Last updated 27 March 2021
Nic Corry, President for 2020/21
& 2021/22
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Announcement
of New President - Webcast
Introduction
The UK government has advised that everyone in the UK should now avoid
“non-essential” travel and contact with others to fight coronavirus. The
government has now banned public gatherings to reduce the spread of this virus.
Therefore, our scheduled AGM is now postponed until further notice. Whilst we
are experiencing these unprecedented times, I have decided to announce my
successor via video link… a first in the clubs’ history.
Brief year overview
Last year the club celebrated 150yrs, which is an
amazing milestone, making our club one of the oldest athletics in the country.
One of highlights for me was hosting our 150yrs anniversary dinner at the
‘Houses of Parliament’ (Chris Haines organised!) It was an amazing evening of
heart felt speeches and my coach Mike McFarlane was my principal guest and
keynote speaker.
As a club we celebrate the success of Dina Asher Smith at
last year’s world championships, becoming the first British women to win a
global sprint title at the 200m and silver in the 100m, and a big congratulation
to her coach John Blackie for successfully guiding Dina’s career…
It was a privilege for me to see our U20’s win the YDL
finals in Manchester, then went on to finish top 3 in the European club
championships, in Portugal
I also experienced many firsts during my tenure as your
President
1. Mob match v Ranelagh (where I made a complete hash
of our CLUB CRY!!)
2. National XC Champs in Nottingham
3. I ran my first mile in 7min 9sec (PB)
Mention of thanks
- IPP Paul Byfield – guided me during my tenure
- Mike Peel, Steve Hollingdale, Nic Brooks and other
PP, who deputised for me on Wednesday nights reading the Presidents News!
- Big thanks to all our volunteers, club coaches,
officials, Trustees and manage committee for your hard-work and dedication
during last year
Nic Corry – New BBH President for 2020
Announcement of my successor this year…where shall
start!
- The new President won their first medal in the
Southern Hemisphere, a bronze in the 100m
- It wasn’t until some years later they won medals in
the UK, switching to the 800m and 1500m winning golds in both events at the
same meeting.
- In 1999 your New President completed the London
Marathon in 5hrs
- They love athletics and want to see our athletics
fulfil their true potential
- They love the clubs’ traditions and values, and want
to see the club continue to strive to be the best club it can be
- This person is dedicated, passionate, forward
thinking, and has no-nonsense approach
Ladies and Gentlemen: Your New President for this year is…
Nic Corry!
Julian Golding IPP
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