From Last Choir Standing to First Choir Running as 36 members of Bath Male Choir now reflect on an amazing day – Sunday March 7th when they took part in the 2010 Bath Half Marathon. They were led by founder conductor Grenville Jones who recorded a time of 3hrs and 5mins, thanks mainly to being ‘escorted’ by none other than Mr. Dick Bateman! There were many personal bests and our lead runner, Mick O’Doherty came in 40th position.
A huge well-done to all the runners – also the non runners who were out collecting and encouraging. Particular thanks to Bath Cricket Club for making their facilities available to the Choir on the day and to Ian Head and his wife, Cathy who provided eats at the Cricket Club. There's a rumour Ian just might be running next year.
Grenville and quite few other singers now really have the running bug and there is talk already of a bigger team entry in 2011 ... watch this space!
The final total was an astonishing £14,288.56 and this has been divided equally between The Prostate Cancer Charity (Reg No: 1005541) and the Golden-Oldies Charitable Trust (Reg No: 1121600)The cheque presentations took place on stage at the Aled Jones concert on Saturday May 1st at the Bath Forum. The Devizes Lions Club also sent an additional cheque for £500 which was added to the Prostate Cancer total making it £7,144.28.
Here is the list of the BMC runners...
Phil Affleck - Peter Bailey - Dick Bateman - Mark Boulton – Ray Brigden - Kevin Bridges - Chris Carpenter - Steve Cottrell - Steve Cox - Allan Crossley - Michael Cuff - Phil Dye - Michael Fletcher - Andrew Gordon - Rob Grieve - Bob Honey - Phil Honey - Rob Horton - Daniel Jones - Grenville Jones - Laurie Jones - Simon Kale - George Lippiatt - Michael McCarthy - Clive Moxham - Andrew Murray - Mick O'Doherty - Mike Pakeman - Pat Rowland - Andy Seaborne - Paul Stansall - Malcolm Sutton - Bill Thomas - Steve West - Geoff Williams - and Peter Woodward.
Nigel Hamilton was injured but recovered to run the 26 mile London Marathon supporting the sum above. Malcolm Sutton also ran the London Marathon for Prostate Cancer. Well done to them both.
Golden-Oldies has only been going 2 years and is making a big impact on the lives of hundreds of lonely and elderly people across the West of England. More money will help the Charity to start new fun singing sessions and add more smiles in the months ahead. Bath Male Choir has forged a strong link with the The Prostate Cancer Charity. The Choir were guests at the Society's 2009 Christmas concert in London and will support their vital work in other ways in the future.
THANK YOU to everyone who helped us raise our final total of £14,288.56
Grenville Jones is pictured here with Neil and Malcolm Turner, owners of the Running Shop who are based in Union Passage, Bath. They provided all the running shirts free of charge for the team.
Our Sponsors were....
The Running Shop, Bath
www.runningbath.co.uk
Bath Auto Services
www.bathautoservices.co.uk
The Bear – Bath’s friendly family Pub
www.bearbath.co.uk
Wellsway Dental Practice
56 Wellsway - Bath
Call 01225 312847 / 312148
Robert Grace Ltd
Call - 07710 541472
www.robert-grace.co.uk
T.S Motaquip Ltd - Paul Swaby
www.tsmotaquip.com
The Beauty Maze - Gary and Pauline Sinkins
www.thebeautymaze.co.uk
Gillards of Bath - tea tasters and coffee roasters
www.gillards.co.uk
S. R. Jacobs - electrical installations
Call 01225 761223
The Spicery and James Ransome
www.thespicery.com
The Widcombe Association
www.widcombeassociation.org.uk
The Barber Company - Lee and Mandy Adams
Call 01225 333175
Bath MOT Centre
www.bathmotcentre.co.uk
Visit the official Bath Half Marathon website by clicking here
www.runninghigh.co.uk
