Day out in the Lake District

One of our members is organising a run/walk in the Lake District on 7th July 2012, this is not a Cobra event so you will take part at your own risk, click here for more details or speak to Julian Hart at one of the training sessions.

It was suggested that maybe I should suggest a ‘kit list’ for this Lake District trip. I kind of assumed that anyone interested would have some idea of what to take, but, maybe not. So here goes:

Anyone interested should carry/wear with them on the run the following, as a minimum;

• Suitable trail/fell shoes – terrain is rocky/muddy/grassy/steep etc etc
• Full body and leg cover – waterproof/showerproof top, Ronhill leggings or similar
• Hat and Gloves
• Energy food
• Drink

Weather in the Lake District is typically changeable, so, it may look fine when stood in the car park, but, 800m up on the summits it is usually quite different.

 Obviously, if people wish to bring more stuff then that’s fine, but just remember, the more you bring the more you have to carry. I will be carrying a small first aid kit, map, compass etc, but it would be good if we had one or two members with these essentials (assuming I do get some interest of course).

Cobra 21st Birthday Party

16th June – 19.30 until late

Old Halesonians Rugby Club

The Committee is very disappointed with the response and uptake to this event which is free to all Cobra members. To avoid incurring unnecessary additional costs to the club, it has been decided that if we have not received 100 applications for places by May 14^th the Big Bash will be cancelled. If you wish to come with or without your spouse/partner you must have applied for a ticket (s) by this date.

Applications for tickets along with menu choice must be accompanied by an SAE and sent to:

Sally Cockcroft, 42 Woodleigh Avenue, Harborne, B17 0NJ

Please click here for an application form

Cobra Cross Country Curry Night

Cobra Cross Country Curry Night will be held at Bangla Lounge – Halesowen on Tuesday 3rd April at 20.00 straight after the usual training session, all members are welcome. To get an idea of numbers please add your name to the list on the Cobra notice board in the reception area of Halesowen Leisure Centre, by Sunday 1st April.

Christmas Cracker

Date – Sunday 18th December

Venue – Uffmoor Woods

Distance – 4.5 Miles approx

Fancy Dress Theme – Popstars

Click here for more details

Christmas Party 2011

The date and venue for this year’s Christmas party has now been finalised

Date – Friday 16th December 2011 at 19.30

Venue – Eaton Hotel, Hagley Rd, Birmingham.

Cost – £35.00 per head, deposit £15.00 per head

Places available – 40 (only 15 left)

Menu – Click here

Please email Steve Amos steveamos82@yahoo.co.uk to book places and also put names on the list on the notice board at the baths. Cheques can be made payable to Cobra RC and sent to Steve at 4 East Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 7HG, or given to Steve at a Tuesday run. Bookings will be taken from Tuesday 20th September.

For anyone intrested in staying over, The Premier Inn are offering rooms at £29.00 per night, click here for more information. Please note this offer was valid at time of updating this site.

Picnic 23rd June 2011

It has been confirmed that the picnic will be held at Mark’s bench on Walton Hill after the running session on Thursday 23rd June (weather permitting). Please bring food and drink and some ground blankets to sit on. We will check the weather on Tuesday and will announce then if we have to change the plan.

Skittles Evening 8th July 2011

Please let Steve Amos know if you would like to attend the Skittles Evening on Friday 8th July 2011 at the Fountain Inn, Clent (arrive at 7:15 pm for a 7:30 pm start).  £12.95 per person; we need a minimum of 30 people to cover costs (maximum 50).  The menu is posted on the notice board at Halesowen Leisure Centre but I will send you a copy of this at a later date; Steve would like to have your choices of food.  Steve’s mobile is 07941022895 and he would like you to ring this number to book a place.  Alternatively, you can print your name on a list on the notice board.  The food is always very good at the Fountain and, as always, this is sure to be a very good night’s entertainment.