History behind the Cryil Elliott
Cyril was a popular figure amongst the younger members of the club who he coached and benefited from his expertise. Cyril was the only member of the club then called Mandale Harriers to be awarded life membership, and passed away in 1986 at the age of 63.

 

We are sorry to say but the committee decided to cancel the 2011 Cyril Elliott Open Meeting

Because the construction work at the track to enable easy access for disability athletes is behind schedule, to a point that even pulling out all the stops the contractors cannot fully complete the work, the committee have cancelled the Cyril Elliott Open Meeting scheduled for 3rd April.  All the  contractors could offer at best was to have the walkway, which would be the track access, around the base of the Stand, to within 2cms of the finished surface level. Even with chamfering up to drains etc could lead to attendees possibly stumbling.  As this could result in a Health & Safety problem we took the action thought best.

This would still leave the Stand with no seats and the Disability section with no cover, the last item we did know of earlier but had expected the rest of the job to completed.

We apologise for the situation but look forward to a successful meeting probably next year now in which the all athletes will have easy track and field access and cover from the elements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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