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Bedford and County AC: Members' Survey

Congratulations to Leanne Buxton, who set three new W40 Indoor records on 12 February: 4.74 metres for the Long Jump. 10.70 metres for the Shot Put, and 9.48 seconds for the 60m Hurdles.  Leanne then bettered her 60m Hurdles record with 9.31 on 25th February at the European Masters Indoor Championships in Braga.

The club is always looking for volunteers, and at the moment we are particularly short of officials.  If your child or grandchild will be competing in the Eastern Young Athletes League or the Youth Development League this season, or if you are able to help out with officiating at British League, Southern League, or other events, England Athletics have some officiating courses coming up: https://www.englandathletics.org/officiating/officiating-journey/officiating-journey-step-1/

The club will pay for you to attend.

Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested.

Varun Bandi, aged 17, has recently been awarded the Bedford Sports Award in the Junior Disabled Sportsperson of the Year category.  This is the second time has has won this award, the previous occasion was in 2019.  However, he has recently been involved in an accident when delivering news papers.  On an icy morning his wheelchair slipped and he crashed into a van, fracturing a bone in his leg!  Fortunately it will probably only involve a  three week rest from racing and so we hope to see him back again in February!

Congratulations to Etienne Maughan and Varun Bandi, who were both winners of Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards for 2021.  Etienne won the Junior Personality of the Year Award, whilst Varun won the Junior Disability Sport Personality of the Year Award.  Gracie Wall was also received a special commendation in the Junior Personality of the Year Award, and Sadie Werrett was also amongst the nominations.

All three athletes were recognised for their outstanding achievements during 2021.  Etienne finished the season ranked 2nd in the UK in the under 17 80m hurdles and 4th over 100m, won the schools international, and set multiple club records, and she also helps out with Beagles.  Despite some injury problems, Gracie got on the podium in both the English Schools Championships and won at the South of England Championships.  Varun finished 3rd in the London mini marathon boys wheelchair race, and was also 3rd in the National Junior Disability Athletics Championships 200m wheelchair race.

For more information, see https://www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sports-and-physical-activity/sporting-events/

 

 

Upcoming Events

21 Jun 2026
SAL Match 2
Bedford
19 Jul 2026
SAL Match 3
Sandy
08 Aug 2026
SAL Match 4
Milton Keynes
22 Aug 2026
World Masters Champs
Daegu, South Korea
20 Sep 2026
Bedfordshire AAA 10 mile County Championship
Ascott House estate, Leighton Buzzard

 

 

 

 
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