Page 2 - BBHAC Winter 2016-17 Gazette

A Club well worth backing
From the Editor
Thanks to our sponsors:
Browsing through old copies of this long
Biggin Hill Airport standing periodical I am aware that at times
Jack Petchey Foundation the editorial team have encountered that all
So Clean too familiar problem of being behind on the
and to many other generous production of issues as was stated by the Editor
individuals who offered backing way back in 1993. We have been encountering
and assistance. similar problems and this issue is most
unfortunately delayed but with a new team in place it is hoped that
these will be surmounted.
In most issues of the Gazette it is unfortunate that we have to
CONTENTS report the passing of those Members who have made invaluable
contributions to the Club over many years. Although ‘obituarised’
Profiles in the last issue Gordon Hickey our veteran championship winning
3. This year’s President... shot putter is remembered in a more comprehensive tribute, and
Nick Brooks also remembered is Brenda Brent, a staunch supporter of the Club
through its social activities and one of the first lady members.
6. New Vice Presidents
With the departure from the editorship team of both Peter Rogers
Athletics Reports and Ozzie Adams both of whom have given invaluable service and
their talents to the production of this magazine for several years,
8. Senior Men I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation and thanks for
10. Senior Women all they have done in the production of it. Oz has sadly been pre-
12. Junior Women and Men occupied with work commitments and has had to relinquish the role
of graphic designer. Whilst this is unavoidable, he will be missed
15. Men’s Masters
greatly but I am pleased to say that replacements for both Pete and
16. Young Athletes Kent Oz have been found: Graham Smith whom some of you will know
League
from the track at Norman Park and is also one of the organisers at
21. Cross Country Bromley parkrun and Bromley junior parkrun. Graham is a graphic
Championships designer who has much experience in several publications has
23. Relays taken over from Oz. I am also pleased to say that joining the team
27. National Cross Country in the capacity of assistant editor is Will Ruiz whom you will know
Championships from the Senior Men’s Team. Both have taken on their roles and will
I’m sure prove worthy replacements for my departed colleagues.
29. The Bennett Cup
Will is a keen aspiring writer and will doubt be of great assistance
to me in preparing and editing the various reports.
Obituaries
Before signing off I wish to offer grateful thanks to the following
31. Gordon Hickey for willingly providing articles for this issue: President Nick Brooks,
33. Brenda Brent Paul Austridge VP, PP Mike Martineau, PP Tim Souter, PP Brian
Stone, David Appleton VP, Will Ruiz, Mike Simms, Barbara Terry.
34. Officials Page The next issue covering the summer 2017 is now in preparation
and the deadline for submission of reports is March 2018.