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The very last Bill Jackson AGM 5 Kilometres
As you will have noted in the Highlights report of the 2026 AGM itself, the Bill Jackson Trophy is to be renamed after the late Julian Hopkins. Dave Evans reports: In a balmy temperature of 10 degrees and nil wind … Continue reading
SAYING FAREWELL TO JOHN PAYN AND AGM NEWS
John’s funeral will take place on Monday 16th November at 11-30am, at Charnock Richard Crematorium,Preston Road,Charnock Richard,Chorley.PR7 5JP The family request no flowers.Donations to Derian House Children’s Hospice, Chancery Road, Chorley. PR7 1DH After the service, light refreshments will be … Continue reading
Chris Maddocks – Five Olympics on a shoe-string
Len Ruddock has done our sport a great service by producing a series of videos exploring the career of one our greatest competitors, Chris Maddocks. There are five short videos, based on each of the Olympic Games in which Chris … Continue reading
Forthcoming AGM and the sad news of John Payn’s passing
The 119th AGM of Lancashire Walking Club will be held on Saturday 7th November 2026 at Lady Wilton Hall, Simister, following a 5km race that starts at 1pm. There are two awards decided by a vote of the membership and … Continue reading
October – on the trails, fells and road
THE ROTHERHAM ROUND 50 MILES TRAIL RACE, OCTOBER 3rd Martin Payne reports: Just a short summary and some photos regarding the above event. The race has been organised by Rotherham Harriers AC for many years and involves a circular route … Continue reading
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Tagged Dave Vickers, Ken Matthews, Leicester 7, Martin Payne, Ron Wallwork, Rotherham 50 miles, Three Towers, Tony Taylor
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Racing in the Sutton Macclesfield sun at the Albert Rigby event
The club’s most southerly race walking venue brought with it the best weather of the year but being nearer the equator it’s hardly surprising. Quite a number of our usual heel toers were unavailable with health issues, holidays and a … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Rigby Trophy, Andrea Lennon, End to End Walk [IOM], Sean Goldsmith
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Another Threat? Bullet Points, Race Walking Meeting on September 11th
These notes have been circulated with the permission of Peter Marlow in the UK and appear also in the VRWC Heel & Toe Online 2026 Number 37 – 22 Sept 2026, where Tim Erickson ponders: The following working paper, put … Continue reading
Albert Rigby Shield 10k at Macclesfield, October 3rd 2026 and a proud moment for Albert in 1953
Roy Gunnett informs that our great friend, Marshall has confirmed all is in place to hold the Albert Rigby 10 kilometres race on Saturday October 3rd from the Sutton Ex Servicemen’s Club, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HL. The event … Continue reading
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Tagged 1953 Coronation Manchester to Blackpool, Albert Rigby Trophy, Fred Pearce, George Lamb
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JOE LAMBERT ONE HOUR TROPHY AND FAREWELL TO JULIAN
Dave Evans reports: Quite a number of the usual club and guest walkers were absent from today’s event with injury, holidays and family concerns. The rain held off and the seven aspirants face the starter with an hour of racewalking … Continue reading
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Tagged Joe Lambert, Julian Hopkins RIP, One Hour race
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A challenge in the offing on September 12th in Bury
Our club is very conscious that we need new blood if we are to stay alive as a bastion of our sport. To our credit we continue to organise a varied programme of races throughout the year. However, none of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bury Track, How far can you walk in an hour?, Reaching out for new blood
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