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What about a Lancashire WC team at the 2023 Nijmegen Walks ?!?!
Further to Chris Bolton’s excellent report on his recent Nijmegen experience, he cheekily asks if we could raise a team for next year’s 4 Days event. The dream is inspired by Ron Wallwork unearthing a couple of nostalgic photos from … Continue reading
Looking Forward to the Goodwin Cup, the Middlesborough Hundred and remembering Flo Payn
This coming Saturday, August 13 the Goodwin Cup 10 kilometres will take place in Chorley, changing facilities at St Peter’s Church Hall, Harpers Lane, PR6 0HP – start at 1.00 p.m. As is now customary it would be helpful, if … Continue reading
Chris Bolton’s 19th Nijmegen – he was only there for the beer!
A couple of years ago I vowed to accompany Chris on his latest Nijmegen exploit but COVID intervened. Little did I know that he sneaked off this year to add to his tally. Wonderfully bonkers, Read on. Chris reports. This … Continue reading
A close ‘walk’ thing in the Fred Pearce Relay, July 22
Dave Evans reports: The Fred Pearce relays produced the closest finish yet with all 4 teams on the final approach within sight of each other, three closing in within a minute. The handicapper had some last-minute repositioning to contend with … Continue reading
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Tagged Christine Pearce, Eric and Pam Horwill, Flo Payn, Fred Pearce Memorial Relay, Handicap, Phil Carroll
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Pat and Dave Evans take a break by walking 1200 miles in June!
Pat and Dave Evans have been sorely missed in recent weeks. Even as Roy Gunnett held things together admirably, folk have been asking what are our two stalwarts up to? Have they been on a Nordic cruise or have they … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill KIngston, Civil Service Challenge, Dave Evans, Kirkstone Pass, Lake District, Pat Evans
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Organising the Fred Pearce Relay, July 23, 2022
It’s that time of year again. In less than a fortnight’s time, we will be staging a centre-piece of our racing calendar, the Fred Pearce Memorial Relay. It’s an event dear to all our hearts. The Fred Pearce Memorial Relay, … Continue reading
Thirty Years Ago this Month – Ron and Ian became proud Centurions
With Ian Garmston’s permission, I’m really pleased to post this lovely account of his and Ron Wallwork’s journey to becoming proud Centurions. All the more so, given our club’s great history in the 100 miles event – see Honouring the … Continue reading
Marion Fawkes – outstanding services to and performances in race walking recognised
Peter Fawkes writes: You may well know that Marion is currently President of Yorkshire Walking Club as well as being a life member of that Club and North Shields Poly. Marion’s name was put forward by the Department for Digital, … Continue reading
DICK AND ZENA SMITH TROPHY RESULTS
Roy Gunnett reports: The Dick and Zena Smith 10 & 5k Trophy races took place at the Bury Track a week later than originally planned. The event was initially scheduled for June 4th – however, the lack of numbers resulting from … Continue reading
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Tagged BMAF 3k, Dick and Zena SmithTrophies, Eric Horwill, Moulton, Phil McCullagh, Ron Wallwork
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Lancashire Walking Club : Health The First Wealth 