Sevenoaks Rotary Club 10k Run - 2017 and 2018

We would just like to repeat our thanks to all of the Club runners who took part in Sevenoaks Rotary Club 10k Run in Knole Park on 2nd April this year, write Richard Burke and Tim St.Clair-Pearce - and to let you know we have provisionally booked 8th April* next year for the 2018 event.

You will recall that our children's charity - Friends of Shelby Newstead (FoSN) - worked in partnership with Sevenoaks Rotary to generate awareness and funds for this and other charities.

FoSN arranged for a short video of the Run to be produced which is here.

You might even catch a glimpse of one of your Club runners!

We aim to raise as much as possible for our good causes in next year's Run and we would be very grateful if you would facilitate an invitation to your members.

We will be in regular touch with you in the months to come and will update you on developments such as when and how members can register for the event.

We are also planning to introduce a new competitive element to the Run which we believe will go down very well with your members.

For now, take a look at the video and bear us in mind for next year.

If you would like to express an interest in taking part just email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Regards

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*Date to be confirmed by the end of August

BACKGROUND NOTES

The Friends of Shelby Newstead is a local registered charity (N. 1148360) has for more than 20 years raised funds to help seriously - and sometimes terminally - ill children.

FoSN ensures that 100% of funds raised goes to the benefit of those children that have been referred to them.

For full information log onto www.shelbynewstead.com

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Kent GP 2017 - after 5 races

Please see this Kent GP update, writes Dan Witt. The men's team are currently 4th out of 36!!

This is before the Harvel 5 results are added, but I don't think many teams will have scored well there as it was sold out so early. A great opportunity exists for us to maintain or even improve upon our current position over the next four races, starting with the Bexley 10k on Sunday 23rd July.

Can we please get as many Sevenoaks AC entries as possible? Here is a link to enter via Run Britain, which is the cheapest way to enter with no fees. Event details are here. Hope to see some or even all of you there!

Also of note are the men's individual standings with Andrew Milne and James Graham in 15th and 16th places respectively, Keith Dowson and John Stevens 2nd and 5th M50s, James Graham (pictured above at Paddock Wood) 1st M60 and Sally Shewell 3rd W55; so individually we are also putting in some really strong performances!

Heart of Kent Hospice - London 10k

The message below, referring to the Virgin British 10k from Westminster, was received by this website:

from:
Angela Pooley <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>

Hello,

I was wondering if you would be able to publicise this opportunity to your running group and members please.

Heart of Kent Hospice have 8 places in this year’s London 10k on Sunday 9th July; A beautiful run through the heart of central London passing many of the capitals truly world class historic landmarks.

It is £15 to register with a minimum sponsorship target of £150 which will go directly to Heart of Kent Hospice. At Heart of Kent Hospice we care for people with a terminal illness in Aylesford, Malling, Maidstone, Tonbridge and surrounding villages. We support them, their families and carers to come to terms with their diagnosis and are privileged to support them to live in comfort, with independence and dignity through their illness and to the end of their lives. We are an independent charity and we depend on the generosity of our local community to raise £4 out of every £5 we spend.

If anyone would like a place please get them to contact us as we would love to hear from them,

With best wishes,

Angela

Marathon Training Partner Sought

from:
Richard Harris <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>

Hi All

I am a Sevenoaks resident running the brighton marathon this year looking to do a sub 4 hrs. My training buddy recently got injured so wanted to find someone to run with for the remaining weeks.

Do you know of anyone taking part who would be interested?

Many thanks
Richard