How does the committee work?

The club was started back in March 2015 by Ben Newman, to find others to run with in the local area. By May 2017  the club membership and workload had grown to such an extent, that Ben asked if the members would take over the running of the club. It was therefore decided to form a committee.

The Committee consists of volunteer members, including nine Management Committee Officers (some shared roles) and a small number of Co-Opted Officers (run leaders, event leaders, etc). All the management positions are elected each year at the Club Annual General Meeting (AGM). All meetings are open to club members.

The role of the Committee is to make decisions on behalf of the members to ensure the club is run properly. This includes facilitating activities that club members want to do and ensuring that the club benefits all members.

Duties of all Committee Members

• Regular attendance at club meetings and regular interaction at training nights with members
• Ensure we are a friendly and safe running club.
• Be approachable to all, both as a member and part of the committee.
• Help to promote the club.
• Help where needed during events.
• Suggest new ideas/approaches to the club.

If you have any questions, queries or suggestions about the club, your committee are the people to speak to. Please see them on club nights, by contacting us via the Harriers Facebook page, or if you'd prefer you can mail us on hucclecoteharriers@gmail.com

Management Committee Officers

Chair
John Williams:
I first ran with the Hucclecote Harriers in November 2016, before then I would only go for a run once a week and normally no more than 5K, other exercise would mainly be at the gym. My first session was the 10K set route, I thought I would give it a go, ended up at the back, but remember the support from runbacks to help get round and not feel left behind (Thanks Dave).The Harriers provide lots of positive energy and are a really supportive group to run with, making all feel welcome. Since running with the Harriers I have entered my first ever race and also ran a Marathon in 2018, something I would never have done before joining.  I have also been a Run Leader since autumn 2019 after attending the England Athletics LiRF course.   If there is ever a choice between roads or trails you will usually find me taking the off road option.
Favourite Distance/Event
parkrun tourism / Half Marathon.

Secretary
Chris White:
I have been a member of Hucclecte Harriers since 2017.  My first 10k was in an event sponsored by my employer.  I had a reasonably good race time, and I was encouraged to join Hucclecote Harriers, to improve.  Since then I have been able to run with many new people where we have been able to encourage each other regardless of our abilities.  I dropped out of running for a few years and resumed solo running in March 2020, due to covid, but started group runs when we were able again. Without the support of fellow Harriers, I would never have been able to even consider a marathon, and I have now completed two!
Favourite Distance/Event
Half marathon, and any social run organised by so many other Harriers.

Treasurer

Jane Thornton

Favourite Distance/Event
The longer, slower, more off road the better/Royal Forest of Dean Trails Half Marathon

Martin Nash

Favourite Distance/Event
 

Run Officer
Dave Andriessen

Favourite Distance/Event
anything with mud and hills, the longer the better!

Run Officer
Nicki Owen:

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Favourite Distance/Event

Charity / Social Secretary
Jacqui Huclkin

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Social Media:
Bryn Williams
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Favourite Distance/Event
5K/Parkrun