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Fast competitive game and deserved draw for Kinmel Bay against the League leaders. Report and photos by Barry Griffiths (KBFC media officer). https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com Kinmel Bay FC (1) v Penmaenmawr Phoenix FC (1) at Y Morfa 16 March 2024. KBFC warmed up in Conwy Mind shirts reminding all the importance on mental health and sharing awareness. Pen was welcomed to Y Morfa with a team photo in cold but mainly dry and soft ground conditions well supported with food available. With Pen heading the table and KBFC at 7 this was a fast competitive game. A close call corner against the Bay in the first half left the teams equal at no score for the second half. Liam Griffiths assisted by Lee Stokes scored the goal for Pen in the 58th minute a lead quickly leveled by Paddy Hamid 4 minutes later.  Injured Olly Gray was replaced by Christopher Evans 5 minutes after the Bay goal and despite Pen’s Paddy Hold getting a blue card in the 83rd minute the score from this well matched fixture was h

    *Jamie Tharme (*above), enjoyed his sight-seeing marathon in Rome. NWRRC weekend results and reports round-up - Rome, Nantwich, and the Wirral. Report by Don Hale. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk It was another busy weekend on the road for several members of the North Wales Road Runners including Jamie Tharme's trip to Rome for the marathon. Jamie Tharme  competed in the  Rome Marathon  on Sunday and enjoyed his run, finishing well in 3 hours and 52 minutes.  After the race he said : “Rome marathon, nice and chilled taking in the sights, but that extra 1.5km was the hardest few miles of my life. It was tough in that heat too, but the views were spectacular !" Carla back in action at the Nantwich 10k. *Nantwich: Carla Green  made a welcome return to racing after a long absence and performed well to finish in 114th place overall in 42.57 in the Nantwich 10k, and she also claimed the 2nd spot in her FV50 age cat. *Pictured above - Carla Green

*Steve Gardner (*pictured above), ran well at the XC champs. Team prizes and some notable NW results at the BMAF cross country champs at Corwen. Report by Don Hale. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   The British Masters Athletics Cross-Country championships was held last Saturday at Rhug Farm, near Corwen, and included some exceptional performances by many North Wales runners. The event attracted 97 top club and elite athletes in the Veteran Men’s up to M60 age cat event, and a further 94 runners in the combined Women’s and Male Masters aged 65-plus race.  The championships were well organised by officials and members of Prestatyn RC, and this was the fourth time the club had been asked by Welsh Athletics to host the event. North Wales Road Runner   Steve Gardner   (*pictured right), finished 52nd overall in the Male open event, and he was 10th in his MV60 cat, and covered the approximate 8k course in 35.37. After his race, Steve confirmed: “I was very p

  *John Hatton (*above)  performed a clean sweep at Conwy parkrun to help reduce numerous large puddles at the start of a waterlogged course. Report by Don Hale.   Over two-hundred mixed ability runners took part in last Saturday’s Conwy parkrun, but once again they had to contend with very muddy and waterlogged conditions underfoot, with the start area only improved late on due to volunteer John Hatton sweeping out some of the large puddles! John’s determined action with a stiff brush improved the safety of this popular event, and for the second time in recent weeks, only the innovative actions of willing individuals meant this popular run could begin on time!  *Pictured above - Hard working NWRRC official and parkrun volunteer, and MC John Hatton, sweeps  the puddles at Conwy parkrun.  ( *Photo credit Michael Finnie ). Despite the challenging conditions, this run attracted several top juniors, and senior athletes, who ran hard to record new course PB’s, and ensured a fast pace was ma

*Pictured above - the late Welsh Master Athlete and Rhondda AC coach Glyn Pugh. Funeral arrangements for Rhondda AC athlete and coach, Glyn Pugh. Please would you be able to put an update on your blog with regards to Glyn Pugh’s funeral. I know he was known by so many people, who would like to pay their respects.  With permission from Pauline, for those who wish to attend:   Glyn Pugh's Funeral will take place on Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 11.15am. A celebration of Glyns life will be held at GlynTaff Crematorium. Following the Service, you are all invited back to Penygraig Labour Club for Refreshments.  Rhondda Athletic Club. | Facebook *This was my previous blog about Glyn on 26/2/24. Sad loss of outstanding Welsh Master Athlete Glyn Pugh. Report by Don Hale. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   Rod Davies from Welsh Masters Athletics has confirmed some important news. He has confirmed: “We have a rather sad post for the website. One of our throwin

  Success in Welsh Parliamentary debate on restoration of Sand for Llandudno Beach Wednesday, 13 March, 2024. *See the updates and previous blogs about this important campaign. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com Janet Finch-Saunders, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Aberconwy, is delighted that next week the issue surrounding the removal of quarry rocks and the restoration of sand and groynes to Llandudno North Shore will be debated in the Welsh Parliament. Janet Finch-Saunders, member for Aberconwy, has reiterated her concerns to the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Dawn Bowden MS, highlighting the unacceptability of restricting the operational period of pop-up campsites to just 28 days. Following Councillor Ian Turner's petition, which has garnered over 12,000 signatures, a debate on the matter will now take place on March 20th. In response to hearing about the debate Cllr Ian Turner (*shown below) said: “I trust that common sense will prevail, and I urge the Welsh Government to supp

  North Wales, SSSART Trawsfynydd Multi Terrain 8 Mile race. Sunday 7th April 2024.    Event Details ****Cymraeg isod**** https://sssart.niftyentries.com/North-Wales-SSSART-Trawsfynydd-Multi-Terrain-8-Mile Beautiful multi terrain 8.6 mile race around Trawsfynydd lake in Eryri/Snowdonia national park. A mostly fast course with one challenging hill on a mixed tarmac and fast trail course. The Race will be under the Welsh Athletics / UK Athletics Rules. All proceeds are in aid of the South Snowdonia Search and Rescue Team. The team is run entirely by volunteers, who are on callout 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help those in need in the local area. The team is a charity, dependent on donations from the public, and the proceeds of the race will provide vital funds. Starting by the Magnox Power Station Car Park at 12:00 on Sunday, 7th April 2024. Grid reference SH69052 37960, post code LL41 4DT; what3words ///siblings.gain.performed Open to athletes 17 and over First 100 entries £16 UK