MEMBERS of Frome Running Club competed in a variety of different races in September including the Great Bristol Half Marathon, the new downhill 10km in Cheddar Gorge, the Wells Festival of Running, the Baltonsborough five-mile road race and even an Iron Man.
The club report, “Paul Horton and Rachel Bala took on the challenge of the Great Bristol Half Marathon. Paul crossed the line in a very quick time of 1:28:16. Equally impressive was Rachel’s finish time of 2:04:50.
“On Saturday 17th September, George Leroy, Sally Brooker, Anne Porter and Ben Spicer ran a new Relish Running race, a downhill 10km challenge in Cheddar Gorge. George finished 21st male (and 10th in age category) in 39 minutes 34; Ben Spicer 49:04 (27th in age category); Anne Porter 57:53 (giving her 6th in age category); Sally Brooker 1:00:52 (24th in age category) and Neil Shad 1:11:38 (54th in age category).
“The Wells Festival of Running took place on 11th September in beautiful autumnal weather. Frome participants in the 10km race included Alan Brawn who finished in 50:30, Ted Sprules (42:59), George Leroy 42:42 and Barrie Knight 51:51. Well done to all.
“Ted Sprules also ran the Baltonsborough five-mile road race which was part of the Somerset Series. Ted completed this in 34:14 earning him second place in age category. Great running, Ted.
“We must also mention Julie Chilvers’ incredible effort in the Iron Man held in Tenby. Julie completed the course in an astonishing 14:31:18, especially given the inclement weather conditions on the day. Superb result, Julie.”
![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")
