Lindfield Village Run 2023 a success

On Sunday 21st May, more than 500 runners and their supporters turned up at Hickmans Lane Playing Field for the Lindfield Village Run.

The 5k (aka ‘family fun run’) and 10k races were both well-supported on what was near-perfect weather conditions for running. The event, which is a fundraiser for registered charity King Edward Hall, was supported by two Lindfield businesses: Potential Personal Training and Six Physio. The annual community event is well-supported by individuals too, as it took over 30 volunteers all giving their time, to bring the run together on the day, whether marshalling out on the course, setting up or registering participants on arrival.

Podium finishers for the 5k race were Paul Nixon (20:50) in third place, Nate Donougher (20:40) as runner up, and Dan Celani taking the top spot with a time of 18.49.

For the 10k race, Ian Kenton (44:17) took third place, Michael Priest (43:28) was second and the winner was Ben Gibson with a time of 42:40.

For the full results listing, see www.kingedwardhall.org.uk, and if you’d like to offer your time to help at next year’s event, please email the team via run@kingedwardhall.org.uk.

No 2020 Denmans Lane Dash

The popular Boxing Day Denmans Lane Dash is the latest village event to fall victim to Covid-19. The event, which sees villages race along Denmans Lane while carrying half pints of beer, was started by resident Ray Gower in 2015 and has become a village tradition, raising hundreds of pounds for charity.
But, with Covid-19 still prevalent and the recent introduction of the ‘Rule of 6’, Ray has taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s event. “I have taken the decision early so that people can plan for their festive period,” said Ray.
“Although the event takes place outside it would be difficult to manage social distancing and I don’t want to put any additional pressure on the staff at Stand Up who have been so supportive over the years.
“I am extremely disappointed for everyone, but it’s important that we all stay safe as much as possible,” he added. “I’ll look forward to organising the 2021 Dash!”