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Latest News & AnnouncementsA G M - Monday 30 January 2012A brief reminder that this will be held next Monday. Further details and location map are further down the page. Come along if you want to get involved with your club or if you merely want to have your say.Heptonstall Fell Race - Sunday 18 March 2012For anyone planning to take part in this race, there will be a guided recce on Sun 29th January, starting at 9am outside the White Lion, Weaver’s Square, Heptonstall. Full details of route and location can be found onNew Chew - Monday 23 January 2012![]() Congratulations to Stephen Chew and his wife Naomi. On Monday, she gave birth to a bruiser of a boy, Sebastian Stephen Alan. He weighed in at 11 lbs, 2 oz! Both mum and new son are doing well. The Hebden 2012Stanbury Splash - 22 January 2012The Hebden 2012
This is ostensibly a long distance walk, but as with so many similar events, it is becoming dominated by runners who use it as a long
distance training exercise. There were some good runners in the mix and perhaps they were using this as a Three Peaks warm up. Quite a few
Wharfedalers entered and in the 22 mile race, were led home by Cathy Bradley, who had a particularly good run, being third lady overall behind
Jo Waites and Anne Johnson.
In the 15 mile event, Wharfedaler Paul Crabtree was the overall winner. Pub Run - Wednesday 25 January 2012This will be from the Elm Tree at Embsay. Be there ready for a 7:00 pm start.KWL - WhitestoneWat Dog does it again
First word from this race is that Sam Watson won the senior race. Further details follow.
Stanbury Splash - 22 January 2012![]() Tom Adams of Ilkley won the senior race in a time of 45:45, with Robb Jebb of Bingley 2nd and Graham Pearce of Pudsey & Bramley 3rd. First lady was Jo Buckley of Calder Valley. Bingley were first team with Robb Jebb (2), Andy Peace (6) and Ian Holmes (7). The leading Wharfedalers were fairly closely packed together, with Dave Kirkham leading the way in 11th place. In the junior races, Josh Newbold won the U12 race and in doing so also beat all the under 14s. Stirton Owl Event - 19 January 2012![]() The leading two squiggles are Sam Watson, ahead of Stephen Chew, whilst in the distance, the two squiggles are Tamara Hemsley and Rob Myers ![]() Kendal Winter League, Scout Scar - 8 January 2012![]() A bit late with this one due to the web site problems. The senior race saw Chris Newman finish in 6th place and Kirsty Hall finish as 8th lady. The were wins in the junior races for Josh Newbold (U12) and James Hall, who by all account absolutely annihilated the opposition in his U17's race. White Holme Circular - 15 January 2012Watto Back on Top Again
Watto did indeed win this race, but with the narrrowest of margins. The times of the leaders were:
1 SAM WATSON WHARFE 1-01-21 2 STEWART GREGORY HOLME P 1-01-21 3 ROB GRANTHAM ELLESMERE PORT 1-01-33 4 NICK CHARLESWORTH WHARFE 1-01-42 5 STEVE ROEBUCK BARNSLEY 1-01-58 6 JOSH WHITELEY STAINLAND 1-02-28 Wharfedale won the team prize with: 1 Sam Watson 4 Nick Charlesworth 22 Scott Davies Annual SubscriptionsA message from Tamara Hird.The annual subsrciptions for 2012 are now due. There is no change from last year - so the subscriptions are £10 for Seniors, £2.50 for Juniors, £20 for family membership and £5 for non running members. Please send your subscriptions to: The Membership Secretary - David Hird at 24 Breakmoor Avenue, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9LB as soon as possible. If any of your details have changed (eg address, email, phone numbers) please complete the annual subscription form below. There are a few existing members who still owe subs for 2011 - please can you also send these in with the 2012 subs. If you can’t remember if you paid in 2011 or not – just give me a call - I’ve got a list of paid up members. Annual Subscription Form A G M - Monday 30 January 2012Do you want to know how your subs are spent, do you want to get involved yourself or do you just want to have a say in how your club is run? Then why not come on to the AGM?This will be held at: Hothfield Junior School Hothfield Street Silsden Keighley BD20 0BB The meeting will start at 8:00 pm. View Larger Map Three Peaks Race - Saturday 28 April 2012Just a reminder that if you are wanting to run in this race, entries are now open on line at http://www.threepeaksrace.org.uk/Pennine Bridal Relay - Sunday 5 February 2012If anyone else would like to take part in this race, there are places for 2 or 3 more in the mixed open C team. Please let Tamara know on 07951 129786 or tamarahemsley@hotmail.co.uk.Garstang 10K - 8 January 2012
You would not normally associate Cathy Bradley with road running, but she was the only Wharfedaler in this race and completed it in
a respectable 45:04. She is not thinking of abandoning fell running, but feels that an odd road race might help her speed over a decent distance and
supplement her other training.
Pub Run - Wednesday 18 January 2012There was a great turnout for the pub run this week - 15 in total. A few more just went straight to the pub. Next week Pen-y-ghent. Meet in the Trust car park at 7 in Horton. Beer in whichever pub is decided upon on the night. Goldie is leading the stampede, although with the amount of running that Goldie has done recently, stampede might be the wrong word.Message from WebmasterIf everyone has been wondering where we have been for the past few days, our Internet Service Provider (ISP) suffered a serious problem with their server. They seemed to be having diffculties resolving this problem and finally my patience ran out and I have switched to a new ISP. Hopefully, our problems are now behind us. It will take a little while to upload all of the pages and photographs which have accumulated over the past five years, but normal service should be resumed shortly.Ovenden Fell Race - 7 January 2012
This was a hard race. The ground was boggy and there were gale force winds on the tops. It was won by Karl Gray of Calder Valley
in 57:49. Wharfedale took places 6 to 9 and were awarded the team prize, having the same points as Pudsey & Bramley, but with the
result being decided on the place of the last counter.
Jo Waites won the ladies race with Gill Myers being the first LV50. Pub Run - Wednesday 11 January 2012Despite the atrocious weather, there was a good turnout at the Greyhound for the run up Weets. The next run, on the above date, will be from The Old Hall at Threshfield and will be led out by Kirsty Hall. Be there ready for a 7:00 pm start.Silsden New Year's Day Fun Run - 1 January 2012![]() ![]() ![]() Wharfedalers dominated this event. Dave Kirkham won, comfortably ahead of Owen Bielby. A few odd-looking outfits; the fancy dress theme was sleep wear. Most runners finished without their number due to a heavy shower during the race. Wansfell - 27 December 2011![]() 8 Sam Watson 22:17 25 Paul Carman 24:44 26 Paul Crabtree 24:47 54 Luke Appleyard 27:13 57 James Robinson 27:16 86 Judy Howells 29:12 Giant's Tooth - 1 January 2012
Quentin Lewis is in fine form at the moment and he confirmed this by taking first place in this race. However, he was chased
home by James Hall who had a superb run to finish in second place and he, in turn, was under pressure from Stephen Chew who finished third.
Other Wharfedalers in the top ten were Christian Holmes (9th) and Nick Charlesworth (10th).
In the ladies race Annabel Mason, an FU18 of Wakefield Harriers had a cracking race to finish in 7th place overall. Cross CountriesA message from Tamara HirdIf anyone would like to take part in the English National Cross Country Championships which takes place at Parliament Hill, London on Saturday 25th February - please can you let me know by Tuesday 3rd January. The cost of entry is £6. If anyone would like to take part in the Northern Cross Country Championships at Pontefract Park (Racecourse), Wakefield on Saturday 28th January, please can you let me know by Wednesday 4th January. The cost is £6 for Seniors and U20 Men and Women and £4.50 for juniors. Ribble Valley 10K Road Race - 27 December 2011
Six Wharfedalers ventured over to Clitheroe for this race where conditions were almost perfect, as it was dry, cool with the sun
coming out just into the race. Cathy Bradley had a good run for her first road race. They finished as follows:
137 Lucas Payne 36.44 163 Nick Treitl 37.36 429 Michael Thistlethwaite 45.07 461 Brian Hugill 45.58 480 Cathy Bradley 46.28 669 Carol Young 51.23 Auld Lang Syne - 31 December 2011![]() Jonathan Brownlee was out again for this race, this time with his brother and the two of them finished almost two minutes in front of third place Chris Steele of Borrowdale. Christian Holmes was first Wharfedaler home in 22nd place. Pub Run - Wednesday 4 January 2012This will be a run up Weets from The Greyhound at Barnoldswick. Be there ready for a 7:00 pm start.Chevin Chase - 26 December 2011
This race was won comfortably by Jonathan Brownlee, who was almost two minutes in front of 2nd place Andrew Thake of Hallamshire Harriers.
Local runner, Quentin Lewis of Baildon Harriers was third. First Wharfedaler was Nick Charlesworth. The Wharfedalers that we are aware of
finished as follows:
19 Nick Charlesworth 44:38 56 Jason Hemsley 48:00 197 Sam Wadsworth 54:28 204 James Wadsworth 54:37 Pub Run - Wednesday 28 December 2011There were around 25 runners out for the run last week from the Red Lion and a few more just turned up at the pub for a pint and the crack.By popular request, there will be a run next week from the Black Lane Ends on the old Skipton to Colne Road. Be there for a 7:00 pm start. Peco XC, Rothwell - 18 December 2011
A few Wharfedalers attended this event and finished as follows:
U11 Boys 2 Adam Gibson 7 Logan Hargreaves-Madhas 8 Issac Hastings U11 Girls 1 Shona Hastings Senior Men 128 Johnathon Gibson 191 Raj Madhas Senior Ladies 96 Lynda Hargreaves Wharfedale Christmas Bike Ride
Once more Jason Hemsley is organising this very popular bike ride. Meet at Hothfield School, Silsden 9.30am. Road ride of approx 40 miles.
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| Class | Race | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Short | Lads Leap | 17 March |
| Medium | Coledale | 14 April |
| Long | Great Lakes | 16 June |
| Long | Borrowdale | 4 August |
| Short | Keilder Blast | 29 Sept |
| Class | Area | Race | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | English | Coledale | 14 April |
| Short | Irish | Slieve Bearnagh | 12 May |
| Long | Scottish | Arrochar Alps | 7 July |
| Short | Welsh | Moel Wnion | 8 Sept |
