The contribution to the charity came from proceeds of the club’s fund-raising tower run in May.
The club’s Jennie Warren (with help from her son Michael) handed it over to paramedics at the air ambulance’s Strensham base.
Club chairman Neil Hall said: “We were pleased to be able to share some of the proceeds from our successful tower run with a good cause like the air ambulance.”
The Midlands Air Ambulance is the charity responsible for funding and operating three air ambulances serving the communities of six Midlands counties: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands.
It receives no government or National Lottery funding. Each Midlands mission costs £2,500 and more than £7 million is needed each year to keep its three aircraft operational. The sum is donated entirely by the public and local businesses.
Bredon Cricket Run Tower Run 2018 will be on Sunday, May 27.
A fabulous effort from volunteers such as, from left, Martyn Draper, Sam Draper, Ian Fenney and Tim Fenney helped make the tower run a huge success
What a day! All those involved in making sure Bredon Cricket Club Tower Run 2017 was a huge success deserve all the praise they are getting.
And here is a brief review of what people have been saying about their day at Hill Close:
Such a great day! That route was amazing, tough but so beautiful. The entertainment after was perfect and the kids loved the bouncy castle… and I came away with a trophy ?????? Anna Midgley
Well, it was hot… but a great (steep) course and really well marshalled. Will be back next year, hopefully. Thanks to all involved in setting up and running the event. James Graham
Really good event. Very well organised. Well done all. Anne Sallis
Great day amazing route will definitely be back next year. Andy Foden
Really enjoyed it, especially the down hill section! Will be back next year! Laura Claire
Well done to the organisers. What a great atmosphere at the cricket club, and a fantastic route. DEFO do again next year! Anderson Hirst
Blummin hot, but really enjoyed it. It was a great event, really well organised. Super proud I ran the whole thing ???? xx Alice Clark
We just wanted to say what an amazing morning we had at Bredon! Thoroughly enjoyed it (especially the downhill!) and we’ll spread the word and be back next year. Kevin and Isobel McDowell
A massive well done and thank you to all who organised the first tower run. A great course and an even better social after. Roll on next year ??? Darren Gamble
Matt Baumber
A big thanks to everyone who organised and marshalled the Bredon Cricket Club Tower run today. I really enjoyed it hope to see you next year with a few more members from Kenilworth runners. Thank you, enjoy the bank holiday. Gail Bates
Travelled up from Cornwall for this event. Stayed with friends in Alderton. What a great run. Can’t believe it was the first time. It was so well organized, hats off to the team who put it together. A tough but excellent course. Would make a great winter headtorch race. Paul Gwynne
I’ve just about recovered from your run. Thank you for such a well organised event. See you next year ? David Jones
Local press coverage of Bredon Cricket Cricket Club Tower Run 2017
Bredon Cricket Club Tower Run 2017 press coverage: Evesham JournalBredon Cricket Club Tower Run 2017 press coverage: Malvern GazetteBredon Cricket Club Tower Run 2017 press coverage: Worcester News
Ninety runners took up the challenge to run from the cricket club to Parson’s Folly on the 299m summit of Bredon Hill and back.
Blue skies and brilliant sunshine meant the conditions were ideal for spectators, but tough for the runners.
Nevertheless, Rob Bowery set a blistering pace, finishing the 10k run first with a time of 42 minutes.
First female runner across the line was Anna Midgeley, first male member of Bredon Cricket Club was Simon Booth, and first female member of Bredon Cricket Club was Laura Spence.
Organiser Jennie Warren said: “This is our first tower run, and we are delighted how well it went and with the complimentary remarks we have had from the runners.
“I want to thank everyone who helped set it up, and all those who took part.”
Everyone who finished the run received a finisher’s medal, and many stayed on after the run to enjoy an afternoon party at the cricket ground.
There was a barbecue, bouncy castle for younger children and first-class musical entertainment from the Malvern Hillbillies.
The clubhouse bar was open and a friendly cricket game was being played between Bredon and Alcester and Ragley.
Next year’s tower run is on May 27, 2018. Make a note in your diary!
Do you have any pictures of the run to share? Add the hashtag #TowerRun2017 to your posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and we’ll find them (see foot of this post for your pictures).
The runners set off at 10am and are expected back at the cricket ground from 11am in time for the beginning of a day-long bank holiday weekend party.
The Malvern Hillbillies will set the tone for the fun with their foot-stomping old-time Americana music (see video).
There will also be a barbecue, cake stall and bouncy castle for younger children. Our fully licensed clubhouse bar will be serving refreshments throughout the day.
Although online registration for the run has now closed, we will be accepting sign-ups on the day.
Arrive in good time before the 10am start, and report to chief marshal Jennie Warren with your entry fee (cash or a cheque for £10 made payable to Bredon Cricket Club).
Even if you do not plan to run please turn up to support this community event.
We would love to see spectators lining the route to cheer on the runners, and everyone is welcome to enjoy the fun of our bank holiday party in our picturesque cricket ground.
Just have a credit or debit card handy and click on the link above to our secure payment site.
It only costs £10 and your fee includes entry to the run and the free party afterwards.
There will be a barbecue, cake stall, bouncy castle for younger children and music by the Malvern Hillbillies. Our fully licensed bar will also be open.
Guests and spectators are also invited to come along to watch the run and enjoy the free celebrations afterwards.
Why not enjoy a walk to the summit of Bredon Hill to cheer the runners’ arrival at Parson’s Folly, then make your way back down to enjoy the fun and refreshments at the cricket ground?
It promises to be a terrific day for all the family!
Online entries to the 10km trail run through some of Worcestershire’s most beautiful countryside close on Sunday (May 21).
The marshalled route begins and ends at the cricket ground and follows pretty country lanes, tracks and paths to the 299m summit of Bredon Hill.
The hilltop is marked by an Iron Age fort and the 18th-century Parson’s Folly tower, and it boasts glorious views of the surrounding countryside.
Entry to the run at 10am on Sunday, May 28, costs £10 and includes a pre-race warm-up led by a qualified Zumba instructor.
Afterwards, participants and their families and friends will enjoy musical entertainment at the club from the Malvern Hillbillies, who specialise in old-time Americana music.
There will also be a barbecue, and the club’s licensed bar will be open. There will be a bouncy castle for younger children.
All entrants receive a finisher’s medal, and there will be trophies for first male finisher, first female finisher and first male and female member of Bredon Cricket Club to finish.
Run organiser Jennie Warren said: “We are delighted by how many people will be joining us for the tower run. It is going to be a fabulous day.
“But anyone still thinking about taking part shouldn’t leave it much longer, because our online entry system closes on Sunday.”
Let’s face it. If it was easy you wouldn’t get that fabulous feeling of achievement afterwards. It entails a 299m climb, but you will feel much greater satisfaction at completing the run than from a flat 10k. And remember you don’t have to break any records. Take your time, walk if you need to, and just enjoy an amazing running experience.
2. The views are breathtaking
Runners will enjoy stunning views on the tower run course
Few people reach the top of Bredon Hill and are disappointed by what they find there. The iconic 18th-century tower (Parson’s Folly) and the atmospheric Iron Age fort are fascinating in themselves, but the biggest treat lies in the sweeping views across the Vale of Evesham, south to the Cotswold Hills and west to the Malverns. It is countryside that inspired the poetry of A E Housman, and it is simply breathtaking.
3. The entertainment is terrific
Completing the tower run isn’t the end of your day at Bredon; we are laying on a big party for all our runners. There will be a barbecue and cake stall, and Americana music from the Malvern Hillbillies band. Our fully licensed bar will be open, and there will be a bouncy castle for younger children. Our cricket ground at the foot of Bredon Hill is the perfect place for friends and families to watch the runners cross the finish line and help them celebrate their achievement.
4. It’s a bargain
Entry to the tower run costs just £10. That compares extremely well with other trail runs of similar length. Parking is free too, and there is no charge for guests who simply want to enjoy the hospitality and music at our picturesque cricket ground and soak up the atmosphere of the run.
5. It’s so good for you
Trail running works your muscles, tendons and ligaments differently than running on the road or treadmill. And running trails uphill or down not only builds your cardiovascular engine, it strengthens quads, glutes, calves, and core, according to Men’s Fitness. Tackling the tower run will also improve your balance and proprioception (your body’s ability to know where it is in space), a benefit that carries over into all the other sports and activities you do.
6. You’ll be helping two very good causes
Part of your entrance fee will go towards the Midlands Air Ambulance. Photo: Midlands Air Ambulance
We are not asking people who enter the tower run to seek sponsorship, but their entry fees will go towards what we think are two very good causes. One is the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. It receives no government or National Lottery funding, and more than £7 million is needed each year to keep its three air ambulances operational. The other beneficiary of your entrance fee is us, Bredon Cricket Club. We are a community asset, and we field three adult teams and several junior teams in local leagues. We are proud of our record of introducing scores of youngsters to the national game of the English summer.
The club’s big quiz night was a resounding success.
There was a terrific turnout for the evening, which was held both as a tribute to the late club stalwart Dave Bettridge and to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
More than £130 was collected in entry fees, donations and from the sale of raffle tickets.
Highlight of the evening was possibly the round in which teams were required to make a model of an iconic place using a sheet of aluminium foil.
They were given just three minutes the complete the task. A team named ‘Glenn’s Dog Spot’ won the judge’s vote with their re-creation of Stonehenge.
Organiser Jennie Warren, who handled the quizmaster role with aplomb, said: “It was an amazing evening. I still had a buzz from the quiz at two in the morning!”
Jennie said she would like to thank both those who took part and those who donated raffle prizes.
Stonehenge: A task that stretched the teams’ artistic talents to the limit
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