20th Anniversary

2008 is a big year for the Flyers as we celebrate 20 years of enthusiasm and local running.  Here is a flavour of what to expect:

9 March

20th Anniversary Run

Beer, run, more beer......

28 March

Presentation Evening

An opportunity to cheer and heckle

6 April

National XC Finals, Ampthill Park

A great incentive to train & race hard over the winter

20 April

Flitwick 10K

Look out for the anniversary medal

16 May

Anniversary Ball

A posh meal at the Rufus Centre with entertainment

20 June

Marston Forest 5K

A local favourite that will be in its 4th Year

28 June

Greensand Ridge Relay

Special team prizes for Flyers

6 July

Ampthill Gala Day

Likely to include some form of hill challenge

15 July

Summer BBQ, inc Flyers World Champs

Will you medal?

2 August

Proms in the Park, Bedford

Picnic and prom

10 October

Quiz Night, Flitwick Cricket Club

Prepare to be tested

19 October

Ampthill Trophy

One of the best XC races around

This will make for a busy year but our main aim will be to celebrate and have fun.

Watch this space for more details.

Stephen Hartley

 

Proms in the Park 2nd August 2008

As part of the clubs 20th year anniversary celebration we are considering a group outing this year’s Proms in the Park at Bedford Park on 2nd August 2008.

Previous headliners include G4 and Russell Watson – The main event is still to be confirmed for this year.

If you are not familiar it is an afternoon/evening outdoor music event with picnic's as elaborate as you care to make them, anything from a egg mayo sandwiches and a cup of tea on a tartan rug on the ground to tablecloths, candelabras, lanterns and champagne....

More information can be found at www.easternbreeze.co.uk.

They are offering the club a special discount of £23.00 for tickets booked before 6th May 2008 or £28.50 thereafter, children are welcome - cost £15.00 per ticket.

Depending on the level of interest you can either book direct using a special promotional code or if the numbers are manageable I shall co-ordinate the entries to reduce any potential booking fees.

Any questions please ask - just post a reply on the forum or drop me a line at becfleck@yahoo.com or 07767 42880 if you would be interested in coming along

Cheers

Becs

Last Updated: Tuesday, 08 July 2008 14:57