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President
Denis Lawrie (2011/12), a retired
Police Officer, joined in March 1987. Still jogs but was
mainly seen helping behind the Bar - hopes to be on the other side now! |
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Immediate Past President
Richard Coe
(2010/11), joined back in
February 1982. A school Teacher by profession and has completed at all
distances from one mile to marathon. |
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Past President
Alison Brand
(2009/10), wife of former Past President Colin Brand, joined back in
December 1994. A non-athlete who has been dedicated to the Club,
heavily involved with the House and Social and the Wine Committee.
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Past President
Tim Soutar (2008/9), a member
since 1976, is yet another athlete who has achieved more than most,
winning the Inaugural Ho Chi Minh City Marathon amongst others. |
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Past President
Les Roberts (2007/8). Former World
Masters Champion and multi event winner joined the Club back in 1978. |
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Past President
Ken Daniel (2006/7). Ken joined in 1979 and
has raced at National & Country level, he is also the Track Manager at
Norman Park. |
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Past President
Anne Cilia
(2005/6) is the daughter of Past President Peter Stenning (1987/8) who
sadly died in 1990. She has been managing the veterans, or more correctly,
the Ladies Masters team, for several years. She runs, jumps and
throws and has been 'The Team' on several occasions. Joined in 1993. |
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Past President
Margaret Baldwin
(2004/5) is the wife of PP John Baldwin. Margaret was a top class
athlete in the 60's & 70's and was selected for the 800m in the 1972
Munich Olympics. Joined in 1992. |
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Past President
John Robinson
(2003/4) has just finished several terms as Head of Active Athletics,
joined Blackheath in August 1981. A very active veteran athlete
having completed in most events on track & field - originally joined
as a marathon runner... |
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Pat
Calnan, Past President (2002/2003) is a semi-active athlete Track & Field Team Manager and the Club Press
Secretary. He
joined in September 1983. |
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Mike Peel, Past President
(2001/2002). Mike lived 'above the shop' for ten years and has been a member
since 1974. Amongst other things Mike is the Webmaster and is also
in the select band that have completed all of the London Marathons since
the inception in 1981. |
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Mike Davies, Past
President (2000/2001).
Mike who lives in Orpington has been a member
since December 1977. Mike is an active coach and looks after the summer
fixtures and summer officials.
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Richard Coles, Past
President (1999/2000). Lives in Farnham, Hants and joined BH as a
youngster in December 1968. Has represented the Club at top level
and was a member of the first team for the whole of his Senior
years. |
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John Baldwin, Past
President (1976) and your ex-Hon General Secretary; also a Director of BHHQ. Top flight athlete since joining
the Club in April 1955. Married to PP Margaret Baldwin
(nee Coomber) who was a fine international athlete. |
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Derek Gregory: Past
President (1986-87). Joined November 1956. Formerly press secretary,
relay organiser, cross-country captain, secretary BHHQ Ltd., chairman of
Finance Committee and chairman of General Committee. |
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Past President Peter
Baigent (1972) is a Director of BHHQ and joined in November 1946. |
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General Secretary of BHHQ
Ltd and Past President Dave White (1996), lives within walking distance
of the Club and has been a member since December 1977. |
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Ian Wilson, Past President
(1982),
top star a decade ago, now looks after the cross country first
team. Lived a lot more locally when he joined back in June 1959;
these days he is based in Great Bowden, Leics. |
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Vice President Brian Saxton
(1988) is a key man of Blackheath, BAS or Stax as he is affectionately known
looks after the Trophies and Engraving. He is also the main-man when
it comes to the Club Archives and Library. Stax joined in
April 1976. |
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Vice President (2002) Len
Dalmon - joined in January 1981 - he is the Chief Trail Layer. |
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Roy Smith, Vice President
(2002) is a very active and effective racer. Has the distinction
of winning (in the same season) the Club 5, Club 7 1/2 and Club 10
twice. Has been a member since June 1987. |
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Roger Counter was elected a
Vice President in 2002. Roger who joined in 1985, now looks after
the 200 club and is one of the backroom boys - always there to help out
behind the bar... His wife, Doff (PP Dave White's sister) and son, Martin,
are also members. |
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Steve Freemantle, a Vice
President (1995), organises the Parris Handicap Series. This is held on
Wednesday evenings during the Summer time. Steve joined in June
1985. |
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Peter Lovell, a member
since April 1983, looks after the administration of the London Marathon
entries. Peter is very creative and always help with the Club
Christmas decorations as well as other special occasions. |
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Jenny, his wife, is also a member. |
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Past President Colin Brand
(1979),
seen here leading the Club Cry at the installation of the new Club
President, is still active in the throws. An expert on the
environs of Coney Hall he joined the Club in May 1952. Colin's
son, Daryl, won a Bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games in the Javelin
- Daryl now lives in New Zealand. |
