Kestrels News Update
As Summer has now subsided and we move into Autumn and Winter, it brings us into one of the busiest periods of the Kestrel calendar.
As the temperature drops, so the hills increase as we have now moved into our Winter routes and begin thinking about the Cross-Country season in January (more on this later). We also start to think about our Christmas celebrations and we have a few asks of you all as we begin to look towards our presentation night on the 12th December
New Members
First of all let’s say a big welcome to our new members over the last few weeks
Tasha White
Laura Bennett
Kelvin Bramhall
Already we’ve seen some great performances from Kelvin at the Big Dipper and Laura at Worksop – Well done to both of you!
Just a reminder that if you are chatting to anyone who isn’t a member, please mention that is a great idea to sign up – not least so we have correct details and can contact people easily.
Winter Routes
If you have been to Club in recent weeks you won’t have failed to notice that we have now moved to our Winter Road Routes. These routes are mainly pavement based but we do ask that you wear high visibility clothing and /or a torch as there are many roads to cross along the way. We are very lucky (!) in Killamarsh that we have such generous hills so be sure to collect the full set of Long Lane, Ashley, Rotherham Road, High moor and of course BOTH Eckington hills!
We are aware that we have had some issues with our Run calendar on the Website – unfortunately this isn’t the easiest feature to create and each run has to be entered manually but we are working on it. As a rough guide though the planned runs will be as below, though we may throw in a couple of social runs along the way.
| Day | Date | Run | Day | Date | Run | |
| Tuesday | 07 Nov | Kiveton | Thursday | 07 Dec | Kiveton | |
| Thursday | 09 Nov | Beighton A | Tuesday | 12 Dec | Presentation Evening | |
| Tuesday | 14 Nov | Eckington Via Mosborough | Thursday | 17 Dec | Beighton A | |
| Thursday | 16 Nov | Beighton B | Tuesday | 19 Dec | Christmas PUB RUN | |
| Tuesday | 21 Nov | Fun Run | Thursday | 21 Dec | Eckington Via Mosborough | |
| Thursday | 23 Nov | Eckington Via Morrisons | Tuesday | 26 Dec | Beighton B | |
| Tuesday | 28 Nov | Wales | Thursday | 28 Dec | Fun Run | |
| Thursday | 30 Nov | Torch Run | Tuesday | 02 Jan | Eckington Via Morrisons | |
| Tuesday | 05 Dec | Village Run | Thursday | 04 Jan | Wales |
On the theme of social runs, we had a great time on our Halloween special last week on the search for the famous White Lady of Mosborough…. we didn’t spot her but we took consolation with a few spirits in the West End on Thursday instead.
Christmas 2023
We now have dates for our Christmas Activities as follows:
12th December – Presentation night at the West End *TICKETS NOW ON SALE*
19th December – Pub run followed by Buffet at the Steelmelters
24th December – Christmas Cracker run with Mince pies and a tipple!
Presentation Night
Our presentation night is one of the highlights of the year and this year it will take place at the Kestrels nest at the West End Pub.
The night will include
Presentations and awards (See Below)
Raffle
Hot Buffet
Quiz
Our awards this year will recognise a number of categories with details below:
The Eric Briggs memorial Award – Member of the year voted for by all members
The Chairman’s Award – Decided by the Committee
Performance of the Year – Nominations from members, decided by Committee
Most Improved male – Decided by Committee
Most Improved Female – Decided by Committee
Best Newcomer – Decided by Committee
For the Performance of the year this year, we are asking for nominations from members.
If you think YOU or any of our members deserves the Performance of the year award, please send an e-mail to membership@killamarshkestrels.co.uk detailing the person and the performance. The committee will meet on the 16th November so please can we have nominations before that date.
The voting details for member of the year will be issued soon.
Tickets for the night are limited and are priced at £5 for member and £7 for non-members and 2nd Claim and are available from Sam Wilson on Club nights – Don’t miss out!
Pub Run
Our Pub run is pretty famous and it is normal for everyone to arrive in fancy dress as we explore several of the Killamarsh pubs. We finish at the Steelmelters where a free buffet will be available. This is a fantastic night!! (Consider booking the next day off work!)
Christmas Cracker
The Chritmas cracker talks place on a Sunday morning and will be a route with nice vantage point where we will be met by Santa bearing gifts of Mince Pies and a drink of choice….this run is fancy dress where possible 😊
Kit Update
We are almost at the point of ordering our new designer vests in time for Cross Country – if anyone wants any other kit please Contact Sara Hammet-Ridsdale.
Cross Country Series
We now have dates for our cross-Country races as follows:
7th Jan – Retford
21st Jan – Handsworth
4th Feb – Clowne
18th Feb – Killamarsh
25th February – Worksop (changed from original date)
Your Captains this year are Paul Unsworth and Sam Wilson who will be trying to finalise names so get signed up – you will love it!
Any questions or concerns please shout.
….and Finally
Our aim is to move the club forward, enjoy our running and celebrate our achievements along the way. If you can think of any improvements we can make or if you are doing (or have done) something you’d like to share please get in touch with any of the Committee team or e-mail us at info@killamarshkestrels.co.uk.
Thanks
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