Tempting fate I’m reproducing a modified version of last year’s post, announcing the forthcoming Xmas 10-kilometre race in 2022, which was alas cancelled. My comment under Pat’s photo was indeed pessimistic and prescient! Here’s hoping Zeus looks down kindly on the 2023 edition.

Dave Evans alerts us to the fast-approaching Dick Maxwell Memorial and Xmas 10-kilometre race to be held on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at Simister, starting at 1.00 p.m.

We will be using our usual 10k course, out and back (twice)into Heaton Park. As the weather can be a factor [wise words indeed!] we have moved away from the original ‘nightmare’ course and will now just race on the regular 10k course from our headquarters. Dave would appreciate it if all club members could confirm their availability by email at dave.evans08@hotmail.co.uk, indicating if they are walking or would be available to help with marshalling and any other tasks.