CHARITY EVENT NOTIFICATION
On behalf of the Friends of Nettlebed School (FONS), I would like to make you aware that as part of Nettlebed Community School fundraising activities, FONS will be holding the Nettlebed Stinger 10km multi-terrain race on Sunday 27th April at 10am. This race has been approved and licensed by Runbritain (part of UK Athletics).
As per previous years, the approved course will see competitors follow footpaths and bridleways around the Highmoor and Witheridge hill area, before joining the road opposite the Rising Sun. Runners will then be directed down Witheridge Hill to Newnham Hill bottom and will run along this road until joining the bridleway up to English Farm.
We appreciate that for a short time on the day of the race, this may cause some inconvenience to residents. We anticipate that competitors will pass through this area within approximately one hour starting from 10.15am.
As UK Athletics rules require us to provide a drinks station at approximately 5km; this will mean a drinks station along Newnham Hill bottom. We will only use compostable cups and we will have sufficient volunteers on hand who will do a full sweep of the area to ensure no litter is left behind.
To alleviate any concerns you may have, we will have volunteer marshals directing runners so they remain on course, and roads will remain open for the duration of the race. We kindly ask that should you need to drive along part of the route as the race passes through that you do so with increased caution. You can find more details of the event on our website: https://nettlebedstinger.co.uk/
This year, the proceeds from the run will go to the Friends Of Nettlebed School who continually fundraise to enhance the experience of children attending the school. FONS fund several events, school trips and experiences throughout the year as well as purchase educational resources.
We do hope that you will support this charitable event, but should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Olivia Fergusson
Race Secretary on behalf of FONS
E-mail: nettlebedstinger10k@gmail.com
Charity ref: 1091177