Sunday Socials 21.11.21

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 Hi all For those not doing the Croft XC. Sunday social, 9 am (prompt) Norton duck pond. Plan is to do 9 miles around Norton/Billingham. My pace will be average 9.15/9.20 per mile. Usual T&C’s in terms Sunday socials unofficial run status. Refreshments in The Highland Laddie afterwards. For those doing the Croft XC - good luck and enjoy…..the cake and biscuits. Andy J
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Bobble Hats

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Hi all What do we think? (see below). We rather like them ! We have been sourcing headwear for the winter months. Computer generated image below of the final design. The hats are one size (adult), are 100% acrylic and will be available at £11 each. Sunglasses not included Turnaround is 6-8 weeks so sadly they won’t be ready until after Christmas. We did try! We will be purchasing to order so please comment below if you would like to buy one. The closing date for orders is next Friday (26th). Payment not due until delivery. Thanks Andy J  
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Striders door rota 23.11.21 – 24.2.22

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          For those not on FB Hi all Pre-Covid we operated a door rota policy. It involved two individuals on club nights sitting in the clubhouse from 1825 - 1945 having the Striders mobile phone and responding to any calls made by coaches in the event of an incident/emergency. Thankfully these are very rare occurrences but we still need the system in place to satisfy both our risk assessment and health and safety obligations. The door rota is covered in pairs on a volunteer basis using the theory ‘many hands make light work’. Ideally both,  but as a minimum one of the two volunteers is required to travel to the club in their own vehicle should it need to be utilised. Given the increase in session…
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The Grange parkrun draw …. Results …

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Thanks to everyone who attended the AGM either in person or via zoom … notes from the meeting will follow along with details of the elected committee but we wanted to confirm the outcome of The Grange parkrun draw ASAP … the following striders will be lacing up their running shoes at Kirklevington prison this Saturday ….. Jill Abel Gail Allison-Robinson Kris Allen Faye Buckton Gavin Morley 1st reserve Lee Buckle If you can be at the prison for 8:40am and take photo ID in the form of driving license or passport. Please note no gps/tracking device or mobile phones are permitted ….. if Striders colours can be worn please and finally …. #DFYB Thanks Simon Russell for organising this opportunity
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Stockton Striders AGM – in person & also on Zoom!

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Don't forget it's the AGM tomorrow night - if everyone can be there from 7:45pm to get their cuppa's etc as the meeting will start at 8pm prompt. Whilst the meeting will be "in person" at the Dance Studio at STFC we will also have it on via zoom (technology permitting) for those who are not able to attend in person. Zoom Meeting ID: 5198376016 Passcode: 427488 thanks Helen  
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A unique parkrun opportunity ….

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Kirklevington Grange parkrun As some of you will know parkrun uk holds events at HMP venues around the country. The events aren’t open to the general public but …… Thanks to our contacts (Simon R 😊) 5 Striders have been invited along to Kirklevington Grange’s parkrun event this Saturday. The Northern Echo along with an Ambassador from Parkrun will also be there. We think the fairest way to select the five is to put names in the hat so if you would like to be in the draw please comment here by 9pm 2moro night (Wednesday 17th November) and we’ll do the draw at Thursdays AGM. If your name is drawn out the hat further instructions about the day will follow - please note you will need photo ID in…
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Round 2 Mini league & AGM reminder

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For those not on FB Hi all Quick reminder. Round 2 5k mini league times to the gmail address by 8pm Thursday 18th please. Which coincidentally is the same time as when the club AGM starts. Please make every effort to attend the AGM in the clubhouse if you can. It normally lasts about an hour or so. It’s tea/coffee night on Thursday too after sessions.The biscuit tin is pretty full but the cake tin on the other hand…… Thanks Andy J
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Sunday Croft cross country

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*Reminder for Cross Country event. Fixture no.3*. Sunday 21st November at Croft Circuit. Please see below for details and directions. Usual post event refreshments will be provided including cake and biscuits; please bring your own mug/cup. We do have spares if you forget. We also have spare pins for your numbers. Stockton Strider colours to be worn. We do like an idea of who is coming just for numbers and again we have a great turn out expected. No need to decide right now, but if you did register for the cross country series you will have an allocated number, so it is okay for you to turn up on the day. Look out for our Strider flag and tent. If you want to watch & support our runners, please…
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