The organisers have asked us to point out that this race, on Monday 4th July, is accepting pre-entries in 2022, although there will be some entry on the day places available. They say “It would really help us if as many as possible used the pre-entry system at https://www.fabian4.co.uk/default.aspx?EventID=314…, so Read more
Ken Jones writes: The date for the club’s Dark Peak Stones race has been changed from 22nd June (ie night of the AGM), to the new date of Wed 20th July. Info on the club website. I’ll be sending an email to the trophy holders from the last race (2019), Read more
We have recived the following from the FRA – As you know the Fell Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF) and Fell Coaching in Running Fitness (CiRF) coaching courses were suspended in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. These courses will not resume in their previous form. Instead prospective Leaders and Read more
Entries have just opened for the Longshaw Sheepdog Trials fell race, to be held on Sat 3rd September, starting at 10.30. The race is pre-entry only, with a limit of 200 runners, so get your entry in early to avoid disappointment, follow the link here to enter: https://racesignup.co.uk/site/event.php?eventid=2381
Thanks to Gavin and Clive for this: Trees infected by disease. Like other sites in Sheffield and beyond, it has been confirmed that Wyming Brook nature reserve has the Larch disease Phytophthora ramorum. Phytophthora ramorum causes extensive damage and death to various species. Larch is particularly susceptible and large numbers Read more
Many thanks to Roy for this: We will reprise the recently defunct Thornbridge camping Weekend and hold it in Bamford.(Bamford is famous for ten thousand hours of sunshine each August.) This is a family camping weekend for everyone. Make a note of the date – Friday August 19th to Sunday Read more
The Peak Park have published the dates of Moorland closures for May, June 2022. You can find the area maps here: https://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/planning-… Note: Public rights of way are not affected by restrictions on open access land.
Following discussions at the last AGM, it has been agreed that the club & its members would benefit from having a Diversity & Inclusion post on the committee. Consequently, at this year’s AGM we will be seeking to establish someone in this post. If you are interested please consider standing. Read more
The club AGM is June 22nd 8.00pm at the Norfolk Arms. Ringinglow Road, Sheffield. You can see the annual accounts and other information via: https://www.dpfr.org.uk/pages/view?id=74 Items for the agenda? contact rob.moore@tayloremmet.co.uk
We need around 25 volunteers for the Burbage Skyline race on Tuesday 7th June. Help is needed with registration / results, marshaling and finish line. We have a new, shorter route this year (to avoid nesting areas) and I have decided on 9 marshal locations as can be seen on Read more