As per previous years John Hopps has once again took on the challenge of arranging the bus to Loftus, not only this but he has booked the Waterwheel Inn pub for afterwards where hot food and refreshments will also be available.  This has always been a popular race with the Bounders, fancy dress, as you can see above, is optional.

The Loftus Bus will be leaving Ponds Court Consett 8.30am & leaving Loftus for lunch at the Waterwheel Inn Liverton 1.00pm, departing at 5.00pm for Consett.

Price remains at £10 per head payable in advance to Bounders Account, please mark payment ‘LOFTUS’

Please forward your name to John Hopps if you want a seat on the bus  – jhopps@hotmail.co.uk

The run is approximately 8 miles and covers country lanes, bridleways, footpaths and muddy farmer’s fields. The course is generally ascending for the first half of the race, with a steep climb at approximately half-way to the Boulby mast. It is then an exhilarating downhill run down to the finish where a mince pie and glass of wine awaits you! Sturdy trainers or trail shoes are recommended – there is too much road to suggest fell shoes, unless of course we get some heavy snow!

With costumes and lots of cameraderie the Poultry Run is a great way to get your festive holiday off to a flying start. And who knows, with some generous prizes of Christmas fare – including the eponymous poultry – it could also be a handy way to stock your larder!

https://www.poultryrun.info/enter-online/

**WIN A YEARS MEMBERSHIP!!!!!**
**CHRISTMAS PARTY & AWARDS NIGHT**
Have you got your ticket yet? No? Well you’d better get it quick! You could win a year’s membership to Blackhill Bounders – just one of the fab raffle prizes we have! Oh, and there’s live music from Tiny Afro and funk/soul/disco by DJ Stephen Collins. Partners and ‘plus one’s’  welcome! Comment on the Blackhill Bounders Facebook post saying how many tickets you would like, or email vicki@glazing-films.co.uk Please pay into the BB bank account and mark your payment as ‘Christmas Party’ on your payment .
Thank you!

REMINDER – After the success of the previous run down to the Red Kite Pub at Winlaton Mill, another run has been organised for Friday 19th October 2018.  The run will start at Consett Sports Centre at 6pm (distance 9 miles).  Various meeting points along the route are also available for those wishing to run a shorter distance.  Queens Road at approximately 6.05pm (8.5 miles), Shotley Station at 6.15pm (7.5 miles), Ebchester Station at 6.30pm (6 miles) and finally the car park on the road to Burnopfield at 6.50pm (4.5 miles).  This is a social run so can be ran at your own pace, Mike will be tail-running and some of the members of the Beginners Group so no pressure.  Please note that a head torch is essential and some money for the pub!  Any queries please contact Mike Swainson.

These runs are a great way of getting to meet some of the other members, also a great way of keeping up your running through the dark nights and as always lots of support on offer so if you can please try and attend.

Thank you.

UPDATE – Run to Winlaton Mill Red Kit Pub along the Derwent Walk – Friday 29th June, starting at 6-00 pm from QUEENS ROAD (9 miles), picking up 6.10pm from SHOTLEY STATION (8 miles) then 6.30pm at EBCHESTER STATION (7 miles) ( beside Derwent Walk pub).

This is a replacement for the old Pasty run to Gibside which is now not available! Run at your own pace but it will be tail ran by Beginners group.   Mike would appreciate an indication if you intend to go just so I can let pub know approximate numbers. Food is available and there is a comfortable outside area if weather suitable! There’s also a TV in the Pub if you wish to watch the Iceland game!

Arrange your own transport back home but bus number 45 runs every half hour back to Consett!  Thanks Mike Swainson