Ashill School Fun Run

Organisers of Ashill School’s fifth annual 5k Father’s Day Fun Run were pleased to see a record 42 runners competing this year competing, raising over £450 for the school.

Many parents took the opportunity to give their children the chance to run the 5k race alongside them giving a real family feel to the event, appropriate for Father’s Day!.   

A drinking water station was provided by The Square and Compass Inn, Windmill Hill, Ashill at the half way point and many children enjoyed a mini race of their own, enabling them to soak up the race atmosphere, and to receive a medal and small gift.

5k runners received prizes donated by local businesses, along with medals and goodie bags donated by 1610 Gym, and juice provided by race sponsor Frobisher Juices of Exeter.

The race winner was Kenny Timson, who in defending last year’s title, won with an impressive time of 19.35 minutes beating last year’s time by 20 seconds.

After the race runners enjoyed BBQ and home baked cakes and biscuits.

The organisers said, “We would like to thank everyone who has helped us to make this year such a success. Without our volunteers this event could not happen. It is a wonderful opportunity to bring everyone together and not even the rain could dampen our spirits.”

Cllr. Linda Vijeh, who turned up to show support, but did not run, added, ’Events like this are a wonderful way for the local community to join forces to support the school, with the added bonus of some healthy exercise.’ 

Chard Rugby Ladies - left to right, front row... (all with numbers) Millie Truscott,  Elaine Staines, Tara Smillie, Mary Pugh, Oliver Pugh. 

Back row...  Laura Moss, Mel Baldwin, Jo Truscott, Sarah Kneeshaw, Matt Bowditch, Kieran Smillie, Georgia Smillie.

Family photo - the Warren family - all four members ran, both girls are under 16 

Winners photo - from left to right back row. Race winner (first man) Kenny Timson (19.35), first under 16 male Kieran Smillie (time 24.18), second lady and 1st female under 16 Georgina Smillie (time 27.45), 1st lady Kate Beaumont (25.27), 2nd man Ed Clements (20.59).  Front row, Zoe Crouch 2nd place in the children's run, Jasper Clements 1st place in the children's run.