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Last updated: Wednesday, 19 May, 2010 at 04:26pm

Below are important notices relating to the JogWantage courses, other associated events, and general information which may be of interest.

top <2010 Course – Venue Map ~ Wednesday, 19 May 2010

The first 2010 JogWantage takes place at King Aflred’s Playing Fields on Wednesday, 12 May. For the reference of the course participants a map to the venue (– also showing Wantage Town football club) is available here.

Dene Stringfellow

top <2010 Course – Welcome Evening Confirmation ~ Tuesday, 11 May 2010

The JogWantage course Welcome Evening will take place at the Comrades Club, Newbury Street, Wantage from 7:00pm until 9:00pm on Wednesday, 12 May. Anyone interested in joining this course is invited along to the meeting to chat to the course leaders and complete the course registration in advance.

Dene Stringfellow

top <2010 Course – Cost Confirmed ~ Thursday, 22 April 2010

The cost for the next JogWantage course has now been confirmed. The decision has been made to charge a minimal fee of £10.00 (in advance) to help to cover the ongoing costs of running this course.

Dene Stringfellow

top <2010 Course – Venue Confirmed ~ Tuesday, 30 March 2010

The venue for the next JogWantage course has now been confirmed. Please refer to the Courses section for the updated details.

Dene Stringfellow

top <2010 Course – Dates Confirmed ~ Friday, 19 March 2010

The next JogWantage course has been scheuled to run for 10 weeks commencing at 7:00pm on Wednesday, 19 May 2010. The final course session will take place on Wednesday, 21 July 2010. The details regarding the venue and possible charges have yet to be confirmed. Once they are known the information will be posted both here in the News section and also in the Courses section.

In the meantime, if you would be interested in participating in the next course please register your interest by completing the online form provided under the Contact Us section.

Dene Stringfellow

top <2010 JogWantage Course Notice ~ Wednesday, 20 January 2010

The planning for the next JogWantage course is already under way. As soon as the details of our next course have been confirmed they will be posted both here in the News section and to the Courses section.

In the meantime, if you would be interested in participating in the next course please register your interest by completing the online form provided under the Contact Us section.

Dene Stringfellow

top <End of Course Sunday Morning Run & Social Gathering ~ Sunday, 16 August 2009

Date & Time: Sunday, 23rd August 2009 at 9:30am
Venue: The Court Hill Centre

Following the final training session this coming Wednesday evening (19 August), the last informal Sunday run starting from the car park at The Court Hill Centre (the old Youth Hostel) by the Ridgeway above Wantage will take place on Sunday, 23rd August starting at 9:30am – please note the slightly later time. We will be aiming to start the run promptly at 9:30am so please arrive in time to allow for the warmup.

This run will be approximately half an hour or so in duration completing a circular route at the pace of the participants.

After the run and the cool down we will adjourn to the very pleasant surroundings of the Court Hill Centre Café shortly after 10:30am to celebrate completion of the course. Hot and cold drinks as well as an assortment of cakes will be available to purchase.

All course participants and jog leaders are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

Dene Stringfellow

top <This Weekend’s Sunday Morning Run ~ Friday, 14 August 2009

Date & Time: Sunday, 16th August 2009 at 9:00am
Venue: The Court Hill Centre

There will be another informal run starting at the car park at The Court Hill Centre (the old Youth Hostel) by the Ridgeway above Wantage on Sunday, 16th August starting at 9:00am. We will be aiming to start the run promptly at 9:00am so please arrive in time to allow for the warmup.

This run will be approximately half an hour in duration completing a circular route at the pace of the participants.

Dene Stringfellow

top <Sunday Morning Run from the Court Hill Centre ~ Thursday, 6 August 2009

Date & Time: Sunday, 9th August 2009 at 9:00am
Venue: The Court Hill Centre

As agreed after the training session on Wednesday evening, the next informal Sunday run starting from the car park at The Court Hill Centre (the old Youth Hostel) by the Ridgeway above Wantage will take place this Sunday, 9th August starting at 9:00am. We will be aiming to start the run promptly at 9:00am so please arrive in time to allow for the warmup.

This run, following a figure-of-eight course, will be approximately 4 kilometres in distance and approximately half an hour in duration. The route will be covered at the pace of the participants.

Dene Stringfellow

top <Sunday Morning Run This Weekend ~ Wednesday, 29 July 2009

Date & Time: Sunday, 2nd August 2009 at 9:00am
Venue: The Court Hill Centre

As agreed after this week’s Wednesday evening training session, there will be another informal run starting at the car park at The Court Hill Centre (the old Youth Hostel) by the Ridgeway above Wantage on Sunday, 2nd August starting at 9:00am. We will be aiming to start the run promptly at 9:00am so please arrive in time to allow for the warmup.

This run will be approximately half an hour in duration completing a circular route at the pace of the participants.

Dene Stringfellow

top <Sunday Morning Run ~ Thursday, 23 July 2009

Date & Time: Sunday, 26th July 2009 at 9:00am
Venue: The Court Hill Centre

As agreed after this week’s Wednesday evening training session, there will be another informal run starting at the car park at The Court Hill Centre (the old Youth Hostel) by the Ridgeway above Wantage on Sunday, 26th July starting at 9:00am. We will be aiming to start the run promptly at 9:00am so please arrive in time to allow for the warmup.

This run will be approximately half an hour in duration completing a circular route at the pace of the participants.

Dene Stringfellow

top <Next Sunday Morning Run ~ Thursday, 16 July 2009

Date & Time: Sunday, 19th July 2009 at 9:00am
Venue: The Court Hill Centre

As agreed after this week’s Wednesday evening training session, there will be another informal run starting at the car park at The Court Hill Centre (the old Youth Hostel) by the Ridgeway above Wantage on Sunday, 19th July starting at 9:00am.

This run will be approximately half an hour in duration completing a circular route at the pace of the participants.

Dene Stringfellow

top <Second Sunday Morning Run ~ Friday, 10 July 2009

Date & Time: Sunday, 12th July 2009 at 9:00am
Venue: Home Farm Car Park, Ardington

As agreed after this week’s Wednesday evening training session, there will be another informal run starting at the car park at Home Farm, Ardington on Sunday 12th July, starting at 9:00am.

This run will be approximately half an hour in duration completing a circular route at the pace of the participants.

Dene Stringfellow

top <Course Extended to 14 Weeks ~ Sunday, 5 July 2009

It has been agreed to extend the current 8–week JogWantage course to 14 weeks. The course, which started on Wednesday, 20 May will now run until Wednesday, 19 August. The course will continue to take place at King Alfred’s Field, Wantage (behind Wantage Leisure Centre) starting at the usual time of 7:00pm.

Dene Stringfellow

top <Sunday Morning Run ~ Thursday, 2 July 2009

Date & Time: Sunday, 5th July 2009 at 9:00am
Venue: The Court Hill Centre

There will be an informal run starting at The Court Hill Centre (the old Youth Hostel) by the Ridgeway above Wantage on Sunday 5th July, starting at 9:00am.

This run will be approximately half an hour in duration completing a circular route at the pace of the participants.

Dene Stringfellow