Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Great turnout at Dave Crompton’s Memorial Race

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Tony Taylor

To my chagrin I didn’t make it – a combination of flight cancellations and family illness. Apologies were also proffered by Tony Bell and Chris Harvey. It’s lovely to see all the usual faces, together with very welcome presence of … Continue reading →

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Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy 7 miles, Chorley on May 7

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Tony Taylor

All being well we will be in Chorley on Saturday, May 7 racing our hearts out and remembering with great affection, Dave Crompton in the Memorial Trophy event named after him. Our new changing facility is to be found at … Continue reading →

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Macclesfield in the rain – Lol Allen triumphs in the 1951 National 10 miles

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Tony Taylor

As we bemoan the unfortunate cancellation of our recent race at Macclesfield it’s fascinating to recollect the staging of the National 10 miles championships over seventy years ago in the very same town. Roy Gunnett has unearthed this Pathe News … Continue reading →

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MACCLESFIELD SHIELD RACE ON APRIL 2 CANCELLED

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Unfortunately, we have to inform you that Saturday’s 10 miles race at Sutton has had to be cancelled due to COVID striking the Barnard household. We hope Marshall and Kath are feeling better soon. The next club race will be … Continue reading →

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Macclesfield Shield  10 miles, April 2nd 

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Our next club race in the beautiful surroundings of Sutton will soon be upon us. Unusually, given their dedication to the cause, Dave and Pat Evans will not be able to attend. Never fear Roy Gunnett will have everything under … Continue reading →

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ERIC HALL RIP – Fond memories of a Belgravian in Lancashire

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Sadly we have to inform you that Eric Hall of Belgrave Harriers and a double Olympian passed away on March 20th, 89 years of age. Eric has a special place in the history of our club and is fondly remembered … Continue reading →

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MANCHESTER – BLACKPOOL WINNERS 1908 – 2008

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Enormous thanks to Roy Gunnett and Dave Evans for pulling together this roster of Blackpool victors. As for the photo of Bobby Bridge found by David Lamb to be seen below. It shows allegedly Bobby passing through Chorley on his … Continue reading →

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The Alison Trophy beckons in the Spring

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports and takes photos of the action Spring had arrived and there was certainly a spring in the step of the 12 competitors who set out on a glorious day of pleasant sunshine if you ignored a coolish … Continue reading →

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ALISON TROPHY 15K, MARCH 5 – another race tinged with sadness

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Our club races at Chorley are indelibly associated with the Crompton family, staunch supporters of our sport across the decades. Sadly we lost the much-loved Dave back in 2018 and now Marion, Eric’s wife has passed away unexpectedly. I have … Continue reading →

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John Dowling RIP – Ireland and Sheffield’s Legendary Race Walker

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Tony Taylor

The year was 1963. My first encounter with John came, sponge and drink in hand, at the Halfway House, Chorley, living up to its name on the road from Manchester to Blackpool. ‘Paddy’, as he was affectionately but problematically labelled … Continue reading →

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