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Hello everyone,

The 2025 Celebration, Fayre & Awards Evening is fast approaching, and the club really needs your support.

Over the past year, members have expressed a desire for improved communication, more social events, and greater recognition of achievements within our club. In the past, the club was criticised for how awards were presented, often without the sense of occasion that our members deserve. As a committee, we have listened to that feedback and have worked hard to make this year’s event something special.

Many hours of planning have gone into organising the evening, not only for the awards presentation but also for the Communication Fayre. The aim is to bring members together, celebrate the efforts and achievements of our runners, and continue building the strong community spirit that makes our club what it is.

However, events like this only work if members get behind them. Your support and attendance will help make the evening the success it deserves to be. It’s an opportunity to celebrate each other’s progress, recognise the dedication shown throughout the year, find out what is happening inside the club, and enjoy a social evening together.

Running is often seen as an individual sport, but our club shows that the real strength comes from our club community. This evening is about celebrating that spirit together.

We hope as many members as possible will make the effort to attend and help create the atmosphere and occasion that our club deserves.

Clayton-Le-Moors Harriers would like to say thank you to the Burnley & Pendleside Rotary Club for your generous donation this week. Your support will truly help our junior club members and team by enabling repairs to vital gym equipment needed for our weekly strength and conditioning sessions at Barden.
On behalf of our junior members, their parents, and our coaching team, we extend our heartfelt thanks to you.

The club currently has the following vacancies, and we welcome members to come forward and assist in these positions.

Vacancies include:

• Welfare Officer – (committee position)
• Road Championships Coordinator
• Trail Championships Coordinator

For more details, please get in touch with the club secretary at secretary@claytonlemoors.org.uk

Many thanks,
Toby
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Good morning,

Please find attached the agenda for the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for Monday.

This will be a short meeting (maximum of 15 minutes) to amend the constitution and elect a Ladies’ Captain. Only the two points on this agenda can be discussed.

EGM Agenda – 19th January

If you have any other issue you’d like to raise with the committee, please contact us through the usual channel – secretary@claytonlemoors.org.uk

Following the EGM, there will also be a Clayton clothing sale, with the opportunity to try on items before purchasing.

Thanks

Toby.

It’s that time of year again. It’s membership renewal time. Membermojo emails have gone out towards the end of 2025. Please do check your inboxes, maybe even your junk folders, for the email.

Hit that link, pay that fee and continue racing in the iconic Black and Orange.

Any issues, please reach out to our membership secretary, Adam Wale, at membership@claytonlemoors.org.uk

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you on the fells, trails and roads in 2026.

Photo credit David Belshaw.

Following our recent AGM, I am writing to share the news of newly elected Club Chairperson, Club President and Club Secretary.

I would like to introduce our Club Chairperson, John Roche. Our new Club President, Peter Browning and Club Secretary, Kath Brady.

John, Peter & Kath bring a wealth of experience to their roles and have been with the club for many, many years and they will do a great job as we continue to grow the Club.

Please join me in welcoming & supporting John, Peter & Kath in their new roles within the club and committee.

Regards

Judith.

The committee would like to formally notify you that the club AGM meeting will be held on Monday 17th November.

VENUE: The Thornton Arms, Burnley. Food is served from 7.30pm with a 7.45pm start.

The AGM is a great opportunity for all members to attend and we would like to encourage you to come along, it’s not just a formality but an opportunity to hear from your club and get involved. We have a number of committee positions that will be vacant. We still have a vacant position for Club Chair and we will looking for a new club Secretary and Treasurer.

If you are interested in these positions or would like more information, please contact any member of the current committee or current secretary/treasurer. We are also looking for nominations for a Club President. If there is someone you feel would suit this role, please contact Judith Carey by email with your nominations to judith.claytonharriers@gmail.com by Monday 27th October.

There will be a option to join the meeting on the online Zoom link for those unable to attend face to face.

If you are wanting to attend the AGM, you must email: judith.claytonharriers@gmail.com and we will email you the AGM pack nearer the time.

For catering purposes, please ensure you confirm your attendance by Monday 3rd November. We hope to see you there.

Kind regards Judith Club Secretary

The club is saddened to learn of the passing of Kitty Garnett on the 22nd January 2025 in Lytham.

Kitty’s funeral will be held at Lytham Crematorium on the 19th February at 1.15pm. All would be most welcome.

Further information can be provided by her niece Carol Garnett by email at fuzzycat60@hotmail.com

Below is the list of award winners who will be presented with their awards at the presentation evening on Friday 21st March 2025. This list will be updated when more competitions have been finalised.

Please keep checking for updates (02/03/2025)

Lisa Ellis, Irene Roche, Karin Goss, Kirstie Millar, Sarah Jane Ashworth, Helen Harrison, Kathryn Miller, Anne Daykin, Barbara Savage, Jenna Gardner, Kim Kennedy, Katy Thompson, Linda Lord, Matilda Burnie, Julia Rushton, Sue Burns, Rachel Gilmore, Alison Dugdale, Sarah Thomas, Samantha Clayton, Clare Jackson.

Adam Wale, Paul Turnock, Chris Funnell, John Roche, Robert Hirst, Peter Mackrell, Calum Holmes, Scott Cunliffe, Andrew Webster, Michael Almond, Will Herman, Mark Whittaker, Mick Proctor, Neil Hardiman, Mark Nutter, Andrew Priory, Carl Carey, Richard Bellaries, Biruk Aduna Kebede, Matthew Heap, Dave Motley, Jonathon Ratcliffe, Gareth Berry.

Inn on the Wharf

Friday 21st March 2025

Start Time 7.30pm

Following on from last years successful evening, the club invites you to come together to celebrate your fellow club members achievements.

Cost of the tickets including food is £10 per person.

Food options are

a) Potato pie with peas

b) Cheese and Onion pie & peas

c) Ham/Chicken Salad (gluten free)

How to book:

Select your choice of food and advise by email to Helen Harrison

helenharrison5@gmail.com

(Please do not post on Facebook)

A reply to confirm will be sent stating method of payment.

Looking forward to seeing you all there for a great time.

The 2025 Club Presentation Evening will be held at the

Inn on the Wharf

Friday 21st March 2025

Start Time 7.30pm

Following on from last years successful evening, the club invites you to come together to celebrate your fellow club members achievements.

Cost of the tickets including food is £10 per person.

Food options are

a) Potato pie with peas

b) Cheese and Onion pie & peas

c) Ham/Chicken Salad (gluten free)

How to book:

Select your choice of food and advise by email to Helen Harrison

helenharrison5@gmail.com

(Please do not post on Facebook)

A reply to confirm will be sent stating method of payment.

Looking forward to seeing you all there for a great time.