The Club celebrated its 30th anniversary at Chez Gerard Southbank on 12/11 when a presentation was made to founder members Paddy & Hilary Field. Chairman Christopher Richards outlined the couple's illustrious skiing careers and committee member Peter Merriman read tributes from their skiing friends around the world including Italy, Norway, Australia and the USA.

Pictures from LRNSC's November early season training trip to the Oberhof Ski Tunnel with coach Peter Moysey. With thanks to Jane Leary for the photos.

Fitness Angel, Lorraine Field led a great training session to help Club members prepare for the ski season. For more info about Lorraine's regular classes in the Fleet area see http://www.fitness-angel.co.uk/ Click on an image to see the full picture. Photos M Wray

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Photos: Pauline Styles & Maria Ollier. Click image to see full picture. Read Pauline Styles' article about this Club trip at http://www.londonnordic.org.uk/london-cross-country-skiers-wr/2011/12/14/roller-ski-touring-in-normandy.html

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All pictures - Maria Ollier.

An afternoon of roller ski practic and learning to nordic walk at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, followed by tea and cakes [pictures by Maria Ollier].

Individual time trial and team sprint roller ski races at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit. Participating teams are pictured at the changeover point! [Click on image for full size view]

Our day walk on 22 May in the Surrey hills led by Martin Read and organised by Gerard Ollier. Photos: Maria Ollier