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News headlines 2012

22.Oct.12 Club Development Workshops to help clubs help themselves

The England Athletics Club Support Service helps athletics clubs by providing relevant, innovative, problem solving advice and support to enable them to overcome challenges and develop.
19.Oct.12 Cornwall AC inspires future wheelchair athletes!

Cornwall Athletic Club held an ‘Introduction to Wheelchair Racing’ evening at Carn Brea for wheelchair athletes in the county, which since the Paralympics has seen a jump in demand throughout Cornwall.
27.Sep.12 Amputee inspired by Paralympics set for Rio 2016

11-year-old Lydia Cross has hit the headlines in her area after being tipped as Britain’s next Paralympic blade running star. She is now training to be a blade runner after being inspired by Paralympian Jonnie Peacock.
26.Sep.12 A thrilling race at Littledown

The 'Littledown 5' five mile road race in Bournemouth - always excellently organised by Littledown Harriers - manages to produce a new feature every year.
03.Sep.12 Malcom Fenton sets scene for exciting Autumn and Winter of workshops

The weight of the various throwing objects used in this workshop seemed to match the weight of the rain that dropped on Carn Brea at times, when Malcolm Fenton delivered his Heavy throws workshop there
17.Aug.12 Erme Valley Harriers embrace the Olympic legacy

Erme Valley Harriers were one of the first athletics clubs to take advantage of the momentum built up by the huge success of the gold rush at the London Olympics.