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Hundreds of runners celebrated a return of the popular Twin Piers 10k race...with medals for the Road Runners (* plus update from race director Russell Godwin).

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  *Some of the NWRRC members (*above) pictured  at the start of the 10k race. Hundreds of runners celebrated a return of the popular Twin Piers 10k race...with medals for the Road Runners. Report by Don Hale. Most photos by Steve Jeffery. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk The revised Arthur Bebbington Twin Piers 10k race returned to huge acclaim last Saturday following an absence of several years due to the extensive renovation and flood protection works to the promenade at Rhos on Sea and Colwyn Bay. Nearly four-hundred elite, and mixed ability athletes, many from far afield, celebrated the reinstatement of this popular challenging event from Llandudno Pier to Porth Eirias, and despite   the  rather dismal  and damp weather, enjoyed a new course, which this time included a closed section of the latest one-way road layout just below Cayley promenade.  Well organised by  Russell Godwin  and his support team from  Colwyn Bay AC , the race also formed part o

*NEW UPDATE: Just 800 more signatures needed for an urgent Government debate on Llandudno's, beach restoration plan!

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*Pictured above - a popular section of the golden sands of Llandudno beach and how much of it used to look before Conwy Council dumped 50,000 tonnes of rocks on it. Ian Turner's important campaign to help fund the removal of quarry rocks and the restoration of sand and groynes to Llandudno North Shore - just 800 signatures needed. Special report by Don Hale.   https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com *Campaigner Ian Turner (*above) is shown by his petition marquee on Llandudno prom. LATEST UPDATE: FRIDAY 18TH AUGUST: JUST 800 MORE SIGNATURES REQUIRED: PLEASE SUPPORT THIS URGENT APPEAL... Well-known former entertainer, sportsman, Llandudno Town Councillor, Lions C lub  member, Rotarian, and popular MC and charity fundraiser, Ian Turner, has set up a special promotional stand and marquee on Llandudno promenade to highlight the current and disappointing state of the town's once glorious beach! Ian, like so many thousands of other local residents and regular visitors, is campaigning to hig

Nick Beer 10k charity success as runners tackled the Orme in bright sunshine.

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* Pictured (*above and l-r) the three female podium race winners from the Nick Beer 10k, Amie Bagnall, Eleesha Charnley, and Rachel Shipley. Nick Beer 10k charity success as runners tackled the Orme in bright sunshine. Report by Don Hale. Most photos  courtesy  of John Hatton. Over five-hundred mixed ability runners enjoyed bright sunshine and some spectacular scenery around the Great Orme in Llandudno last Sunday for the ever-popular Nick Beer 10k race. The large crowds of tourists and supporters on the promenade were treated to a feast of entertainment as the mass ranks quickly dashed past the pier and began the challenging ascent and later descent of the Orme prior to returning to the start via Church Walks. The event also welcomed a special 1k fun run for children and parents on the prom with proceeds donated towards  St David’s Hospice . And the 10k race that followed the junior race also raised tens of thousands of pounds for local charities including  Shine, Ty Gobaith, St John’