Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Young Blood at Bury livens up the scene

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: The presence of a trio of youngsters new to race walking gave today’s event a lift and straddled almost 70 years of experience. The debutantes were keen to go for it and each of them exemplified the … Continue reading →

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A Sunny Chorley greets the field for the Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy plus notice of the Bury 10 kilometres track, June 1st

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Tony Taylor

My apologies for the late appearance of this result – still a touch under the weather. Dave Evans reports: The appearance of Adrian Edwards for this very demanding event introduced an element of intrigue with several “new” club members meeting … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to all Centurions

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Thanks to Frans Leijtens for this timely reminder 123 years ago today, the Brotherhood of Centurions was founded by J.E. Fowler-Dixon and several other new amateur race walkers. The only membership requirement: walking 100 miles (160 km and 934 m), … Continue reading →

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Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy, May 11th

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Tony Taylor

It’s a special day on our calendar, come the 11th of this month. We’ll be remembering with great affection Dave Crompton as we contest over 7 miles the trophy honouring his name. As usual, it will be very helpful if … Continue reading →

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Ron Wallwork recalls 1963 – A Pivotal Year

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Len Ruddock interviews Ron in this fascinating and revealing video. Early comments from club members and fellow travellers Tony Malone – I thought it was great to watch. Brought back many memories for me also. Ron you were a great … Continue reading →

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LWC Newsletter January and February 1966 – a fresh start

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Thanks to Ron Wallwork for retrieving these 1960s newsletters. Apologies for the reproduction of the same. I’m having a few problems with the computer.

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Windswept Sutton sees Nigel defying the conditions

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Tony Taylor

With Dave Evans trapped in the Lakes, Roy Gunnett takes charge, competes and reports. As with the clubs last two races, the Macclesfield Shield 10 mile race on Saturday 6th April 2024 was hit by challenging weather. This time it was … Continue reading →

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Macclesfield Shield 10 miles, April 6th at Sutton

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Our next club race is the Macclesfield Shield 10 miles, which will take place from the Ex-Service Men’s Club in Sutton on Saturday, April 6th, starting at 1.00 p.m. The venue will be open from noon. As usual, it will … Continue reading →

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Phil calls on all-comers to take his trophy away in 2025!

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Tony Taylor

As some might know, it was touch and go as to whether I would make the start of the ever-demanding Alison Trophy at Chorley. My flight from Crete was due to touch down at around 11 o’clock. In the event … Continue reading →

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LWC Newsletter, July 1965 – A sense of frustration

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Adrian Edwards advises: The next Sunday afternoon track session, open to any walkers who want to come along will be on Sunday 17th March at Woodbank Park track, Stockport from 12 noon. Following our posts on the year 1958, Ron … Continue reading →

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