A top award for city running club
Werrington Joggers won the prestigious ‘Club of the Year’ at the England Athletics Volunteer Awards.
They pipped shortlisted rivals Cambridge & Coleridge AC and Saint Edmunds Striders following a public vote.
Club chairman Rod McDonald said “I am thrilled, especially as this is our 40th anniversary year. The award recognises the hard work and dedication of our coaches, committee and members, not only within the club to help people attain their running goals, but also in the wider community.
“All are equally welcomed at our club and encouraged to volunteer especially at our annual 5K event. We have partially sighted members and qualified running coaches who go out together, and newcomers are accompanied on their first run by an experienced club member.
“We also reach out beyond the club as members organise local food bank collections, and donate old running shoes to homeless groups. We also support other local clubs in completing their mandatory England Athletics safeguarding, diversity and inclusion standards.”