VMCC South Durham

Sunday September 21st Beamish Trophy Trial, organisor Tom Norman and 134 competitors were relieved when Saturdays torrential rain cleared for 105 mile reliability test in Weardale.

Tom stated “Westgate Ford was cancelled as the water level was too high - the first time in many years, lunch stop worked well at Nenthead. Grateful appreciation and thanks to all the many marshals and observers. Charitable donations to MacMillan Cancer £238 and £400 for LARA” (Land Access and Recreation Association).  Awards night - Cricket Club, Middleton St George 6th November, prize draws, raffle and buffet.

More fine weather for the South Lakes Mountain weekend near Coniston, thanks to Bobby Robinson who travelled from his home on the east coast to organise this longstanding popular event.
 

December:-Tuesday 9th 50th anniversary of the Section’s formation; Christmas Party 18th. Annual Presentation night - Bannytynes Hotel, Darlington, Saturday 24th January 2026. Hope you have returned trophies?