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Run for James By Ros Jemmett, Alness Area jogscotland We were all greatly shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of our friend and running buddy James Birtles late last year. James was always the cheeriest, smileyest and most supportive chap you could hope to have running beside you, full of encouragement and always lots of craic and laughter. One of our jog leaders Aileen Stuart had already organised a 24 hour relay run via her facebook group Alness Runners at Halloween and when some folk asked if it was for a charity, Aileen Remembered: James immediately thought of a charity that James supported over the years, Chest Heart Stroke Scotland (CHSS) and the fantastic sum of over £300 was raised that weekend.
Alness jogscotland were keen to have a Run for James to celebrate his life and his love of running and at the same time, raise a few more pounds for CHSS. On 22 November the Run for James took place, and due to all the Covid-19 restrictions, all the runs had to be socially distanced and organised with continues over
