FIRST and foremost congratulations to everyone who took part or supported the days events and particular congratulations to all the category winners.

After such good weather during March it may be churlish to focus on one bad day, but it has to be said that the mist and rain on Easter Monday were a little distracting.

But enough of that, the atmosphere in the Rugby Club was buzzing with enthusiasm, good nature and high spirits long before the races started.

With five minutes to the start of the 1km event the marshals set off at a brisk stroll to take their positions around the course. When they were less than half way around they turned to see the first of the juniors bearing down at some speed. The brisk stroll changed into a rapid charge (as far as possible) in the hope of reaching the remaining posts before the race had passed them by.

Well at least the marshals were able to return to the dry without too much delay.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, please see this week's edition of the 'Post'.