Monthly Archives: March 2023

Maurice Ireland RIP – yet another wonderful daft beggar

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Let the first word be Maurice’s. My membership of the club goes back to about 1960. My initial involvement with the sport and LWC is from 1954; at that time we lived on Bolton Road, Pendlebury and my father had … Continue reading →

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Macclesfield Shield 10 miles at Sutton, April 1st – treading in Lol Allen’s footsteps

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Our next club race is the Macclesfield Shield 10 miles, which will take place from our Sutton venue, which has a special place in the history of Northern and National race walking. As you can see below our club, together … Continue reading →

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Martin Payne victorious at a chilly. hilly Chorley

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Tony Taylor

  Dave Evans reports: Early notice of the impending arrival of more beasts from the east met the 9 hardy individuals and although there was the usual raw enthusiasm it met its match in the wind chill! The course included … Continue reading →

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