November Notices
Howdy Ranelights.
Cross-country is Now in full swing!
Our next Surrey League fixture is on Saturday, 15 November — Women at Beckenham and Men at Oxted.
Cross-country truly is for everyone — all paces and experience levels welcome. There’s really no such thing as too slow so why not give it a go?
There’s still time to sign up and get involved by reaching out to your Captains or signing up via Teamer.
Expect a warm, supportive atmosphere and plenty of cheers along the way. And if you’re not racing, your encouragement from the sidelines makes a huge difference, so come along and help lift the team spirit!
PRIORITY dates
FIXTURES
▪️Sat 8 Nov SEAA London XC Champs @ Parliament Hill: Enter via Teamer / Captains
▪️Sat 15 Nov Surrey XC League #2 @ Beckenham (Women) and Oxted (Men): Enter via Teamer / Captains
▪️Sat 22 Nov Mob Match vs Thames Hare & Hounds @ Richmond Park: Register ro run on the day. Supper details TBC.
SOCIALS
▪️Tues 4 Nov Bonfire Biryani Night Social @ clubhouse. Orders by Mon 3 Nov @ https://forms.gle/kFCiLcyUnSncy6Cx7
▪️Sat 6 Dec XMAS Party & End of Year Awards @ All Bar One Richmond. Order & pay by 1 Dec @ https://bookings.designmynight.com/place-your-order?booking_id=689a4a4770f7e0f87805d655
REMINDERS
▪️Sun 2 Nov Deadline to nominate YOUR Ranelagh shining star for the End of Year Club Awards on 6 Dec @ https://forms.gle/WvARif6Hv8awDjJHA
▪️Fri 14 Nov Deadline to order new winter & all other kit. Details below.
▪️Sat 22 Nov If you’re not running the THH Mob, email coordinator@ranelagh-harriers.co.uk to volunteer.
COMING UP
FIXTURES
▪️Sat 29 Nov SEAA XC Masters Championship @ Greenford
▪️Sat 13 Dec Middlesex XC Champs @ Hillingdon Farm
▪️Sat 20 Dec South of the Thames Championships @ Wimbledon Common
▪️Sun 4 Jan Surrey XC Champs @ Denbies
▪️Sat 10 Jan Surrey XC League #3 @ Mitcham Common (Women) and Oxshott (Men)
▪️Sat 17 Jan Mob Match vs Blackheath @ Richmond Park
For the latest updates, go to https://ranelagh-harriers.co.uk/fixtures ⬅️
SOcial / community
▪️Thurs 11 Dec Christmas Curry Night at The Indian Gymkhana Club after Osterley track. All welcome.
▪️Jan/Feb 2026 Friday TBC: Ranelagh Quiz Night. Details soon.
Winter kit - Don’t miss out
A reminder that the kit store is open with three brand-new winter essentials in our club kit range — perfect for training, travel, and cheering from the sidelines. They are:
1️⃣ ¼ Zip Long-Sleeve Training Top: Your go-to for winter runs. Made from soft, high-performance fabric in both women’s and men’s fits, featuring the club crest and optional personalised initials.
2️⃣ Oversized Unisex Hoodie: Thick, super-cosy, and designed with a nod to our club’s heritage. Ideal for rest days or post-race comfort.
3️⃣ Bobble Hat: Warm, bold, and proudly in club colours. Guaranteed to keep you toasty on even the coldest cross-country mornings!
Don’t forget you can also order from our existing kit range, including long-sleeve tops, tees, shorts, and race wear.
The store will remain open until Friday, 14 November after which we will place a bulk order. A reminder that we need a minimum of 10 orders per item to lock in the best pricing, and that payment is due when you order.
Head to the kit store now @ https://ranelagh-harriers.co.uk/store >
Race Roundup
▪️Cabbage Patch 10:
On Saturday 19 October, 49 Ranelaghs - 18 ladies and 31 men - toed the start line in Church Street to answer the annual 10 mile ‘call to cabbage’.
First 3 Ranelagh ladies home were Lizzie Broughton (1:06:32), Lucy Urbas (1:07:04) and Natalie Haarer (1:09:31). Extra kudos to Lizzie who placed 2nd in her age category.
The first 3 Ranelagh men home were Joel Peirson-Hagger (57:24), Marc Leyshon (57:50) and James Whistler (59:01). In what was a blisteringly fast field, Joel placed 38th overall; while Marc and John Tovell claimed 4th and 5th in their respective age catergories.
A huge well done to all runners.
Full results @ https://www.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=20246&RId=12270&EId=1&dt=0&adv=1
▪️Milocarians Invitational
On Saturday 25 October, a small but determined handful of Ranelaghs made the journey to Sandhurst to take on 5.5 miles in the Barossa Nature Reserve.
With Verka Lafieulle supporting; the 4 Ranelagh roses of Carol Aikin, Sally Bamford, Rebecca Bissell and Colette Doran led the charge, with Ted Mockett as the sole thorn.
Lured by the promised of the legendary Sandhurst tea, our women ran strongly to claim 2nd ladies team, while Ted placed a commendable 10th overall, despite running an extra 750 metres. Well done to everyone.
▪️Surrey Masters XC Champs
On Saturday 25 October, six of Ranelagh’s distinguished gentlemen took on 6–9 km at the beautiful Nonsuch Park.
In contrast to the greying follicles, the early rain clouds quickly parted - like male pattern baldness — to reveal a bright, cold and sunny day. Perfect conditions for the event officials including Narissa Vox, on duty that day as Chief Marshal.
Shout out to David Kew who completed 6 km in a commendable 39:12 to claim 2nd M80. At the younger end of the line-up, Bruce McLaren (43:49) and Andrew Mclauchlan (43:49) dug deep to complete 9 km, placing 24th & 25th respectively in the M55 category.
Meanwhile in the M50 category, Graham Weller ran outstandingly to take 9th M50 in 35:04, while Neil Rae finished 23rd with a self- proclaimed ‘good run’ of 40:11. Last but not least, with all of his hair intact and in-colour, Olaf Waternack held on in a tough M45 field to cross the line in 36:20.
Full results @ https://www.surreyathletics.uk/crosscountry/champs/results.php?Y=2025&A=M45&M=20251025A&O=C
End of year awards
Our club’s strength comes from the diversity, dedication, and spirit of our members - which is why we are launching our inaugural End of Year Club Awards at this year’s Xmas Party.
We want to celebrate and recognise the many ways our members contribute to making Ranelagh a welcoming, inspiring, and vibrant community.
With categories celebrating more than just athletic performance, these awards are all about honouring the people who help Ranelagh thrive — with nominations and winners chosen by you, our members.
Now it’s your chance to shine a light on those who motivate, support, or brighten the club in their own way, and put their names forward for recognition.
Whether through achievement, encouragement, or simply adding a bit of fun to every session, please nominate the members YOU think make a difference — and help us celebrate the heart and soul of our club
NOMINATE BY SUN 2 NOV @ https://forms.gle/WvARif6Hv8awDjJHA ⬅️
Training
With the evenings getting darker earlier, a reminder to please wear hi-vis clothing at all times — not just during training, but also when travelling to and from the clubhouse or track. Plus don’t forget your lights or head/chest torches - staying visible is key to staying safe.
For Tuesdays’ sessions, please meet at our clubhouse for 7pm.
On 1 November, the Richmond Park deer cull will commence for up to 7 weeks. During this time, pedestrian gates will be locked from 20:00 until 07:30, 7 days a week and Tuesdays’ training schedules will be adjusted to reflect this.
For Thursdays’ track, please meet at Osterley track for 7.30pm.
Aimed at improving speed endurance, track is suitable for all levels and ideal for those those looking to improve. There’s a great social and encouraging aspect to track, with everyone - across all pace groups - training together and supporting each other.
Plus you can tailor the session to suit, making it ideal for those coming back from injury.
Volunteering = Officiating
A huge thank you to our volunteers manning the Cabbage Patch 10 Mile 7 water station on 19 October. Not only were you guys the ultimate sight for sore eyes; your energy, time, and dedication was key to making the event a success.
If you’ve enjoyed volunteering, why not take the next step and become an England Athletics official?
Just like any other sport, athletics events rely on officials to keep things fair and running smoothly. Without them, races couldn’t happen.
There’s currently a shortage of qualified officials in Surrey, putting events at risk of cancellation — but you can help change that.
Becoming an official is a great way to gain new skills, meet fantastic people, and make a real difference to the sport you love. You’ll help keep running in Surrey thriving and ensure events continue to inspire the community.
If you’ve already been volunteering, you have the perfect foundation - all you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. England Athletics provides full training and ongoing support, with plenty of encouragment from our club and county.
To find out more, please contact Narissa Vox or Simon Martin via the WhatsApp Community, or visit the England Athletics website
Notices
Club
1️⃣ Green Belt Relay 2026: The call-out for members to make up our 4 Ranelagh teams is on! Join the Green Belt Relay WhatsApp group to be part of our club’s most epic weekend. Full details @ https://ranelagh-harriers.co.uk/news/gbr2026 ⬅️
2️⃣ Club Subs: A reminder that 2025/2026 subs are due. Payments to Ranelagh Harriers | HSBC | 40-23-29 | 81109847. For other options, go to www.ranelagh-harriers.co.uk/join-info ⬅️
3️⃣ Kit: If you’ve previously ordered kit, please message our Kit Secretary Agnes Nagy via WhatsApp Community, or email coordinator@ranelagh-harriers.co.uk to arrange collection.
4️⃣ Share: Your running related celebrations & achievements in our ‘General Club Chat’ group. We love seeing what you get up to!
Community
1️⃣ Ham Pond Prune: 1 Nov @ 10am all welcome to help maintain Ham pond for wildlife. Tools provided, but bring your own if possible. Details @ https://hamandpetersham.com/event/ham-pond-big-autumn-prune/ ⬅️
2️⃣ Mental Elf Festive Fun Run: Festive 5K run, walk, or jiggle in costume 7 Dec at Marble Hill Park, Twickenham. All proceeds support Richmond Borough Mind’s vital services. Sign up to run or volunteer @ https://www.rbmind.org/support-us/mental-elf-fun-run-2025/ ⬅️
3️⃣ Home of England Rugby 5k: Stadium charity run 7 Jan 2026. Details @ https://allianzstadiumtwickenham.com/hospitality/home-of-england-rugby/5k/information ⬅️
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