WITH Covid restrictions easing and the weather proving a little kinder, Frome runners have enjoyed competing in races around the locality.
Frome Running Club reports, “Dubbed ‘one of Britain’s poshest race venues, White Star Running returned to the Wiltshire Downs for the annual Spring Larmer Tree Races on the 5th March. The Rushmore Estate hosted 5 ‘epic’ trail races (that is, steep climbs and sharp descents, or just plain ‘hilly’ as it is known in the trade) as well as being muddy underfoot.
“Dave Perrett (M40) ran the Spring Larmer 10 miler, clocking a very respectable 1:48:40. Sara Elliott (F60) and Fiona Norris (F50) took on the challenge of the Spring Larmer Half marathon and showing their comradeship, came in at 2:45:37 apiece, giving Sara 4th place in her age category and Fiona 12th in hers. Well done to all three for flying the Frome colours here.
“The Chippenham Spring 10 miler was held on 13th March. The 10 mile course started and finished in Monkton Park in the heart of Chippenham and took in the quiet country roads on a mainly flat course.
“First over the line for Frome was Lynn Brand (Vet 60) in 1:23:28, earning herself 3rd place in her age category. Ben Spicer (Vet 35) followed very closely behind Lynn, in 1:23:35 (29th in his age category). Ellie Burford (Senior), Frome Running Club’s outgoing Chair, finished in 1:24:26, which was 6th in her age category, and Dave Perrett (Vet 40), in his second 10 mile race in 2 weeks crossed the line in 1:30:49, which was 47th in age category. Congratulations to all.”
Frome Running Club offers both on and off-road training and welcomes new members, whatever the ability. For more details, visit www.fromerunningclub.co.uk
![Town-wide programme brings month of social activities in May
A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
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A month-long programme of activities and events is set to take place across the town in May as part of an initiative encouraging residents to connect with themselves, each other and local places.
The scheme, Frome Connects, will run throughout the month and includes a mix of social activities, creative events and informal meet-ups in community spaces.
Highlights include the return of Dress Up Fridays, which began during lockdown and invites people to wear formal clothing or fancy dress and turn the town into their catwalk each Friday.
Set-piece moments include a Kate Bush-themed flashmob (Running Up That [Catherine] Hill) on 30th May, followed by a bell peal at St John’s Church where the bells will play Running Up That Hill.
There will also be a whole-town drone photo on Friday 30th May, with everyone encouraged to ‘look up’ at around 12.30pm.
Read more on our website, the link is in our bio.
Pictured: l-r Jenny Hartnoll and Ginny Adams")
