Post by coopboard on Jan 24, 2019 10:54:57 GMT
Hatters Half Marathon 2019.
In February 2015 John Giles approached the board of the Supporters Cooperative with a proposal to stage a half marathon in Stockport in support of the Guardian Account.
The board were convinced by John`s energy and argument and so the race went ahead- the rest…as they say…is history, as John and his team turned an idea into a quality race that in 4 years has put Stockport on the running map!
Also needed is some brave soul to follow Matty White and Des Green as a `Guardian Account Hero`. They will get free race entry, and we will open a `Just Giving` account to raise money for the Guardian Account. Please email hedgegrower@gmail.com if interested .
What`s On at the Spinning Top ?
Thursday 24th Jan – STOCKPORT BLUES SOCIETY
The Stockport Blues Society is a new blues jam which will be held on the 3rd Thurs of the month and is the brainchild of well respected blues / rock guitarist Jon Ingham.
EARLY 8.45pm START!
Friday 25th Jan – VICTOR BROX
The legendary Victor Brox returns with a superb band made up of Bo Lee on bass + Clive Mellor, harp.
Saturday 26th Jan – WHITE CLOUD FIRE + support from BLISSED -9.30 start
Stockport County Supporters Cooperative.
In February 2015 John Giles approached the board of the Supporters Cooperative with a proposal to stage a half marathon in Stockport in support of the Guardian Account.
The board were convinced by John`s energy and argument and so the race went ahead- the rest…as they say…is history, as John and his team turned an idea into a quality race that in 4 years has put Stockport on the running map!
The Cooperative board are grateful to John for his outstanding efforts over 4 years , but understandably John has decided not to continue as Race Director this year , and this week the Supporters Cooperative board met and addressed the question `Should we continue with the race?` with a resounding `yes`.
At a sub committee, that was fulsome in its praise of John`s exceptional efforts , Cooperative Chair Pete Towey stepped forward to take over as Race Director and with helpful advice from John is already in planning mode.
Much needs to be done…sponsors need confirming, local authority permissions need obtaining, and a host of other essential matters are in Pete`s in tray now, but with a sub committee to lend a hand and coopted outside advisers enlisted, a good start has been made.
The first essential of course was a date, and Sunday 8 September has been provisionally settled on, so put that date in your diaries!
We will also need to make an early start in recruiting helpers on the day, so if you can spare 2 or 3 hours from around 8am on 8 September please email peter.towey@hotmail.co.uk
What`s On at the Spinning Top ?
Thursday 24th Jan – STOCKPORT BLUES SOCIETY
The Stockport Blues Society is a new blues jam which will be held on the 3rd Thurs of the month and is the brainchild of well respected blues / rock guitarist Jon Ingham.
EARLY 8.45pm START!
Friday 25th Jan – VICTOR BROX
The legendary Victor Brox returns with a superb band made up of Bo Lee on bass + Clive Mellor, harp.
Saturday 26th Jan – WHITE CLOUD FIRE + support from BLISSED -9.30 start
Stockport County Supporters Cooperative.