Running Bristol 10K and Arboretum 10k

Hello :) My name is Victoria Jones, I am a (young) 74 years of age this April, I first got into exercise in the 1980’s with Dance Aerobics and often taught classes in and around Weston inspired by my very special friend Ann Beakes who we very sadly lost to cancer in November 2022.

In the latter years you will often see me pounding the streets of Weston using running as my mental health time as well as to keep myself fit and healthy ❤️

On Sunday 14 th May I’m running the AJ Bell Great Bristol 10k , and on Thursday 18th May I’m also running the Westonbirt Arboretum 10k within a week of each other.

I would be really thrilled if you could support me in raising funds for Splitz Gymnastics, a club my granddaughter Etta-Mae attends x5 times a week to train and regularly competes up and down the country representing the club.

She competes in tumbling and Acrobatic gymnastics which last year she won Gold for her Grade 2 women’s pair routine with her partner Darcy at the southwest acrobatics prelims in Yate earning a place at the Nationals at Fenton manor in Newcastle-under-Lyme in May scoring a personal best at nationals was her biggest high and coming 8th in the country for grade 2 women’s pair.

Founded by Sharon Benham 35 years ago, it is a family run, not-for-profit club, that relies on donations and tirelessly fundraiser for new equipment for the children to achieve high levels of skills needed to compete regionally, nationally and hopefully in the future internationally.

Splitz offer pre-school classes, Artistic gymnastics, Aerobic gymnastics (this being close to my heart) tumbling, free running and Acrobatic gymnastics.

Last year a leak in the roof caused water damage to the unit leaking into the gym ruining many pieces of vital equipment for the children, resulting it to be thrown away- this is why this money to be raised is so important.

The club also supports many socially bereaved children in the community offering them a place to train and learn a discipline with help from the British gymnastics funding .

By raising funds we support all the talented young gymnasts and ensure the progress of the club and children .

Please support me in raising some very important money.

Many thanks

Victoria xxxx