Hi all

Just a reminder that the AGM & Awards night is only 2 weeks away.  It will be held at the Denmead War Memorial Hall again. There is no bar on the premises so, if you want a beverage or two, feel free to bring along your own drinks & drinking vessels

It is my last AGM as your current Chair so it would be great to see as many of you there as possible to celebrate last year’s running.

The AGM will start at 7pm and then anticipate to start the awards at 7.30pm.  All members are welcome to attend the AGM or you can just arrive in time for the awards.

Look forward to seeing you there.

Clare

The results from the SCCL race #2  at Alice Holt Forest last Sunday are now available.. Please follow Alice Holt XC Results.

Following the XC the Striders’ League has been updated.  Please see Striders’ League Iss. 6.

Don’t forget the new club kit is now available to order – see link below:-

Club vests/t-shirts must be worn at ALL HRRL races and the Cross Country League races.

https://shops.hambleside-merchandise.co.uk/club-shops/denmead-striders-shop?p=1

The wonderful Dawn has put together yet another great newsletter for your reading pleasure which can be read by following the link the link Autumn Newsletter_2025

Winter training commences on Monday 16th September.

As usual, Gary has again compiled a new comprehensive winter training schedule well in advance so that you can all peruse to see what treats lie in store for you over the coming months! Please follow the link Winter Training 2025-26 for details.  

It is with great sadness that I am writing to say that our friend and fellow strider Gary Cassop-Brown passed away peacefully last Thursday evening with Gail by his side. 

Some of you may not have met Gary as he has been living up in Scotland in recent years but he did come down for the most recent Striders’ Christmas Party so you may have been lucky enough to meet him then and seen him busting out his infamous dance moves.

For those of us that knew him, we will remember Gary for his commitment to the club and especially the fun he always brought to our social events. 

A remarkable man who will be missed.

Thanks for the memories Gary!

Clare

HRRL Fixtures

Please see HRRL  events 2025-26 for full programme.  The inaugural event this year on 31st August sees  the the return of the Totton 10 k to the League after a number of years’ absence. The overall programme is similar to last year in terms of events and dates except that the Stubbington 10k is not included in the Hampshire Road Race League this year (but may be included in the Striders’ League!) and the Solent Half Marathon which moves from the autumn to  spring, 2026.

Please note that the dates for some of the events have not yet been finalised  so check the “dates for your diary” entries for the latest information.

SCCL Fixtures

The full programme of six cross country events may be viewed in the link SCCL events 20

25-26

Members will be pleased to learn that hoodies and other merchandise are now availalble to order online from Hambleside Merchandise. Many thanks to Clare for arranging this facility.

Please see Club Kit page for details.

Many thanks to Bekki Leaves and her team for organising another successful Denmead 10k Club Run last Wednesday

Results are now available along with those from previous years – follow the link Denmead 10k Club Runs