🏃‍♀️ The People Behind the Blue Vest 🏃‍♂️

Meet your 2026/27 Team

Everything we do is guided by our club rules. The club constitution can be viewed here >> BRC constitution

Keeping the club running smoothly behind the scenes.

Meet The Committee

	Name	Role	The “Buckley” Fun Fact
	Charles Barton	Chairman	Joined in 2017 just to “see if he liked it”—now he’s the boss!
	Sue Ridings	Treasurer	A club veteran since 1997; she knows exactly where every penny goes.
	Dave Wootton	Secretary	The club’s human encyclopedia for race distances and UKA rules.
	Gerard Coleman	Membership Secretary	The go-to guru for Welsh Athletics queries and club memberships /transfers.

📣 The Captains & Vice Captains Race Directors & Reps

Our “Field Generals” for the Borders League and Cross Country season.

	Name	Role	Area of Expertise
	Chris Callaghan	Men’s Captain	The Cat Herder: Rallying the men for those vital league points.
	Sian Meirion	Ladies Captain	Inclusivity Lead: Ensuring no runner is left behind (and coffee is found).
	Jez Brown	Men’s Vice Captain and Multi Terrain Rep	Mud Specialist: Organizing car-shares and Cross Country logistics.
	Gwennan Henstock	Ladies Vice Captain	The Recruiter: Helping Sian rally the troops and scouting race routes.

⛰️ Race Directors & Reps

The team behind the championships and the mud.

	Name	Role	Fun Fact / Focus
	Eric Campbell	Borders League & Club Championships	The mastermind who keeps the Championship tables updated.
	Phil Tugwell	Race Director	The man ensuring our home Borders League race runs like clockwork.
	Simon Roberts	Fell Cross Country and Multi Terrain Rep	700+ races in the blue vest; fueled primarily by real ale.

👟 Coaching & Support Team

The crew that keeps us safe, fast, and social.

	Name	Role	Fun Fact / Focus
	Richard Shearer	Club Coach	Expert advice and training plans for all levels.
	Les Coathup	Club Coach	Supporting your PBs with professional encouragement.
	Joy Hunter	Couch to 5k Rep	Joy Hunter Couch to 5k Rep Supporting our newest members on their first brave steps
	Jez Brown	Safeguarding officer	20+ years in social work; ensuring member safety.
	Caroline Caffery	Safeguarding officer	Dedicated support and advice for our club community.Further details of the role and how to get advice are included in the safeguarding section of this website.

	Name	Role	Fun Fact / Focus
	Claire Campbell	Social Events Lead	Lead Planning all the nights out where we don’t wear high-viz!
	David Brilley	Kit Manager	Making sure we all look sharp in the iconic blue kit.
	Ben Williams	Media & Publicity	Spreading the BRC word across the community and on Social media.