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The Committee

The Club is run by an elected committee from the current Membership. Voted in at the annual AGM to represent the interests of the membership.

More details on the roles can be found on the links below.

  • President - Jo Chappell
  • Chairman and Coaching Coordinator - Mick Ballard
  • Vice Chairman - Adrian Spencer
  • Club Secretary - Liam King
  • Treasurer - Rebecca Chandler
  • Ladies' Captains - Sue Taylor
  • Men's Captain - Paul Bentley
  • Ladies' Vice Captain -Monique Raaijmakers
  • Men's Vice Captain - Mark Sadler
  • Off Road Captain - Andy Price
  • Communications Officer - Louise Caskey
  • Triathlon Representative - Mark Elston
  • Race Director - Andrew Unitt
  • Membership Secretary - Julie Felstead
  • Welfare Officers - Nigel Hillier and Lorraine Toll
  • Junior Representative - Ian Paramore

Committee meetings are to be held approximately every 4 weeks.

Minutes will be uploaded once approved by committee and can be found here

There are also a number of sub committees that meet to discuss certain areas in greater detail, and report back to main committee where required.

Sub committees are made up of members of the committee and other members approved by the committee.

Social Sub-Committee

As a club we want to ensure it's not all running, and that members get to know each other and come together as a team. The social committee organise all our social events from the club presentation evening to the summer barbecue.

  • Chair - Jo Chappell
  • Lorraine Toll
  • Julie Felstead
  • Farah Robson
  • Paul Bentley
  • Alison Newall
  • Claire Armitage
  • Sue Taylor

Race Sub-Committee

The race committee organise our club races, currently the Prestwold 10K and Boxing Day Handicap. This is wide ranging and includes race licencing, marketing, promotion, entries, catering, stewarding etc. The sub-committee meets most months, feeding back to the main committee with any major decisions being voted through Committee.

  • Race Director - Andrew Unitt
  • Mick Ballard
  • Ian Paramore
  • Liam King
  • Ryan MacLachlan
  • Laura Green

Coaching Sub-Committee

The coaching committee meet bi-monthly to plan upcoming training schedules, allocate coaches, book venues and communicate session details to members.

  • Coach Coordinator - Mick Ballard
  • James Smith
  • John Rees
  • Matt Riley
  • Rachel Anderson
  • Representatives from Coaching Groups and Beginners groups.

Captains Sub-Committee

The captains main role is to encourage members across all levels of running, ensure members are aware of opportunities, encouraging participation and ensuring the club is represented in chosen races. They also decide on the races within the club championships and winter championships.

  • Ladies' Captain - Sue Taylor
  • Men's Captain - Paul Bentley
  • Men's Vice Captain - Mark Sadler
  • Ladies' Vice Captain - Monique Raiijmakers
  • Off Road Captain - Andy Price
  • Off Road Men's Rep - Ian Cox
  • Off Road Ladies' Rep - Fiona Mee
  • Representative from Coaching and Beginners group