Social Page

The Social Secretary's arrange barbecues, treasure hunts, meals at local restaurants and even Ten pin bowling and skittles! However they are always looking for new ideas. So put one forward.

To find out more about what social events are being planned, please see below.

The club uses the Crestwood Centre Bar facilities after the evening run to discuss possible events and sound out club opinion.

An annual Trip abroad is usually arranged. Countries visited recently are France, Spain, Cyprus, Netherlands, Jersey, Alderney and this year Guernsey at Easter.

Saturday 5th July	CYCLE PUB RIDE :Meet 7.00pm at the Lapstone, Fair Oak. LIGHTS AND HELMETS ESSENTIAL. Ride leader Stephanie Dibden.
Saturday 26 July.	A NIGHT AT THE RACES : You are invited to a social event at Salisbury Race Course on Saturday 26 July. First race starts at 6.20, last race 9.00, after which Counterfeit Quo will be playing live. (Status Quo tribute band). Price £26.00 per head, including entry plus coach to and from the race. Minimum of 16 people required. Money by the end of May please. Tickets are non-refundable. Contact the Social Secretary
30th April and occasional Wednesdays thereafter	PUB RUN: First one starts 30th April. A social run starting from a country pub, all abilities, mostly cross country, about 4-6 miles, ending back at the pub for a drink with friends. The Royal Oak - Fritham SO43 7HJ 2nd July - 19:30
22nd - 24th September 2008	PRESELI VENTURE  Do you fancy a weekend break that is a little bit different? Have you got a spirit of adventure? Well we are going to the beautiful Pembrokeshire National Park again (we went there two years ago and the year before that) to do coasteering, sea kayaking and hiking. Although you can do mountain biking or surfing if you like. As before we will be staying with Preseli Venture at Mathry (Wales) and the cost is the same as the last two times i.e. £175.00 per person and this covers the cost of accommodation, food and the activities (all the equipment is also supplied) you need only take your beer money. If you like the idea you can book it yourselves by calling Claire on 01348 837709. There are about 20 places available (last time 30 of us went) so book your places A.S.A.P. You can visit the activity centre website at www.preseliventure.com if you dare. The weekend we have reserved is Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th of September. I know it seems a long way off until then but if you would like to go book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Paul Dibden for further information
15th October	ST. WOLFGANG 27K RACE Anyone interested in running a 27km race in St Wolfgang, Austria on October 15th? Mark and Andrea are going. We went 2 years ago and liked it so much we are going again and thought others in the club might want to go too. We've put this web page together with the details http://www.longdistanceloonies.co.uk/StWolfgang  If you want any more information then catch us at the club or send us an email.
1st March 2009	CLUB TRIP TO MALTA We are hoping to arrange a club trip to Malta next year for the Marathon/Half Marathon on 1st March 2009. The approx cost for this trip would be £179 for 3 nights, not including flights but longer and shorter stays are possible, non runners deduct £20. The cost does include B&B in a 3* hotel, race entry, T Shirt, hotel transfers, coach transfer to race start, briefings etc. You would need to arrange your own flights which can be obtained from Easyjet (Gatwick), Ryanair (Luton) or Palmair (Bournemouth). If you are seriously interested in coming, please email me with your name, number coming, email address and telephone number or give your details to either myself or Lorraine Read on a club night. PS The half marathon is mostly flat/downhill