http://www.durhamcityharriers.org.uk/Forum/list.php?16 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:12:22 +0100 Phorum 5.2.6a http://www.durhamcityharriers.org.uk/Forum/read.php?16,2661,2661#msg-2661 http://www.durhamcityharriers.org.uk/Forum/read.php?16,2661,2661#msg-2661
Killhope, on Cumbria- Durham border to Seaham Harbour. 50 miles.

All sponsor money for St Cuthbert's Hospice.]]> alan rowell Announcements Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:54:37 +0100 http://www.durhamcityharriers.org.uk/Forum/read.php?16,2564,2564#msg-2564 http://www.durhamcityharriers.org.uk/Forum/read.php?16,2564,2564#msg-2564 When I first joined DCH John was always one of the first runners to offer help and encouragement. Of course I could not hope to compete with his exploits.... marathons, ultra distance runs, for example London to Brighton (on foot not in a veteran car) and many local runs too.

Eventually John hung up his running shoes, but did not leave athletics,as he devoted considerable amounts of his time to officiating and was a well respected member of many committees.He also became DCH club chairman and was one of our first life members and club President.

Many of you may think you don't know John, but you will have seen him numerous times. He was one of that dedicated band who would stand at the finish of races recording times, or more often he would be at Harrier League events in his waterproofs and wellies through rain, snow and every kind of weather that the north east is capable of delivering. I have often been struggling around a clarty harrier league course and feeling really sorry for myself only to hear,'Come on Alan, keep it going.' There was John, soaking wet, with clipboard in hand , smiling out from under his hood.

John will be greatly missed by me, all of his friends at DCH and all in running circles in the North East. Most of all, however, our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.

Alan Rowell]]> alan rowell Announcements Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:24:54 +0100 http://www.durhamcityharriers.org.uk/Forum/read.php?16,2229,2229#msg-2229 http://www.durhamcityharriers.org.uk/Forum/read.php?16,2229,2229#msg-2229 £185 was raised, a splendid sum.
We are sure that Bill would have been astounded, but very pleased, that so many people have remembered and appreciated the time he freely gave towards the club and many Durham City Harriers.
The trophies, suitably engraved, will be presented to the fastest Durham City Harrier male and female runner at the Cathedral Relays, held in January. They will be held for one year.

Thank-you again.]]> alan rowell Announcements Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:47:45 +0000 http://www.durhamcityharriers.org.uk/Forum/read.php?16,2180,2180#msg-2180 http://www.durhamcityharriers.org.uk/Forum/read.php?16,2180,2180#msg-2180 Remembering Bill

As long-standing members of the Club and also members of Bill Ramage's original training group, we have succeeded in gaining approval from the Committee to seek contributions from members of the Club towards purchasing trophies in Bill's memory.We intend presenting the trophies annually to the fastest male and female Durham City competitors at our own Cathedral Relays in January. They will be presented immediately after the races take place.

Should any members wish to contribute towards the cost of buying and engraving the trophies, please hand your donation to any of the members named below by Thursday, 26th November.


Alan Jackson
Jim Campbell
Cyril Dunn (Former D.C.H member)
Bruce Milburn
Alan Rowell
Elwyn Baldwin
Malcolm Heslop]]> alan rowell Announcements Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:12:57 +0000