Author Archives: Tony Taylor

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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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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