Teignbridge Trotters Social Events 2011
Dennis’ Summer BBQ!- Sunday 29th May
With Mr & Mrs Chairman taking a break from hosting ‘The Chairman’s BBQ’ this year, Dennis Milstead has offered to provide the venue for this popular annual event, which is the Trotter social event of the year and a must for your diary.
All Trotters and their families are welcome at the Milstead’s residence, in Blagdon, near Paignton, where facilities include a swimming pool and trampoline for the kids!
The party starts at 3pm, but Dennis will be leading a social run at 2pm, for those wishing to enjoy a nice rural run before the fun starts! Just don’t forget to bring a bottle or two of your favourite tipple!
Club Camp-Friday 17th June - Sunday 19th June (longer if you like)
The annual campingget-together for Trotters and their families. This year will be going to the lovely Stowford Farm Meadows, nr Combe Martin, in North Devon. This is always a great family weekend and this year’s chosen site is a delight, with something for all, whatever the weather. Check out the website for venue details (‘) but please contact Anna or Ian Langlerto make a booking and for info.
See the February edition of The Trotter for more details,
Club Trip-Saturday 2nd July
For our annual day-trip this year Chairman has organized a double-decker bus to take us to East Devon for the “Otter Rail & River Run”. This multi-terrain run should suit all runners and there is also a 1.5 mile fun run for the kids. The bus sets off from Teignmouth, picking up at Kingsteignton, Dyrons and DrumBridges. A post-race hostelry has been selected where we can all partake of post-race meal…or even a beer or two. This is a really fun family day out. Full detailswere in the January Trotter magazine.
Trottettes Theatre Trip!-Friday 15th July at 1930hrs
After the success of ‘Calendar Girls last year, Clare Youngman is planning another trip to the Princess Theatre. This year the Trottettes will be off to see ‘Dinner Ladies’, which is based on the BBC sitcom and starring two of the TV cast.
The plan is to meet up earlier in the afternoon and enjoy the afternoon and early evening in Torquay, before heading off to the theatre.
If you are interested in seeing the show and enjoying a fun night out, in the company of fellow Trottettes, then please let Clare know by 26th February.
The Haytor Heller-Saturday 16th July 18:30hrs
Following on from the success of last year’s event, Race Director Buzz Terrill and Chief Marshall Rod “Rodders” Payneare planning bigger and better things for this year. The race will again be held at the popular time of 6.30pm on the Saturday evening and will be followed by an evening of live music with a camp fire and BBQ. This year there is the option of camping, either in the adjacent campsite or in the bunkhouse at Broadlees.
As usual, help is needed for marshalling – what a great way to spend a Saturday evening! See our website for full details.
Summer Boat Trip!-Saturday 23rd July
New for 2011, a different kind of social event than we have tried before. We have hired the pride of the Stuart Line Cruises fleet for a 2½ hour evening cruise along the picturesque river Exe and around the bay to Teignmouth.
Prior to the cruise, our very own BBQ king, Chairman Rog will lay on a BBQ on Exmouth beach for us to fill up and enjoy the late afternoon sun, before we join the cruise. On board there will be a disco, with a dance floor and two licensed bars, offering normal pub prices! At around 1030pm we will be landed on the back beach in Teignmouth, and from there we can take the opportunity for more drinks and socialising in the many fine hostelries along the back beach.
Full details were in the October Trotter, but further details were in the Feb issue.
Totnes 10k Trial Run-Wednesday 3rd August 18:40 & 19:00hrs
We get a chance to sample the course of our very own Totnes 10k race, which is held on the following Sunday. It also gives the race organisers opportunity show those marshalling the course their positions.
We all meet at Totnes leisure centre. There will be two groups, to cater for all abilities; one at 640pm and the other at 7pm. We can use the leisure centre changing room/showers.
Afterwards we will go onto the Butchers Arms, in Abbotskerswell, for a meal and a drink.
Lad’s Weekend Away!-Weekend of 13th and 14th August
The Trotters on Tour are fast becoming a legend. Drinking into the wee small hours and then taking prizes at next day’s local race.
This year the Trotter lads are off to Salisbury, where we will sample the delights of this lovely city, including a round of golf on a 9-hole par 3 course, before taking part in the local 10k race on the Sunday.
Fancy dress (Village People!) is compulsory…apparently!!
Erm…and so are moustaches….!!!???!!!
LjubljanaMarathon-Sunday 23rd October
Any Trotter wishing for a European Marathon adventure in 2011 should look no further than the Ljubljana Marathon to be held on October 23rd. Half marathon and 7K races are also being staged on the same day, so there’s something for everyone.
The beautiful, charming old city of Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia, and with Easy-Jet offering cheap flights, this will make the perfect weekend city break!
Those Trotters already booked are staying at theHostel Alibi M14, offering a range of different accommodation options. Prices start at 15 Euros per night, if you’rebrave enough to share a ten bed dorm with Tarquin!
The John Scott Memorial Trophy-Sunday 4th December
Running and another excuse for a trip to the pub! 4 miles on an out & back course from near the Sandygate pub, Abbrook. It’s a handicap race, where the slower ones start first - if we all run to form, then we’ll all finish together. There are lots of prizes up for grabs here - 1st, 2nd & 3rdfinisher, 1st co-habiting couple and 1st tattooed Trotter.
Trotters End of YearBash- Friday 16th December at 19:00hrs
This is the main event of the year; where we get together and celebrate another successful Trotter year.
The 2 aims of this evening are:-
1. Presentation of all those well-earned Club Trophies - including Club Championship, and
2. Enjoy some food, a drink, the company of fellow Trotters and a bop to the disco.
Don’t worry - Chairman’s pretty swift with the first bit, so there’s plenty time for the second!
Venue: Kingsteignton British Legion.
Christmas Mince Pie Run-Monday 19th December at 19:00hrs
START/FINISH: 17 Fourth Avenue, TEIGNMOUTH.
Each December we organize a gentle run around the local area, popping in on Trotter’s houses, where we are greeted with a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine and maybe something else too! This is a great social run and the perfect way to start your build up to Christmas!
This year we are returning to the streets of Teignmouth & Shaldon, where a new route has been planned, taking in four new Trotter homes! A fine selection of festive treats are being laid on at each home, and the run finishes at the famous ‘Bar Mario’, where everyone is free to stay and wind down after the run. So come along and sample the hospitality of our Teignmouth & Shaldon members.
Boxing Day Three-Legged Race - Boxing Day 26th December at 12:00hrs
Come and shake off those Christmas Day excesses by taking part in the annual Boxing Day 3-legged race, in Shaldon. Or if you really don’t fancy getting yourself tied up, then just come along to support those “slightly off-centred” participants! Fancy dress is compulsory and the socializing goes on all through the afternoon!
Meet/Start at the Green, Shaldon (outside the London Inn)
Fancy dress judging at 1130hrs
Race starts at 12 noon.
Jan’sChristmas social run-Wednesday 28th December at 10:30hrs
By way of a change this year, Jan Caunter will be taking over the very popular annual “Chairman’s Run”. We will meet at Jan’s house, in Kingsteignton, where two runs will be organized, of 6 and 10 miles. The perfect way to run off those Christmas excesses!
After the run, Jan will lay on some roast spuds and you are free to stop for a drink to wind down.
Venue: 32 Furze Cap, KINGSTEIGNTON, TQ12 3TE
Contact: Jan Caunter- or 01626 336489
Weekly events – next page…
WEEKLY
After training drink-Every Wednesday after training
Our weeklyvisit to the White Hart. This is where we replenish all of the lost energy from training. Just turn up and enjoy the company, the sarnies and other savory delights.It’s a great way to wind down and socialize after a hard training session.
If you’re new to the club, don’t be shy – come and get involved! Just turn up and you’ll get a warm welcome.
“Friday Club”(the unofficial Trotter training run)-Every Friday at 17:45hrs
It’s simple: 45 seconds efforts and 45 seconds jogged recovery – twelve of these efforts on a route around Ringmoor and Shaldon, finishing on the Ness Hill. After a jogged warm up over Shaldon bridge, the hard work starts at “The Gates of Hades” (King George V Playing Fields).
Don’t be put off, as this training run is suitable for ALL abilities.
Meet:17 FourthAvenue, Teignmouth, at 1745hrs sharp
Contact:Steph & Skinns on 01626 776345