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| Pattingham Bells Run - Report 2009 |
 20th Bells Run attracts over
800 runners
On a beautiful
sunny October morning, a record number of entrants took part
in the popular Pattingham Bells Run. Over 800 individual and
club runners from all over the country competed in the 20th off-road,
multi-terrain race.
As part of the 20th year celebrations, the first-ever Junior
Race for youngsters ages 11 to 16 took place. The two mile course
started and finished in the same place as the main 7 mile race.
There were three age groups, up to 13, up to 15 and up to 17.
All of the 50 entrants received a commemorative medal and goody
bag, with the winners of each group being awarded a special laser
engraved acrylic trophy. view >>
All race finishers in the main 7 mile race received a commemorative
brass which had been specially designed for the occasion. Also,
all finishers were given a slice of Bells Run fruit cake and
a hot drink. Nine large cakes (approx. 60 x 30cms) are made by
Sue Riches from the village, which are then cut and wrapped into
900 slices by a team of ladies from the St Chad's Church Social
Committee.
The overall winner was Daniel Beier (No.234), aged 26, from Tipton
Harriers, seen attacking Nore Hill at the 6 mile point, with
just a mile to go to the finish. Second was John Bowie with a
time of 40.56 and third, Ross Jones of Wolverhampton & Bilston
at 41.03.
The first lady was Michelle Clarke from Telford Harriers with
a time of 46.48. Second was Jane Hawkins from Bromsgrove &
Redditch Club and third, Fiona Colison at 49.47.
The Challenge Cup for the first runner from Pattingham with Patshull
was won by Alan Griffiths and the new cup for the 1st Lady From
Pattingham with Patshull was won by Karen Hadley. Congratulations
to all winners !
Full results are now available on the Bellringers website at
www.pattingham-ringers.org.uk
Next year's Bells Run and Junior Race will take place on the
17th October 2010.
more
info
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| What runners think of the Bells Run... |
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From : Dave
Barnett
Hi there,
Thank you for organising such a fantastic event. It was the first
year for my friend and I and we'll definitely be regulars from
now on.
Look forward to seeing the results on the website.
All the best.
Dave Barnett
From : J.P.Camm
Dear Sir/Madam,
Can I just congratulate you for a superbly organised event.
I have only been running about 6 months and this was my first
organised run.
If all future runs are as well organised as this, I can see I
am in for many years of enjoyment.
Can you thank everyone involved, from the main organisers to
the ladies (I'm assuming) that made the cakes and dished out
the drinks.
Many thanks for a very enjoyable day.
J.P. Camm - Number 835!
From : Simon Krstic
Mike,
The 2009 race was my 17th and I've been sorting out my times
over the last 17 years and don't seem to have 1997's result.
My running number was 225 and my name is Simon Krstic. If you
have my time and position I would be very grateful - this years
race was of the highest standard - keep up the good work!!!,
Regards,
Simon
From : Beverly Harris
Hello,
I took part in the run this year for the first time. I very much
enjoyed it, not only the beautiful countryside but also the lovely
warm atmosphere and friendly marshalls cheering us on.
I love my brass, but unfortunately did not realise that I could
purchase a martingale to put it on, is there anyway I could purchase
one? Could I forward you a cheque and pay postage and it be sent
to me? I look forward to hearing from you.
Many Thanks,
Beverly Harris - No: 1270.
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Photo Gallery - Bells Run 2009
Our
thanks again go to Brian Smith for the excellent photographs,
To view more photos of the Bells Run 2009, click here... |
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Photography
by Brian Smith & Mike Coope
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To view and download images taken by Brian Smith,
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Prize Winners
- Main Race 2009
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Position |
Number |
Name |
Club |
Time |
| 1st overall |
234 |
Daniel Beier |
Tipton Harriers |
39.58 |
| 2nd overall |
251 |
John Bowie |
- |
40.56 |
| 3rd overall |
185 |
Ross Jones |
W-ton & Bilston |
41.03 |
| 4th overall |
205 |
Ian Mansell |
Centurion RR |
41.31 |
| 5th overall |
817 |
Greg Wilson |
Telford Harriers |
41.47 |
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| 1st Lady |
1003 |
Michelle Clark |
Telford Harriers |
46.48 |
| 2nd lady |
1226 |
Jane Hawkins |
Bromsgrove & Redditch AC |
48.04 |
| 3rd Lady |
1216 |
Fiona Colison |
- |
49.47 |
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| 1st Man 40+ |
461 |
Simon Link |
Stourbridge RC |
42.34 |
| 1st Man 50+ |
776 |
Stephen Roberts |
Oswestry Olympians |
47.10 |
| 1st Man 60+ |
935 |
David Humphreys |
Shropshire Shufflers |
51.11 |
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| 1st Lady 40+ |
1226 |
Jane Hawkins |
Bromsgrove & Redditch AC |
48-04 |
| 1st Lady 50+ |
1408 |
Libby Collinson |
Shropshire Shufflers |
54.13 |
| 1st Lady 60+ |
1510 |
Christine Sedman-Smith |
Kidderminster & Stourport AC |
59.13 |
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1st Pattingham Runner
'Challenge Cup' |
555 |
Alan Griffiths |
- |
47.09 |
1st Pattingham Lady
Winner Cup |
1260 |
Karen Hadley |
Running for the first time |
57.34 |
Winners Trophies - click for larger images
Junior Race
Winners Laser Trophy |
Winners
Cup
1st Lady from Parish of Pattingham with Patshull |
Challenge
Cup
1st Runner from Parish of Pattingham with Patshull |
Prize Winners
- Junior Race 2009
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Age
Group |
Order |
Name |
No |
| Under 13 - Girls |
1st
2nd
3rd |
Hannah Albutt
Alexandra Hale
Millie Barker |
1594
1580
1585 |
| Under 15 - Girls |
1st
2nd
3rd |
Sophie Albutt
Sophie Bray
- |
1691
1690
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| Under 17 - Girls |
1st
2nd
3rd |
Julie Addison
Garbrielle O'Gara
Jenny Detheridge |
1790
1792
1793 |
| Under 13 - Boys |
1st
2nd
3rd |
Thomas Garbett
Joseph Smith
James Campbell |
693
699
694 |
| Under 15 - Boys |
1st
2nd
3rd |
Daniel Kennedy
Matthew Anslow
Oliver Ramskill |
894
892
895 |
| Under 17 - Boys |
1st
2nd
3rd |
Josh Lines
Jon Benton
Jack Davies |
991
990
993 |
Full Race Results
The complete
Bells Run Results for 2009 will be available soon and can be
viewed on the Bell Ringers website at www.pattingham-ringers.org.uk
Thank
you to all those who helped with this year's race...
Once
again, thanks to all those who helped with the event. Around
150 people assist in marshalling the race and village traffic,
manning the Help Desk and taking 'on-the-day' registrations.
Thanks also go the Pattingham Bell Ringers and the band of ladies
who prepare and serve the hundreds of pieces of harvest cake
with a hot cup of tea. Thanks also to the farmers for their cooperation
on the actual course.
Publicity...
Thanks also go to all the publications and radio stations that
took up our Press Releases and published details of this year's
run. We would particularly like to mention Wolverhampton Chronicle,
Staffordshire Journal, The Villager, Express & Star and Pattingham
Parish magazine.
 WCR fm Radio Station
WCR
fm 101.8 radio station whose team of Jan Brookfield (Producer)
and 'Fish' (Programme presenter) were especially helpful in promoting
the Bells Run by broadcasting interviews with Tony Ainsworth
and Mike Coope in the studio and 'live' on the day in Pattingham.
(Web: www.wcrfm.com)
As a 'Thank You', pieces of 'Bells Run' cake will be delivered
to the studio for Jan and Fish.
Raynet (communications), the Red Cross and the Community Paramedics
were again on duty and we thank them for their attendance which
ensures the welfare of all runners taking part in the run.
As previous years, donations will be made to various local charities
including the Air Ambulance plus the Village School, the Village
Playing Fields Association, Raynet and the Air Cadets, who provide
our car parking attendants. Remaining proceeds from the Bells
Run are given to St. Chad's Church, Pattingham. |
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This year's
Bells Run, the 21st, takes place on Sunday 17th October 2010
The 21st Bells of Pattingham Run will take place on Sunday
17th October 2010, starting at 11.00 am from the Village Hall
Playingfields.
The first run
back in 1990, was organised to raise money to replace the old
wooden bell frame in the belfry of St. Chad's church in Pattingham.
Because of its popularity, the run has continued over the years
and now is a respected event in the running world with a limit
of 1000 entries.
 All
proceeds from the race are now used for local charities, such
as the County Air Ambulance, Air Training Corps, Playing Fields
Committee, St Chad's School and also to help St. Chad's Church
funds. All runners finishing receive a 'Bells Run' brass and
the first runner from the Parish of Pattingham with Patshull
will be presented with a cup to be held for one year.
The design
for the Bells Run brass is changed each year and they have become
collector's pieces. The picture shows a typical design for the
race.
The run starts and finishes in Pattingham in South Staffordshire
over a 7 mile off-road, multi-terrain course, under UKA rules.
Costs to enter by pre-booking, or entering on the day, will be
posted on this website in the future.
Download
your ENTRY FORMS for the 2010 Bells Run here...
MAIN RACE
- Entries limited to first 1000 runnersIf
your email address has changed, please email the change to ENTRIES |
Junior Race - 2nd
year
This
is an interesting multi-terrain, off-road race over a course
of approximately 3.5KM through delightful undulating Soth Staffordshire
countryside.
* The race starts prior to the main Bells Run
* The start and finish will be on or near the Pattingham Village
Hall Playing Fields
* The off-road course is clearly sign posted and well marshalled
Race age cateogories...
1). Under 13 boys / Under 13 girls - Aged 11 on the day of
the race or aged 12 on 31st August 2010
2). Under 15 boys / Under 15 girls - Aged 13 or 14 on
31st August 2010
3). Under 17 bys / Under 17 girls - Aged 15 or 16 on 31st
August 2010
Prizes... First 3
male and female per age category.
Commerorative
gift for all runners as they go through the finish.
Drinks and medical support en route and at the finish.
Adequate off-road parking nearby.
Relax or collapse at the finish with a hot or cold drink and
a biscuit.
Download
your Entry
Form
now...
If your email address has changed, please email the change to
ENTRIES
 Download a 'BELLS
RUN'
poster to display in your club...
Help
to promote the Run to your friends and members. For your FREE
poster, click on the image... |
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Can you help ?
Become
a SPONSOR to the Bells Run and help cover the basic operating
costs.
Download a Sponsorship
Form,
complete and return to us, or to discuss other marketing opportunities,
please email Mike Coope at run@sensorland.com |
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