Presentation Evening 2018
The annual presentation evening is usually held in October. In 2018 it was held on Friday November 9, at Aston Wood Golf Club. Photos from this event can be viewed here.
Photos from previous years’ events are on Photobucket under ‘Presentation Evening’. Historical records of trophy winners can be found here.
Trophy winners for 2017/18 are shown below:
Photos from previous years’ events are on Photobucket under ‘Presentation Evening’. Historical records of trophy winners can be found here.
Trophy winners for 2017/18 are shown below:
Paul Sebastian Cup
This trophy is presented annually to ‘the member of the year’, the person who fellow members feel has contributed the most to the club in the previous year, continuing the traditions upon which the club was founded. The recipient is nominated by club members and voted for at the club’s AGM. The trophy is presented by Laureen Tunstall, Paul's sister, and is announced by the previous year's winner.
2017/18 winner: Sarah Hinkley
2017/18 winner: Sarah Hinkley
John Floyd Cup
This person is chosen by the Committee for their commitment and achievements for the club and has been presented to a male member from 2011.
2017/18 winner: Toby Oury 
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Jane Buckerfield TrophyThis person is chosen by the Committee for their commitment and achievements for the club and has been presented to a female member from 2011. The cup is presented by Dave Buckerfield.
2017/18 winner: Lorraine Beesley 
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Grand Prix
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2017/18 Ladies' winner: Lisa Wakeman
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2017/18 Men's winner: Leigh Ally
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Grand Prix – Age Group and category winners
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2017/18 Ladies' winners: Laura Kirwan (U35), Abby Wright (V35), Emma Hawkey (V40), Vikki Dobbs (V45), Lorraine Beesley (V50) and Anne Kelsall (V60)
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2017/18 Men's winners: U40 - no qualifying member, Steve Blakemore (V40), Steve Hammond (V45), Kevin Attwood (V50), Dave Ellis (V55) and Chris Waple (V60)
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The pothunter trophy goes to the member with the most points who has not qualified for an overall or age category prize. The novice trophy goes to a member who has not won an ARC award before but has shown commitment and achievement in the Grand Prix.
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Pothunter: Victoria Bird (pictured) and Eamon Lyons
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Novice: Marie Lynch and Mandip Thandi
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Aldridge 10k
Every year, club members act as stewards and officials for the Aldridge 10k, then we hold our own competition around the 10k and 5k routes the following Tuesday evening. 2017/18 winners were:
10k: Leigh Ally and Louise Booker
4.3k: Pete Kelsall and Rebecca Beale.
10k: Leigh Ally and Louise Booker
4.3k: Pete Kelsall and Rebecca Beale.
Club handicap
Ron Reynolds organised the club handicap races, which were run monthly from April until September. Individual race winners for 2017/18 were: Leigh Ally, Judith Toase, Andrew Fisher, Rebecca Steele, Kay McHugh, and Martin Wall.
The final overall winner was: Kay McHugh.
The final overall winner was: Kay McHugh.
Season's Best
New for 2018 we awarded certificates to those who achieved the best results for 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon for the calendar year 2017. This will continue annually and the table of club records can be viewed here.
2017 record holders were:
Men: Liam Harrold - 5k and Marathon. Toby Oury - 10k and Half Marathon
Women: Louise Booker - 5k, 10k and Half Marathon. Lisa Wakeman - Marathon
2017 record holders were:
Men: Liam Harrold - 5k and Marathon. Toby Oury - 10k and Half Marathon
Women: Louise Booker - 5k, 10k and Half Marathon. Lisa Wakeman - Marathon
Distinction Awards
These awards are made by the club committee, in recognition of noteworthy achievements in running and commitment to the club. 2017/18 winners were:
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Special mention was made of Colin Jackson and Mike Rogers, whose awards were given for long service to the club, as Mike has now moved away from the area and Colin has retired from running.
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Cross Country
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The men's team finished in 4th place in the 3rd division, missing out on promotion by 1 place for the second consecutive year.
Pictured: Leigh Ally. Steve Blakemore, Mark O'Rourke, Martin Wall, Dave McHugh, Lawrence Hewitt, Kevin Adams, Toby Oury, Mandip Thandi, Dan Williams, Liam Harrold, Simon Hudson (captain), and Paul Allen. The team also included Brett Antill, Richard Deeley, Eddie Evitt, Trevor Harris, Richard Lodge, Paul Lucas, Eamon Lyons, Mike Rogers, Mark Shaw and Michael Smith. 
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The ladies' team finished 12th out of 25 clubs in the 2nd Division, and 9th out of 14 Masters' teams.
Pictured: Karen Kiteley, Jo Yarnall, Claire O'Brien, Laura Kirwan, Helen Hirst, Katie McBeth, Sarah Hinkley, Rebecca Grimshaw, Rossella Bigongiari, Lynda Elmore, Viki Dobbs, Anne Kelsall (captain), Abby Wright, Jo Dulson-Cox, and Nicola James. The team also included Helen Beecham, Louise Booker, Melissa Emery, Helen Hartle, Emma Hawkey, Laura Malsbury and Jane Quinn. 
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Best of the Vest
Each year we hold a competition for the best photograph of an ARC vest (or vests) in an unusual situation/location.
The 2017/18 award went to Lynda Elmore.
The 2017/18 award went to Lynda Elmore.