Congratulations to Jamie Webster and Oriana Johnson, who both set club records at the weekend.

Club members may be interested in the Leighton 10 mile road race that is taking place on 19th September:

Please note that you now need to bring your Fusion swipe card with you to access training.  

Club members may be interested in three open meetings that Bigglewsade AC are organising in Sandy in Agusut and September:

• Wednesday 25th August Track Fest 
• Thursday 2nd September Throws Fest 
• Thursday 9th September Jumps Fest

To enter online, go to: https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2021/GBR/bigg_fest/, or for more information, see below:

The new wheelchair racing cabing was officially opened on Sunday 4th July by Bedford Borough councillor Doug McMurdo.

A little bit of sad news that might be of interest to some of the more senior members of the Club, particularly those who participated in the relay run to Bamberg.

Club members may be interested in a 10km race and 3km fun run that is being held at Thurleigh Autodrome on Sunday 26th September.  You can find out more, and enter here: https://sdc50.co.uk/events/2021/10km-race-and-fun-run.html#event-info.  Do note that the Southern Road Relays may be on the same day, so don't enter if you think you may run for the club in the road relays.

It is with great sadness that the club has has to report that long-serving club member, Ursula Duckworth, passed away two weeks ago.

Bedfordshire AAA are putting on a Beds Open meeting over two evenings on Monday 14th June (Field) and Wednesday 16th June (Track) from 6pm.  This is subject to a permit being issued.  These meetings will operate under Covid secure protocols, and you should note that they will probably ask for a negative lateral flow test. These can be ordered online or collected from Pharmacists.  The meetings are aimed at young athletes looking for English Schools qualification marks, although entry will not be exclusive to them.

For more information, see http://bedfordshireaaa.org.uk/Beds%20AAA%20Website/bedsaaa/TandF/index.html

Due to government advice against travelling into Bedford, and in order to be fair to all members, including those from outside the town who may want to attend, the 2021 AGM has been postponed, and will now take place on Tuesday 8th June at 7.45 pm at Bedford International Athletic Stadium.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but like many organisations, were unaware of the advice until this morning.  Click here to see the agenda.

 Howard Darbon, and his team of volunteers have finished the new Wheelchair Racing Section cabin, and it is now being stress tested by the unseasonable May winds!  Good job all.

From Tuesday 18th May we will be operating a bit more normally, but still with some caution due to rising rates in Bedford. Training for groups other than Beagles will start at 6:30 pm.  Access to the stadium will be through reception.  It will be necessary to use a face covering when inside the building, and you will need to progress to trackside immediately.  Coaches will be responsible for keeping a register of attendees in their group for track and trace purposes, and should pass these details on to Martyn.

Please note you will need to have renewed your membership - otherwise the stadium staff will refuse access. Swipe cards may be in operation, so try and bring these with you, although the stadium staff will have an updated list of all paid members to avoid queues at the entrance.