Badaguish 2010 This summer I was selected for the BOF Talent Camp in the Cairngorms (basically the new tour for 15-20 year olds), which was held at the Badaguish outdoor centre near Aviemore. It was a fantastic week of training, with the main focus of the week being on how to plan your own training.Continue reading “Chloe Haines – Orienteering – 2010”
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Complete Runner
Complete Runner is a well known specialist shop for runners with branches on Leeds Road in Ben Rhydding, Ilkley and in Nelson, Lancashire together with an online store. Through Complete Runner, Terry Lonergan has been a longstanding sponsor of the Jack Bloor Races by providing the printed race numbers worn by runners together with aContinue reading “Complete Runner”
2010 results published
The 2010 results are available here
Memories of Dolphin
In 2009 Gritstone Club member Tom Greenwood published ‘Memories of Dolphin’. The book is the collected memories of those who knew Arthur together with photographs, sketches and an appendix, which includes material about his life and activities. Also included with the book is a free DVD with rare film footage of Arthur climbing at AlmcliffContinue reading “Memories of Dolphin”
Arthur Dolphin Trophy
Arthur Rhodes Dolphin was born in 1925 and grew up in Baildon, at the eastern end of Ilkley Moor. Arthur started climbing and exploring the hills in his early teens and eventually became the foremost rock climber of his generation. Arthur met Jack Bloor through their membership of Harehills Harriers and because of their manyContinue reading “Arthur Dolphin Trophy”
Arthur Dolphin Trophy
Arthur Rhodes Dolphin was born in 1925 and grew up in Baildon, at the eastern end of Ilkley Moor. Arthur started climbing and exploring the hills in his early teens and eventually became the foremost rock climber of his generation. Arthur met Jack Bloor through their membership of Harehills Harriers and because of theirContinue reading “Arthur Dolphin Trophy”
New Sponsor – Smoooth
Owned by Jo Haig, Smoooth is a new and already very popular Smoothie Bar and Deli Café in Ilkley. Smoooth is located on Wells Road close to the town centre. Wells Road is the main route leading up to the Jack Bloor Races on Ilkley Moor. Further details at www.smoooth.co.uk
New sponsor – Ilkley Brewery
We are pleased to announce that the Ilkley Brewery Company has agreed to sponsor the Senior race at the 25th Year Jack Bloor Races. They have been in business for almost one year and comprise Stewart Ross and Chris Ives, for more information visit their website
Adam Bennett – expedition to Borneo
I would like to thank the Jack Bloor fund for contributing to my recent Adventureworks expedition to Borneo. After two days travelling we reached Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, and in order to acclimatize to the heat and humidity we camped at an outdoor activities centre situated outside the city near the beach. ThatContinue reading “Adam Bennett – expedition to Borneo”
Lova Chechik – Orienteering training camp to Scotland
Firstly, I have to give a big thank you to the Jack Bloor fund for making this trip a reality. But it all started with a bit of last minute packing, I set off out of York train station, on a train to Edinburgh. Then about half of us met up, at the station, someContinue reading “Lova Chechik – Orienteering training camp to Scotland”
Jack Bloor Race & Fund 