You don’t have to go too far to read or hear about the physical and mental health benefits associated with running no matter how early or late in life you run. Many of many of Just Run Frenchay members have reached mid-life and started or re-started running. We take great pleasure in seeing them flourish and gain …

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As the 2021/22 season swiftly approaches, I think all clubs are hoping that after two seasons of disruption, things can start to return to some semblance of normality again. Pre-season has been mixed, with a number of players and coaching staff taking the opportunity of the relaxation of lockdown restrictions to see …

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Congratulations to our latest graduates of the couch to 5km course. We are delighted that so many of them have joined the club and are running regularly. Well done and welcome to those who have enrolled on our 19th July couch to 5 km and 5-10 km courses. It’s not too late to join these groups. Alternatively, …

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July is a great time for taking advantage of running in the cooler shady spots along the River Frome and through the woodland of Oldbury Court and Stoke Park. Our Monday night 7pm 2-, 3-, 4- and 6-mile groups try and maximise the use of off-road routes in the dry summer months. Our Friday 5.45pm session aimed at …

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Unfortunately we have to report that there has been some vandalism at the Frenchay Tennis Courts near to the play area and Museum in Frenchay. This happened on Sunday 2nd May in the evening after the courts had been used during the day. We were aware that children had previously been trying to unlock the padlock to …

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On Saturday the 5th of June, Just Run Frenchay members, along with our latest ‘Couch to 5km’ graduates should hopefully have celebrated participating in the first of the restarted local Park Runs. Park Runs are free, inclusive and a great way to build fitness through the summer months – www.parkrun.org.uk. We …

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The summer has been a busy time for the Frenchay based club. Over previous years, DRG have struggled and have not been the success of many years ago when the club was a real force in the county league and cup competitions. Big changes have been made this summer by Chairman, John McArther and son Robert who have been at …

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As well as being available for private hire, Frenchay Village Hall has a huge number of weekly and monthly regular activities. Here is a list of our current regular groups and contact details and times for these groups can be found on our website: www.frenchayvillagehall.co.uk British Steelies Society Brownies Caravan …

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