Hayle Runners reflected on the successes of the year at their Annual General Meeting on August 21 at Hayle Rugby Club.

Club Chairman Simon Knowles told members that the club had a successful year with a healthy membership of 200 many of whom take part in races in the Cornwall, the rest of UK and the world.

The club benefit from more than 20 Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Leaders that support ten differently paced running groups from beginners to fast runners from the Rugby Club on a Tuesday evening and a thriving Junior section which is based at Hayle Community School.

Members re-elected Simon as Chairman for the year along with Secretary Nick Masters, Treasurer Jackie O’Keeffe and Head Coach Charlotte Bennett.

Corinne Gerard, Lee Burford and Paul Warmington were appointed Joint Club Captains joining Ali Thomas and Jordan Morant who remain in the role.

Simon Knowles said: 'The AGM is good time to select on the year and look forward to the year ahead, we have a strong membership and a keen coaching team with a few new faces on the Committee.

"I would like to give personal thanks to Scott Abraham and Julia Burns for their support as team captains and to Craig Tonkin for this unbounded enthusiasm over the last decade as Club Captain.

"We are very grateful for all their help and effort which has helped make the club one of the strong forces in Cornwall running.’

Hayle Runners training nights are Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm. On Tuesday the club runs from Hayle Rugby Club behind M+S where runners of all abilities are welcome to join 8-10 differently paced groups led by qualified Leaders and Coaches.

Beginners are particularly welcomed on a Tuesday evening where a walk/ run group is supported by dedicated Leaders.

On Thursday evenings from August 30 at 7pm a structured track session is held at Carn Brea Leisure Centre where a programme of training led by the clubs coaches is open to members and non members.

In addition, on most Sunday's runs are held at different venues to support members training for longer runs and races in the County or further afield.

The clubs next major outings are at the Treggy 7 on Sunday, September 2 and the Truro half marathon on Sunday, September 16.