The original Blaenafon Joggers - 1985-2000

I'm sure we all remember Paddy. Lots of love from the Joggers to Sue 🥹

Tonight's the night! See you at the Pottery at 7pm or thereafter 🥳

Morning all

The Pottery won’t do a buffet for fewer than 20 people, so we’re now having a curry at £5 a head.

Hope that’s okay with everyone. If anyone’s a veggie, please let me know.

The guest list:

Sian and William Reid
Richard Warrilow and Mrs W
Mary Abbot (Williamson)
Derrick Gwillym
Stacey and Lyndon Jenkins
Gaynor and Paul Johnson
Chris and Annette White
Gary Evans
Eric Meredith
John Scandrett

Christine Ann Lewis is going to try to come

Still working on Sean Carney, Liz Probert and Melvin Woods.

See you at 7pm!

Here you go, peeps. Please confirm that you're definitely coming for the buffet. Thanks!

Good morning fellow former Joggers!

I’ve been in touch with most of you about having a reunion in the run-up to Christmas – and most of you are keen to come!

Sorry these dates are so close to Christmas itself, but we are hopefully having a rare meet-up with one of our original – maybe even founder – members Richard Warrilow, who is back from Spain on a family visit.

The best date for Rich is SUNDAY DECEMBER 29, although he could – at a push - do Monday 30 or Thursday January 2.

Please let me know your thoughts – although, obviously, the 29th would be the preferred date.

Thanks!

Aah! Was much better when it was the half-marathon, wasn't it?!

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Shocked and saddened today to hear about the untimely passing of stalwart Blaenafon Jogger Adrian Woods.

Adrian was an early and loyal recruit to the club, joining in every training session, taking part in countless races - whether as an impressive individual or important member of relay teams - coaching, advising and generally supporting us all.

He will be a massive loss to especially the fell-running, but also the general athletics and sporting communities in Wales. He was also an excellent rugby player before taking up running and played for Pontypool Youth and all the Blaenavon clubs in the late 70s and early 80s.

On a personal note, I could never thank him enough for encouraging me to take up running and changing my life for the better.

Deepest sympathy to Sharon, Bethan and - of course - our other Woodsy Jogger, Melvin.

RIP, Ade xx

Well done our Ange!

Found a few more pics from back in the day. The first two are at the Westlakes in Cwmavon after the 1991 Tour of Torfaen. The third is at Mark's sister's pub The Bush in Cwmbran after a Gwent League cross-country in 1992. Maggie Evans, show young Gary :-) Andrew Sims, Suzanne Sims :-) Martin Sims, I believe you're the third Sims in the pic :-)