Social events
Christmas Meal - (8th December 2023)
We all had a great evening at The Apple Store for our annual Christmas Meal. There was plenty of delicious hot food and of course huge deserts! Everyone enjoyed themselves and it was lovely to catch up with friends. Thank you to Sheena for organising the evening.
We all had a great evening at The Apple Store for our annual Christmas Meal. There was plenty of delicious hot food and of course huge deserts! Everyone enjoyed themselves and it was lovely to catch up with friends. Thank you to Sheena for organising the evening.
Blackpool Lights Social Run - (10th October 2023)
24 members took part in our our highlight of the year, where we meet at Bispham Tram Stop for a run at our own pace through the illuminations, and then return to Bispham Kitchen for fish and chips afterwards. This year proved to be yet another very enjoyable social event.
24 members took part in our our highlight of the year, where we meet at Bispham Tram Stop for a run at our own pace through the illuminations, and then return to Bispham Kitchen for fish and chips afterwards. This year proved to be yet another very enjoyable social event.
Race Against Time (5th September 2023)
23 members thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of guessing how long it would take them to run 5k on an off road route, and then trying to match that time without a watch to help them! Most ran faster than they guessed due to the good conditions underfoot.
A lovely supper of sandwiches and chips was enjoyed by all at the Royal Oak Hotel afterwards.
A huge thank you to Phil for the idea, Frank for organising and Jonathan, Gordon, Bryony and Jim for their help with time keeping. Also thanks must go once again to the Royal Oak who always put on such a great spread!
23 members thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of guessing how long it would take them to run 5k on an off road route, and then trying to match that time without a watch to help them! Most ran faster than they guessed due to the good conditions underfoot.
A lovely supper of sandwiches and chips was enjoyed by all at the Royal Oak Hotel afterwards.
A huge thank you to Phil for the idea, Frank for organising and Jonathan, Gordon, Bryony and Jim for their help with time keeping. Also thanks must go once again to the Royal Oak who always put on such a great spread!
Long Lane Challenge and Barbecue (25th July 2023)
Another fabulous evening, enjoyed by everyone! 22 members took part in the Long Lane Challenge and several more helped out with the organisation of the event. Afterwards everyone went back for a BBQ at Jane and Graham's, which was as delicious as always. A huge thank you to Tony for organising the race, all the marshals who turned out to help and, of course, Jane and Graham for once again being the perfect hosts.
Another fabulous evening, enjoyed by everyone! 22 members took part in the Long Lane Challenge and several more helped out with the organisation of the event. Afterwards everyone went back for a BBQ at Jane and Graham's, which was as delicious as always. A huge thank you to Tony for organising the race, all the marshals who turned out to help and, of course, Jane and Graham for once again being the perfect hosts.
Blackpool Prom Summer Run (23rd May 2023)
Following the success of the Blackpool Lights run in the Autumn, we decided to have a summer run along the prom as well this year. 17 members came along and enjoyed running out towards Cleveleys on a beautiful Summer's evening! A fish and chip supper was enjoyed by all after the run. A great social evening!
Following the success of the Blackpool Lights run in the Autumn, we decided to have a summer run along the prom as well this year. 17 members came along and enjoyed running out towards Cleveleys on a beautiful Summer's evening! A fish and chip supper was enjoyed by all after the run. A great social evening!
Presentation Evening (1st April 2023)
Everyone enjoyed our annual Presentation Evening at Garstang Golf Club. There was a buffet meal available and trophies were presented for running achievements in 2022. Thank you to Sheena once again for organising the evening.
Everyone enjoyed our annual Presentation Evening at Garstang Golf Club. There was a buffet meal available and trophies were presented for running achievements in 2022. Thank you to Sheena once again for organising the evening.
Christmas Meal (9th December 2022)
We all had a great time at the Apple Store for our annual Christmas Meal. It was a lovely way to begin our Christmas festivities! Thank you to Sheena for organising the evening.
We all had a great time at the Apple Store for our annual Christmas Meal. It was a lovely way to begin our Christmas festivities! Thank you to Sheena for organising the evening.
Blackpool Lights Social Run (11th October 2022)
Another great evening for our annual Blackpool Lights Social Run! The weather was kind to us and we all enjoyed our run through the illuminations, followed by a delicious fish and chip supper at The Bispham Kitchen.
Another great evening for our annual Blackpool Lights Social Run! The weather was kind to us and we all enjoyed our run through the illuminations, followed by a delicious fish and chip supper at The Bispham Kitchen.
Social Run (13th September 2022)
17 members came along and thoroughly enjoyed our Tuesday evening social run from Garstang followed by sandwiches and chips at the Royal Oak afterwards. A big thank you to Alan and Mark for leading the run. We were blessed with some beautiful weather!
17 members came along and thoroughly enjoyed our Tuesday evening social run from Garstang followed by sandwiches and chips at the Royal Oak afterwards. A big thank you to Alan and Mark for leading the run. We were blessed with some beautiful weather!
Long Lane Challenge and Barbecue (12th July 2022)
What a great evening we had running the Long Lane Challenge and then meeting up for a delicious barbecue at Jane and Graham's house afterwards. Once again, trophies were awarded to the fastest male and female and the first member back - congratulations to the worthy winners!
A huge thank you to Tony for organising the event and all who helped make it a success, and also to Jane and Graham for being the perfect hosts!
What a great evening we had running the Long Lane Challenge and then meeting up for a delicious barbecue at Jane and Graham's house afterwards. Once again, trophies were awarded to the fastest male and female and the first member back - congratulations to the worthy winners!
A huge thank you to Tony for organising the event and all who helped make it a success, and also to Jane and Graham for being the perfect hosts!
Presentation Evening (2nd April 2022)
Everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet meal at the Crofters before awards were presented to members for running achievements over the years 2020 and 2021.
A huge thank you to Sheena for organising the event and to Phil who presented the prizes, making reference to each individual award winner's successes. A great evening!
Everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet meal at the Crofters before awards were presented to members for running achievements over the years 2020 and 2021.
A huge thank you to Sheena for organising the event and to Phil who presented the prizes, making reference to each individual award winner's successes. A great evening!
Winter Handicap Christmas Social (14th December 2021)
We all had a lovely evening at the Royal Oak after our second handicap race in December and very much enjoyed our sandwiches and chips supper! It was really nice to have the opportunity to meet up with members who run with different groups each week and it proved to be a really great social event. We're already looking forward to the next one in January!
We all had a lovely evening at the Royal Oak after our second handicap race in December and very much enjoyed our sandwiches and chips supper! It was really nice to have the opportunity to meet up with members who run with different groups each week and it proved to be a really great social event. We're already looking forward to the next one in January!
Blackpool Lights Social Run (12th October 2021)
Almost 30 members came to Blackpool to run along the prom and enjoy the lights. We were blessed with near perfect weather once again and we all enjoyed a much deserved fish and chip supper afterwards at the Bispham Kitchen! A really great evening!!
Almost 30 members came to Blackpool to run along the prom and enjoy the lights. We were blessed with near perfect weather once again and we all enjoyed a much deserved fish and chip supper afterwards at the Bispham Kitchen! A really great evening!!
Long Lane Challenge + BBQ (20th July 2021)
28 members took on the annual Long Lane Challenge on what turned out to be a glorious summer's evening. Despite the hot weather there were some very impressive results, with trophies being awarded to the fastest male and female and the first member back.
After the run, members were invited to a BBQ at Jane and Graham's house which was very much enjoyed by all. It was lovely to relax and chat to members who had not met each other for such a long time! A huge thank you to Jane and Graham for their hard work in preparing the delicious food for us and to Tony for organising the run. A truly fabulous evening!
28 members took on the annual Long Lane Challenge on what turned out to be a glorious summer's evening. Despite the hot weather there were some very impressive results, with trophies being awarded to the fastest male and female and the first member back.
After the run, members were invited to a BBQ at Jane and Graham's house which was very much enjoyed by all. It was lovely to relax and chat to members who had not met each other for such a long time! A huge thank you to Jane and Graham for their hard work in preparing the delicious food for us and to Tony for organising the run. A truly fabulous evening!
Presentation Evening (4th April 2020)
Unfortunately this was cancelled due to coronavirus and all awards have been delivered to individual members.
Unfortunately this was cancelled due to coronavirus and all awards have been delivered to individual members.
Winter Handicap Presentation Supper (21st Jan 2020)
Around 20 members joined us at The Royal Oak for supper and presentation of handicap trophies. Very well done to Richard Jones and Ann Boardman who were the fastest male and female over 2 races and to Dave Heslop who was the most improved runner. The trio are pictured below with their trophies!
Around 20 members joined us at The Royal Oak for supper and presentation of handicap trophies. Very well done to Richard Jones and Ann Boardman who were the fastest male and female over 2 races and to Dave Heslop who was the most improved runner. The trio are pictured below with their trophies!
Christmas Social Run and Supper (17th December 2019)
Following our Tuesday training sessions, we all had a very enjoyable evening at The Royal Oak, enjoying sandwiches and chips and each others company. A great final Christmas get together!
Following our Tuesday training sessions, we all had a very enjoyable evening at The Royal Oak, enjoying sandwiches and chips and each others company. A great final Christmas get together!
Christmas Meal (7th December 2019)
Many members and partners enjoyed a lovely 3 course Christmas meal at The Priory, Scorton. It was a wonderful social occasion and our very great thanks go to Sheena for organising the event!
Many members and partners enjoyed a lovely 3 course Christmas meal at The Priory, Scorton. It was a wonderful social occasion and our very great thanks go to Sheena for organising the event!
Winter Handicap Race Social (12th November 2019)
Our first handicap race saw 24 members turning out to run the 3.66 miles around Garstang as fast as they could! The results can be found on the discussion board in the members area. Many enjoyed a supper of sandwiches and chips at the Royal Oak afterwards!
Our first handicap race saw 24 members turning out to run the 3.66 miles around Garstang as fast as they could! The results can be found on the discussion board in the members area. Many enjoyed a supper of sandwiches and chips at the Royal Oak afterwards!
Blackpool Lights Social Run (15th October 2019)
Almost 30 members enjoyed our annual run through the lights, in perfect weather this year! It was a great social evening, as always, finishing with a very welcome fish and chip supper at the Bispham Kitchen!
Almost 30 members enjoyed our annual run through the lights, in perfect weather this year! It was a great social evening, as always, finishing with a very welcome fish and chip supper at the Bispham Kitchen!
Nadine's Social Run (21st July 2019)
A lovely social run enjoyed by all! Nadine and her family once again were wonderful hosts and lots of delicious food and home made cakes were on offer! Thank you to Nadine for a great evening!
A lovely social run enjoyed by all! Nadine and her family once again were wonderful hosts and lots of delicious food and home made cakes were on offer! Thank you to Nadine for a great evening!
Long Lane Challenge (16th July 2019)
21 members came along to take on the annual challenge of conquering Long Lane, on what turned out to be a lovely summer's evening! A well earned supper was enjoyed afterwards at The Royal Oak and trophies were presented to the fastest male and female and also to the first person back! Thank you to Tony for organising the event and to all those who turned up to run or help marshal. Another great social evening!
Social Run and Supper to celebrate Elizabeth's Graduation (9th July 2019)
Around 25 members came along to celebrate Elizabeth's special occasion, with a choice of 4 different runs followed by sandwiches and chips at The Royal Oak in Garstang.
The evening was enjoyed by all!
Amie and Jack's Monastery Run (6th June 2019)
Everyone enjoyed a lovely evening at Amie and Jack's social run from their house in Cockerham. The rain stopped and the sun came out to make it a perfect evening! The supper afterwards was delicious - thank you so much Amie and Jack for being the perfect hosts!
Everyone enjoyed a lovely evening at Amie and Jack's social run from their house in Cockerham. The rain stopped and the sun came out to make it a perfect evening! The supper afterwards was delicious - thank you so much Amie and Jack for being the perfect hosts!
Nadine's Social Run (25th May 2019):
A great time was had at Nadine's social run from her house followed by a lovely supper. A huge thank you to Nadine for hosting the most enjoyable evening!
A great time was had at Nadine's social run from her house followed by a lovely supper. A huge thank you to Nadine for hosting the most enjoyable evening!
Social Run and Supper (21st May 2019):
Around 25 members joined us for a run followed by supper at The Royal Oak, where we enjoyed some delicious sandwiches and chips. A great social evening!
Around 25 members joined us for a run followed by supper at The Royal Oak, where we enjoyed some delicious sandwiches and chips. A great social evening!
Presentation Evening (6th April 2019):
Everyone had a wonderful time at our annual Presentation Evening at Garstang Country Hotel. The meal was delicious and the evening provided plenty of opportunities to chat or take part in some energetic dancing to many well loved songs played by the resident DJ. The extremely enjoyable evening also saw a large number of members receive trophies and mementos to celebrate their achievements during the year. A huge thank you once again to Sheena for all her hard work in organising the event.
Everyone had a wonderful time at our annual Presentation Evening at Garstang Country Hotel. The meal was delicious and the evening provided plenty of opportunities to chat or take part in some energetic dancing to many well loved songs played by the resident DJ. The extremely enjoyable evening also saw a large number of members receive trophies and mementos to celebrate their achievements during the year. A huge thank you once again to Sheena for all her hard work in organising the event.
Here's a slideshow of the award winners:
Social Run and Supper (19th March 2019):
Another successful evening, this time held at the Wheatsheaf, was enjoyed by over 25 members after the usual Tuesday training sessions. Lovely sandwiches and pork pie - shame chips were off the menu!! Many thanks to Alan for organising the evening and leading the head torch run!
Another successful evening, this time held at the Wheatsheaf, was enjoyed by over 25 members after the usual Tuesday training sessions. Lovely sandwiches and pork pie - shame chips were off the menu!! Many thanks to Alan for organising the evening and leading the head torch run!
Christmas Social Run and Supper (18th December 2018):
Over 30 club members came along for a festive supper of sandwiches and chips at the Crown on Garstang High Street following our Tuesday training! Everyone enjoyed the wonderful social evening very much and our thanks go to Alan for organising the event.
Over 30 club members came along for a festive supper of sandwiches and chips at the Crown on Garstang High Street following our Tuesday training! Everyone enjoyed the wonderful social evening very much and our thanks go to Alan for organising the event.
Christmas Meal (7th Dec 2018):
We had a lovely festive evening and 3 course meal at the Priory in Scorton - a wonderful start to our Christmas celebrations! A huge thank you to Sheena for organising another very successful event!
We had a lovely festive evening and 3 course meal at the Priory in Scorton - a wonderful start to our Christmas celebrations! A huge thank you to Sheena for organising another very successful event!
Blackpool Lights Social Run (16th October 2018):
Almost 30 club members came along to Blackpool to have a run along the promenade, see the illuminations and enjoy fish and chips afterwards at the Bispham Kitchen! A great turn out despite it being a bit of a drizzly evening! A very enjoyable outing - as always!
Almost 30 club members came along to Blackpool to have a run along the promenade, see the illuminations and enjoy fish and chips afterwards at the Bispham Kitchen! A great turn out despite it being a bit of a drizzly evening! A very enjoyable outing - as always!
Jane and Graham's Wedding Barbecue (7th September 2018):
We had a lovely 'celebratory' run over Nicky Nook with some of Jane's friends, despite nearly having to leave Jane on the top of the trig point, that she was encouraged to climb for a photo!! Fortunately she did manage to get down safely in one piece!
The BBQ was a splendid affair which her friends seemed to have organised to perfection - a huge thank you to them for their hard work! Not quite the calming evening usually experienced before the big day but very much enjoyed by all! Thank you so much Jane and Graham, and we send our very best wishes to you for many happy years ahead together!
We had a lovely 'celebratory' run over Nicky Nook with some of Jane's friends, despite nearly having to leave Jane on the top of the trig point, that she was encouraged to climb for a photo!! Fortunately she did manage to get down safely in one piece!
The BBQ was a splendid affair which her friends seemed to have organised to perfection - a huge thank you to them for their hard work! Not quite the calming evening usually experienced before the big day but very much enjoyed by all! Thank you so much Jane and Graham, and we send our very best wishes to you for many happy years ahead together!
Paul's 60th Birthday Bash (23rd August 2018):
Another large crowd gathered at Paul's house in Nateby to take part in his 60th birthday celebrations! The sun shone through the parting clouds as we ventured out on a lovely run on the fields and tracks around Nateby. Afterwards, having worked up a hearty appetite, we were treated to a sumptuous feast, carefully prepared by his wife Liz - it was truly delicious!! Thank you so much to Paul and his family for such wonderful evening!
Another large crowd gathered at Paul's house in Nateby to take part in his 60th birthday celebrations! The sun shone through the parting clouds as we ventured out on a lovely run on the fields and tracks around Nateby. Afterwards, having worked up a hearty appetite, we were treated to a sumptuous feast, carefully prepared by his wife Liz - it was truly delicious!! Thank you so much to Paul and his family for such wonderful evening!
Amie and Jack's Annual Monastery Run (16th August 2018):
A large group of members joined us on this lovely summer's evening run organised by Amie and Jack! Everyone was catered for with options ranging from a 3 mile walk to an 8 mile run! The evening was very much enjoyed by all and the supper afterwards at the Manor Inn, Cockerham was delicious!
A huge thank you to Amie and Jack for their hard work in organising such a superb evening!
A large group of members joined us on this lovely summer's evening run organised by Amie and Jack! Everyone was catered for with options ranging from a 3 mile walk to an 8 mile run! The evening was very much enjoyed by all and the supper afterwards at the Manor Inn, Cockerham was delicious!
A huge thank you to Amie and Jack for their hard work in organising such a superb evening!
Long Lane Challenge (Tuesday 10th July 2018)
13 intrepid members took part in the tough challenge of running up Long Lane and then back down through the fields on a very warm summer's evening! This was a very enjoyable social occasion and a big thank you must go to the members who turned out to help marshal the event and to Tony who organised it all! Trophies were presented to the fastest male/female overall at the The Royal Oak afterwards, where we all enjoyed a hearty supper and refreshments.
13 intrepid members took part in the tough challenge of running up Long Lane and then back down through the fields on a very warm summer's evening! This was a very enjoyable social occasion and a big thank you must go to the members who turned out to help marshal the event and to Tony who organised it all! Trophies were presented to the fastest male/female overall at the The Royal Oak afterwards, where we all enjoyed a hearty supper and refreshments.
Frank's 70th Birthday Run (Thursday 14th June 2018):
A large group of us were fortunate to be able to enjoy a wonderful evening celebrating Frank's last run as a Vet 65! After a lovely run up towards Calder Vale and then across to Burn's Farm, we went back to his house for a delicious supper of sausages, bacon and Anne's special 'cowboy' beans, followed by her scrumptious brownies! A huge thank you to both Frank and Anne for a fantastic time! We wish Frank every success in his races as a V70!
A large group of us were fortunate to be able to enjoy a wonderful evening celebrating Frank's last run as a Vet 65! After a lovely run up towards Calder Vale and then across to Burn's Farm, we went back to his house for a delicious supper of sausages, bacon and Anne's special 'cowboy' beans, followed by her scrumptious brownies! A huge thank you to both Frank and Anne for a fantastic time! We wish Frank every success in his races as a V70!
Presentation Evening Saturday (14th April 2018):
Members and their partners enjoyed a fabulous evening at Garstang Country Hotel. The food was delicious and many found the energy to dance the night away to some lively disco tunes! A wide range of trophies and mementos were distributed to members who had qualified for the road, trail, fell and cross country championships as well as the handicap races. A huge thank you once again to Sheena for her hard work in organising the event and to Garstang Country Hotel who provided us with some excellent facilities! A excellent time was had by all!
Members and their partners enjoyed a fabulous evening at Garstang Country Hotel. The food was delicious and many found the energy to dance the night away to some lively disco tunes! A wide range of trophies and mementos were distributed to members who had qualified for the road, trail, fell and cross country championships as well as the handicap races. A huge thank you once again to Sheena for her hard work in organising the event and to Garstang Country Hotel who provided us with some excellent facilities! A excellent time was had by all!
Here's a slideshow of award winners:
Christmas Meal at the Apple Store (8th Dec 2017):
A wonderful, festive evening was enjoyed at the Apple Store! A huge thank you to Sheena for organising the event and to Sally at the Apple Store for hosting it!
A wonderful, festive evening was enjoyed at the Apple Store! A huge thank you to Sheena for organising the event and to Sally at the Apple Store for hosting it!
Chilli Night Social Run (16th Nov 2017):
A big thank you to Alan and Julie for hosting another of their special 'chilli nights'. After a quick blast up Nicky Nook, everyone was treated to a hot and tasty chilli supper! A fabulous evening enjoyed by all!
A big thank you to Alan and Julie for hosting another of their special 'chilli nights'. After a quick blast up Nicky Nook, everyone was treated to a hot and tasty chilli supper! A fabulous evening enjoyed by all!
Halloween 5k (31st Oct 2017)
A few of us enjoyed a nice little spooky 5k at Heron's Reach, Blackpool. A big thank you to Julia whose delicious Halloween cakes helped make it an evening to remember! Good bling too!!
A few of us enjoyed a nice little spooky 5k at Heron's Reach, Blackpool. A big thank you to Julia whose delicious Halloween cakes helped make it an evening to remember! Good bling too!!
Blackpool Lights Social Run (10th Oct 2017):
We all had a lovely run on the prom, admiring the illuminations along the way, and finishing with delicious fish and chips at Bispham Kitchen! A great evening was enjoyed by all!
We all had a lovely run on the prom, admiring the illuminations along the way, and finishing with delicious fish and chips at Bispham Kitchen! A great evening was enjoyed by all!
Nigel's Social Run (19th Sep 2017):
What a fabulous time we had on our social run from Nigel's house, next door to the Cafe d'Lune! Perfect weather, a beautiful sunset, great company, delicious food - what more can one ask? Thank you so much Nigel and Jackie for a wonderful evening!
Here's a slideshow for you to browse:
What a fabulous time we had on our social run from Nigel's house, next door to the Cafe d'Lune! Perfect weather, a beautiful sunset, great company, delicious food - what more can one ask? Thank you so much Nigel and Jackie for a wonderful evening!
Here's a slideshow for you to browse:
Amie and Jack's Social Run (24th Aug 2017):
A huge thank you to Amie and Jack for an amazing night and a great supper! Everyone enjoyed the lovely run around the countryside of Cockerham!
A huge thank you to Amie and Jack for an amazing night and a great supper! Everyone enjoyed the lovely run around the countryside of Cockerham!