ATHLETICS
by Dennis Wall

WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club broke new ground at the weekend.

The purple and gold vested outfit were represented for the first time ever at the English National Cross Country Relay Championships.

Nia Manson (7:50), Amelia Snowden (8:07), and Florence Hain (9:01), combined for 50th position in the under 16 girls race at Berry Park, Mansfield, having taken part in the Northern Cross-country relays last month.

And Sam Oliver (16:34), Matt Hughes (17:08), Henry Robinson (18:02), and Adam Harris (18:57), teamed up for 80th spot in the senior men’s race.


FINLAY STEWART claimed third position in the under 16 boys race at Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay, at the second round of the North Wales Cross Country League.

Jack Arnold (third) and Morgan Edwards (eighth), completed the under 14 boys event.

Rosie Grimsditch finished sixth in the under 16 girls race, while Arianwen Setters (seventh), Chloe Golightly (10th), and Mia Rees (14th) combined in the under 12 girls event.

Arthur Jones (10th), Toby Honeyborne Kelly (13th), Sam Arnold (23rd), and Logan Lambert (32nd) teamed up in the under 12 boys race.

Emilia Hughes (15th) and Isla Lambert (18th) completed the under 14 girls race.

Paul Morrison was 53rd in the senior men’s race and George Grimsditch rounded the under 18 men’s race in 13th position.

Emma Nutt was ninth senior lady in the women’s event, backed up by Claire Harris (third over 35 lady), Anest Muller (5th over 45 lady), Ellie Robinson (11th over 50 lady), and Joy Hickman (fourth over 60 lady), to achieve fourth spot on the day in the women’s team event and fifth place in the female masters team competition.

The next round of the North Wales Cross Country League will be held at Bala, on Saturday, November 28.

Newtown is the venue for the Welsh Inter Regional Cross Country Championships, on Saturday, November 21.

FIXTURES this weekend include the British Athletics Cross Challenge Series Round One, at Llandaff Fields, Cardiff, on Sunday.

WEST CHESHIRE AC members are invited to attend the Club AGM, which is taking place at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Trackside Room on Tuesday, November 24, (7:45pm start).

ENTRIES close on November 13 for the first Northern Indoor Track and Field Open Meeting being held on November 21, at Sheffield. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=29698

ENTRIES close on November 8 for the Brampton-Carlisle 10 Miles Race which incorporates the Northern Road Race Championships taking place on November 15. The online entry link is: https://www.borderharriers.co.uk/brampton-to-carlisle-home/2026-brampton-to-carlisle-10-mile-road-race-official-information/

ENTRIES close on December 18 for the Northern Indoor Seniors, Under 20s and Under 18s Track and Field Championships being held at Sheffield on January 9 and 10. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=30015
AND entries close on January 15 for the Northern Indoor Under 14s and Under 16s Track and Field Championships being held at Sheffield on January 31. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=30042

FORTHCOMING fixtures include: Saturday, November 14 – Manchester Cross Country League, at Sherdley Park, St Helens; Saturday, November 21 – North Staffs Cross Country League, at Park Hall, Longton; Saturday, November 21 – Dave Sunderland Inter County Schools Cross Country Races, at Himley Hall, Dudley; Saturday, November 28 – West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Races, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village; Saturday, November 28 – Manchester Cross Country League and British Cross Challenge, at Sefton Park, Liverpool; Saturday, November 28 – North Wales Cross Country League, at Bala; Saturday, December 5 – English Schools Cross Country Cup Final, at Ratcliffe College, Leicestershire; Saturday, December 12 – North Wales Cross Country League, at Keele; Saturday and Sunday, January 9 and 10 – Northern Under 17s and Under 20s Indoor Championships, at Sheffield; Saturday, January 16 – Manchester Cross Country League, at Tatton Park, Knutsford; Sunday, January 24 – Manchester Open Indoor Meeting; Saturday, January 30 – North Wales Cross Country League, at Leaton Forest; Sunday, January 31 – Northern Under 14s and Under 16s Indoor Championships, at Sheffield; Sunday, February 7 – Manchester Open Indoor Meeting; Saturday and Sunday, February 6 and 7 – England Athletics Under 16s, Under 18s, and Under 20s Championships, at Sheffield; Saturday, February 13 – North Wales Cross Country League, at Marches School, Oswestry; Saturday, February 13 – Manchester Cross Country League, at Heaton Park, Manchester; Saturday and Sunday, February 20 and 21 – UK Indoor Championships, at Birmingham; Sunday, February 28 – Manchester Open Indoor Meeting.


ENTRIES are now open for the Manchester Indoor Open Track and Field Meetings being held on Sundays, January 24, February 7, February 28, and March 28. Further details: https://www.saleharriersmanchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SaleHarriers-Indoors-Entry-Form-2026-27-3.pdf


FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

ATHLETICS
by Dennis Wall

ENTRIES have now closed for the popular Chester Round The Walls Race being held on Boxing Day.
The 6km fixture, organised annually by West Cheshire Athletic Club, has attracted more than 500 entrants who will line-up for the 10.30am start close to the White Horse Pub.

The runners will complete approximately 2km within the confines of the Roodee before crossing the racecourse near the main entrance. After turning left onto the footpath adjacent to the hotel car park, the race turns left again on the footpath adjacent to the railway arches and then joins the riverside path.

The route follows the riverside path under Grosvenor Bridge, past the Little Roodee Car Park and towards Castle Drive.
The runners cross Castle Drive at the University building to join the City Walls at Bridgegate for an anti-clockwise circuit before returning to the Racecourse via the steps from Nuns Road. From the bottom of the steps the runners will head through the car park in front of the main stands before turning left to cross the racecourse.

After following the main access road the runners turn left onto the grass to finish close to the White Horse pub.
Chris Larkin and Izzy Gelder celebrated success at last year’s race which attracted 501 finishers.

Chris, representing Helsby, clocked 20 minutes 18 seconds, ahead of runner-up Lewis Morris (West Cheshire AC) who posted 21:08, and third-placed Sam Hollins (West Cheshire AC) with 22:06.

Izzy (Mornington Chasers) was first lady in a time of 24:23, ahead of Sarah Hunter (Ackworth Road Runners) who clocked 24:45, and third-placed Carol Parsons (Cheshire Dragons) in 26:21.

FIXTURES this weekend include the second round of the North Wales Cross Country League at Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay, on Saturday; the English National Cross Country Relay Championships, at Mansfield, on Saturday; and the second round of the Borders Road Running League, at Birkenhead Park, on Sunday.

WEST CHESHIRE AC members are invited to attend the Club AGM, which is taking place at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Trackside Room on Tuesday, November 24, (7:45pm start).

FORTHCOMING fixtures include: Saturday, November 14 – Manchester Cross Country League, at Sherdley Park, St Helens; Saturday, November 21 – North Staffs Cross Country League, at Park Hall, Longton; Saturday, November 21 – Dave Sunderland Inter County Schools Cross Country Races, at Himley Hall, Dudley; Saturday, November 28 – West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Races, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village; Saturday, November 28 – Manchester Cross Country League and British Cross Challenge, at Sefton Park, Liverpool; Saturday, November 28 – North Wales Cross Country League, at Bala; Saturday, December 5 – English Schools Cross Country Cup Final, at Ratcliffe College, Leicestershire; Saturday, December 12 – North Wales Cross Country League, at Keele; Saturday and Sunday, January 9 and 10 – Northern Under 17s and Under 20s Indoor Championships, at Sheffield; Saturday, January 16 – Manchester Cross Country League, at Tatton Park, Knutsford; Sunday, January 24 – Manchester Open Indoor Meeting; Saturday, January 30 – North Wales Cross Country League, at Leaton Forest; Sunday, January 31 – Northern Under 14s and Under 16s Indoor Championships, at Sheffield; Sunday, February 7 – Manchester Open Indoor Meeting; Saturday and Sunday, February 6 and 7 – England Athletics Under 16s, Under 18s, and Under 20s Championships, at Sheffield; Saturday, February 13 – North Wales Cross Country League, at Marches School, Oswestry; Saturday, February 13 – Manchester Cross Country League, at Heaton Park, Manchester; Saturday and Sunday, February 20 and 21 – UK Indoor Championships, at Birmingham; Sunday, February 28 – Manchester Open Indoor Meeting.

Well done to all who took part in the opening round of the West Cheshire AC Schools’ Cross-country Series at Ellesmere Port Sports Village on Saturday October 17th 2026. Provisional results are available near the bottom of the Off-road page of the club website.

ATHLETICS
by Dennis Wall

A TOTAL of 183 youngsters took part in Saturday’s opening round of the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series held at Ellesmere Port Sports Village.
Thea Sheppard (Woodlands) celebrated success in the year three girls race ahead of Lucy Howard (Willaston) and Madison Wright (Whitby Heath) who were second and third respectively.
Henry Cooper (Acresfield) won the year three boys race ahead of runner-up Albie Potter (Christleton), and third placed Louis Bettley (Sandiway).
Emily Cocking (Newton) delivered a victory in the year four girls race ahead of Martha Oats (Tushingham) and Sophia Webber (Meadow) who were second and third respectively.
Lucas Cairns (Woodfall) finished 16 seconds ahead of runner up Theo Huddart (St Martins Academy) and third placed Finley Lambourne (Woodfall) in the year four boys race.
Lyra Allison (Whitby Heath) won the year five girls race ahead of Tarporley’s Sofia Watson and Newton’s Anna Taylor who were second and third respectively.
Oliver Davis (Ysgol y Ffynnon) grabbed glory in the year five boys race ahead of Seb Close (Woodfall) and third placed Oliver Purdy (Chester Bluecoat).
Arianwen Setters (Hoole) won the year six girls race ahead of runner up Ivy Bowden (Tushingham) and third placed Chloe Golightly (Oldfield).
Toby Honeyborne-Kelly (Abbeygate) celebrated victory in the year six boys race ahead of King’s duo Arthur Jones and Maximillian Williams who were second and third respectively.
Anna Dooley (Wirral Grammar) won the year seven girls race ahead of Hermione Allison (West Kirby) and Rebecca Cain (Whitby High) who were second and third respectively.
Logan Blackburn (Upton High) won the year seven boys race ahead of Christleton pair Hamish Robinson and Stanley Whitehart who were second and third respectively.
Zara Evans (Bishop Heber) won the year eight girls race in front of Maisy Roberts-Page (Bishop’s Bluecoat) and Isla Lambert (Queens Park High) who were second and third respectively.
Morgan Edwards (Bishop’s Bluecoat) won the year eight boys race ahead of Christleton duo Joseph Whitehart and Blair Easton who were second and third respectively.

WEST CHESHIRE were represented for the first time at the Northern Athletics Cross Country Relay Championships held at Graves Park, Sheffield.
Joseph Morrison (10:18), Sam Oliver (10:54), Henry Robinson (11:54) and Paul Morrison (12:17) combined for the senior men who finished 15th out of 53 teams.
Nia Manson (8:36), Amelia Snowden (8:42), and Florence Hain (9:47) were 27th out of 37 teams in the under 16 girls race.
And Emma Nutt (13:50), Anest Muller (16:07) and Lis Oats (17:44) combined to achieve 35th spot out of 46 teams in the senior women’s race.

JACK ARNOLD finished third in the under 14 boys race at the second round of the North Staffs Cross Country League, held at Stafford Common, where Jeff Gifford finished 80th in the senior men’s race.

FIXTURES this weekend include the British Masters Open Cross Country Relay Championships, at Oxford, on Saturday; and a Run-Jump-Throw Open Indoor Athletics Competition on Saturday, at Deeside College, Connah’s Quay.

THIS season’s Cheshire Clubs’ Cross Country Championships will be held at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, on Saturday, January 9.
ENTRIES are now open for the Manchester Indoor Open Track and Field Meetings being held on Sundays, January 24, February 7, February 28, and March 28. Further details: https://www.saleharriersmanchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SaleHarriers-Indoors-Entry-Form-2026-27-3.pdf

THE Northern Cross Country Championships will be held at Witton Park, Blackburn, on Saturday, January 23, while the English Cross Country Association National Championships, will be held at Thoresby Park, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday, February 20, and the UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships and Cross Challenge Final, will be held at Nottingham, on Saturday, March 13.

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

ATHLETICS
by Dennis Wall

WEST CHESHIRE Athletic Club’s David Shearer ran a personal best of 2:39:36 to finish fifth at the recent Galway Bay Marathon, shaving 12 seconds from the club’s over-40 men’s record that had stood since 2004.

Sarah Hunter recorded a time of 2:45:00 in Sunday’s Chicago Marathon, to finish 51st in her over-35 age group. Sarah was joined in Chicago by club mate, Brian Cremin, who registered a new personal best of 3:21:29.

Dave also posted 3:17:50 in full Highland dress at Sunday’s Chester Marathon, where Steve Fernyhough was the club’s first finisher, clocking 3:05:13 for 35th spot in his over 45 age category. Other club members to complete the 26.2 miles course included Harvey Tegg (3:13:39), Kevin Eaton (3:27:40), Jake Hidden Deveson (3:46:08), Rob Little (3:53:45), and Andy Gore (4:38:30).

Jack Gannon finished sixth in his over 35 age group and 12th overall in the Chester Metric Marathon with a time of 1:39:54.
He was backed up by club mates Matthew Douglass (fourth senior man and 14th overall in 1:41:04), Sallyann Harper (fourth over 50 lady in 2:15:37), Peter Kerestur (2:16:12), Amy Mills (14th over 40 lady in 2:21:35), and Melissa Pughe (2:34:18).

FIXTURES the first round of the West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series on Saturday, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (10am start), with other fixtures taking place on Saturdays, November 28, January 30, and March 6.

THIS season’s Cheshire Clubs’ Cross Country Championships will be held at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, on Saturday, January 9.
ENTRIES are now open for the Manchester Indoor Open Track and Field Meetings being held on Sundays, January 24, February 7, February 28, and March 28. Further details: https://www.saleharriersmanchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SaleHarriers-Indoors-Entry-Form-2026-27-3.pdf

THE English Cross Country Association National Championships, will be held at Thoresby Park, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday, February 20, and the UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships and Cross Challenge Final, will be held at Nottingham, on Saturday, March 13.

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

LEWIS MORRIS (eighth in 38:58), Scott Wells (11th in 40:01), and Noah Woolgar (15th in 44:11) combined for third team spot in the under 20 men’s race at the opening round of the Manchester Area Cross Country League, on Saturday, at Woodbank Park, Stockport.
And they contributed to the men’s 15th team position which featured Matthew Hughes (37:17), Graham Wells (42:04), and Paul Morrison (43:53).
Finley Stewart secured 10th spot in the under 16 boys race with a time of 18:29, while Nia Manson (16th in 21:54) and Beth Jones (62nd in 28:44) completed the under 16 girls race.
Jack Arnold (14th in 15:10), Joseph Whitehart (32nd in 16:23), Daniel Kuzia (44th in 17:14), and Stanley Whitehart (57th in 18:05) combined for ninth team spot in the under 14 boys race.
Emma Nutt (16th senior lady in 36:25) and Anest Muller (22nd over 45 lady in 39:37) completed the women’s race.
And Sam Arnold (39th in 13:12) and Arianwen Setters (45th in 14:37) rounded the under 12 boys and girls races respectively.  

ATHLETICS
by Dennis Wall

LEWIS MORRIS celebrated success at Sunday’s opening round of the Borders Road Running League.
The West Cheshire Athletic Club teenager clocked 28 minutes 16 seconds for the testing 8.5km course at Llandegla.
Lewis finished 25 seconds clear of his nearest challenger and was backed up by club mates Matthew Douglass (14th in 31:18), Scott Wells (35th in 33:28), Graham Wells (55th in 35:11), Paul Morrison (57th in 35:16), Tony Kennedy (194th in 52:45), Neil Field (211th in 62:56), and Dave Tiernan (212th in 63:04).

Claire Harris headed the club’s women home, finishing 15th in 39:59, supported by team mates Emma Nutt (16th in 40:06), Sallyann Harper (39th in 43:42), Joy Hickman (51st in 44:57), and Amy Mills (67th in 46:56).

The next round will take place at Birkenhead Park, on Sunday, November 1, (11am start).

FINLAY STEWART secured third spot in the under 16 boys race at Saturday’s opening round of the North Wales Cross Country League held at St Asaph.

Nia Manson (fourth in 17:52), Rosie Grimsditch (seventh in 18:54), and Florence Hain (14th in 21:13) combined for the under 16 girls.

Ivy Bowden (fourth in 9:26), was backed up in the under 12 girls race by Chloe Golightly (13th in 10:44) and Mia Rees (17th in 11:28).

Jack Arnold (fifth in 10:17) and Morgan Edwards (eighth in 10:40) completed the under 14 boys event.
Arthur Jones (eighth in 8:35), Sam Arnold (18th in 9:23), Toby Honeyborne-Kelly (20th in 9:45), and Logan Lambert (24th) combined for the under 12 boys.Emilia Hughes (12th in 14:23) and Isla Lambert (13th in 16:22) completed the under 14 girls race.
Emma Nutt (26th in 28:35), Anest Muller (42nd in 30:35), Ellie Robinson (45th in 30:42), and Joy Hickman (59th in 32:10) combined for West Cheshire ladies.

George Grimsditch completed the under 18 men’s course in 29:25 for 13th position.

And Paul Morrison (32nd in 32:27) and Andrew Clague (60th in 36:06) combined in the men’s race.

The next round will be held at Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay, on Saturday, October 31.

FIXTURES this weekend include the opening round of the Manchester Area Cross Country League, on Saturday, at Woodbank Park, Stockport, and the Chester Marathon on Sunday.

THE West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Race Series starts on Saturday, October 17, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village (10am
start), with other fixtures taking place on Saturdays, November 28, January 30, and March 6.

THIS season’s Cheshire Clubs’ Cross Country Championships will be held at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, on Saturday, January 9. West Cheshire AC entries will be via the club.

ENTRIES are now open for the Manchester Indoor Open Track and Field Meetings being held on Sundays, January 24, February 7, February 28, and March 28. Further details: https://www.saleharriersmanchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SaleHarriers-Indoors-Entry-Form-2026-27-3.pdf


FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

The provisional* top placings at the end of the 2025-26 Endurance League could hardly have been closer, with the men’s event resulting in a three-way tie between Jeff Gifford and past winners Andrew Clague and Paul Morrison. Joy Hickman finished two points clear of Emma Nutt in the women’s competition, with Anest Muller clear in 3rd.

See the Races page for full tables. *Please address any queries to [email protected].

by Dennis Wall

BROTHER and sister Logan and Isla Lambert produced record-breaking displays on Sunday, at Wrexham.

The West Cheshire Athletic Club pair celebrated victories and age group club records at the Final Fling Competition held at Wrexham’s Queensway Stadium.

Logan spun the under 10 boys discus to 11.36m on his way to success in the Throwathon event, and Isla achieved a new under 14 girls personal best of 29.90m in the hammer on her way to a Throwathon victory alongside club mate Hermione Allison.

DYLAN GLEDHILL produced a record-breaking display on Sunday, at Wrexham.

The West Cheshire Athletic Club teenager hit a new under 16 boys personal best javelin throw of 47.46m at the Wrexham Final Fling Competition.

Dylan established a new club age group record and pocketed a bronze medal at the event staged at the Queensway Stadium.

Charles Uchenna continued his rich vein of form at Trafford on Sunday.

The youngster celebrated a hat-trick of victories in the Trafford AC Open Medal Meeting.

Charles sliced five seconds off his under 12 boys 600m personal best to clock 1:49.74; posted 20.52 seconds in his 150m sprint; and registered a time of 10.35 seconds in the 75m.

The trio of successes followed his winning hat-trick at the Wirral AC Open Track and Field Meeting last week.

Isla Lambert hit 29.34m for second spot in the under 14 girls hammer at Trafford and added 19.01m in the discus.

Merryn Thorne achieved 26.39m in the under 14 girls hammer, clocked 16.77 in her 100m, and negotiated the 75m hurdles in 16.80 seconds.

And Andy Parker clocked 25.54 and 56.71 in the men’s 200m and 400m respectively.

NIA MANSON secured fifth position in the under 16 girls race at the opening round of the North Staffs Cross Country League held at Betley Court Farm, near Crewe.

Jeff Gifford finished fourth in his over-60 age group and Ian Pritchard was 19th in his over 55 age category, while Sam Arnold rounded the under 12 boys race in 26th position.

DUNCAN HARRIS won his over-55 age group prize after completing the final round of the Wirral Multi Terrain Race Series at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead.

Sam Oliver was first home for West Cheshire at Arrowe Park, posting 24:19 for third place, ahead of Jeff Gifford (second over-60 man), Andrew Ckague (fourth over-55 man), Andy Manson (12th over 50 man), Ian Pritchard (10th over-55 man), Sallyann Harper (fifth over-50 lady), Phil Gent (16th over-50 man), and Tony Kennedy (16th over-65 man).

ANDREW CLAGUE and Jeff Gifford were overall age group winners at the Deestriders Off Road Grand Prix Series held at Shotton.

Andrew won the over-55 age category and Jeff his over 60 age group, while Steve Fernyhough was second overall in his over 40 age group, and Sallyann Harper was second in her over 50 age group.

FIXTURES this weekend include the opening round of the North Wales Cross Country League, at St Asaph, on Saturday; and the opening round of the Borders Road Running League, at Llandegla, on Sunday.

Other Borders Road Running League fixtures are: Race 2: (11am) Sunday, November 1 (staged by Birkenhead AC at Birkenhead Park); Race 3: (11am) Sunday, December 6 (staged by Eryri Harriers at Trac Mon, Anglesey); Race 4: (11am) Sunday, January 31 (staged by West Cheshire AC at Delamere Forest); Race 5: (11am) Sunday, February 28 (staged by UTS RC at Hoylake Promenade); Race 6: (11am) Sunday, March 21 (staged by Wrexham AC/Deeside AC (tbc).

ENTRIES are now open for the Manchester Indoor Open Track and Field Meetings being held on Sundays, January 24, February 7, February 28, and March 28. Further details: https://www.saleharriersmanchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SaleHarriers-Indoors-Entry-Form-2026-27-3.pdf

FIXTURES for the 2026-27 Manchester Area Cross Country League have been announced.

The first round will be held on October 10, at Woodbank Park, Stockport; and other fixtures will take place on November 14 at Sherdley Park, St. Helens; November 28 at Sefton Park, Liverpool; January 16 at Tatton Park, Knutsford; and February 13 at Heaton Park, Manchester.

THE English Road Running Association will stage the 6 and 4 Stage Road Relays at Sutton Park, Birmingham, on Saturday, October 3, and the 12 and 6 Stage Road Relays, at Sutton Park, Birmingham, on Saturday, April 17.

THE English Cross Country Association Cross Country Relays, at Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, will be held on Saturday, October 31, while the English Cross Country Association National Championships, will be held at Thoresby Park, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday, February 20, and the UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships and Cross Challenge Final, will be held at Nottingham, on Saturday, March 13.

FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk

ATHLETICS
by Dennis Wall

CHARLES UCHENNA bagged a winning hat-trick at the Wirral AC Open Track and Field Meeting.

The West Cheshire Athletic Club all-rounder celebrated victories in the under 12 boys long jump (4.23m), 75m (10.4 seconds), and 600m with a new personal best time of 1:54.8.

Charles was joined in the winners’ circle by sisters, Evie and Freya Whittaker, Jayden Walls, Arianwen Setters, and Violet Thorne.

Evie cleared 1-55m in the under 16 girls high jump and won the long jump with 3.98m.

Freya won the under 14 girls high jump with 1-45m, while Jayden clocked 12.1 seconds for success in the under 16 boys 100m, and won the 300m in a new personal best of 39.4 seconds.

Arianwen secured a new personal best throw of 18.86m in the under 12 girls howler, while Violet powered her way to victory in the under 16 girls shot put with 9.53m, ahead of Amelia Owen who hit 9.16m for second place.

Ivy Bowden rounded the under 12 girls 1200m in a new personal best time of 4:44.8 for second spot.

Louis Grimes finished second in the under 16 boys 300m with 39.7 seconds.

Jessie Brindle and Georgina Bunnell clocked 11.6 and 11.7 seconds for third and fourth positions in the under 12 girls 75m.

Mia Rees posted a new under 12 girls 1200m personal best of 5:32.0, and Anna Dooley rounded the under 12 girls 600m in a new best of 2:07.3.

BRIAN WRIGHT clocked 1:42:36 in the Copenhagen Half Marathon on Sunday which incorporated the World Athletics Road Running Championships and finished ninth in his age category.

JOY HICKMAN posted 21:43 for seventh lady spot in the Llandudno RNLI 5k Race.

JEFF GIFFORD was first over 60 man with a time of 29:05 at the Wirral Multi Terrain Race held at Harrisons Drive, Wallasey.

He was joined at the fixture by club mates Andrew Clague (third over 55 man in 30:09), Ian Pritchard (sixth over 55 man in 31:34), Sallyann Harper (fourth over 50 lady in 33:16), Andy Carter (ninth over 55 man in 34:01), Phil Gent (14th over 50 man in 38:19), Andy Manson (20th over 50 man in 38:19), and Tony Kennedy (13th over 65 man in 40:04).

FIXTURES this weekend include the North Staffs Cross Country League Round One, Betley Court Farm, near Crewe, on Saturday; the Knutsford 10k on Sunday; the FRA Junior Uphill Championships, on Sunday; the Aintree 10k, on Sunday; and the Final Fling Open Throws Meeting at Wrexham, on Saturday and Sunday. Under 10s, Under 12s, Under 14s, Under 16s and Under 18s on Saturday; and Under 20s, Seniors and Veterans on Sunday.

With only September to go, the league tables are certainly hotting up. There is a change at the top of the women’s league, as Joy edges ahead of Emma, with Anest clear in 3rd. Paul leads the men’s table by a single point from joint 2nd placers Andrew and Jeff.

See the Races page for full tables. Please address any queries to [email protected].