The first CC6 of 2011 was held at Stoney Cross on January 2^nd; the timing was quite a shock to the Halterworth Harriers.  Their Scotsman, Dave Arnott, is used to be still first footing neighbours at that time of the New Year, and most of the Harriers had celebrated hogmanay in style.  However, they had a large turnout for the event, which took place over a very hilly and muddy course.

Graham Fisher made it a hat trick of wins in the men’s’ event, again coming home well clear.  He was followed by Dave Kenyon in 11^th place, his highest ever finish.  Next Harrier home was Jon Tilt, who was still trying to get over his New Year’s Day visit to St Marys when he saw his beloved Exeter City lose heavily to the Saints.  Robert Finch was next (just before he returns to University) followed by Dave Arnott, Jon Vamplew and Pete Haig. The team finished a close second to Winchester on the day.

The Harriers had a very full ladies team with Nala McRobert finishing a great 8^th, followed home by Jane Heyer, Rachel Shimell, Carol Anderson, Judy Cutbill, Debbie Sims, Simone Arnott and Eleanor Wilde.  This was Carol’s first CC6 event; “I found the hills very hard work but really enjoyed it and am looking forward to future races” she said afterwards.