On Sunday, Dereham Runners took part in the third race in the series of six cross country races organised by Ryston Runners, held at Shouldham Warren. Currently placed sixth in the club competition, Dereham Runners gave some excellent performances, taking them to within one point of the fifth-placed club.

On Sunday, Dereham Runners took part in the third race in the series of six cross country races organised by Ryston Runners, held at Shouldham Warren.

Currently placed sixth in the club competition, Dereham Runners gave some excellent performances, taking them to within one point of the fifth-placed club.

Top three placings were achieved by Sean Atterwill and Ernie Bradshaw, taking second in their age groups, and Neville Knights with a third in his.

Results: U15 Girls 3k: 12:20; U17 Boys 6.5k: 23:50; U45 Men 6.5k: Neville Knights 25:41, Steve Nimmock 26:11, Andy Bird 27:29; U50 Men 6.5k: Paul Harriston 27:34; U55 Men 6.5k: John Richards (dressed as Santa) 33:21; U60 Men 6.5k: Ernie Bradshaw 27:57, Clem Vogler 28:16; U45 Ladies 6.5k: Hazel Cason 38:36.