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Hillcrest Villagers
APRIL 2021
Newsletter
My fellow Villagers
Club Website
www.hillcrestvillagers.co.za
The year marches on and at last it seems we have something to give us hope for
Facebook the return of road running in KZN. Pinetown and Districts Athletics Club recently
https://www.facebook.com/grou hosted the annual PDAC 25km, in April as opposed to its traditional January slot.
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There were certain regulations and a reduced field but it was nevertheless great
Email to see another road race in KZN after more than a year since last years Deloitte
secretary@hillcrestvillagers.co.za Challenge became the last road race before the impact of Covid-19 decimated
Your Committee the racing calendar.
Vice Chairman During April we were unfortunate to see Marc Allen step down as chairman of
Warren Kidgell the club. Marc has led the club brilliantly over the past few years and his
074 805 2452 innovative ideas and approach have been at the forefront of managing the club
through the difficult times over the past year. We as a club and committee are
Secretary very grateful for the leadership he has provided for the club and we wish him well
Julyette Lewis
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in his future running endeavours.
Treasurer The club has many exciting events lined up for the membership over the coming
Debbie Eglington months. With the potjie day being the highlight of April, we can look forward to
083 449 9766 Mav’s PB Chaser Mile event and another HVAC golf day in May. June sees the
Ladies Captain
40th anniversary of the first Gunga Din win for Hillcrest Villagers and we will be
Michelle Donne hosting a run to celebrate, whilst later in the month we will have our HVAC Trail
082 568 0191 Run at Honey Trails. Full details of these events will be sent out as reminders
closer to the time so look out for the communications on our WhatsApp group
Ladies Vice Captain
and Facebook page.
Sandy Stewart
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A reminder that our AGM is set for the 24th of June. This is your chance to have
Mens Captain you say about what’s happening at the club so please make an effort to attend if
Bruce Munro you want to hear more about what’s happening with your club.
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Mens Vice Captain Finally, I would like to remind club members that supporting your club is more
Andrew Asquith important now than ever. The club is fighting to keep going during an
082 875 6583 extraordinarily tough time and your committee is hard at work putting together
Events Co-Ordinator
events to make your Villagers experience a great one. Please support the club
Sherise van der Westhuizen by renewing your membership for 2021. We know times are difficult right now so
084 201 5088 we are happy to accommodate payment plans where members ask for them. We
need all the help we can get in order to keep the club going during these difficult
Banking Details times.
Hillcrest Villagers
Standard Bank
Hillcrest Running regards
a/c: 052017230
Warren
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PLEASE NOTE THAT TIME TRIAL IS HELD EVERY THURSDAY AT 5.45PM
REGISTRATION 2021 FEES
3 MONTH PAYMENT OPTION: R220.00 PER MONTH
FULL MEMBER R650
MARRIED COUPLE R1,120.00
ASSISTED MEMBER R400.00
JUNIOR MEMBER R400.00
PENSIONER R400.00
HONORARY LIFE MEMBER R0
SOCIAL MEMBER R200.00
FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE HILLCREST VILLAGERS
WEBSITE www.hillcrestvillagers.co.za
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Hillcrest junior
Joshua Steytler
wins the U19 mens Outsurance/Torpedo swimathon
in Paarl, Cape town, and finished 2nd overall
chasing the Elite men. Multi-discipline event 1.2km's
of swimming and 10km's of trail running
Had such a jol doing my first superleague-
swimathon.
Very happy with taking my first win in the U19 mens
category and 2nd overall.
Tough race, eissh running with wet shoes was like
carrying an extra 5kg on my legs and those trails
were hectic,
Was good fun chasing after Elite Triathlete Nick
Quenet who came first, awesome race.
Well done to all the athletes that raced today and to
Torpedo and Outsurance for putting on an awesome
event, my first time racing this type of format, will
definitely be back
Marc and Michelle meeting up with old friends in Cape
Town – Peter and Silvia and Rob and Penny
Tristan Sebire winning at Howick Trail
Josh Steytler wins the U19 Junior Mens 2021 CTTA Duathlon
champs held at Killarney Race Track today in Capetown
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GUNGA DIN TROPHY
On 31 May 2021 we will be celebrating 40 years since the first time Hillcrest Villagers won the
team event at the Comrades Marathon on 31 May 1981. This prize is known as the Gunga Din
Trophy and the team went on to win for three consecutive years (1981,1982 and 1983) a feat that
has yet to be repeated. With our top runners Derek Tivers, Graeme Fraser, Tony Abbot, Roly
Wood, Errol Ackerman and Ian Edwards all being part of the teams for those three years.
With the best comrades time out of the three years going to Graeme Fraser of 5:41:55.
The Gunga Din Trophy was initiated in 1931 and consists of a steel World
War 1 helmet mounted on a shield which was donated by the Gunga Din
Shellhole of Moths (Memorable Order of The Tin Hats).
Gunga Din was not afraid to face danger on the battlefields as he tends to
wounded men. He dies taking water to a wounded soldier during a battle.
He was the embodiment of bravery and Camaraderie and as Rudyard
Kipling says
“You’re a better man than I am Gunga Din”
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ADVICE AND HELP FOR MEMBERS
Please do not feel shy to ask for some advice or help
You are welcome to contact one of the following Committee members who will only be too happy
to assist you:
LADIES CAPTAIN MENS CAPTAIN LADIES V/CAPTAIN MENS V/CAPTAIN
Michelle Donne Bruce Munro Sandy Stewart Andrew Asquith
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10KZN TRAIL RUNNING
01 Mnweni Mountain 5k, 10k, Mnweni Cultural and
May Saturday Marathon MMS 20k, 40k Hiking Center, Bergville
16 4k, 10k, Bushwillow Caravan Park,
May Sunday Gilboa Challenge MS 15k Karkloof
23 5k, 10k, Lions River Trading Post,
May Sunday Lions River Trail MS 18k uMngeni
29 Babanango 5k, 10k, Matatane, Babanango
May Saturday Mountain Marathon MMS 20k, 40k Game Reserve
11TERRA FIRMA TRAIL RUNNING SERIES 2021
Saturday 29 May 2021, Nyala Pass (Umkomaas Valley), 5, 10, 15km
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RESULTS
14HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Kathy Baxter 01-May
Robyn Maré 01-May
Ray Hartmann 04-May
Renier Cronje 05-May
Simone Hall 08-May
Tyron Dolloway 09-May
Michaela Franz 09-May
Tyron Mitchell 10-May
Candice Kilpatrick 12-May
Marthie Savides 19-May
Ciske Uys 21-May
Craig Wright 21-May
Alex Phiri 28-May
Wynand Roets 29-May
Cindyanne May 31-May
FROM THE SECRETARY
I was sorry to hear of the
resignation and departure
of our Chairman Marc
Allen. I would just like to
thank Marc for his
innovative, creative and
motivated leadership.
Some of his achievements
during his tenure were to
re write the Constitution,
and get the Elite Runners
Program off the ground. If
Marc says he is going to
do something he does it,
there are no half measures. Down to earth and straight forward but at the same time bringing his
own brand of wit and humour to the committee. I wish Marc all the best in his future running and I
know his legacy will continue and be in safe hands with the new Chairman.
Julyette 082 468 4144 secretary@hillcrestvillagers.co.za
Stay in touch by going to Hillcrest Villagers Face Book Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/76475150101
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