Sir Craig Reedie
It is with great sadness that we hear of the death of Sir Craig Reedie. Sir Craig was a long time friend and advocate of the Wenlock Olympian Society. He accompanied Juan Samaranch on a visit to Much Wenlock in 1994 where both examined the Society’s archives containing the evidence of Dr Penny Brookes’ role in the rebirth of the Modern Olympics.
Track Funding Success!
(15th February 2026)
A £164,000 investment to resurface the athletics track at William Brookes School has been announced by The 3-18 Education Trust.
As the UK’s only 200m ‘Tartan Track’ – an all-weather synthetic track surfacing, primarily used for track and field competitions – the 6-lane track is a unique sporting facility at the Much Wenlock secondary school.
Ruth Shaw, Headteacher at William Brookes School, said: “We’re thrilled that our students will continue to benefit from the running track for years to come. Saving this track has been a priority for us, and we’re incredibly proud that our efforts mean our young people can keep training, competing, and enjoying this fantastic facility.”
Helen Cromarty, Chair of Wenlock Olympian Society, commented: “Wenlock Olympian Society thank The 3-18 Education Trust and William Brookes School for bringing about this most welcome result. With UK Athletics TrackMark certification, we hope to see athletics return to the 2026 Wenlock Olympian Games, and Wenlock Olympians Athletics Club back to training on a top-class track. We will continue fundraising for new discus facilities and to support the next phase of the project.” You can hear Helen’s interview on Radio Shropshire here: The 3-18 Education Trust invest in William Brookes School Running Track
Siôn Williams, Helen Cromarty, Chair, Wenlock Olympian Society; Ruth Shaw, Headteacher, William Brookes School and Eabha Munslow on the running track.
Siôn and Eabha are students at William Brookes School and athletes with Wenlock Olympians Athletics Club
Aladdin Pantomime in aid of the WOS
WOS Member Camilla Stewart wins West Midlands Regional Volunteer Coach of the Year Award
On Sunday 12th October 2025 at the England Athletics West Midlands Regional Awards event, WOS Trustee Camilla Stewart won the award for the Volunteer Coach of the Year Award. Our congratulations go to Camilla on this tremendous and well-deserved achievement. Further details of the event can be found here: https://www.englandathletics.org/news/volunteer-awards-evening-2025-west-midlands/
Long Distance Walk – Final Instructions
The Long Distance Walk event will take place on Sunday 29th June 2025. Three documents with route, parking and other information are available to download form this page: Long Distance Walk
Wenlock Olympian Games applying to be recognised by UNESCO as a British intangible cultural heritage 21st May 2025
Stuart Anderson, MP is working with WOS trustees in progressing the application. Further details can be found here: Shropshire Star Article