This year the theme is Action Monday 11th May Check in with other members & encourage them to join us this week. Do you know someone who hasn't been to the club for a while? Add something to the Padlet board (open all week). A place for members to share positive experiences or give someone a shout out. You can keep it anonymous or add your name. Tuesday 12th May Regular daytime run Regular runs at club night A walk & talk session @ club night with Sherri & Colette - walk to Middleton Woods, a sit & natter before heading back, no dogs please. Bake sale after the runs/walk - proceeds in the form of donations to Leeds Mind (donation page open all month) Wednesday 13th May Litter picking (plogging), location TBC. Meet Heather at TBC. Equipment will be provided by Beeston Womblers . Remember to wear your trainers, there will be some running. There will also be a walking option. Thursday 14th May Have a go at meditating (learn more here ) or try this guided meditation from The Royal Parks. Alternatively try to relax in a different way by doing something you love. Maybe reading, listening to your favourite podcast or sitting in the garden? Listening to music can be great for improving your mood. Check out, 2016 - music & mental health with James Acaster & Nish Kumar. What is your 'go to' song for when you need a pick me up? Wendy's hill session, 6:30 @ the car park near Middleton Woods Visitor Centre We would like to highlight the below event from Being You Leeds Friday 15th May Regular track session - see details here Saturday 16th May Parkrun league @ Roundhay , followed by breakfast & a post run chat at Hesco Lounge Sunday 17th May Consider volunteering The Pontefract 10k Cookridge Community 10k Cross Flatts Junior Parkrun If you would find it useful, here is a list of support services: Mind's Infoline - Call 0300 123 3393 (9am - 6pm weekdays except bank holidays) Side by Side - Mind's online peer support community Samaritans - call 116 123 (24 hours a day) Childline (under 19s) - call 0800 1111 or try their online counsellor chat Shout - text SHOUT to 85258 NHS - call 111 or make a GP appointment Hub of Hope - enter your postcode to find mental health support in your area The Mix (under 25) - call 0808 808 4994 or use their online chat (4pm - 11pm weekdays) Age UK - call 0800 678 1602 (8am - 7pm every day) Black, African and Asian Therapy Network - to find resources and therapists Switchboard (LGBTQIA+ community) - call 0800 0119 100 or use their online chat (10am - 10pm every day) ANDYSMANCLUB Add to Padlet Donate here Thank you to everyone who supported us during Mental Health Awareness Week in 2025. We raised £116 for Leeds Mind! Thank you to everyone who supported us during Mental Health Awareness Week in 2024. We raised £133 for Leeds Mind!

Diary Dates Friday 8th May 2026 FREE Track session , please book Sunday 10th May 2026 Rob Burrow Marathon & Half Marathon - Go Lakers! 11th-17th May 2026 Mental Health Awareness Week, see here for more details Saturday 16th May 2026 Parkrun League - Roundhay , 9am, everyone welcome Saturday 13th June 2026 Parkrun League - Humber Bridge , 9am, everyone welcome Saturday 11th July 2026 Parkrun League - Goole , 9am, everyone welcome Sunday 14th March 2027 Wakefield Hospice 10K, 9am, brunch after, book now Past dates Middleton Woods festive Parkrun, fancy dress, 9am Monday 1st January 2024 Which New Year's Day Parkrun will you do? Monday 1st January 2024 A few Lakers are joining Leeds Dock Running Club for a New Year's Day 10k for all, 10:30, see RunTogether for more details Tuesday 2nd January 2024 We're back! First Club Night of the year Thursday 4th January 2024 Wendy's coaching, hill session, starting @ the car park near the Old White Hart, 6:30pm, book Friday 5th January 2024 **NO TRACK SESSION** Sunday 7th January 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Huddersfield (Stadium Runners), 10am Thursday 11th January 2024 Wendy's coaching, hill session, starting @ the car park between The Old White Hart & Beeston Community Hub, 6:30pm, please book Friday 12th January 2024 First track session of 2024 @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Friday 12th January 2024 Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Saturday 13th January 2024 Parkrun League @ Middleton Woods, 9am Thursday 18th January 2024 **cancelled** Wendy's coaching , hill session, starting @ the car park between The Old White Hart & Beeston Community Hub, 6:30pm **cancelled** Friday 19th January 2024 Bonus Walk & Talk session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Sunday 21st January 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Middleton (South Leeds Lakers), 10am Tuesday 23rd January 2024 New C25K starts, part of Club Night Thursday 25th January 2024 Wendy's coaching , hill session, starting @ the car park between The Old White Hart & Beeston Community Hub, 6:30pm, please book Friday 26th January 2024 Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Friday 26th January 2024 Walk & Talk session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Thursday 1st February 2024 Wendy's coaching , hill session, starting @ John Charles Centre, 6:30, please book Friday 2nd February 2024 **NO ADULT TRACK SESSION** Saturday 10th February 2024 Parkrun League @ Temple Newsam, 9am Sunday 11th February 2024 Rescheduled West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Queensbury, 10am Tuesday 13th February 2024 Lakers' Birthday celebrations, food & quiz, after our run, Pump House Bar Sunday 18th February 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Pudsey, 10am Friday 23rd February 2024 Walk & Talk session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Sunday 25th February 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Stainland, Halifax, 10am Saturday 9th March 2024 Parkrun League @ Woodhouse Moor, 9am Sunday 10th March 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Crossgates, 10am Tuesday 12th March 2024 Awards night, after our runs, Pump House Bar, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, 8pm Thursday 14th March 2024 Wendy's coaching , hill session, starting @ the car park between The Old White Hart & Beeston Community Hub, 6:30, please book Friday 15th March 2024 Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Friday 22nd March 2024 Walk & Talk session @ South Leeds Stadium, 6pm, please book Saturday 13th April 2024 Parkrun League @ Oakwell Hall, 9am Tuesday 16th April 2024 AGM, after our runs, Pump House Bar, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club Friday 26th April 2024 Walk & Talk, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, 6pm, please book Sunday 28th April 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 1 @ Honley, 10:30 Saturday 18th May 2024 Parkrun League @ Huddersfield, 9am Monday 13th May 2024 to Sunday 19th May 2024 Mental Health Awareness Week, click here to see the week's activities Tuesday 28th May 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 2 @ Kirkstall, 7:30 Saturday 8th June 2024 Parkrun League @ Wakefield Thornes, 9am Tuesday 11th June 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 3 @ Morley, 7:30 Wednesday 19th June 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 4 @ Middleton, time 7pm Saturday 22nd June 2024 Beeston Festival, we have a stall, please pop along & remember there is no Cross Flatts Parkrun Wednesday 26th June 2024 Race of the Month is Hyde Park Summer Mile, 6:45, more details here Sunday 30th June 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 5 @ Pudsey, 10:30 Thursday 11th July 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 6 @ Northowram, time TBC Saturday 13th July 2024 Parkrun League @ Sherwood Forest, 9am Sunday 21st July 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race 7 @ West Vale , 10am Thursday 1st August 2024 Wendy's hill session, 6.30pm, Middleton Park Visitor Centre car park, book here Saturday 10th August 2024 Parkrun League @ Frickley, 9am Sunday 11th August 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race @ Slaithwaite , 10am Wednesday 14th August 2024 Summer social @ Plantation (Middleton), 7pm Thursday 5th September 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Middleton Woods, Visitors Centre (by the lake), please book Friday 6th September 2024 Track session , 6pm, please book Friday 6th September 2024 Wendy's coaching session at the track, 6pm, please book Saturday 7th September 2024 Parkrun League @ Dewsbury, 9am Sunday 8th September 2024 Yorkshire Vets race @ Queensbury , 10am Tuesday 10th September 2024 Hunslet Handicap 2024, 5k, 7k, 9k & 11k, staggered starts to South Leeds Stadium & back, food after the runs, bring some money to donate to Wheatfields Hospice (if you can) Sunday 15th September 2024 5-10K improver group run, 6.5K-8K distance, 9:30, along the canal towards Skelton Grange, open to all, meet @ Crooked Clock Pub on Hunslet Road Tuesday 17th September 2024 Club night, 7pm, t his week we encourage an Autumn clean out, any old racing t-shirts, unloved & unused, bring along & Ian will drop them at St Georges Crypt, they are ideal for people on the street as they wash & dry easily & can be used as under tops, thank you Thursday 19th September 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Middleton Woods, Visitors Centre (by the lake), please book Thursday 26th September 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Sunday 29th September 2024 Race of the month, Restoration Fund Run 10k Thursday 3rd October 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Sunday 6th October 2024 Yorkshire Vets League race @ Ackworth , 10:30 Sunday 6th October 2024 Race of the month, Morley 10k, 9am, photo @ Morley Town Hall @ 8:30am Thursday 10th October 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Saturday 12th October 2024 Parkrun League @ Rother Valley , 9am Sunday 13th October 2024 Leeds Abbey Dash, 9:30, club photo on Leeds City Museum steps, 8:45am, volunteers contact Shelly for details Thursday 17th October 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 18th October 2024 Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium , 6pm, please book Thursday 24th October 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Tuesday 29th October 2024 Club night, Halloween special, dress up if that's your thing (prize for best costume), pie & peas after the runs, look out for an email regarding ordering of pies Thursday 31st October 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 1st November 2024 Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium , 6pm, please book Thursday 7th November 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Saturday 9th November 2024 Parkrun League @ Bramley, 9am Sunday 10th November 2024 Race of the month, Run Bolton Abbey Thursday 14th November 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 15th November 2024 **CANCELLED**Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium , 6pm, please book**CANCELLED** Sunday 17th November 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Queensbury, 10:30am Thursday 21st November 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 22nd November 2024 **CANCELLED ICE**Wendy's coaching session @ South Leeds Stadium , 6pm, please book **CANCELLED ICE** Sunday 24th November 2024 Bah Humbug recce, 10am, meet outside South Leeds Stadium , come along for a preview of the Bah Humbug route & help check the course, trail shoes recommended, all abilities welcome, please book Thursday 28th November 2024 Wendy's hill session , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 29th November 2024 Affiliated members, last day to OPT IN to the London Marathon 2025 Ballot, reply to the email by midday Friday 29th November 2024, confirming that you want to be in the draw, you do not need to respond if you are not entering, see rules here Friday 29th November 2024 Lakers Christmas Party, South Leeds Conservative Club, Wooler Street, Beeston, function room, 7pm, bring some food for a fuddle, £5 per adult, kids go free, email or comment on FB post, bank transfer for payments Sunday 1st December 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Pudsey, 10am Tuesday 3rd December 2024 London marathon draw, at club night, 7pm Sunday 8th December 2024 Race of the month, Bah Humbug, 10:30, run or volunteer, more details here Saturday 14th December 2024 Parkrun League @ Cross Flatts, 9am Sunday 15th December 2024 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Dewsbury, 10am, fancy dress Tuesday 17th December 2024 Club night, Santa Hat Run, pizza & quiz after the run in The Pump House Thursday 19th December 2024 Wendy's last hill session of 2024 , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 20th December 2024 **NO TRACK SESSION** Tuesday 24th December 2024 **NO CLUB NIGHT** Wednesday 25th December 2024 Where will you go for Christmas Day Parkrun? Rothwell is on! Friday 27th December 2024 Lakers group run, St Aidan's Twixtmas run, RSPB St Aidan's Nature Park, Astley Lane, Leeds LS26 8AL, 11am, between 5-10k, coffee after, please book Friday 27th December 2024 **NO TRACK SESSION** Monday 30th December 2024 The plan is to meet at The Old Peacock, on Elland Road, for a festive drink & a catch up, 7pm, everyone welcome Tuesday 31st December 2024 **NO CLUB NIGHT** Wednesday 1st January 2025 Where will you go for New Year's Day Parkrun? Cross Flatts is on! Friday 3rd January 2025 **NO TRACK SESSION** Sunday 5th January 2024 Lakers Winter League Course Recce, 9k, 10:30, meet outside South Leeds Stadium , come along for a preview of the Winter League route & help check the course, trail shoes recommended, all abilities welcome, please book Sunday 5th January 2025 **CANCELLED West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Huddersfield, 10am CANCELLED** **CANCELLED Tuesday 7th January 2025 CANCELLED** First Club Night of 2025 Thursday 9th January 2025 **CANCELLED Wendy's first hill session of 2025 , 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book CANCELLED** Friday 10th January 2025 **CANCELLED First track session of the new year CANCELLED** Sunday 19th January 2025 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Middleton, 10am Tuesday 4th February 2025 Our NEW couch to 5k programme starts, part of club night Sunday 9th February 2025 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Crossgates, 10am Tuesday 11th February 2025 Lakers 10th birthday celebrations - club night, from 7pm, special run challenge, wear green & orange if you can, food (including cake), prizes, everyone welcome (even if you're not running) Saturday 15th February 2025 Parkrun League - Halifax , 9am, everyone welcome Sunday 23rd February 2025 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Stainland, 10am Saturday 15th March 2025 Parkrun League - Nostell Priory , 9am, everyone welcome Tuesday 18th March 2025 2024 Awards Night, after our runs, Pump House Bar, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, 8pm Saturday 5th April 2025 C25K graduation, Cross Flatts Parkrun, 9am Saturday 5th April 2025 Cross Flatts Parkrun 12th Birthday, fancy dress, 9am Thursday 10th April 2025 Wendy's Hill Session, Middleton Woods Visitors Centre (by the lake), 6:30pm,all welcome, please book Friday 11th April 2025 No track session Saturday 12th April 2025 Parkrun League - Lister Park (Bradford), 9am, everyone welcome Friday 18th April 2025 No track session Monday 21st April 2025 Lakers' Easter walk, 10am, meet at the Queen Victoria Statue (Woodhouse Moor) for a walk along the Meanwood Valley Trail, maybe stop for food & a drink along the way, everyone welcome, book here Tuesday 22nd April 2025 AGM, after our runs, Pump House Bar, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, food provided Sunday 27th April 2025 London Marathon - Go Tracy!! Sunday 4th May 2025 Yorkshire Veterans' Grand Prix race @ Honley , 10:30, may the force be with you (up those hills) Monday 5th May 2025 Lakers Bank Holiday Walk, roughly 6 miles, 10am at Fleet Lane Car Park , walk around RSPB St Aidan's , we will stop at the RSPB visitors centre for a drink & snack, bring your own or get something in the café, toilets available at the visitors centre, please book Monday 12th May 2025 to Sunday 18th May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Week, click here to see planned activities Saturday 17th May 2025 Parkrun league , Thorpe Perrow, 9am, everyone welcome Monday 26th May 2025 Lakers Bank Holiday walk, starting at Farnley Hall Park heading towards The Bankhouse in Pudsey & back https://bankhouse.org.uk/ Meeting point: Farnley Hall Park, Hall Lane, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5HA, parking available https://www.leeds.gov.uk/.../your-local.../farnley-hall-park Time: 10am start Who: Everyone welcome Distance: Roughly 6 miles, there are some hills & some trail paths Toilets: Yes (at The Bankhouse and The Beulah) More: We will head from the car park, at Farnley Hall Park, towards Roker Lane, along Fulneck & then towards The Bankhouse. Here we will stop for a drink & toilet break, before heading back and having lunch at The Beulah. https://www.beulahbistro.co.uk/ What to bring: rain jacket, water, snack Book: https://tinyurl.com/3a925wax Tuesday 27th May 2025 Yorkshire Veterans' Grand Prix race @ Kirkstall, race entry is now FULL Race HQ: Burley Rugby Union Club, LS5 3NG Start Time: 7:30pm (registration from 6:30pm) Friday 30th May 2025 NO TRACK SESSION Thursday 12th June 2025 Yorkshire Veterans' Grand Prix race @ Queensbury Race HQ: ARCH Community Centre, Queensbury, BD13 1QB Race Start/Finish: Littlemoor Park, off Park Lane, Queensbury, BD13 1DH (15 minutes walk from Race HQ) Start Time: 7:00pm (registration from 6:00pm) Tuesday 17th June 2025 Yorkshire Veterans' Grand Prix race @ Morley Race HQ: Morley Cricket Club, Scatcherd Lane, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0JJ Start/Finish: Near Fergusson Walk ///miles.tips.shares Start Time: 7:30pm (registration from 6:30pm) Friday 20th June 2025 NO TRACK SESSION Saturday 21st June 2025 Parkrun League - Huddersfield , 9am, everyone welcome Saturday 28th June 2025 Beeston Festival, 12-5, Cross Flatts Park Wednesday 9th July 2025 Yorkshire Veterans' Grand Prix race @ Middleton, 7pm Friday 11th July 2025 NO TRACK SESSION Saturday 19th July 2025 Parkrun League - Rothwell , 9am, everyone welcome Friday 1st August 2025 NO TRACK SESSION Friday 8th August 2025 NO TRACK SESSION Sunday 10th August 2025 Yorkshire Veterans' Grand Prix race @ Slaithwait , Huddersfield, 10am Thursday 14th August 2025 Yorkshire Veterans' Grand Prix race @ Northowram , 7pm Friday 15th August 2025 NO TRACK SESSION Friday 15th August 2025 Leeds Dock Relay , The Plaza, Leeds Dock, LS10 1LR, 7pm Saturday 16th August 2025 Parkrun League - Pontefract , 9am, everyone welcome Friday 22nd August 2025 NO TRACK SESSION Monday 25th August 2025 Lakers bank holiday walk, 10:30am, meet opposite the Co-op in Drighlington, 6.5 mile walk plus a stop @ the Greyhound pub in Tong, book here Friday 29th August 2025 NO TRACK SESSION Thursday 4th September 2025 Wendy's Hill Session, Middleton Woods Visitors Centre (by the lake), 6:30pm,all welcome, wear road shoes, please book Friday 5th September 2025 First track session back, please book Friday 5th September 2025 No adult coaching at the track. Wendy will start these sessions on Friday 10th October 2025 Wednesday 10th September 2025 Lakers social, all welcome, Shukria Indian Restaurant @ The Plantation Pub, meet in the pub 6:45, please let Sherri know if you are attending or email the club southleedslakers9@gmail.com Friday 12th September 2025 Track session , please book Friday 12th September 2025 No adult coaching at the track. Wendy will start these sessions on Friday 10th October 2025 Tuesday 16th September 2025 Hunslet Handicap 2025, 5k, 7k, 9k & 11k, staggered starts to South Leeds Stadium & back, bring some money to donate to Wheatfields Hospice (if you can), full details to be confirmed Friday 19th September 2025 Track session , please book Friday 19th September 2025 No adult coaching at the track. Wendy will start these sessions on Friday 10th October 2025 Friday 26th September 2025 Track session , please book Friday 26th September 2025 No adult coaching at the track. Wendy will start these sessions on Friday 10th October 2025 Friday 3rd October 2025 Track session , please book Friday 3rd October 2025 No adult coaching at the track. Wendy will start these sessions on Friday 10th October 2025 Saturday 4th October 2025 South Leeds Lakers take over Cross Flatts Parkrun Sunday 5th October 2025 Yorkshire Veterans' Grand Prix race @ Ackworth , Pontefract, time TBC Tuesday 4th November 2025 Pie & Pea Night, check your email or Facebook for ordering information Sunday 16th November 2025 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Baildon, 10:30am Thursday 20th November 2025 Neil's hill session, 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 21st November 2025 **Wendy is away, so no coaching at the track** Open track session on as usual, please book Sunday 23rd November 2025 Bah Humbug recce, 10am, meet outside South Leeds Stadium ( John Charles Centre for Sport), come along for a preview of the Bah Humbug route & help check the course, trail shoes recommended, all abilities welcome, please book Thursday 27th November 2025 Wendy's hill session, 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 28th November 2025 Track Session , everyone welcome, 6pm, South Leeds Stadium, please book Friday 28th November 2025 Wendy's coaching session @ the track, 6pm, South Leeds Stadium, please book Sunday 30th November 2025 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Dewsbury, 10:00am Thursday 4th December 2025 Wendy's hill session, 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 5th December 2025 **No Track Session** Friday 5th December 2025 Lakers Christmas Party, 7pm-11pm, South Leeds Conservative Club, Beeston LS11 7JH, k araoke, a raffle, dancing & food will be a fuddle Adults £5, kids free Please make your payment to: South Leeds Lakers Sort Code: 08-92-99 Account number: 65809165 Sunday 7th December 2025 Bah Humbug, 10:30, run or volunteer , more details here Thursday 11th December 2025 Wendy's hill session, 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 12th December 2025 **No Track Session due to maintenance work** Saturday 13th December 2025 Last Parkrun League fixture for 2025, Cross Flatts Parkrun, 9am. everyone welcome Sunday 14th December 2025 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Pudsey, 10:00am, fancy dress Tuesday 16th December 2025 Last Club Night of 2025, Santa Hat Run, pizza & quiz, please book Thursday 18th December 2025 Last Hill Session of 2025, 6:30pm, meet at Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 19th December 2025 Last Track Session of the year, open session only, no coaching session (Wendy), 6pm, please book Tuesday 23rd December 2025 **No Club Night** Thursday 25th December 2025 Where will you go for Christmas Day Parkrun? Rothwell seems to be popular with Lakers this year. Click here to find out if your local event is on Thursday 25th December 2025 **No Hill Session** Friday 26th December 2025 **No Track Session** Sunday 28th December 2025 Lakers Twixtmas group run & walk, RSPB St Aidan's Nature Park, (main car park) Astley Lane, Leeds LS26 8AL, 10:30am, walk 5k & run 10k, coffee after, please book Monday 29th December 2025 The plan is to meet at The Old Peacock, on Elland Road, for a festive drink & a catch up, 7pm, everyone welcome Tuesday 30th December 2025 **No Club Night** Thursday 1st January 2026 **No Hill Session** Thursday 1st January 2026 Where will you go for New Year Parkrun? Click here to find out if your local event is on Friday 2nd January 2026 **No Track Session** Sunday 4th January 2026 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Crossgates, 10:00am Tuesday 6th January 2026 First Club Night of the year, 7pm, please book Tuesday 21st April 2026 AGM, 8pm, after our group run, Pump House Bar, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, pizza provided Sunday 26th April 2026 London Marathon, Go Lakers Friday 9th January 2026 First Track Session of the year, 6pm, please book Sunday 18th January 2026 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Queensbury, 10:00am Thursday 29th January 2026 Wendy's hill session, 6:30, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, please book Friday 30th January 2026 FREE Track Session, see details here Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Our NEW couch to 5k programme starts, part of club night Friday 6th February 2026 **NO TRACK SESSION** Sunday 8th February 2026 West Yorkshire Winter League race @ Stainland, 10:00am Tuesday 10th February 2026 Lakers 2025 Awards - Deadline for votes Friday 13th February 2026 FREE Track Session, everyone welcome, 6pm, please book Saturday 14th February 2026 Parkrun League - York , 9am, everyone welcome Friday 20th February 2026 FREE Track Session , 6pm, everyone welcome, NO junior coached session this week, all juniors attending this session must be accompanied by an adults, please book Saturday 21st February 2026 Lakers Social, Ale Trail, for more details click here Tuesday 24th February 2026 2025 Awards Night, after our runs, Pump House Bar, Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club, 8pm Thursday 2nd April 2026 No Hill Session Friday 3rd April 2026 No track session Saturday 11th April 2026 Parkrun League - Penistone, 9am, everyone welcome

Track Session Friday night is our track night! For 40 weeks of the year we have access to the track at South Leeds Stadium (John Charles Centre for Sport), LS11 5DJ. The track is available between 6-7pm, is FREE & is open to all. You have two options: 1. Free Track Session (weekly) this session is not led, so come with your own plan to walk or run 2. Wendy's track session (weekly, starting April 2026) Wendy is our coach Meet track side at 5:55pm & sign in with a leader/coach To register, for FREE, & book please visit our RunTogether (England Athletics) page by clicking here. Alternatively, you can download the app for iPhone or Android by clicking on the links below. iPhone App Android App If you need any help with this please do get in touch or let us know at your first session & we can assist.

Meet the Committee Chair Richard Harrison Coming soon... Running Section Rep Ian Pickles Hi all, I joined South Leeds Lakers in 2015 after meeting people at Cross Flatts Parkrun. I enjoyed the friendliness and vibe of the club and in 2016, when we became affiliated, I was asked to be Run Leader & then 'Run Co-ordinator'. I have seen us move from a bench outside Beeston Co-op, to the Community Centre to the Hunslet Nelson & have seen over 40 Run Leaders come & go. I have been on the committee since 2016 & although it's challenging we have achieved some fantastic results, seeing over 500 people through our doors. In 2019 we successfully launched a Junior Section & I have trained as a 'Junior Assistant Coach'. We coach 40 children a week running, jumping & throwing. As Run Co-ordinator I assign the groups each week, I would love people to come and give me feedback as we can not improve if we don't know. Let's carry this club forward & enjoy our running. Membership Secretary Shelly Parker Hello, I'm Shelly, one of the club secretaries and you can get in touch with me for any matters relating to the running club, but particularly membership queries. We are a free social running club but there is the option to join us as a competitive athlete through club affiliation. I discovered my love for running whilst training for Tough Mudder in 2018 and joined Lakers in the spring of 2019. We are a supportive and inclusive club where all abilities are welcomed. Through the club I have met some inspirational people that I now call friends. I enjoy trail running & cross-country and also occasionally venture into the world of fell and international running. My proudest achievements to date are completing Manchester marathon and the Yorkshireman half fell race. Although I'm generally a midpack runner, I like to push myself and enjoy a good race. I am always on the lookout for new races and enjoy offroad adventures. Membership and affiliation queries can be sent to missshellyparker@gmail.com Governance Secretary & Welfare Officer Ant Gibson I joined South Leeds Lakers in Oct 2022 & quickly made a lot of friends. The club has helped me to not only keep fit, but also expand my social circle & improve my mental health. After doing a few 5k runs, I decided to join our coached 5-10k improver group, graduating at the Dewsbury 10k in Feb 23. In Sept 23 I completed the Great North Run, the biggest half marathon in the world! Raising nearly £800 for charity in the process. In May 2023 I took the opportunity to join the committee as a Welfare Officer. I wanted to give something back to the club & help to look after the welfare & wellbeing of all members. If you have any questions or concerns about the club, or just want to say how Lakers can help you more, please feel free to contact me using the below email address. Alternatively you can speak to me in person at our Tuesday evening club nights. welfare.lakers@gmail.com Inclusivity and Diversity Officer Tracy Allison Coming soon... Welfare Officer Heather Graham I started on the Couch to 5K program with the Lakers in January 2018 - we ploughed on & completed it despite the beast from the east & graduated into the 5-10K transition. By the time I had completed my first 10K I was fully invested in the Lakers family. In 2020 I stepped forward to be a run leader but all courses were subsequently cancelled due to Covid-19, so I finally graduated as a run leader in April 2021. I often lead Couch to 5K groups which are really important & have seen some great Lakers graduate from it - which makes me feel proud to have been part of their journey. A year later in April 2022 I was elected Lakers Chair which is a great role to be in to help make a difference to the Lakers. To listen to others & steer the club in the direction its members want it to take. Treasurer Claire Burgess Coming soon... Junior Rep Kathryn Robertson Coming soon...

Hunslet Handicap Race Winners 2016 - Jean Scopes 2017 - Sue Talbot 2018 - Jacob Parnham 2019 - Andy Cable 2021 - Linda Featherstone 2022 - Jacob Parnham 2023 - Darren Briggs 2024 - Stepanka Edwards 2025 - Silas Laird Tuesday 16th September 2025 Thank you to everyone who took part in the Hunslet Handicap this year. We raised over £175 which the committee have approved to be doubled using club funds. So £350 raised. As in previous years this event was held to raise money for Wheatfields Hospice in memory of John, Kath & Lynn. They were part of the Laker's family & are sadly no longer with us, but will be forever in out thoughts. Congratulations to our winners: 1st place - Silas Laird 2nd place - Thomas Sharp 3rd place - Keelan Henry 1st woman - Andrea Douglas, closely followed by Emily Berg Tuesday 10th September 2024 Congratulations to this year's Hunslet Handicap winner Stepanka Edwards. Stepanka powered up Dewsbury Road & was the first one back to base. This year we raised £310 for Wheatfields Hospice in memory of John, Kath & Lynn. They were part of the Laker's family & are sadly no longer with us, but will be forever in out thoughts. Read more @ South Leeds Life Tuesday 7th November 2023 Congratulations to this year’s Hunslet Handicap winner Darren Briggs. Seen here receiving the John Metcalf Memorial Trophy. WOW!! What a great club night, with a twist, we had!! 74 Lakers were out in force racing for glory & the first pie. Well done to all the groups on tough courses. First back to the bar & winner of The Hunslet Handicap 2023 was Darren Briggs. Big thank you to our organisers & bar team for the special, post run, food & quiz. Thank you all for helping us raise £33 0!! As in previous years this event was held to raise money for Wheatfields Hospice in memory of John, Kath & Lynn. They were part of the Laker's family & are sadly no longer with us, but will be forever in out thoughts. more photos

South Leeds Lakers Juniors A free one hour session of athletics from 6 to 7pm every Friday. For ages 8 to 14yrs. The sessions involve coaching in run, jump & throw athletic events. Our aim is to make this fun & engaging, so whilst we will coach the basic techniques we will have fun doing it. Our coaches have taken courses with England Athletics & are all at various levels on the coaching pathway. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults need to stay onsite during the session. For our weekly track sessions, we meet at John Charles Centre for Sport Middleton Grove Belle Isle Leeds LS11 5DJ Our sessions are completely FREE. When you arrive simply go straight past reception, out into the stadium & down to the track where the coaching team will be waiting. Occasionally, some weeks, we may take a break from the track & go trail running in the nearby woods, parents are welcome to join in. Any child wishing to take part MUST book first using the online booking form, (one booking per child, i.e. if you have two children then it's two forms). See top of page for booking form. The booking form is usually opened every Monday morning for the following Friday's session. As we have a limit on the number of children taking part each week, we operate on a first come first served basis. When the session is full, the form is closed. Once you've booked for your very first time, you will receive a welcome letter via email & be added to the parents WhatsApp group. This group is where session information is then shared each Friday. If you have any queries please contact us at southleedslakers9@gmail.com Book

Bah Humbug 2023 More photos on Facebook

AGM On Tuesday 22nd April 2025 the club held it's Annual General Meeting. The agenda & discussion points from the meeting can be found below. Presentation On Tuesday 16th April 2024 the club held it's Annual General Meeting. The agenda & discussion points, along with the minutes from the meeting can be found below. Presentation Minutes

Club Night Tuesday night is our traditional club night & we usually have between 3-6 groups. All groups are taken by qualified run leaders. All running levels are catered for & no Laker is ever left behind. We meet at 6:50pm for a 7pm start. Runs are, usually, made available to view & book by Monday. Example only Group 1 - 5K run Group 2 - 6.5K run Group 3 - 8K run Group 4 - 10K run 60-70 minutes Group 5 - 10K run 50-60 minutes To register, for free, & book onto runs please visit our RunTogether (England Athletics) page by clicking here . Alternatively, you can download the app for iPhone or Android by clicking on the links below. iPhone App Android App If you need any help with this please do get in touch or let us know at your first session & we can assist. Our meeting point is Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club , which is available for storage, toilets & after run refreshments. Hunslet Nelson Cricket Club Gipsy Lane LEEDS LS11 5TT

YVAA Middelton 21 June 2023

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Bah Humbug 2025 Sunday 7th December 2025 saw another successful Bah Humbug 10K, hosted by South Leeds Lakers Running Club. 300+ participants of all abilities tackled the challenging trails around Middleton Woods, many in fancy dress. The event was a fantastic showcase of Yorkshire spirit & determination. Runners enjoyed delicious mince pies & humbug sweets upon crossing the finish line, & the Phoenix Bar provided a welcoming space for drinks & hot food. Bart (Humbug) would like to say thank you to everyone who made this event memorable. 2025 Winners! It was a super tough event today so well done to all of you! Female Results 1st - Aine Donnelly 2nd - Hannah Seddon 3rd - Elizabeth Albaya Male Results 1st - Stuart Smith 2nd - Michael Vargas 3rd - Dean Playforth And please say a huge congratulations to our age category winners! Female Results FV40 - Myra Jones FV50 - Lorraine Naylor FV60 - Alison Weston FV70 - Noreen Edery Male Results MV40 - Paul Milligan MV50 - John Hayes MV60 - David I’anson MV70 - Martin Simpson & finally the fancy dress prize !!! So many amazing costumes, but this years prize (as chosen by the Laker juniors handing out medals !) jointly go’s to The Grinch & the Gingerbread Santa Both receive the eagerly anticipated first ever Bah Humbug 10k bauble Some words from our amazing Event Director A massive thank you to every one of you that entered our annual Bah Humbug 10k. It takes an army of people to put on an event like this, from the core team of volunteers working in the background for the last few months to our amazing army of the best hi viz hero's (christened BARTshalls today !) we’ve ever seen that cheered every runner home in the rain, the stadium team who adapted to any issue that was thrown at them, the cooks, the guys who provided our finishers treats, our juniors handing out the medals, our partners & suppliers, Kingy the Lion & of course our official starter Keith Senior, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We hope you all enjoyed today’s event, you’ve raised an awful lot of money for local good causes. Sure there will be lots of photos shared over the next few days Have an amazing festive break & we can’t wait to see you to do it all again next year Mark - Event Director 2025 Results 2025 Video