The club has been shortlisted for the England Athletics/London Region Club of the Year Award. The awards ceremony will be held at the Crowne Plaza Kensington on 1st October.
Our bid described, in particular, our young athletes' multiple successes over the last 12 months, our continued senior success at national level, and our commitment to expanding our volunteer base.
On Saturday Canaan Solomon received the Keith Wilson Bursary for Best U23 1500m Performance of the Season. This was a one-off award presented by the family of Keith Wilson to mark his 80th birthday. Keith ran for us in the 1950s, specialising in the 800/1500, but also winning Essex gold over 400mH on one occasion when he deprived John Hayward of the title. Keith is currently alive and well in Torquay and fondly remembers training under Ron Bowden with John Baker, Alan Wiseman and Dave Stearns.
Canaan ran 3:48.82 at a Brighton BMC in May. The award also recognises the fine season he has had over 800m, where he lowered his PB by 1.8 seconds to 1:47.12 and finished 6th in the British Championships.
Canaan receives his award from Club President Terry McCarthy
John Baker's memorial service will take place at Forest Park Crematorium, Hainault, on Friday 14th September at 11.15am.
And afterwards in the clubhouse.
Cowsi Magol writes:
It is with great sadness that we have to report that John Baker passed away this morning. John had a heart attack from which he never recovered, although attempts were made by the paramedics to revive him. It was very quick and John did not suffer. It was only on Wednesday morning that the small group of Evergreens were out for “training” in Hainault forest with him.
John running the last leg of the Southern London-Brighton relay in 1958
John joined the club in 1954 when his coach Ron Bowden moved to the club along with another Woodford stalwart, David Stearns. John was a talented middle distance runner in the mid 1950’s, achieving 1:52.5 for the 800m/880yds in his prime and represented the club in many of the trophy events held during this time.
Thursday 12th July 2018. 10.15am: Service at St Mary’s Church, Theydon Bois, CM16 7JN. The Village Hall, on the main road through the village, is opening the car park.
Followed by: Committal at Parndon Wood Crematorium, Harlow CM17 9JD
Family flowers only.
Donations, if desired, to Cancer Research UK or The Salvation Army, two of the charities Liz supported, via Daniel Robinson & Sons, Funeral Directors, Epping.
The family would like to welcome you to the Queen Victoria, Theydon Bois, CM16 7ES after the committal for a light buffet lunch.
It is not a private committal, but some may prefer to wait at Theydon Bois and perhaps make themselves comfortable at the Queen Victoria.
RSVP to Tim Pribul (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 01279 724482 or text 07710 988650) to assist with numbers for the catering.