I make no apologies for repeating again Dave’s eloquent plea to support this coming Saturday’s Fred Pearce Relay. I’m gutted not to be with you, especially as so many put themselves out to support my 70th anniversary appearance last year. However, I’ve endured a sticky few months after post surgery complications and infections. Then, true to form, trying to pull myself together, I fell headfirst and bashed my ribs – fracture and bruises, doesn’t much matter which? Left feeling pretty foolish and my age. Whatever I’ll get back for the AGM!!

Dear All,

As you will know our venue for the Macclesfield 10km on July 6th is unavailable so unfortunately we have had to cancel this event. The highlight of our year is the Fred Pearce relay on July 20th which usually brings together our biggest club and guest turnout. It was always Fred’s hope that we would see at least 20 walkers toeing the course so let’s see if we can match that and better. Traditionally we have teams of 3 which each team member doing 5k on our usual Simister out and back. I hope you will pencil this date in your diary and let me know as soon as you can if you will be joining us. The teams will be selected on the day but advance notification of your availability will enable me to configure teams before the day itself. Each team will carry a handicap aspect so on the basis of a yacht handicap each will leave the start at a different time . Please prioritise this race and make the day a big success. Best wishes.

Dave Evans

Contact Dave at dave.evans08@hotmail.co.uk

And on a Lancashire note a message from our great friend, Dave Ainsworth.

A big race in Lancashire was our 1992 National 20K & Olympic 20K Trial, held on Lancaster University campus, and brilliantly organised by John & Lillian Burns.  I was event commentator.

Barren times for our club, although Joe Hardy might tell us more. I believe John Payn also finished. Interestingly , in the Women’s event, Helen Cross was close to the top ten and, I think , Joyce Harasimuick, still a member, also finished.