The first Cross-Country meeting of the season was taking place in Walford College, Baschurch, Shrewsbury, great running conditions with a relatively dry and excellent course with grass and covered hills and forest sections and a icy cold stream for runners to experience, three Harriers took part, in the ladies race Chris Birch finished 121st overall 32:05 and 1st FV70; Tim Cahill had a splendid run to finishing in the men’s longer race 75th overall 37:30 followed by James Salt 98th and 39:57. The many clubs that took part enjoyed the race and a great start to the season.