Running events are a highlight for members who get the running bug or for those who like (or need) a target to aim for as extra motivation to run. For other members they are a great way to fundraise while achieving a personal goal. There are too many to list here but some of our members shared their local favourites. …

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End of Year Roll of Honour of the Achievements of Junior Players at DFTC The youngsters mentioned below (and just a few of whom are shown in the photo above) started their tennis careers at Downend & Frenchay Tennis Club. They have learned to play in various age groups and been able to compete in competitions …

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Are you someone who made a New Year resolution to do more exercise, eat healthier, practice mindfulness etc? When the new year arrives, you sign up for a new gym membership and promise that it will be different this time. If so, then well done but if you’re like 80% of the population your resolve doesn’t last as you …

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Tony Monks is a serial whistle-blower… If someone is not keeping to the laws, don’t expect him to look away: he will be on to it, and wanting to bring it to everyone’s attention. And even if he is just on the sidelines, if someone steps out of line, he will be the one to flag it up for all to see, even if it is …

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My name is Kirstie and I joined Downend & Frenchay Tennis Club in April of this year (2021). I have been a tennis coach for 8 years, before this I was a Hospital Play Specialist at the Bristol Children’s Hospital, which is a job I loved and was incredibly rewarding. Both of my children got into playing tennis at …

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Without our volunteer run leaders, we couldn’t facilitate up to 75 local ladies to run safely each week in small groups tailored to their running needs and abilities. Our run leaders are first aid trained and to provide a safe and enjoyable running experience, they complete the UK Athletics Leadership in Running …

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A member of Downed and Frenchay Tennis Club tells the story of her personal journey onto the courts. October, November, and December are thrilling times for adult tennis. The big dramatic skies over the tennis courts, the sun sets. The cold refreshing breeze on our hot faces. The occasional gust of wind that makes the …

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Why do we run? For some it’s for health benefits, for others it’s more about setting an intention or goal and then achieving it. Achievements can be very personal or shared. At Just Run Frenchay we love to hear about and celebrate our members’ running achievements, no matter how small or grand. These can be making it …

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Whatever the time of year, much of the satisfaction of running comes afterwards: those runs that were absolutely the last thing you felt like doing, but you did them anyway. This probably applies three- or fourfold for evening runs in the dark because you are trying to ignore the temptation of the sofa, a hot chocolate …

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Ever since the closure of Frenchay Hospital took effect, many have campaigned for wards to be re-introduced at Frenchay. Dave and Abbie Ward were not what they had in mind, but this unique couple were warmly welcomed by some 700 or so people when they first took to the field at Shaftsbury Park, Frenchay, directly …

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