One of our great contributors to the website, Mick Stringfellow, is having to move away due to his RAF work responsibilities and as a parting gift posts the following note;
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Mick Stringfellow looking very fresh after the Jedburgh Half!
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Steve Cunningham sneaked under the radar to win the last in the Winter GP series last night. Steve’s excellent run of 27:06 (22:06 actual) was one of 9 PB’s on a very stormy night and was almost a full minute quicker than his expected time. Well done Steve!
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Storming Steve! He can run with his eyes shut!
8 out of the first 10 finishers all ran either PB’s or certainly season’s bests, which is what this competition is all about. 7 runners were competing for the 1st time this winter over the 3M+ course including new-to-the-club Andy Nichol and Andy Graham who both had impressive runs. Welcome lads and well done too!

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Tuesday: Club Night - Winter Grand Prix - final race of the series...who will be the champion? Race starts 6.45pm from the car park opposite the Village or meet at the college at 6.25pm to run down.

Thursday: Club night - meet at Tyne Met College 6.00pm for 6.30pm start

Friday: Track session - meet from  6.15pm for a 6.30pm start at Churchill Playing Fields. All groups.
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Yared (2nd fastest leg of the day) celebrates with the girls!
Lee Morgan writes...

After a number of months of muddy cross country, this weekend saw the happy (for some) return of road racing with the prestigious Royal Signals Road Relays (incorporating the North Eastern Championships).

The undulating 2 lap course over 2.2miles saw Wallsend field 5 teams - 3 men's and 2 ladies. The men's race was over 6 legs and the ladies over 4 and the momentum and feel good factor gained from our successful AGM continued to gather speed and spirits were high before the start.
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AGM 2012 18/02/2012
 
Thanks to all those who attended the AGM on Thursday evening. We had one of the highest turnout out of members for an AGM and it was great to see so many people there. It was an evening of celebration for the success our club has achieved over the last 12 months whilst at the same time a evening to reflect and pay tribute to Terry who would have been the first to congratulate all on the current success and buoyancy of the club. 
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The Committee of Wallsend Harriers are delighted  to announce that fittingly, following a unanimous vote at the AGM Steve O'Gara was voted in as Club Chairperson of Wallsend Harriers. 

We all wish Steve the very best in his new role and he has the full support and utmost confidence of the Committee and all the members of the Club. 

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King Kev writes....

Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday night for the next big curry night. We will be meeting in the Fire Station bar in Whitley Bay at 7.00pm and then heading onto Romna's for the curry. Should be another good night - see you all there and good luck to all running in the Signals during the day!
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2011 Bronze Medalists!
On Saturday the Wallsend contingent travel to Hetton Country Park for the prestigious Royal Signals North East Counties Road Relay Championships.  The championship event consists of 6 runners in the mens teams and 4 in the womens teams, all taking part in the same race over a two lap, approximately 2.2 mile, course. Last year Wallsend Veteran Women were really rather brilliant and secured a bronze medal position! To remind yourself about last year click here to read the race report from 2011!
The race starts at 1pm and you need to park in the car park to the south of Hetton Lyons Park (Downs Pit Lane, Hetton-le-Hole) 
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Following the resurgence of the Harrier League this weekend and some great performances from the Wallsend lads and lasses we have the AGM on Thursday night (always a good night...once the drinking starts!) and the Royal Signals Relays on Saturday followed by 'Kev's Curry Nite' to get us through the long week at work...

Tuesday: Club Night - meet from 6pm for a 6.30pm start at Tynemet College.

Thursday: Wallsend Harriers AGM, Prompt 7.30pm start at the Lindisfarne Social Club, West Street. For those wanting a run - Kevin will be taking a group out from the club. Meet in the changing rooms at the college for a prompt 6pm start. Time for a quick shower then straight to the AGM. 

Friday: Track session - meet from  6.15pm for a 6.30pm start at Churchill Playing Fields. All groups.

Saturday (day): Royal Signals Relays - Once again bells ringing, bobble hats on parade and ribbons on vests, we're looking for a brilliant Green and Gold turnout at this race and more details will follow later in the week. 


Saturday (night): Kev's curry nite! 
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Paul Borsberry (AKA bobble hat Borsberry) writes......

OK Wallsend lads and lasses - the Bobble hats have been a hit and there's a few more of you wanting the fashion accessory of the year! So I'm ordering another batch next Fri (17th Feb).

Don't miss out - you know you want one so make sure that you catch me at the club on Tuesday or give your money to Emma at the AGM this Thursday to place your order . Please make sure you bring your money (£8) so that your order can be placed. Cheers Paul. 
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Bobble hat beauties (well the one in red is!)
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Bobble Hat Bonkerness!
Yesterday the troops were rallied, the bobble hats were out in force, the cakes were baked and the pink spikes were on...and that was just the men of Wallsend getting ready to rock and roll! Although we were missing Terry, and we always will, Terry was there in our hearts and watching from above as Wallsend Harriers had a fantastic day full of fun and great exciting running! The beginning of the Senior Men’s race saw a minutes applause in memory of Terry and on behalf of Terry’s family and Wallsend Harriers we would like to thank the Harrier League and all the runners on the day for this. It was a fitting and heartfelt tribute to Terry. 

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