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The Striders Christmas Dinner - The Plough, Stathern
On Friday 6th Dec, Stilton Striders held their annual presentation evening, with Dominic Musgrave of the Melton Times attending to present the trophies. The awards were given as follows: Most Improved Runner - Chris Southam, Best Veteran - Phil Douglas, Clubman of the Year - Chris Genes, with Nick Brown taking the honours for the 'Best Runner 2002'. In addition to the four club members who are in April's London Marathon through producing qualifying times (Tim Legge, Tim Hicks, Phil Douglas and Cis Robinson ) the club awarded their allocated two entries to Chris Southam and Vicki Lowe. In addition a special 'Lifetime achievement to athletics and Stilton Striders' was presented to Ron Grove, with a bouquet of flowers for his wife, Judy.
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Phil Douglas receives the award for best veteran in 2002 from Dominic Musgrave of the Melton Times |
| Chris Southam is overcome with delight at receiving the shield for most improved runner in 2002 |
| Chris Genes receives the clubperson of the year award |
| Neil Jaggard prepares to present the 2002 Special Award - the Bengeometer... |
| ...once upon a time he was fast... |
| ...but now he has completely lost it. Too much beer, lost his marbles... |
| ...no...here is the real reason! |
| ...will he ever make that long climb back to form? John Benge receives the Bengeometer |
| Neil's captive audience |
| Journalist at work |
| Vicki Lowe - happy to recieve one of the club's London Marathon entries, along with Chris Southam |
| Ron Grove receives an award from Jim Bishop for achievements to athletics and Stilton Striders |
| Chris presents a bouquet to Ron's wife Judy |
| Geoff seeks help in his quest for a raffle prize |
| Mick can't understand why he hasn't even won the raffle this year |
| Neil introduces his new armpit competition! |
| Happy Christmas! |
