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2025 News Sunday 19th January 2025 Our very own Winter League race saw runners & volunteers come together to host a hugely successful event. "Wow , what can I say! What an amazing event we all put on today, firstly from all our Marshalls out on the very cold course, then our stadium base team selling food, drink & cakes. Also to all our Marshall captains & lastly to Ian Pickles for all the work he puts into this event. I almost forgot our runners, we got the most points we’ve had this season today, even with a lot of our runners volunteering out on the course which is unbelievable! We are now in 3rd place in our league ready to push for promotion! You’ve all made me a proud chairman tonight." Richard Harrison - Club Chair W/C 3rd February 2025 This week saw our new couch to 5k group start their running journeys. Here they are on their second session of the week. Good luck everyone. Tuesday 11th February 2025 2025 marks South Leeds Lakers' 10th birthday. At club night, we started the celebrations in style with fancy dress, cake, food, a quiz, prizes & a special run challenge. Happy Birthday SLL! Tuesday 18th March 2025 Another club night & another fantastic celebration. Tonight we revealed our 2024 club awards & the winner of our 10th birthday t-shirt competition. Find out more here . Saturday 5th/12th April 2025 A massive congratulations goes to our latest couch to 5k group. Here are some of the group after completing their graduation runs at Cross Flatts Parkrun. You should all be so proud of yourselves & each other. Thank you to all the run leaders who have supported the runners over the past 9 weeks. Sunday 11th May 2025 Check us out at the Rob Burrow Marathon & Half Marathon! A massive group of volunteers came together to cheer on the runners & help create an unforgettable atmosphere. Go Lakers. Wednesday 14th May 2025 Plogging in Cross Flatts Park. For more details about SLL's Mental Health Awareness Week click here . Monday 26th May 2025 Here we are on our third bank holiday walk of the year! This time, we embarked on a 6 mile journey starting & finishing at Farnley Hall Park. We enjoyed stunning views across Leeds & a scenic route took us through picturesque Pudsey. We strolled through Fulneck past charming cottages & then stopped off for refreshments at The Bankhouse Pub. Wednesday 25th June 2025 Hyde Park Summer Great club event for all Lakers had runners from age 16-65 Fastest female Laker Michelle Ahern-Gibson Fastest male Laker Charlie Sharpe Lots of PB's 4th in age group Andrea Douglas 2nd in ages group Michelle Ahern-Gibson 3rd place in heat 8 Haydn Harrison 3rd place in heat 6 Paul Tucker Great gazebo Amazing support Claire, Cheryl, M elani & Kneel Wednesday 9th July 2025 We hosted another successful Yorkshire Veterans’ Athletics Grand Prix race. Just look at our fabulous volunteers & our understated gazebo! Friday 15th August 2025 We had a great turn out of Lakers at The Leeds Dock Relay. No whole group photo, but here we have our only all female team. Teams had one hour to run as many laps, starting & finishing outside The Royal Armouries. Tuesday 16th September 2025 Thank you to everyone who took part in the Hunslet Handicap. We raised over £175 for Wheatfields hospice, which the committee have approved to be doubled using club funds. So £350 raised. 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 October 2025 October was marathon month for many. It was Amsterdam for our marathon machine, Andrea. Sunday November 16th 2025 November marked the start of West Yorkshire Winter League. Here we are at Baildon. Go Lakers! Saturday November 22nd 2025 Benidorm 10K & Half Marathon. Lakers on tour. Sunday December 7th 2025 We finished the year off with another successful Bah Humbug 10K. Find out more here .

Who's who We have a dedicated team of volunteers who give their time & effort to keeping South Leeds Lakers running. The committee have regular meetings & an Annual General Meeting. Current committee 2026/27 Chair Richard Harrison Governance Secretary Ant Gibson Treasurer Claire Burgess Running Section Rep Ian Pickles Membership Secretary Shelly Parker Junior Section Rep Kathryn Robertson Inclusivity & Diversity Officer Tracey Allison Welfare Officers Heather Graham Ant Gibson Kit Coordinators Andrea Douglas Cheryl Harrison Non committee 2026/27 Club Coach Wendy Murgatroyd until July 26 Website Administrators Michelle Ahern-Gibson Alastair Turton Parkrun League Administrators Jenna Henry Keelan Henry Junior Club Coach Martin Lee Junior Administrator Alastair Turton Home race - base commander Claire Burgess Home race RD Ian Pickles Bah Humbug Event Director Becky Simmonds

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!

2025 Sponsors Sponsorship details IMS IMS supports local businesses & charities The Bah Humbug team &South Leeds Lakers are thrilled that IMS have chosen to support our fantastic event in 2025 "Trenchless Technology Solutions for the Sewer Rehabilitation Industry" "IMS Robotics Group specialises in the development, construction & manufacture of robots for sewer rehabilitation. The company is internationally well positioned & is among the world market leaders in the field of house connection robots. IMS Robotics Group is proud of its high product and production depth & the global marketing of its self-developed systems. The final production of products takes place at IMS headquarters in Ottendorf-Okrilla near Dresden. IMS Robotics Group receives supplies from a network of professional & reliable partner companies, & essential components from its own subsidiaries & affiliates. IMS Robotics Group works closely with its customers & suppliers; sharing knowledge & experiences to ensure user-friendly handling & that products are utilised to their full capacity. Knowledge improves technology. Feedback & ideas become products. And working together brings success." Website Facebook LinkedIn Morley Glass We would just like to show our appreciation by giving a huge thank you to everyone at Morley Glass for sponsoring the Bah Humbug again this year. Their kindness & generosity means we are able to create another magical race for you all to enjoy! “Morley Glass is the biggest manufacturer of integral blinds within high performance glazing in the UK. We are the UK's largest specialist manufacturer of sealed & double glazed windows, doors, conservatory units & decorative glass, containing integral blinds (blinds in glass). These are for installing into all kinds of windows, doors & bi folding doors. We manufacture & distribute Uni-Blinds. These Venetian & pleated blinds are permanently sealed within double glazed units. Uni-Blinds is a highly innovative system offering many benefits, both aesthetically and practically, making the brand the number one choice of style-conscious home owners. We have been successfully supplying this system for many years & are the only UK company to manufacture the pleated (Plisse) system in-house, enabling us to offer an unbeatable five working day lead time. The lead time for manual Venetian style Uni-Blinds is 10-12 working days from receipt of order from 10am on any given Thursday. The Uni-Blinds system is designed for both domestic & commercial installations & is particularly suitable for bi-folding doors & windows. Uni-Blinds Venetian & pleated blinds are manufactured to the highest standards & specifications. Once sealed in the dust-free environment of the glazing cavity they will require no cleaning, always appear new & are protected from damage. But is not just the quality performance of Uni-Blinds that keeps us at the forefront of the industry. Our customers value the extensive support we provide.” www.morleyglass.co.uk If there are any other businesses who want to get involved with sponsoring this incredible event then please do get in touch ASAP! Take a look at sponsorship details here .