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Funeral arrangements for the former Swansea Harrier and WMAA secretary Jonathan Kersting... Message from Mel James at Welsh Masters Athletics.   I have received the sad news of the passing of a previous WMAA secretary   Jonathan Kersting , on April 12th. Jon was secretary around the millennium time, alongside the great John Collins and Ken Bray.   He competed for  Swansea Harriers  and WMAA within the B&I Cross Country International and many other masters events. I received this info from Ken Bray's daughter Yvonne, (Bullen) It was Jon's wife that informed her. I will attempt to find out more info, ASAP.  These are the  details of Jon Kersting's funeral arrangements. The funeral will take place on Wednesday 8th May.   The Service is at St Mary's Church, Burry Port. SA16 0SL at 12.30pm. Followed by Cremation at Llanelli Crematorium, Penprys Rd. SA14 8BX.  Friends and Family are cordially invited to meet after the funeral at Ashburnham Golf Club, Burry Port. SA16 0HN.

New proposals for Welsh Masters Athletics - Winter Indoor event in Swansea. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk Brett Davis, a director of WMAL, has confirmed proposals for a new winter indoor event for next month. This week he explained: " We’re considering holding an indoor field events championship on Sunday 11th February in Swansea.  "However WA have been struggling to get sufficient field officials for their events. So this is a call to see how many members would be interested in competing and would also be able to officiate.  "Obviously interested in any field officials who wouldn’t be competing too, although aware that they’re less likely to be looking here. Will be using your responses to help judge if this event had a chance of happening. Thanks in advance." Brett Davis,  Director,  Welsh Masters Athletics Limited.

Unique WMAL opportunity and special webinar offer about Men’s Health...with Elite82 and experts. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk Welsh Masters Athletics are promoting a unique Men’s Health opportunity provided by Elite82, who are a local company based in South Wales, and are a High Performance and Movement specialist.   They are running an informative webinar on Tuesday 5th December between 7pm-8.30pm, and WMAL have arranged a special offer for interested persons, including a 10% discount deal!  In addition, there is an Early Bird offer with the sale ending on 24th November, of just £20, less the special discount for registrations.  *Check out the details of this special seminar on the link below:   https://www.elite82.co.uk/event-details/mens-health-the-facts-around-testosterone   Men's Health: The facts around testosterone: About the event: All questions answered by a qualified physician.  Male Hormone Cycle - Testosterone – How it works. Symptoms

Welsh Masters Notice of AGM This email is being sent to all confirmed members of Welsh Masters Athletics Limited who are on the Register of Members as at today’s date to provide the formal notice of Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on 3 November 2023 at 7:30 pm. As the sport is still struggling to recover from Covid, the Board has decided that no awards will be made for 2022 so the opportunities for a celebration should be postponed till next year when the 2023 results will be available.   For that reason we will hold the formal AGM by Zoom, and those wishing to attend need to register in advance by emailing me before 31 October 2023 to get the system set up.  I attach -                     Notice of Meeting, Proxy Form.                Accounts to 31 December 2022. There are no formal votes required, so the provision of the Proxy Form is a formality only.  Once the formal business of the AGM is complete there will be a question and answer session for members to raise m

Endurance Open Meeting inc. Welsh 3000m & 5000m Championships - 31st May 2023. WEDNESDAY 31 MAY:  Venue:  Newport Start Time 18:00:  https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com WELSH CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR 3000m & 5000m Closing date for entries Tuesday 23rd 23:59 3000m AGE GROUPS:  SENM-SENW 5000m AGE GROUPS:  U20M-U20W-SENM-SENW 3000m are open to U15 & U17 athletes but not as the Welsh championships U15 3000m Welsh Championships are 24th/25th June U17 & U20 Welsh Championships are 12th/13th August NB: Welsh Championship entrants must be Welsh by A-birth, B-Parents and or C-residence. B & C conditions must have been ratified by WA before entry. The above events are open to non-Welsh athletes who are in the U15, U17 age groups and will not be part of the Welsh Championships Non-Welsh U20 and older age groups will be included into the Welsh Championships and must indicate on entry they are not Welsh. ADDITIONAL MEETING EVENTS Closing date for entries Tuesday 23rd 23:59 TRACK 1500m, U