
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING.
See you there :-)
Sunday, 22 May 2011
May Newsletter
Hello all, another update on things going on at the club over the next few weeks.
Monthly Club Handicap - Thursday 26th May - Starts 7:15
This should be taking place as usual. Bear in mind that the ongoing works in the park continue to disrupt the route. We'll do whatever we can to get around that and hold the handicap as usual. Get to the club in good time for a 7:15pm start.
Bank Holiday Monday 30th May - BUPA London 10,000m followed by Barbeque
If you are not running, come and support your fellow members competing in the BUPA 10,000m race. Race starts at 11am, more info here.
In the afternoon there will be a gathering of club members making the most of the last day of the bank holiday weekend by partaking in our second favourite pastime. As long as the weather holds up we'll be meeting for some drinks and games on the side of the park next to the White Lodge, and later in the afternoon we'll fire up the barbie in the club garden. If you've got nothing planned then come and join us. It's a bring your own type affair, so come armed with your favourite afternoon tipple and no more than a fiver's worth of food which we'll cook up and share around. Let Rob Pitkethly or Stanley know if you want to come, as they will provide the basics for the barbie and ensure we have a variety of games (of the semi-active, rounders/frisbee variety) to play. If people so desire and have the staying power, the bar will get opened in the evening as well.
Assembly League Race - Thursday 2nd June
After the May race at the O2 we have picked up a little in the points stakes but need as many members out to run as possible if we are to have any attempt at repeating last season's successes - the club is hosting this race so no excuse for not turning up! The race is currently scheduled for this date but bear in mind there could be a last minute change of plans due to the ongoing disruption in the park - I will make sure members know as soon as possible if plans change.
Keep Your Eye on the Ball 5k and 10k - Sunday 5th June - Helpers Needed
The annual Keep Your Eye on The Ball Run in aid of the Institute of Cancer Research. This race has been run in the park the last few years and the club has always been proud to help out with this event and support the charity that organises it, we'll be supporting this charity by hosting the event.
There are two races, a 10k and a 5k and both race will start very close to one another around 10:30am, a change to previous events.
I'll be there for most of the event but if anyone can help around the event, even for just an hour it would be appreciated - hopefully this would fit in with those of you planning a long run on Sunday. We particularly need assistance with setting out the course and start line and also marshalling out on the course. In previous years there have been one or two goodie bags for those who've helped out - can't make any promises but.. Anyone can help, however new a member you may be - please don't leave it to the same people, it will only require a little of your time. As well as being for good causes, these races help us raise the profile of the club. Let me know if you can support.
Barts & The London 10k - Sunday 26th June - Helpers also needed
Another race we host and also popular with members who compete is the Barts 10k (formerly London Chest Hospital). The club has over a 20 year history of support and involvement with this race. Again, we will be hosting this and will need some helpers, as we do above. Contact Philippa if you can support.
More info here.
That's it for now, enjoy the good weather, keep hydrated, train hard and get involved :-)
Simeon
Men's Road & XC Captain
Monthly Club Handicap - Thursday 26th May - Starts 7:15
This should be taking place as usual. Bear in mind that the ongoing works in the park continue to disrupt the route. We'll do whatever we can to get around that and hold the handicap as usual. Get to the club in good time for a 7:15pm start.
Bank Holiday Monday 30th May - BUPA London 10,000m followed by Barbeque
If you are not running, come and support your fellow members competing in the BUPA 10,000m race. Race starts at 11am, more info here.
In the afternoon there will be a gathering of club members making the most of the last day of the bank holiday weekend by partaking in our second favourite pastime. As long as the weather holds up we'll be meeting for some drinks and games on the side of the park next to the White Lodge, and later in the afternoon we'll fire up the barbie in the club garden. If you've got nothing planned then come and join us. It's a bring your own type affair, so come armed with your favourite afternoon tipple and no more than a fiver's worth of food which we'll cook up and share around. Let Rob Pitkethly or Stanley know if you want to come, as they will provide the basics for the barbie and ensure we have a variety of games (of the semi-active, rounders/frisbee variety) to play. If people so desire and have the staying power, the bar will get opened in the evening as well.
Assembly League Race - Thursday 2nd June
After the May race at the O2 we have picked up a little in the points stakes but need as many members out to run as possible if we are to have any attempt at repeating last season's successes - the club is hosting this race so no excuse for not turning up! The race is currently scheduled for this date but bear in mind there could be a last minute change of plans due to the ongoing disruption in the park - I will make sure members know as soon as possible if plans change.
Keep Your Eye on the Ball 5k and 10k - Sunday 5th June - Helpers Needed
The annual Keep Your Eye on The Ball Run in aid of the Institute of Cancer Research. This race has been run in the park the last few years and the club has always been proud to help out with this event and support the charity that organises it, we'll be supporting this charity by hosting the event.
There are two races, a 10k and a 5k and both race will start very close to one another around 10:30am, a change to previous events.
I'll be there for most of the event but if anyone can help around the event, even for just an hour it would be appreciated - hopefully this would fit in with those of you planning a long run on Sunday. We particularly need assistance with setting out the course and start line and also marshalling out on the course. In previous years there have been one or two goodie bags for those who've helped out - can't make any promises but.. Anyone can help, however new a member you may be - please don't leave it to the same people, it will only require a little of your time. As well as being for good causes, these races help us raise the profile of the club. Let me know if you can support.
Barts & The London 10k - Sunday 26th June - Helpers also needed
Another race we host and also popular with members who compete is the Barts 10k (formerly London Chest Hospital). The club has over a 20 year history of support and involvement with this race. Again, we will be hosting this and will need some helpers, as we do above. Contact Philippa if you can support.
More info here.
That's it for now, enjoy the good weather, keep hydrated, train hard and get involved :-)
Simeon
Men's Road & XC Captain
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