| Debutant Michael Robinson must be congratulated for producing challenging courses. He gave runners plenty of route choice and on the Long course several crossings of the dry valley of Foxdale. Many competitors visited the area around Swiss Cottage, now somewhat overgrown with Rhododendrons. In the early twentieth century this was a popular outing for people from Grimsby who came out in Charabancs and bought lemonade, hence the pile of very old bottles at the rear of this building. The Long course was dominated by Paul Murgatroyd from Sudbrooke, a clear winner from the RAF's Philip Johnstone-Davis. The strong running Dave Jolly from Glentham was delighted with his fourth place, by far and away his best Poacher performance. We all wish John Fulwood a speedy recovery after he had a nasty fall. His head injury necessitated a visit to Grimsby Hospital's A and E (via Louth's A and E!). John had put in a storming run on the Long course finishing in fifth place. His best result for many years. Thanks to all those who helped him, especially the kind ladies who took him to the hospital. As the series approaches its final stages several trophies are still to be resolved. With eight to count, the Master's and Junior categories are too close to call. The Short Course trophy has been retained yet again by Zac Field with a maximum points haul. Next week it is Brompton Dale, another wood owned by the Earl of Yarborough. |