Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Organising the Fred Pearce Relay, July 23, 2022

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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Thirty Years Ago this Month – Ron and Ian became proud Centurions

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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Barnard Trophy 10K, Sutton Macclesfield 2nd July 2022

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett reports: [Dave and Pat Evans are in the very last days of their June Long Distance Walking Challenge and we look forward to hearing of their exploits!] Barnard Trophy 10k @ Macclesfield 2nd July 2022 A field of … Continue reading →

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Marion Fawkes – outstanding services to and performances in race walking recognised

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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DICK AND ZENA SMITH TROPHY RESULTS

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Tony Taylor

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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Urgent News: D&Z Smith Track Races postponed to June 11th

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Tony Taylor

As a significant number of people are unavailable this coming Saturday, the Dick and Zena Smith races will now be held a week later on June 11th. Thanks to Roy’s good offices, the Bury Athletic Club has been understanding and … Continue reading →

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Dick and Zena Smith 10k and 5k Track Races, June 4 at Bury

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Our next races will see us contesting the Dick and Zena Smith trophies at the Bury AC Track on Saturday, June 4th, starting at 1.00 p.m. As Dave and Pat Evans are unable to attend it would be really helpful … Continue reading →

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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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