Quakers RC - Four members of the club competed in the Scarborough 10k road race and Ian Scott led the Quaker contingent home, finishing in a time of 36:41.

He was followed by Paul Younghusband in 46:27, Craig Watson running 47:25 and Mike Scott in 47:27.

The following week saw brothers Ian and Mike Scott, joined by club mate Simon Rek, complete the Beverley 10k. Ian finished 1st over 45 veteran in a time of 35:38, Simon recorded 47:32 and Mike ran 48:00.

At the Pier-to-Pier multi terrain race at Sunderland, Alasdair Tatham ran an excellent race to finish in third place with a time of 37:58. Dawn Richardson finished second lady in 47th position overall with a time of 45:17 with Julia Atkinson running 45:52 to finish second lady in 52nd place overall. Also finishing second placed, this time in the over 65 category was Bill Frankland, finishing 408th overall with a time of 65:07. Others from the club were, Jeff Thurlbeck (125th) 49:48. Sue Thurlbeck (204th) 53:34. Pat Murray (271st) 56:44. Tina Murray (440th) 68:36 and Marcia Downer (458th) 71:21.

Permanent exile from the club, Lee Coles completed is second annual Copenhagen Marathon in a time of 3:44.

This year for the first time, the junior members of the club will be competing in the North Yorkshire South Durham Track and Field League, the first meeting, which was held recently at Claireville Stadium in Middlesbrough, saw some excellent performances with several club records broken and personal best performances recorded.

Under-13 Girls: Abigail Wilson, 200m (Heat 1) 1st, 31.5s, CR & PB. 1500m, 1st, 5:28.9, CR & PB. Helen Scott, Shot Putt 1st, 5.18m, PB, Long Jump, 4th, 3.47m.

Under-13 Boys: Andrew Robinson, Shot Putt, 2nd, 5.99m, PB.

Under-15 Girls: Julia Orr, 1500m, 3rd, 5:10.1. Long Jump, 4th, 3.96m. Natasha Smith, 200m, 7th, 32.6s. Shot Putt, 4th, 5.75m. Long Jump, 11th, 3.21m.

Under-15 Boys: Luke Kelton, 3000m, 1st, 10:00.8, CR & PB. Neil Robinson, 3000m, 3rd, 10:38.4. Lewis Moses, High Jump, 1st, 1.40m, PB. 800m, 2nd, 2:27.0, PB. Simon Farmer, High Jump, 2nd, 1.35m. 200m, 4th, 28.5s. 800m, 8th, 2:39.1. Andrew Sutton, Triple Jump, 2nd, 10.02m. 200m (Heat 1), 3rd, 28.1s, PB, John Stephens, Triple Jump, 4th, 9.81m. 200m (Heat 1), 5th, 28.9s. Michael Bond, 200m, (Heat 2) 4th, 30.7s, PB. Alan Carter, 200m (Heat 2), 7th, 31.0, PB. 800m, 6th, 2:35.4.

Under-17 Boys: Darren Flatman, 800m, 2nd, 2:19.0.

Junior Women: Hayley Blade, 200m, 1st, 28.9s. Carly Smith, 200m, 2nd, 30.6s, PB. 1500m, 8th, 5:39.2, PB. Kelly Smith, 200m, 3rd, 32.0s.

Junior Men: David Tindale, 200m, 2nd, 25.8s, PB. Paul McLelland, 200m, 3rd, 27.4s. Danny Small, 800m, 3rd, 2:22.3.

The inaugural running of the Five Arch Flyer and Fun Run, organised by the club, saw Kevin White of Birtley a clear winner of the 2km fun run recording a time of 6:22. Abigail Wilson was the first girl finisher in a time of 7:17 for third place overall behind club mate Marc Smith in second place with 6:51.

Other local runners: Helen Scott (4th & 2nd girl) 7:57, Neil Chalmers (5th) 8:16, Craig Chalmers (6th) 10:04, Tom Mason (7th) 10:18, Jack Mason (8th) 10:18, Josh Giblin (9th) 12:14, Jack Grieves (10th) 13:31, Sam Giblin (11th) 14:14, Robert Archer (12th) 15:18.

In the 4km Flyer, Peter Milburn of Aycliffe AC just managed to hold off the host club's ever-improving Wayne Bramley to finish in 12:15 with Wayne in second spot with 12:18. Third was Karl Edwards of Hartlepool Burn Road with 12:22. First lady was Dawn Richardson of the Quakers finishing in fifth place overall with 13:34.

Other local runners: 4th Ian Scott 12:29; 6th Keith Richardson 13:37; 7th Dave Mason 13:41 (all Quakers); 8th Michael O'Sullivan (Aycliffe) 13:43; 9th Dave Giblin 13:52; 10th John Ross (both Quakers) 14:01; 11th John Hutchinson (Elvet) 14:06; 12th Sue Milburn (Aycliffe) 14:12; 13th Phil Rutter (RRC) 14:30; 14th Mick Mullen 15:34; 15th Geordie Tennant 15:42; 16th Steve Smedley 15:47; 17th Jes Smith 15:57; 18th Mike Scott 16:04; 19th Trevor Archer 16:34; 20th Lynne Hatton 17:01; 21st Richard Wall (all Quakers) 17:35; 22nd Pat Edwards (Aycliffe) 17:38; 23rd Julie Giblin 17:47; 24th Emma Taylor 17:59; 25th Dawn Bramley (all Quakers) 18:02.

Future Quaker events: Tuesday, August 7, Castle Eden Walkway Handicaps, Race 6 - 5.5 miles - Castle Eden Walkway - 7:15pm.

l Entry forms, results and more information about the club can be obtained from the club's web-site, http://quakers.place.cc or from Simpsons Sports, Post House Wynd, Darlington or from The Race Organiser, 18 Arkle Crescent, Darlington, DL1 5AW.

l If you run, jog, jump or throw or if you intend to take part in any local events this year, regardless of the distance or the pace, you are invited to try the club's evening training sessions and take advantage of the specialist coaches.

If your target is this year's Great North Run, the Darlington 10km road race or if your ambitions are even more modest, advice will be freely given by Quakers' 17-strong coaching staff with no obligation to join the club.

Group training sessions are held at Hummersknott School, Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, every Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30pm, free of charge. Newcomers of all abilities from eight years of age and older, are welcome to attend.

Shildon R and AC

The Shildon club competed at the Tyneside Track and Field League held at Monkton Stadium Jarrow on the evening of Wednesday, July 18, they had an excellent night, recording five victories and six personal bests.

Shildon results - Under-13 Girls: 100m, Melanie Robinson, 1st, 13.6, PB.

Under-15 Girls: 100m, Catherine Turner 1st, 12.7, PB.

Under-20 Girls: 100m, Victoria Finn, 1st, 12.9, PB.

Under-15 Boys: 100m, John Burns, 1st, 13.1, PB.

Under-17 Boys: 100m, Tom Carroll, 1st, 11.0, PB; 100m, Richard Turner, 5th, 11.7 PB.

Under-13 Boys: 1500m, Kahlil Thompson, 3es, 5.13.4.

Under-15 Boys: Jalal Thompson, 14th, 5.18.4.

Under-20 Boys: 1500m Ian Davey, 2nd, 4.09.9; 1500m, Martin Turnbull, 2nd, 4.22.9.

l Anyone requiring details about joining the club which trains at the Stadium 2000 track at Shildon should contact the secretary N Stockley on (01388) 776083.