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RECENT NEW MEMBER – We wish you a very warm welcome, and a happy, healthy and successful time with Shaftesbury to GEORGINA WARMATE

WINTER POINTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – This is the final race of 6 for the Under 11 Boys and Girls (Best 4 results to count). It is the 6th race of 7 for the remaining age-groups (Best 5 results to count). Therefore let battle commence at the Metropoltan League this Saturday at Trent Park.

HENRY DOVER SETS NEW SCHOOL STANDARD AT COVENTRY IN KING HENRY VIII RELAYS – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently

Woodbridge School runner breaks 44-year-old course record as The Judd School and New Hall School take team titles. Two months after finishing sixth in the under-20 men’s race at the European Cross Country Championships in Brussels, HENRY DOVER ran the outstanding leg at the prestigious King Henry VIII Relays in Coventry on Wednesday (Jan 31) to take down a course record which had stood for 44 years, JAMES TAYLOR reports. 

DOVER’S inclusion for Woodbridge School, having agonisingly missed out on his home Cup Final earlier this winter, ensured an intriguing contest for this prestigious event around War Memorial Park, and there was the added interest of St Michael’s College, who made the trip from Enniskillen with a team of young Irish internationals. But none could match the strength in depth of favourites The Judd School, who made it four boys’ wins in a row, while the New Hall girls made it a golden debut for the Essex squad. Neither team had it all their own way though, as both had to fight through after having been behind in the early stages.

There were fireworks from the outset of the six-stage boys’ race, with national champion DOVER against the in-form QUINN MIELL-INGRAM. The course seemed fast, though not perfect, with a few steps of mud in the early woodland section and quite a stiff breeze, albeit behind the athletes for much of the perimeter. Course record conditions? Many seasoned spectators were doubtful. So it was a magnificent run for Dover (10:45), who stormed round to lop five seconds off NEIL APPLEBY’S historic mark. This was in spite of a ‘moment’ in the woods where the Woodbridge man’s sense of navigation and balance almost deserted him!. DOVER should go into the Armagh 5km on February 8 for a UK under-20 record attempt with confidence. 

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FEBRUARY AND MARCH INDOOR FIXTURES NOW OPEN TO ENTER – The following 6 fixtures are now open for you to enter – 11 February VAC and EMAC championships, 14 February Lee Valley Middles Distance open meeting,  17-18 February British Masters championships, 23-25 February BUCS championships, 2-3 March Essex and Eastern Counties championships, 16-17 March Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Kent championships.
Link showing full details of all 6 fixtures – February 2024 Indoor Fixtures Now Open To Enter

RESULTS
SOUTHERN U20 AND SENIOR INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Lee Valley on 3-4 February
60m – U20M H1 NATHAN FERNANDES U20 5th (PB 7.26i), H2 EBUKA NWOKEJI U20 2nd (6.92i), H3 MALACHI AMADI U20 1st (SB 7.03i), H5 OLIVER LAURENS U20 4th (PB 7.28i) taking .11 of a second off his 21 January time, in Semi-Final 1 EBUKA finished 1st (6.93i), OLIVER finished 6th (7.29i), in Semi-Final 3 MALACHI finished 2nd (SB 7.01i) taking .01 of a second off his H3 time, NATHAN finished 6th (7.32i), in the Final EBUKA won the Gold Medal (PB 6.81i) taking .01 of a second off his 7 January time, and is ranked UK No.3 in 2024, MALACHI finished 6th (7.02i)
60m – SM H2 JORDAN WATSON-BROWN 2nd (6.88i), H5 BRYAN OGBEBOR U23 8th (PB 7.38i) taking .02 of a second off his 17 January time, in Semi-Final 2 JORDAN finished 3rd (6.77i), in the Final JORDAN finished 6th (6.83i)
60m – SW H2 ESTHER AKITI U23 7th (8.43i)
200m – U20M H2 MALACHI AMADI U20 4th (SB 22.95i)
400m – U20M H2 AIDAN GAFFEY U20 4th (SB 54.20i)
400m – U20W H2 LOLA MCCANN-EZEKIEL U20 5th (SB 1:03.59i) taking 1.65 seconds off her 7 January time, H3 CHARLOTTE HARRIS U20 (2nd Claim) 2nd (SB 1:00.20i), MIA HIGSON U20 4th (1:02.24i)
400m – SM H1 BEN ROCHFORD 2nd (49.70i), JUBRIL ADENIJI U23 4th (SB 50.35i), H4 JOSHUA NAMIECH-OYEBOLA 2nd (PB 50.50i) taking 1.04 seconds off his 20 January time, KEENAN STEVENS U23 3rd (PB 51.56i) taking .15 of a second off his 7 January time, ISAAC MOORE U23 5th (PB 52.39i) in Semi-Final 1 JOSHUA finished 4th (PB 50.14i) taking .36 of a second off his H4 time, in Semi-Final 3 BEN (DNF)
400m – SW H1 HAYLEY MCLEAN 1st (SB 55.83i) in the Final HAYLEY won the Gold Medal (SB 55.26i) taking .57 of a second off her H1 time
800m – U20W H1 MYA MAIRS-INGRAM U20 1st (2:20.09i), EMMA MCCLUSKEY U20 (2nd Claim) 2nd (SB 2:21.22i), H2 LARISSA WILSON U20 4th (2:25.6i) in the Final MYA won the Silver Medal (SB 2:13.79i) taking 3.81 seconds off her 21 January time, EMMA finished 4th (SB 2:18.77i) taking 2.45 seconds off her H1 time
800m – U20M H1 JACOB CLEMENT U20 5th (PB 2:00.42i)
800m – SM H1 KOJO KYEREME V40 3rd (SB 1:58.53i) taking 1.39 seconds off his 21 January time
60m Hurdles – U20W H1 NIA FORBES-AGYEPONG U20 2nd (PB 8.82i) taking .07 of a second off her 20 January time, H2 ALINA COFIE U20 2nd (PB 9.02i) in the Final NIA won the Silver Medal (PB 8.76i) taking .06 of a second off her H1 time, and is ranked UK No.7 U20 in 2024, ALINA won the Bronze Medal (PB 8.88i) taking .12 of a second off her 20 January time, and is ranked UK No.10 U20 in 2024
60m Hurdles – SM H2 RUBEN HEDMAN U23 2nd (PB 8.11i) taking .01 of a second off his 20 January time, in the Final RUBEN won the Gold Medal (PB 7.97i) taking .14 of a second off his H2 time, and is ranked UK No.2 U23 in 2024
High Jump – U20W Straight Final REBECCA WHEELER-HENRY won the Bronze Medal (SB 1.65mi)
High Jump – SM Straight Final AKIN COWARD won the Gold Medal (SB 2.12mi) adding 3cm to his 20 January height, and is ranked UK no.4 in 2024, EVAN CAMPBELL finished 5th (SB 1.90mi)
Pole Vault – U20M Straight Final ANGUS BROWN U20 won the Silver Medal (SB 4.30mi)
Pole Vault – SW Straight Final GENOA HOWAT finished 5th (PB 3.40mi)
Long Jump – SM Straight Final PAUL OGUN (HCA) won the Bronze Medal (SB 6.91mi)
Triple Jump – SM Straight Final DANIEL LEWIS won the Gold Medal (SB 15.36mi) and is ranked UK No.6 in 2024
Shot 6kg – U20M Straight Final ALASTAIR BROWN U20 (2nd Claim) won the Gold Medal (SB 14.94mi) adding 54cm to his 28 January put, and is ranked UK No.2 U20 in 2024, BRIAN ANENE U20 won the Bronze Medal (PB 11.29mi)
Shot 7.26kg – SM Straight Final EVAN CAMPBELL won the Silver Medal (PB 14.33mi) adding 13cm to his 2022 put

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – Took place at Hampstead Heath on 3 February.
The Under 11 Boys and Girls teams made it 4 wins out of 4, Under 15 Girls and Under 17 Men finished in 4th place, Under 13 Girls and Under 17 Women finished in 5th place, Under 13 Boys finished in 7th place and Under 15 Boys finished in 10th place.

There were top 5 finishes from Under 11 Boys DENNYS PASCAL 1st, WILLIAM STOCKDALE 2nd, HARRISON HENDERSON 3rd and JENSEN DAY 5th, Under 11 Girls GRACE ROONEY 1st,  Under 13 Girls OLIVIA ABBOTT 5th, Under 15 Girls AMBER JACKSON 2nd, Under 17 Men AIDEN MACAVOY 5th

Under 11 Boys (1700m) – DENNYS PASCAL 1st (5.22), WILLIAM STOCKDALE 2nd (5.32), HARRISON HENDERSON 3rd (5.36), JENSEN DAY 5th (5.46), ARI RUBENSTEIN 6th (5.48), DANIYAL JANMOHAMED 9th (6.09), LUCAS XIE 14th (6.15), PRINCE-MOSES JOHN 16th (6.21), RYLE SINGARAYER 20th (6.27), JAMES SHORT 33rd (7.08), ), ALI QUADER 45th (8.28) 45 runners finished
Team Result – 1st SBH (11 points), 2nd SBH B (45), 3rd Queens Park Harriers (62) 14 teams finished.
Under 11 Girls (1700m) – GRACE ROONEY 1st (6.08), ABIGAIL ROSS 7th (6.38), ISABELLE HUDSON 10th (6.57), KEENYAH ADELISE 18th (7.11), SUNNY SHAW 22nd (7.24), LILY JAMMOHAMED 23rd (7.26), ZAINAB QUADER 28th (7.43) 38 runners finished.
Team Result – 1st SBH (36 points), 2nd London Heathside (37), 3rd Harrow (64) 12 teams finished.
Under 13 Boys (3000m) – ROAN PARKES 22nd (12.09) the winner was Jack Hayward of Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (11.03) 27runners finished.
Team Result – 1st Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (18 points), 2nd London Heathside (36), 3rd Highate Harriers (58), 7th SBH (98) 7 teams finished
Under 13 Girls (3000m) – OLIVIA ABBOTT 5th (12.41), HOLLY CLARKE 17th (13.59), ELFIE SHAW 20th (14.29), SABRINA SINGARAYER 28th (18.08) the winner was Beth Dalton of Harrow (11.58) 28 runners finished
Team Result – 1st Harrow (26 points), 2nd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (53), 3rd Barnet & District (57), 5th SBH (70) 9 teams finished.
Under 15 Boys (3800m) – LADDIE SHAW 16th (15.37) the winner was Sam Turner of London Heathside (13.51) 23 runners finished.
Team Result – 1st London Heathside (29 points), 2nd Highgate Harriers (53), 3rd Harrow (69), 10th SBH (88) 10 teams finished
Under 15 Girls (3800m) – AMBER JACKSON 2nd (16.31) the winner was Sonny Allen of Highate Harriers (15.28) 13 runners finished.
Team Result – 1st London Heathside (26 points), 2nd Highgate Harriers (32), 3rd Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (39), 4th SBH (44) 6 teams finished
Under 17 Men (4800m) – AIDAN MCAVOY 5th (15.25) the winner was Thomas Chadwick of Highgate Harriers (14.45) 17 runners finished.
Team Result – 1st Highgate Harriers (18 points), 2nd Barnet & District (43), 3rd London Heathside (52), 4th SBH (59) 7 teams finished
Under 17 Women (4800m) – ARYA STAPLETON 8th (21.41) the winner was Leoni Delvendahi of Highgate Harriers (18.01) 9 runners finished.
Team Result – 1st Thames Valley Harriers (21 points), 2nd Barnet & District (30), 3rd Highgate Harriers (31), 5th SBH (33) 6 teams finished

LONDON U13, U15 & U17 INDOOR GAMES – Took place at Lee Valley on 27-28 January
The following results in Red were not on the first issue of results, also the initial results in Black have the correct identification label.
60m – U13B A01 LUCAS DAVIS U13 6th (8.63i), B01 LUCAS finished 6th (8.74i)
60m – U13G A01 KAYIKUNMI OMIDIJI U13 4th (8.65i), A05 ELLA APPIAH-SPICK U13 7th (9.71i) taking .19 of a second off her2023 time, B01 KAYIKUNMI finished 7th (8.72i), B06 ELLA finished 2nd (9.74i)
60m – U15B A01 JOSHUA NYMAN U15 2nd (7.29i), A02 DIJANI BARNOR U15 2nd (PB 7.63i) taking .22 of a second off his 2022 time, A03 LOUIS XUN U15 4th (PB 7.95i) taking .03 of a second off his 2023 time, A08 JOLOMI DEMEYIN U15 2nd (8.40i) taking .07 of a second off his 7 January time, ISLEY AKANEZI-NORTON U15 3rd (PB 8.42i), B01 JOSHUA finished 1st (7.20i) taking .02 of a second off his 13 January time, and is ranked UK No.2 U15 in 2024, B04 LOUIS finished 3rd (PB 7.93i) taking .02 of a second off his A03 time, B06 JOLOMI finished 2nd (PB 8.36i) taking .04 of a second off his A08 time, B07 ISLEY finished 1st (8.43i)
60m – U15G A01 AARA KAMARA U15 5th (8.18i), A02 MOIESHA SAVAGE U15 1st (PB 7.99i) taking .20 of a second off her 2022 time, and is ranked UK No.9 U15 in 2024, A08 KYRA WILLIAMS U15 4th (PB 9.09i), A11 JESSICA ADAMS U15 2nd (PB 8.99i), B01 MOIESHA finished 4th (8.15i), B02 AARA finished 1st (PB 8.07i) equalling her 7 January time, B09 KYRA finished 4th (PB 9.07i) taking .02 of a second off her A08 time
200m – U13B 1 LUCAS DAVIS U13 4th (29.04i) taking .24 of a second off his 7 January time
200m – U13G 1 KAYIKUNMI OMIDIJI U13 3rd (SB 28.91i), 3 ELLA APPIAH-SPICK U13 4th (PB 33.19i) taking .17 of a second off her2023 time
200m – U15B 1 JOSHUA NYMAN U15 2nd (PB 23.55i) taking .21 of a second off his14 January time, and is ranked UK No.2 U15 in 2024, 3 LOUIS XUN U15 3rd (SB 26.26i), ISLEY AKANEZI-NORTON U15 6th (SB 29.65i), 4 JOLOMI DEMEYIN U15 3r4th (PB 28.19i) taking .63 of a second off his 7 January time
200m – U15G 1 AARA KAMARA U15 5th (SB 27.40i) taking .31 of a second off her 7 January time, 6 JESSICA ADAMS U15 2nd (SB 28.78i) taking .50 of a second off her 2023 time
60m – U17M A03 NATHAN HOWELL U17 3rd (7.34i), A10 COBY GREEN U17 6th (PB 7.89i), A14 OBINNA NWOKEJI U17 1st (PB 7.45i) taking .74 of a second off his 2019 time, MODEBAYO AKIN-AGUNBIADE U17 4th (7.96i), A15 ASHER ESCOBAR U17 4th (PB 7.87i) taking .04 of a second off his 7 January time, B03 NATHAN finished 4th (7.33i), B06 OBINNA finished 5th (7.55i), B13 ASHER finished 2nd (7.89i), COBY finished 4th (7.99i), MODEBAYO finished 5th (8.08i)
60m – U17W A01 TAMI GEORGE U17 1st equal (7.78i),A09 MORAYO IDRIS U17 4th (PB 8.74i), A11 SHENEL OKRAH U17 1st (PB 8.50i) taking .16 of a second off her 2023 time, B01 TAMI finished 4th (7.87i), B07 SHENEL finished 1st (8.49i) taking .16 of a second off her R1 11 time, B10 MORAYO finished 1st (PB 8.74i) equalling her R1 9 time
200m – U17M 9 ASHER ESCOBAR U17 3rd (25.86i), 11 MODEBAYO AKIN-AGUNBIADE U17 3rd (SB 26.52i) equalling his 14 January time
200m – U17W 2 MAKAYLA BRAI-ALOYE U17 3rd (SB 26.06i), 8 MORAYO IDRIS U17 4th (28.83i)
300m – U15B A1 DIJANI BARNOR U15 1st (SB 37.76i), B1 DIJANI BARNOR U15 1st (SB 37.76i) equalling his A1 time, and is ranked UK no.1 U15 in 2024
300m – U15G 1 HOLLY RYAN U15 1st (PB 41.81i) taking .35 of a second off her 14 January time, and is ranked UK No.1 U15 in 2024, also moves up from No.3 to No.1 of the SBH all-time top 10
300m – U17W 3 ADANNA MAZINWOSU U17 3rd (SB 42.96i) taking .37 of a second off her 1 January time, MACIE SUTHERLAND U17 5th (44.42i), 7 HOLLY GREEN U17 6th (PB 50.37i)
400m – U17M 3 JOSEPH COX U17 3rd (55.58i)
800m – U17M 2 THOMAS CADWALLADER U17 1st (SB 2:05.63i)
60m Hurdles – U15G A3 KYRA WILLIAMS U15 6th (SB 12.14i), B5 KYRA finished 4th (SB 11.92i) taking .22 of a second off her R1 3 time
60m Hurdles – U17M A3 ASHER ESCOBAR U17 6th (PB 9.45i) taking .45 of a second off his 2023 time,B3 ASHER finished 6th (9.62i)
60m Hurdles – M50-A1 GARY SMITH V50 5th (8.63i), B1 GARY finished 7th (8.60i)
High Jump – U17M RIAN SHAH U17 9th equal (SB 1.69mi) adding 4cm to his 7 January height

BUCS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Leeds on 3 February.
Senior Men (9690m) – JEREMY DEMPSEY (Cambridge University) 4th (34.00), BENJAMIN WILLS (Cambridge University HCA) 25th (35.24) the winner was Will Barnicoat of Birmingham University (33.07) 285 runners finished
Team Results– 1st Birmingham University (22 points), 2nd Oxford University (54), 3rd Loughborough Students (58), 4th Cambridge University (58)
Senior Men (7950m) – LUCS STUBBS U20 (Loughborough Students) 23rd (29.00), SAM WIGGINS U23 (Loughborough Students) 58th (29.49), MAX WINFIELD U20 (Warwick University) 115th (31.03), ASHWIN FOWKES-GAJAN U20 (Warwick University) 158th (31.53), BEN WINFIELD U23 (Warwick University) 195th (32.37) the winner was Jack Small of Loughborough Students (27.25) 679 runners finished
No Team Results
Senior Women (7950m) –The winner was Amelia Quirk of Birmingham University (30.24) 165 runners finished
Team Results– 1st Loughborough Students (18 points), 2nd Birmingham University (24), 3rd Cambridge University (40)
Senior Women (6560m) – INDIRA PATEL U23 (Loughborough Students) 4th (26.15), FREYA STAPLETON U23 (Birmingham University) 7th (26.37), EMILY HATHAWAY U23 (Birmingham University) 38th (28.37), AMY GODDARD U20 (Loughborough Students) 189th (32.33) the winner was Charlotte Alexander of Birmingham University (25.49) 553 runners finished
No Team Results

LOUGHBOROUGH OPEN MEETING – Took place at Loughborough on 3-4 February
60m Hurdles – M50 A1 GARY SMITH V50 (2nd Claim) 1st (PB 8.53i) taking .04 of a second off his 2023 time, and is ranked UK No.2 V50 in 2024, B1 GARY finished 1st (8.66i)
Pole Vault – U23X MANON BAINES U20 3rd (3.42i)
Shot 4kg – SW ALEXANDRA BALTAZAR-HALL U23 3rd (PB 12.04mi) adding 83cm to her 14 January put
Triple Jump – SW RUTH-ANN OTARUOH U23 (HCA) 1st (SB 12.04mi) and is ranked UK No.6 U23 in 2024

FOLKSAM GRAND PRIX – Took place at Stockholm, Sweden on 3 February
400m – SW B LINA NIELSEN 1st (SB 52.80mi) and is ranked UK No.4 in 2024

IFAM INDOOR MEETING – Took place at Ghent, Belgium on 3 February
60m Hurdles – SW H2 JESSICA HUNTER 4th (4.29mi)
Pole Vault – SW JADE IVE (HCA) 4th (4.29mi)

RUN JUMP THROW AND MASTERS GP – Took place at Sheffield on 3 February
60m – SX A01 KRISHAWN AIKEN 6th (6.95i), B01 KRISHAWN finished 4th (6.96i)
200m – SX 1 KRISHAWN AIKEN 2nd (21.59i)
800m – SM 1 ROBERT SHIPLEY (HCA) 1st (PB 1:51.96i) taking 2.34 seconds off his 14 January time, and is ranked UK No.5 in 2024

4J STUDIOS SCOTTISH ATHLETICS INDOOR SERIES – Took place at Aberdeen on 2-4 February
60m – SX E5 SELINA HENDERSON 1st (SB 7.97i)
Long Jump – SX B SELINA HENDERSON 3rd (SB 5.16mi)

FRANK SEVIGNE HUSKER INVITATIONAL – Took place at Lincoln, Nebraska, USA on 2-3 February
Heptathlon – SM JAMI SCHLUETER U23 (University of Washington) 4th (SB 5356 points) – 60m H2 5th (SB 7.42i) – 1000m H 7th (SB 2:53.40i) – 60m Hurdles H2 1st (8.27i) – High Jump H 5th equal (1.83mi) – Pole Vault H 7th (PB 4.55mi) adding 5cm to his 2023 height – Long Jump H 2nd (7.01mi) – Shot 7.26kg H 3rd (SB 13.99mi) adding 28cm to his 26 January put

CRIMSON ELITE – Took place at Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA on 2 February
60m – SW Q1 LARISSA GILES U23 (Yale University) 6th (8.12i)

MEETING ELITE EN SALLE DE MIRAMAS – Took place at Miramas, France on 2 February
Shot 7.26kg – SM SCOTT LINCOLN (HCA) 1st (SB 21.01mi) adding 20cm to his 27 January put, and is ranked UK No.1 in 2024

NEWHAM 60M SPRINT SERIES – Took place at Newham on 31 January
60m – SM A01 TEDDY WILSON U20 1st (PB 6.73i) taking .04 of a second off his 21 January time, and is ranked UK No.1 U20 in 2024, JIMMY THORONKA 2nd (SB 6.87i) taking .03 of a second off his 17 January time, A05 JUBRIL ADENIJI U23 1st (PB 7.21i) taking .03 of a second off his 2023 time, A09 ISAAC MOORE U23 3rd (SB 7.54i), B01 TEDDY finished 1st (6.76i), JIMMY finished 3rd (6.88i), B04 JUBRIL finished 4th (PB 7.18i) taking .03 of a second off his A05 time, B08 ISAAC finished 1st (PB 7.44i) taking .10 of a second off his A09 time
60m – SW A03 VANESSA ANSUAA U23 7th (SB 8.16i)

RUNNING2TIME BRUNEL INDOOR OPEN SERIES – Took place at Uxbridge on 31 January
Pole Vault – SX THOMAS ROBERTSON U17 2nd (SB 3.50mi) and is ranked UK No.9 U17 in 2024, WILLIAM SYLVESTER U17 3rd (PB 3.20mi) adding 5cm to his 2023 height, NOAH VAN DEN BERGH U15 5th (PB 3.00mi) adding 30cm to his 2023 height, and is ranked UK No.4 U15 in 2024, ROSALIND ZEFFERTT V60 9th (2.20mi) taking 02 of a second off his 21 January time

PARKRUN – Can you make sure that you are registered as ‘Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers’, as the link I use to select all results only shows SBH athletes. If anyone is also officiating can you please contact me and advise me where and when.

PARKRUNS MILESTONE VESTS – You can purchase these from 50 to 500, this is the link – https://shop.parkrun.com/collections/milestone-run-walk-vests

PARKRUNS IN THE UK – Last Saturday at parkruns in the UK, there were…
1,217 events – 230,762 walkers, joggers, runners and volunteers – 34,073 first timers – 27,731 PBs

COMPLETELY USELESS RANDOM FACT – Did you know … In celebration of Chinese New Year, there are 770,700 parkrunners born in the year of the Dragon!

COMPLETELY USELESS RANDOM FACT – Did you know …

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 3 February.
PAUL LEWIS V50 1st (20.34) this was his 203rd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Canons Park on 3 February.
LENARD MICHEL V50 41st (26.08) this was his 113th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Grovelands on 3 February.
REBECCA ANDREOU U23 59th (23.58) this was her 14th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 3 February.
BARRY CHISHOLM V60 409th (33.21) this was his 320th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Kesgrave on 3 February.
ROSS HAMMOND U17 2nd (18.11) this was his 31st Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Lancing Beach Green on 3 February.
DANIEL NICHOLS V40 2nd (18.32) this was his 52nd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Oak Hill on 3 February.
ADAM O’GORMAN U17 1st (PB 16.18) this was his 13th Parkrun, CALEB HILTON U15 2nd (PB 18.07) this was his 16th Parkrun, BRADLEY SINGER V35 31st (22.17) this was his 256th Parkrun, STUART SINGER V60 53rd (23.49) this was his 405th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Panshanger on 3 February.
RUSSELL DEVITT V70 293rd (44.38) this was his 290th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Potternewton on 3 February.
SCARLETT  KENT U23 15th (22.50) this was her 64th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Royal Tunbridge Wells on 3 February.
CLIFF GOLDING V65 106th (28.17) this was his 161st Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Temple Newsam on 3 February.
ROBBIE LIGHTOWLER 5th (20.02) this was his 3rd Parkrun

UPCOMING ROAD RELAY AND CROSS COUNTRY FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 5 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 8 FEBRUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH – The SBH 2023-2024 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet are available on the SBH website – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/ 

VICTORIA PARK SPORTS MEDICINE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The fifth fixture of five takes place on Saturday 10 February at Trent Park, Cockfosters Road, Middlesex (SatNav EN4 0JZ). Please note; because of its size, Trent Park has several different post codes. The one given is the most appropriate and closest to the Cockfosters Road entrance to the Park.
Race Headquarters – Located just beyond “Go Ape”, on the right-hand side (south) of Lime Avenue.
Refreshments – Unfortunately, the Trent Park café is currently closed. However, refreshments will be available to purchase from a mobile provider which is based close to the café and close to the Start/Finish area. In addition, the Wildlife Rescue & Ambulance Service (Enfield), located at the eastern end of the access road known as Lime Avenue (approx. 600 metres from the Start/Finish area), has a tea shop which is open until 4 pm.
Course Location – The main start/finish area is adjacent to the race HQ, located just beyond “Go Ape”, on the right-hand side (south) of Lime Avenue.
Additional Notes – A Club/Team assembly area has been identified adjacent to the start area. This is in the area to the south of Lime Avanue and close to the pond. Please see map attached. Please note that the area shown hatched in red must be kept clear.
Course Description – Very undulating course on open, rough, lumpy park land. Liable to be soft underfoot throughout. Some exposed tree roots in places, and two small wooden bridges that could be slippery. The course is likely to be very muddy and slippery in places so is not suitable for ordinary trainers. Spikes are strongly recommended for this event
Public Transport – London Underground – Cockfosters station is the northern end of the Piccadilly Line. The station is 300 metres to the south of the Cockfosters Road entrance to Trent Park (approximately 5 minute walk). Turn right out of the station, walk north along Cockfosters Road, past the BP Garage (with M&S). Use of public transport is strongly recommended due to the proximity of the underground station and limited car parking at Trent Park.
Directions From Major Roads – Cockfosters Road (A111) entrance; approximately two miles to the south of Junction 24 of the M25, on the left hand side, or just over half a mile to the north of the junction of the A111 and A110 (Bramley Road), on the right hand side (SatNav EN4 0JZ).
Parking – Parking is available within Trent Park but is likely to be very limited. Given the proximity of Trent Park to Cockfosters underground station, use of public transport is therefore strongly recommended. If you intend to drive, please car-share as much as possible.
The main car parking facility is at the Cockfosters Road entrance to Trent Park. PLEASE NOTE: The private car park close to the Southgate Hockey Centre at the top of Snakes Lane is NOT available. Please do not attempt to park there – you WILL be turned back. Cars must not be parked on any of the roads within Trent Park.
Trent Park closes at sunset, which will be at approximately 17:00. The gate at the Cockfosters Road entrance is usually closed at this time, but drivers must take care to check the closing time which will be shown on the sign inside the main entrance.
Start Times – 12.00pm U11 (Over 9) Boys & Girls (2000m), 12.10pm U13 Boys (3000m), 12.20pm U13 Girls (3000m), 12.30pm U17 Men and U15 Boys (4000m), 12.45pm U17 Women and U15 Girls (4000m), 13.00pm U20, Senior and Veteran Women (7500m), 13.45pm U20, Senior and Veteran (7500m)
Please Note: This is the link to all information issued by the organisers, which include the course description and maps – Race 5 – Trent Park – 10-2-2024
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
Please collect your race numbers from the respective team managers – SIMON KEENE, JEREMY SOTHCOTT and JO KENT
Please go to Start Fitness Metropolitan League web site www.metleague.co.uk for course maps, and any other final information.

VICTORIA PARK SPORTS MEDICINE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE END OF SEASON PRESENTATION – Please join us after the last race for the end-of-season presentations (and tea and cakes!), which will be held at:11th Southgate Scout Group, 1c Chalk Lane, Cockfosters, Barnet (EN4 9JQ).
Directions – Leave Trent Park by the main Cockfosters Road entrance and turn left down Cockfosters Road back towards the Underground station. Just after the BP Garage (with M&S), turn right down Chalk Lane. The Scout Hut is approximately 50 metres along the road on the left hand side (see map). Please note there is no car parking at this venue.
Please also note that the Scout Hut is quite small so there is limited space available. Polite Request; the Scout Hut has a wooden parquet floor so muddy shoes must be taken off and left at the entrance. Still to be confirmed. Note: Please do not arrive before 15.00pm.

VICTORIA PARK SPORTS MEDICINE METROPOLITAN LEAGUE RACE NUMBERS – I have been asked to remind you that your race number must be kept by yourselves, and is to be used for all 5 fixtures.

NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 24 February at Western Park, Telford, Shropshire.
Start Times 11.00am 57th U17 Women (5000m), 11.25am 21st U15 Boys (4000m), 11.45pm 54th U13 Girls (3000m), 12.05pm 78th U17 Men (6000m), 12.30pm 20th U13 Boys (3000m), 12.45pm 58th U15 Girls (4000m), 1.05am 32nd U20 Women (6000m), 1.35pm 91st Senior Women (8000m), 2.20pm 76th U20 Men (10000m), 3.00pm 136th Senior Men (12000m)
This is the link to the National website, giving information, travel and site map http://www.englishcrosscountry.co.uk/the-national-cross-country-championships/venue/
Entries Closed

NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS VENUE – The venue for this season’s English National Cross Country Championships returns to the Midland’s and another new one has been chosen with the event taking place this time at Weston Park, near Telford along the A5 to Cannock. With the entrance via Shrewsbury Gate on that road and is scheduled for Saturday 24th February.

The address of the venue is Weston under Lizard, which is a small village nearby. In appearance it is very much an estate village because of Weston Park the family seat of the Earls of Bradford. The lizard bit coming from the proximity of Lizard Hill. The element ‘Weston’ deriving from the Old English, west-tun meaning ‘west farmstead.’

Situated minutes from major motorways and with easy access to mainline train stations, Weston’s location and road network can deal with all sorts of capacity. There is over a 1000 acres of Capability Brown parkland at Weston and this will be a good test for those taking part in the 2024 event with undulating parkland and quality grass.

This will be 136th time a Senior Men’s Championship will be staged since the first in 1876 while the latest ones are the Under 13 and Under 15 Boys first stage in 2003. Once again, the traditional distances will be raced with Senior Men running 12K and the Senior Women 8K. and the finish is adjacent to the wonderfully named Temple of Diana.

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – The fifth fixture of five takes place on 2 or 3 March at Harrow School (SatNav HA1 3GF).
Still awaiting information, especially the date.
Link to NWLL information –
Link to course map –
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run. Will our athletes please see TY HOLDEN who will give you a race number

UK CAU INTER COUNTIES CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 9 March at Prestwold Hall, Loughborough.
Note: You you will selected by your respective County Team Manager

UPCOMING INDOOR FIXTURES, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 8 FEBRUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH – Please enter yourself and pay the appropiate fee. Also note, especially Lee Valley, that events may close before any closing date, if that event is fully subscribed.

ENGLAND ATHLETICS U15, U17 AND U20 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Saturday 10 February and Sunday 11 February.
To enter please use this link for information and entries – https://www.englandathletics.org/competitions-and-events/national-championships/2024-championships/#nat
Entries Closed

VAC AND EMAC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Sunday 11 February.
Entries Closed

 LEE VALLEY MIDDLE DISTANCE OPEN MEETING – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Wednesday 14 February,
Events 800m and 1500m. Age-groups Under 13 and above.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/?o=&page=5&date__gte=&date__lte=&type=&q=&country_id=&uses_ot=on
Entries Closing Date Monday 12 February – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee  (LOOK FOR INFO)

UK ATHLETICS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS AND EUROPEAN TRIALS – Takes place at the Utilita Arena, King Edwards Road, Birmingham (Satnav B1 2AA) on Saturday 17 February and Sunday 18 February.
Athletes will be invited to compete.
Link to apply for tickets – https://www.koobit.com/uk-athletics-indoor-championships-e5431

BRITISH MASTERS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Saturday 17 February and Sunday 18 February.
Entries Closed

BUCS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Friday 23 February to Sunday 25 February.
Entries Closed

ENGLAND MASTERS INDOOR CHALLENGE – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Sunday 25 February.
Note: Team selection will be via area clubs

WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place in Glasgow from Friday 1 March to Sunday 3 March
Note: You will be selected following the UK trials

ESSEX AND EASTERN COUNTIES INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 2 March and Sunday 3 March. Age-group U13 up to Senior.
To enter please use this link, although there is no information as yet on their website – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions?cc=GBR&page=0&from=2024-03-01&to=2024-03-30
Entries Closing Date Saturday 17 February
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

ENGLAND ATHLETICS U15 AND U17 COMBINED EVENTS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Saturday 9 March and Sunday 10 March.
Please use this link to enable you to enter – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions?c=GBR&page=0&from=2024-03-01&to=2024-03-30
Entries Closing Date Sunday 25 February
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

HERTFORDSHIRE, MIDDLESEX AND KENT INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at Lee Valley on Saturday 16 March and Sunday 17 March, for all age-groups excluding U13s.
Link to Hertfordshire online entries – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions?cc=GBR&page=0&from=2024-03-01&to=2024-03-30
Link to Middlesex entries online – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/?o=&page=7&date__gte=&date__lte=&type=&q=&country_id=&uses_ot=on
Link to Kent entries online – http://kcaa.org.uk/onlineregs/newmeeting9.php?MeetID=1
Link to Middlesex full fixture information – Middlesex Indoor Championships 16-03-24
Closing Dates for Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Kent is Friday 1 March
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS PROPOSED UNDER 11 TO UNDER 15 INDOOR CLUB RECORDS FROM 2012 TO 3 FEBRUARY 2024 – The following were obtained from the Power of 10 ‘Clubs’ section, from 2005 to 2024, and I will update the SBH website soon.

SCOTTISH LEGENDS OPEN MUSEUM OF WORLD ATHLETICS EXHIBITION IN GLASGOW – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently

Heritage presentation is open to the public until the close of the World Indoor Championships on March 3. ALLAN WELLS, YVONNE MURRAY-MOONEY, TOM MCKEAN and EILICH DOYLE were among the guests in Glasgow on Friday (Feb 2) for the official opening of the Museum of World Athletics exhibition that is set to coincide with the World Indoor Championships at the Emirates Arena on March 1-3. The event saw the unveiling of the World Indoor Championships medals with a thistle inspired event brand, complemented by a selection of Glasgow landmarks around its outer rim, giving athletes a little piece of the city to remember their triumph. The 1980 Olympic 100m champion WELLS and 1993 world indoor champions MURRAY-MOONEY (3000m) and MCKEAN (800m) together with more recent 400m hurdles star DOYLE were on hand to see the medals, as all four presented precious articles of competition kit to go on display in the exhibition. DOYLE said: “As an athlete it is always exciting when the medals are revealed as you know the championships are getting close, so it creates a real buzz. And when you see them for real, it really makes you want one sand spurs you on that little bit more.” The exhibition is being staged at the St Enoch Centre in Glasgow from now until the end of the championships.

The one-month long exhibition features World Athletics Heritage’s collection of indoor athletics competition artefacts dating from the 1880s with clothing, shoes, equipment, trophies and medals. The exhibits are supported by giant wall graphics, text, photographs, and videos which take the visitor on a journey from the world’s first ‘indoor’ meeting in 1849 to the present day.

Appropriately, given the exhibition’s location, the displays have a distinctly Scottish feel. As well as the competition items which the guests of honour provided at the opening ceremony, running spikes from Scottish world champions LIZ MCCOLGAN (Tokyo 1991) and JAKE WIGHTMAN (Oregon 2022) are also on show. Life-sized photographs of Scotland’s two Olympic 400m champions WYNDHAM HALSWELLE (London 1908) and ERIC LIDDELL (Paris 1924) adorn the windows and walls of the exhibition. Greeting visitors at the entrance is a large photograph of LAURA MUIR winning the first half of a 3000m and 1500m double at the European Indoor Championships in Glasgow in 2019.

OLYMPIC GAMES 2024 – Take place in Paris from the 26 July until the 11 August. The Athletics take place from the 1 August until the 11 August.

Link to the Olympic Games website for the schedule for all events – https://www.paris2024.org/en/competition-schedule-olympic-games/
Detailed schedule for events will be issued later this year
Link to the Olympic Games website to register for tickets – https://tickets.paris2024.org/en/

PARALYMPIC GAMES 2024 – Take place in Paris, from the 28 August until the 8 September.
Link to the Paralympic Games website for the schedule for all events – https://www.paris2024.org/en/competition-schedule-paralympic-games/
Link to the Paralympic Games website to register for tickets – https://tickets.paris2024.org/en/

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS ON INSTAGRAM – Since the account was setup towards the end of last year, there has been an amazing amount of Videos and Photographs contributed with many comments. There are 8 post this week.

Video of NOAH VAN DEN BERGH U15, vaulting a personal best (3.00mi) at the Brunel Indoor Meeting on 31 January. This added 30cm to his 2023 height, and ranks him UK No.4 U15 in 2024.

Picture of JOSHUA NAMIECH-OYEBOLA, running a 400m personal best (51.54mi) at the London Indoor Games on 20 January. He took .36 of a second off his 1 January time.

Picture of EUGENE RIZA, he set personal bests in the 60m (7.92i) and the 200m (26.64i) at the London Indoor Games on 20 January. In the 60m he took .01 of a second off his 2023 time, and in the 200m he took .81 of a second off his 2022 time.

Picture of ALINA COFIE (on the left) and NIA FORBES-AGYEPONG at the Southern Indoor Championships on 3/4 February
NIA won the Under 20 60m Hurdles Silver Medal (PB 8.76i) taking .06 of a second off her H1 time, and is ranked UK No.7 U20 in 2024, ALINA won the Bronze Medal (PB 8.88i) taking .12 of a second off her 20 January time, and is ranked UK No.10 U20 in 2024

Picture of RUBEN HEDMAN at the Southern Indoor Championships on 3/4 February
RUBEN won Senior Men’s 60m Hurdles Gold Medal (PB 7.97i) taking .14 of a second off his H2 time, and is ranked UK No.2 U23 in 2024.

Picture of our Under 11 team – WILLIAM STOCKDALE, PRINCE-MOSES JOHN, HARRISON HENDERSON, JENSON DAY and DENNYS PASCAL at the North West London League at Hampstead Heath on 3 February. It was another win from DENNYS, WILLIAM finished 2nd, HARRISON 3rd and JENSON 5th. The team made it a clean sweep, with 4 wins out of 4 fixtures.

Picture of EBUKA NWOKEJI at the Southern Indoor Championships on 3/4 February
EBUKA won the Under 20 Men’s 60m Gold Medal (PB 6.81i) taking .01 of a second off his 7 January time, and is ranked UK No.3 in 2024.

Picture of ANGUS BROWN U17 after receiving the Jack Perchey Achievement Award for January 2024, he received the award from SBH Coach STEVE LOWE. ANGUS produced a Pole Vault personal best of (4.31mi) in 2023, which ranked him UK No.3 U17 in 2024.

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT– Many thanks to SEAN SUTHERLAND who undertook a review on the best way forward, following this a decision was made to set up a new account, and SEAN has now set that account up.

THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS

SBH 2023-2024 WINTER FIXTURE CARD – The 2023-2024 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet can be found on the SBH website. Link to the Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/
Please select a document, following this you can print a copy for future reference.

SBH 2023-2024 WINTER POINTS AND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP TABLES – Currently the updated Winter Points and Club Championship tables are published on the SBH website.
Link to the updated Winter Points tables, following the 13 January Metropolitan League – Mens Cross Country Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated 13-01-24    Womens Cross Country Points Tables 2023-2024 Updated 13-01-24
Link to the updated Club Championships table, following the 13 January Metropolitan League – SBH Cross Country Club Championship Winners 2023-2024 Updated 13-01-24
Please select a document, following this you can print a copy for future reference.

STONEX STADIUM MEMBERSHIP – To use the StoneX Stadium facilities for training, SBH members are required to pay a fee. You can register as a member (which is free) which then entitles you to a discount. This is the link to the form to apply for membership – StoneX Membership (1) as of 30 October 2023

JAMIE BATH MEMBERS MASSAGE SERVICE – Since joining SBH he has been working closely with TY HOLDEN in his quest for Athlete and Athletics Development. To help support the club members he has (with the club’s support) set up a Members Massage Service available on club nights at a small charge of £15 (as compared to outside masseurs who charge £60) to simply cover materials and insurance.
Please contact JAMIE at jamiebath@live.co.uk or text him on 07902 592561. You can also see him on training nights for availability.

GEORGE HARRISON MBE MEMORIAL DOCUMENT – The document has been put together with contributors from LISA WEBB, MARTIN ROCHFORD, NADEEM SHAIKH, RACHEL FELTON, LIAM and JAMIE DEE, JAMES LOVELL, EMILIA ECONOMU, ALAN WELLER,  KAREN HARRISON,  TIM UNDERHILL, GLEN WATTS, JOANNA WINFIELD, SHAUN CLIFFORD and EUAN MACKENZIE – Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers Memorial To George Harrison From Friends And Members 20 April 2023
If you wish to contribute your own memories and/or photographs of GEORGE, please email them to me, either within the email or as a separate attached word document.

CODES OF CONDUCT – SBH have now adopted the UK Athletics (UKA) and the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAF) Codes of Conduct which set out national standards of conduct for all clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers and athletes in the sport.  The purpose of the codes are to clarify what behaviours are acceptable and unacceptable, the standards of practice expected and the basis for challenging and improving practice.  The Codes are similar to our previous Codes of Conduct which were part of the previous ClubMark scheme.  All club member and anyone undertaking a relevant role must agree to abide by the codes of conduct. The Codes of Conduct have now been put onto our Website, please read these to understand the commitments you are making by being a member of SBH.
Link to the Code of Conduct document – Codes Of Conduct Booklet 2021 (1)

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OF INTEREST CAN BE FOUND ON THE SBH WEBSITE BY USING THIS LINK – http://sbharriers.co.uk/
Section ‘About Us’, includes Annual Reports, Best Performance Trophy Awards, Individual And Relay Best Performances By Year, Club Records and SBH All-Time Top 10 T&F Performances.
Section ‘Team Managers And Competitions’, shows details of Track & Field, Cross Country and Road Relays Team Managers.
Section ‘Future Information/Results’, includes Information On Each Fixture, Summer & Winter Fixture Cards, Winter X/C Points Tables and Winter Club Championships Winners.

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS NEW CLUB KIT – They are now available to purchase from our club kit supplier, Supreme Sports – click on the link for the full range – https://www.supreme-sports.co.uk/webshop/schools-and-clubs/shaftesbury-barnet-harriers/
By opening the link, you will be on the front page, which displays the men’s items. Click on SBH LADIES for the women’s items, or click on SBH KIDS for the young athletes’ items.

CLUB HOODIES– With well over eight hundred hoodies already in circulation, this is your opportunity to join the club. The bright red hoody is made to order and has your name embroidered on the front along with the club badge and has the Club name on the back. We now have 2 styles, the original pull over style at £35 + P&P or the new one with a full zip at £40 + P&P.
Here is the link to the Supreme Sports website which if you click on it, will take YOU to the new Club Hoody and allow you to then view the full range of Club kit online – https://www.supreme-sports.co.uk/webshop/schools-and-clubs/shaftesbury-barnet-harriers/

ACCESS TO SBH CLUBHOUSE – The new Keyholders to the outside door are TY HOLDEN, CLYDE GORDON, NEVILLE THOMPSON, GREG THOMPSON, COLIN GODFREY and YAMILLE ALDAMA who all use the Clubhouse outside of normal stadium opening hours. GEOFF MORPHITIS and DAVE BEDFORD will also have a key. All other key fob holders can continue to gain access to the clubhouse via the (New) West Stand Entrance and the Trackside Door to the Clubhouse.
Link to note and details for further information – SBH Club House Door 20-01-23

PHOTOGRAPH’S – From time to time we have photographs of our members taken at meetings or presentations which we would like to use both on the website or incorporated within our report to our local newspaper. Can you please let me know if you do NOT want your photograph to be published. Also, I would appreciate if you could send me any photographs, which I can then publish on the website and newsletter.

FACEBOOK – Photographs can be found on the SBH page.

CAN YOU HELP PLEASE – I would welcome any contributions From Yourselves, any impending marriages, or additions to the family, any running or competing incidents, also past warm weather training/holidays (No Club 24 please). Currently the response has been excellent, but if you have anything that could make it into next week’s Newsletter – please email me.

CURRENT DISTRIBUTION OF SHAFTESBURY INFORMATION – Currently I notify members (by email) using “MailChimp”. The reason I changed, was in November 2017 “Gmail” put a limit of 100 addresses that users could send to in a 24-hour period, and currently I send to approximately 850 members each issue.

On seeking technical advice “MailChimp” was recommended as the best way for SBH to go forward. There is one thing you should be aware off is that when you receive an email from me, the footer at the bottom has 4 options, of which one is “Unsubscribe Me From List”. Could I ask you not to select this as if you do you will be automatically removed from my distribution list.

SBH MIDWEEK JUMPS CLUB AT STONEX STADIUM – The current arrangements until further notice are that Pole Vault training is on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 18.30pm to 21.00pm. High Jump training is on Wednesday’s from 18.45pm to 21.00pm.
Please contact the session administrator CLYDE GORDON at clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk in advance and let him know if you are planning to attend.

SBH FAST FORWARD SCHOOL ATHLETICS CLUB – ‘Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers now run the school athletics club on Tuesday and Thursday at 4.30pm and which progresses to a more advanced club at 5.45 as a segue into the club. This is for ages 5 years -10 years of age. Please contact TY HOLDEN on 07737803260 for further information

POLE VAULTERS REQUIRED FOR 2024 – To all athletes young & old – are you aware of the SBH Pole Vault sessions held at StoneX Stadium on Monday & Wednesday evenings from 18.30pm. We have room to coach more of you, why not come along and watch a session and the get involved – give it a try NOW.
Please contact the session administrator CLYDE GORDON at clydeg67@hotmail.co.uk for more details.

STEEPLECHASE TRAINING AT STONEX STADIUM – Check with your Coach for details of training times.

SBH PRIVACY STATEMENT – In becoming a member, SBH will collect certain information about you. Can you please read the attached ‘Privacy Statement’ which contains Information on General Data Protection Regulations – SBH Privacy Statement Final April 2018

STONEX STADIUM – Main Switchboard telephone number is 020 3675 7250.

STONEX STADIUM AWARDED TRACKMARK STANDARD – Congratulations on achieving the UK Athletics Quality Assurance Standards for StoneX Stadium. This is the letter from UK Athletics and certificate showing all area that achieved compliance – StoneX Stadium Award Letter 09.11.21StoneX Stadium Certificate

ALAN WELLER – SBH NEWSLETTER EDITOR AND WEBSITE MANAGER