Social Events

Here is a summary of regular annual events that the Striders Committee put together and hold on behalf of its membership. If you have any questions, please contact the Social Secretary.

Children with Leukaemia

Frank Moggan would like to thank everyone who supported him in his fundraising for the above charity. Following his efforts in both the London and New York marathons, he has raised a total of £2,500 (inc. tax Gift Aid); from Sponsorship, the Trail Runs, and the Holiday Cottage auction at the Christmas party.

Congratulations Frank on running both marathons and raising such huge amount of money.

Haughley Park, Bluebell Run

Traditionally, every Spring the club is invited to run through Haughley Park on what is called 'The Bluebell Run'. It is a real treat to be able to run through the woods in full bloom through a carpet of Bluebells.

We meet just inside the main entrance to Haughley Park and parking is just over the cattle grid on the right hand side (where we meet for cross country training). Everyone is welcome, it's a very social and relaxed run in beautiful surrounds. 2009 saw about 100 runners turn up!!!

Check here again for the date of this years run which will probably be on Thurs evening towards the end of April at 7.30pm.

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Annual Events

Pasta Party

A pre-London Marathon pasta party to wish all the Marathon runners good luck.

Summer BBQ - August

This is a fun family event, normally with a bouncy castle for those younger ones amongst us. A wonderful social event where partners and family can meet your club friends. 2010 date and Venue still to be arranged. Check back here for more details

Barn Dance - 5^th September 2009

In September Ron Ames hosted a Barn Dance for us in his Stonham barn. Tickets were £5 a head. Lots of fun had by all

Christmas Party - 12^th December 2009

We hold a Christmas Party every year for club members and their partners, where London Marathon places are drawn, Striders of the Year are awarded, Club Championship winners announced, Coaches awards are given - and much more. We ask that you bring a plate of food. 2010 details to follow.

Additional events are held throughout the year. We are always open to suggestions so if you have any ideas, please contact the social secretary.

Social run along the new section of A14 at Haughley/Stowmarket

On 6^th August 2008, Stowmarket Striders with Birse Civils Limited hosted a an opportunity to run the new section of the A14 at Haughley (nr Stowmarket) before the road opened for traffic in September. Being the friendly and open club we invited other local clubs and joggers/runners to join us in this social fun run. There were no prizes for the fastest run or recording of times / position - this was simply for social get together principally to enjoy running a new dual carriage way before it was opened up to traffic.

In holding this event, the club, together with the contractors (Birse Civils Ltd) involved with building the new road raised over £400 that was equally split between the 'East Anglian Air Ambulance' service and 'The Monday Club', a local based charity for people with severe learning difficulties.

The club would like to thank all those runners who took part and who made generous contributed

Find a few photos here