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27th Dec Treasure Hunt
26/12/2011 by Gerry.
The Tintern Treasure Hunt is on 27th December starting from Tintern Wireworks car park at 11:00am (from Chepstow turn left at Royal George and then 400m on right). This is how it works: You can either run individually or in pairs (or triplets if you want to). You will get a map of Tintern and the surrounding area (Scale 1:15000) and a question sheet. There are 19 questions at points marked on the map. The time limit is 90 minutes and there are penalty points if you are late back. Prizes for the best performances. Bring a pen and plastic bag for question/answer sheet if it is wet. The map is waterproof.
Free drink and food at the Abbey Mill, 5 minutes walk from car park.
(Just noticed it wasn’t advertised here and wanted to spread the word.)
Xmas Tree Race - lift
17/12/2011 by Lou.
We are leaving at 9:00 am if anyone needs a lift to the race - atm there is no meeting time - people are generally making their own way there.
If you need a lift phone and leave a message.
Friend of Harriers Dies
11/11/2011 by Dick.
A message from Syd:
We have just received the sad news that Alan Thomas of Les Croupiers died last week.
Alan was for many years a stalwart in the organisation of the Welsh Castles Relay.
He was a most helpful and friendly person whom many of us and in particular our race organisers will recall. He often offered his help at our races, particularly the Rose Inn.
I have written to his widow, Jean, to offer the condolences of all at Chepstow Harriers.
Syd
Special offer if running Cardiff Half Marathon
13/10/2011 by Gerry.
Maximize your sports performance - Cardiff Half Marathon
Seriously Fit Nutrition of Abergavenny and Cwmbran will donate to any member of the leisure league who is running the Cardiff half marathon this year a race pack, FREE OF CHARGE
All you need to do is pop along to either store and present proof of your membership and run entry and you receive a race pack to help you get the most out of your run. Race pack to contain the following:
- SIS & GO BAR Gels
- Kinetica 100% Recovery Powder Drink
- Mixing Bottle
- 5% discount for other purchases
St. Arvans MT 10.
16/09/2011 by Lou.
Sunday 18th September at 10:30 a.m. is the first St. Arvans MT 10 – farm tracks, woodland trails, country lanes and fantastic views.
Challenging climbs, fast downhills, lots of prizes plus homemade cake, tea, coffee for every finisher.
Karen is making chocolate cake, Vanessa her famous raspberry and chocolate muffins plus Polly, Ceri I will be baking all day tomorrow so come and run and eat cake!
Entry on the day at Race HQ, St. Arvans Village Hall
Registration will be open from 9:00 – 10:20.
The race start is five minutes walk from the hall.
Road or trail shoes will be fine.
Team prizes – men’s team 5 to score, women’s team 4 to score.
RACE H.Q. St. Arvans Village Hall NP16 6ES
Directions: from Chepstow take the A466 towards Tintern/ Monmouth, past the Racecourse, into St. Arvans. The village hall is on the right of the A466 after it bends round to the right just past the Piercefield Pub.
http://www.chepstowharriers.org.uk/starvansmt.htm
Proceeds from the event will go to Chepstow Harriers Junior Athletics.
Offa’s Dyke Relay
20/08/2011 by Gerry.
Well, here we are at the start of Day 2. Gareth has just set off (a few minutes past 8:00) South of Oswestry with all going to a slightly amended plan.
Day 1 went very well. Gerry & Laurie set out from the sea-front at Prestatyn at 9:00 with a run through the town. Laurie and Dave kicking off the first longer leg. With good runs from the above and Andy & Gill S, Paul & Joc, Judith & Allan, Gareth and Sue.
Allan managed to get support to swap his crack of dawn Saturday start for an evening run. This meant a late finnish but more relaxed Saturday.
Amazingly the timing was spot on, being only a few minutes out after about 60 miles. No panics or disasters. Fingers crossed for the next 2 days.
Offa’s Dyke Relay
18/08/2011 by Gerry.
All systems go for the 25th Anniversary escapade along Offa’s Dyke from Prestatyn to Chepstow.
We have a good number signed up and although a bit damp this evening (Thursday) the weather looks likely to improve for 3 days of the event.
I will try to keep the Blog up to date with the event but please, if you want to join us then you are very welcome. Sunday sees us travelling from Hay on Wy, over the Black Mountains then via Whitecastle to Monmouth, over the Kymin and down the Wye Valley to Sedbury Cliffs.
To find out where to join in have a look at the following link Offa Spreadsheet Please join us at the finish.
Berta’s Hash Run tonight
04/08/2011 by Vanessa.
A reminder of tonight’s away run, which is a hash run organised by Berta.
Starts 7.30pm from Mallards Pike car park, meet at LC 6.45pm to share transport.
I understand it’s a free drink and chips at the secret destination.
From the A48 at Blakeney take the Nibley to Parkend road. Mallards Pike is signposted on the right hand side after approximately three miles.
OS Grid Reference: SO 637093
Neil’s Hash Tonight
14/07/2011 by Lou.
Meet at the Leisure Centre 6.45 to share lifts to his house - or meet there for 7.00 pm.
Along A48 to Newport, through Pwllmeyric, past the garden centre, next right to Hayes Gate - first house on the right.
There will be a BBQ and drinks after 
About 5 miles 40 / 60 on road off road
Thornbury 10k and Oldbury Fun run
11/06/2011 by Lou.
2011-oldbury-fun-run-entry-form.pdf Oldbury Fun Run 4 miles Sunday 19th June 11.00 a.m.
2011-thornbury-carnival-10k.pdf Thornbury 10k - Thursday 7th July 7.30 p.m.
