Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Defying the Elements: The Nightmare Xmas 6 miles!

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Tony Taylor

All praise to the indomitable spirits, competitors, officials and supporters, who did Dick Maxwell proud by turning up at Simister on Saturday for the club’s Xmas 10 kilometres. Nightmarish conditions even though we didn’t use the infamous Nightmare course! Saying … Continue reading →

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DICK MAXWELL MEMORIAL TROPHY AND XMAS HANDICAP 10KM. DECEMBER 4

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Tony Taylor

We are looking forward to a grand turnout for our annual Xmas event at Simister, especially as no one need be deterred by talk of the Nightmare course!! In the spirit of goodwill to all men and women, not least … Continue reading →

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POST-AGM UPDATE

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Ahead of the full minutes of the 2021 AGM Dave Evans draws our attention to the following: Joe Hardy has accepted the role of President. Tony Bell won the AJTaylor Award and Martin Payne the Cliif Royle Trophy Roy Gunnett … Continue reading →

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Bill Jackson Trophy and AGM 5K, November 6

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Nine sturdy aspirants toed the starting line and headed into a cold strong breeze on the outward 2.5 k leg of the AGM 5k. The handicapper played the usual trick of employing a start of sorts for … Continue reading →

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CLUB AGM, NOVEMBER 6, 2021- ADVANCE NOTICE

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Ahead of next week’s Club Annual General Meeting and 5 kilometres Yacht Handicap [1.30 start] at Simister, Dave Evans draws our attention to the following: As has become usual it would be enormously helpful if you could let him know … Continue reading →

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 Albert Rigby 10 kilometres, Sutton Macclesfield, 2nd October 2021

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans provides his prompt and insightful report. Where would be without him? Whilst Greg Smith is responsible for the invaluable excellent photos, of which more to come. October sees either an Indian summer or the first footprints of a … Continue reading →

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Andrew Fraser RIP, standard bearer for Scottish Race Walking

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Tony Taylor

We were shocked to hear that Andrew Fraser died very recently. As Dave Evans noted in response to the sad news, Andrew was a regular supporter of our club races until a few years ago, much liked and respected. The … Continue reading →

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The Decline and Fall of the British Empire : A Case Study – the 50 kilometres race walk

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Tony Taylor

I am very pleased to republish Paul F. DeMeester’s coruscating critique of British Athletics’ disgraceful decision to exclude Cameron Corbishley and in particular Dominic King from the GB Olympic team and its craven role in supporting the abolition of the … Continue reading →

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Albert Rigby 10km Sutton Macclesfield, October 2nd, 2021

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Tony Taylor

The Albert Rigby Trophy race is to go ahead as normal on Sarurday. October 2nd, starting at 1.30 p.m. from the Sutton Ex-Servicemen’s Club. Refreshments will be provided. As usual it would be really helpful if you could let Dave … Continue reading →

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Steve Uttley dominates the Lambert One Hour race at Bury

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: A decent day to greet the walkers although the absence of a gate opener at the Bury Track half an hour before the off made us wonder if we would lose the event unless we could straddle … Continue reading →

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