Over the years I have played and participated in many sports, sometimes with a degree of competence, but often with little success. I was a dab hand at Snooker with a top break of 35, played school and colts rugby, school football, golf handicapped by my club selection, participated in the local squash leagues, I … Continue reading Cross Country! – How Did That Happen?
The 2019-20 cross country season saw its fair share of disruption. Lambton Estate was a new fixture this season but the first attempt was rained off and it was rescheduled to March. Druridge Bay suffered the same fate and by the time Thornley Hall Farm came around in February there wasn’t an option to postpone … Continue reading NEHL Lambton Estate Cross Country
Alnwick, Saturday, February 29, 2020
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Temple Park, Saturday, January 4, 2020
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Thanks to Mike Bennett for these two photos from the Harrier League. Anyone know the location or the year?
The first fixture of the 19/20 Harrier League season saw an impressive 68 Striders, old and new turn out for a sunny fixture at Wrekenton. Rain in the week meant that there were a few puddles around, but the weather on the day was kind – there were even complaints of it being too hot! … Continue reading Harrier League Wrekenton 2019
Alnwick, Saturday, March 2, 2019
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Thornley Hall Farm, Saturday, February 9, 2019
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Druridge Bay & Aykley Heads, Saturday, November 17, 2018
Many years ago, when I got sent to jail, I didn’t take it at all well. I refused all offers of food and drink, spat and swore at anyone who came near me and burst into tears. That was the last time that I ever played Monopoly with my big sister! I have always had … Continue reading Observations of an Accidental Cross Country Runner
Gosforth Park, Saturday, October 27, 2018
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