Pattingham Bells Run is as popular as ever.
On a dull, but warm day, the 18th Bells of Pattingham Run took place on the 14th October 2007 with total number of 708 runners taking part.
The Run was won by Pat Kavanagh of Tipton Harriers with a time of 39 minutes 57 seconds, second was Robin Sedman-Smith on 40 minutes 31 seconds and third was David Mansbridge of Telford AC at 41 minutes 15 seconds, all slightly faster times than last year.
The first lady over the line was Deborah Walters of Birchfield Harriers with a time of 43 minutes 43 seconds, an excellent performance. Second lady was Louise Collins with 51 minutes 18 seconds and in third place was Samantha Hutchinson at 51 minutes 34 seconds.
The winner of the Pattingham and Patshull Challenge Cup for the Parish, went, not for the first time, to Alan Griffiths with a time of 47 minutes 35 seconds. Well done again, Alan.
Thanks go to all those who helped with the event. Around 100 people assist in marshalling the race and village traffic, manning the Help Desk and taking 'on-the-day' registrations. Thanks also go the Pattingham Bell Ringers and the band of ladies who prepare and serve the hundreds of pieces of fruit cake with a hot cup of tea.
Thanks also go to Raynet (communications), the Red Cross and the Community Paramedics. It's good to know that an immediate and efficient service is provided by these groups to ensure the welfare of all runners taking part in the run.
Out of the proceeds, donations will be made to various local charities including the County Air Ambulance, Air Training Corp, Playing Field Committee, St Chad's School and the remaining being given to St. Chad's Church, Pattingham.
Next year's Bells Run will be on SUNDAY 19th OCTOBER 2008.
Entry forms for this event will be available for download from this website and the Church website at www.pattingham-church.org from August 2008 under the 'Bells Run' link.
Dave Challinor - Race Director
(Issued by Mike Coope (Publicity) on behalf of the Bells Run Committee Tel: 01902 700973: email: bellsrun@sensorland.com)
The full results are available by clicking on the links to the left.
Photos are available on the following websites:
Dudley Kingswinford Running Club
St. Chad's Church, Pattingham
Brian Smith
Riccardo Bragoli
Mick Hall
The Badger Bite Race took place the week before. For details look at their web site.
Prize Winners
| Position | Number | Name | Club | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st overall | 240 | Pat Kavanagh | Tipton Harriers | 39:57 |
| 2nd overall | 263 | Robin Sedman-Smith | 40:31 | |
| 3rd overall | 554 | David Mansbridge | Telford AC | 41:15 |
| 4th overall | 533 | Simon Link | Stourbridge RC | 42:28 |
| 5th overall | 212 | Edward Jopling | Newport & District | 42:33 |
| 1st Lady | 1095 | Deborah Walters | Birchfield Harriers | 43:43 |
| 2nd lady | 1113 | Louise Collins | 51:18 | |
| 3rd Lady | 1103 | Samanatha Hutchinson | 51:34 | |
| 1st Man 40+ | came 3rd overall | |||
| 2nd Man 40+ | 489 | Alistair Payne | 43:36 | |
| 3rd Man 40+ | 529 | Anthony Jewkes | 44:33 | |
| 1st Lady 40+ | 1208 | Rachel Ward | Amazing Feet RC | 53:20 |
| 2nd Lady 40+ | 1226 | Zena Talbot | Sneyd Striders | 54:54 |
| 1st Man 50+ | 790 | Michael Williams | Kenilworth RC | 46:08 |
| 2nd Man 50+ | 808 | Ken Fotherby | 46:25 | |
| 3rd Man 50+ | 765 | Phil Bayliss | 46:45 | |
| 1st Lady 50+ | 1428 | Pam Chamberlain | Washland Women | 55:09 |
| 1st Man 60+ | 913 | Brian Russell | Dudley & Kingswinford | 51:55 |
| 1st Lady 60+ | 1502 | Diane Welch | Wolverhampton & Bilston | 1:04:36 |
| 1st Pattingham | 499 | Alan Griffiths | 47:35 | |
