HOME   ABOUT US   SERVICES   LIFE EVENTS   INFORMATION   NEWS AND EVENTS   LINKS   PHOTO GALLERY   CONTACT US	Pattingham Bells Run - Report 2010 Bells Run 2010 - Winners List - Main Race Bells Run 2010 - Winners List - Junior Race Bells Run 2010 - Results (1st to last) Bells Run 2010 - Results (A to Z) Bells Run 2010 - Full results download 21st Bells Run attracts 800 runners On a cold, frosty and slightly foggy October morning followed by bright sunshine, the 21st Bells Run took place in the beautiful surrounding countryside of the picturesque Staffordshire village of Pattingham. At 11.00am on Sunday 17th October 2010 saw the start of the Pattingham Bells Run, the popular multi-terrain event now in its 21st year. With nearly 800 runners taking part, the run continues to be a successful and recognised event in the running calendar. The Junior Race, introduced in 2009 continues to grow in runners entering and is seen as a future expansion of the Bells Run day. Tony Ainsworth, the Race Director commented on the smooth running of the race and praised all the many helpers from the village. "Without the help of those registering runners, providing drinks, ringing the church bells, marshalling the course, the start, the finish, the car parks, making and cutting the fruit cake, sorting the results and many, many more tasks, this race would not be the tremendous success that it is. Thanks to everyone. We also thank all the runners for taking part. Without their dedication and commitment, we wouldn't have a race." All runners receive a Bells Run brass which this year carried the '21' design theme, including this year's winner, David Evans No. 164 from Finchfield, Wolverhampton and a member of Wolverhampton and Bilston Althetics Club, who completed the course in 40 minutes, 32 seconds. Well done, David. The winning lady was Tess Parkinson No 1074 from Wednesfield and a member of the same club as the winner. She completed the course in 50 minutes, 10 seconds. Congratulations, Tess. Full details of the race and next years date, together with some results and race pictures can be seen on the church website at www.pattingham-church.org. For full detailed results, visit the Bell Ringers website at www.pattingham-ringers.org.uk Full results will be available on the Bellringers website at www.pattingham-ringers.org.uk Next year's Bells Run and Junior Race will take place on the 16th October 2011. Your comments... If you have any comments about the Bells Run, please email them to BellsRun@sensorland.com and they will be published on the website. Download a 'BELLS RUN' 2011 poster to display in your club...  What runners think of the Bells Run... From : Maurice Talbot Hi Mike Congratulations to everyone involved in the organisation of the run, my daughter and I take part in races throughout the country, this is by far the best organised with a great friendly atmosphere. Well done! Best regards Maurice Talbot From : Gwyn James Hi Mike Thanks to you and all the race organisers for a fantastic day. It's the first time I have ever run the Bells of Pattingham and I really enjoyed it. The excellent weather helped of course. As did the fact that both race winners came from our club! Best wishes, Gwyn James - Wolverhampton & Bilston AC From: Tess Parkinson (Ladies Winner) It was a hard slog because I had run the previous day in the National Road Relay. From: Matthew Watkins It was worth the 720 mile round trip from Lochgilpheadin, Argyll to be here. I like running and the marvellous rolling couuntryside of this course was totally different to the hills of Scotland. From: Roger Southall I have competed in all the 21 of the Pattingham Bells Runs. At 57, it gets harder every year and each time I finish I swear that I will never do it again. From: Clive Wycherley It is the first time I have run together with my wife, Chris and my two sons, Karl and Hal, it was a lovely family day out. From: Dave Meageen It was absolutely fab....we are all new to running and this was our second event after the Kinver 10k. We will be back next year...thanks very much Dave Photo Gallery - Bells Run 2010 Our thanks again go to Brian Smith for the excellent photographs, To view more photos of the Bells Run 2010, click here... Photography by Brian Smith & Mike Coope  If you have photos which you would like to display here, please contact us.   To view and download images taken by Brian Smith, click here... Prize Winners - Main Race 2010 Position Number Name Club Time 1st overall 164 David Evans W-ton & Bilston AC 40.32 2nd overall 234 Paul Mountford Dudley & Stourbridge Harriers 43.22 3rd overall 484 Pauul Rogers Tipton Harriers 43.23 4th overall 275 John Millington Tipton Harriers 43.47 5th overall 156 Jamie Anderson Telford Harriers 44.15   1st Lady 1074 Tess Parkinson W-ton & Bilstion AC 50.10 2nd lady 1044 Camilla Stewart - 51.02 3rd Lady 1202 Jacqui Phillips Kidderminster & Stourport AC 51.12   1st Pattingham Runner 'Challenge Cup' 553 Alan Griffiths - 49.19 1st Pattingham Lady Winner Cup  1059  Ereana Parker -  59.44 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 2010 Age Group Order Name No Under 13 - Girls 1st 2nd 3rd Hannah Albutt Helen Staite Francesca Storey 1601 1604 1600 Under 15 - Girls 1st 2nd 3rd Sophie Albutt Millie Barker Sofia Fereday 1700 1707 1705 Under 17 - Girls 1st 2nd 3rd - - Under 13 - Boys 1st 2nd 3rd Billy Starling James Campbell Matthew Storey 376 375 370 Under 15 - Boys 1st 2nd 3rd Alexander Walker Thomas Garbett Matthew Anslow 677 674 672 Under 17 - Boys 1st 2nd 3rd Sam Kapadia Harvey Brindley Simon Hawkins 870 874 872 Full Race Results The complete Bells Run Results for 2010 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. 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. Next year's Bells Run takes place on Sunday 16th October 2011 The 22nd Bells of Pattingham Run will take place on Sunday 16th October 2011, 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 2011 Bells Run here... MAIN RACE - Entries limited to first 1000 runners  MAIN RACE  JUNIOR RACE If your email address has changed, please email the change to ENTRIES Junior Race - 3rd 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...   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