The Club is very saddened to record the death of longtime member, Frank Jackson.  Frank died on Sunday afternoon 19th July 2026 at St John’s, Moggerhanger, after a short but very serious illness. He died of a very rare form of cancer.

Over the years Athletics and Bedford and County AC were a big part of Frank’s life. He was a member for 46 years, joining the club in 1980. The latter part of this period as an Honorary Member in recognition of his success as an athlete and his work for the club and the wider athletics community. He was responsible in many ways for making Bedford and County the club it is today. 

Congratulations to Graeme Packman who set a new M70 Club Shot Record at the Corby Open on Weds 14^th July with a Put of 10.24m. 

Despite the searing heat which was a major factor at the English Schools Athletics Championships, Bedfordshire produced their best results for several years with a gold medal, three silvers and double bronze; and a total of 14 of the team of 22 placing in the top eight whilst posting 13 lifetime best performances between them.

The overall points total of 102 was the highest for a number of years whilst the junior boys were a mere half-point off winning the trophy in the category C competition for medium sized counties.

A large contingent of the club’s junior athletes made the short journey to Sandy for our 3rd EYAL match. In the very warm conditions they produced 87 PBs (35 for the girls and 52 for the boys) and 3 SBs for the girls. We currently sit in 6th position (still awaiting results from the match at Barnet which may affect our standings).  

The U14 (93), U16 (123) & U18 (82) boys finished 3rd, U16G (115) 2nd and U14G (125) & U18W (113) 1st in their respective age group competitions.

There were some amazing Pole Vault results from the EYAL at Sandy last weekend:

Eliza 1.90m - 1st U14 girls (massive clearance at 2m but pole hit the bar)
Lois 3.25m PB - 1st U16 girls
Chloe 3m (big SB) - 1st U18 girls

Ben 3.90 PB - 1st U16 boys
Oskar 3.60 PB - 2nd U16 boys (though non-scoring as only 1 vaultee per age group)
Darian 1.90m PB - 1st U18 boys (first ever competition)

Lois, Oskar and Ben are all jumping at ESAA champs next weekend.

Well done to Serena Fadda-Archibald, who got the best time for an U16 girl in the 300m; 44.63, at the MK Sprint Series on 27th June. 

Congratulations to Ed Blythman who won bronze in the 5000m at the England Athletics Senior Track and Field Championships in a time of 14:54.82 in a cagey championship race. After a long absence, the national championships have returned to Bedford this weekend following the recent refurbishment of the stadium.

Many of our U12 athletes ran at the MK Open on Saturday 27th June.

Congratulations to Daisy who won fastest U12 Girl of the Day, and Darby, who battled hard and earned a well-deserved bronze. 

Well done to all the young athletes who represented the club so well; great racing, great energy, great attitudes. 

Several of our junior athletes travelled to Chelmsford last weekend to compete in the Southern Championships.  They came away with a total of 4 medals – Mia U16G Hammer Gold 52.15m, Lois U16G Pole Vault Bronze 3.10m, Emily U16G Javelin Bronze 36.22m, Adam U14B Long Jump Bronze 5.00m PB. They also recorded 16 new personal bests.

Congratulations to the following athletes who have been selected for the ESAA Championships 2026.