Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Maurice Ireland – Best wishes for a speedy recovery

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Tony Taylor

It is with much concern we report that Maurice Ireland, a club stalwart and member since 1960, a former Chairman and President, not to mention the organiser of many a splendid Annual Dinner, was struck by an unexpected stroke last … Continue reading →

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Phil McCullagh takes the Albert Rigby Trophy with a strong second half

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Tony Taylor

The Albert Rigby trophy race had to be moved at late notice from Sutton Macclesfield to Simister. Dave Evans reports: Overcast skies with a slight breeze greeted the fourteen strong field of walkers with all but Adrian Edwards setting off … Continue reading →

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STOP PRESS: Albert Rigby Trophy race – change of venue for October 5

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Note from Dave Evans: Roy Gunnett has been contacted by Marshall Barnard , the steward at our Macclesfield venue, apologising for double booking a 21st on the day of our event which means we have to go to option B. … Continue reading →

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Tony Bell strides to victory in the One Hour Lambert Trophy race at Bury

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reveals all, while Roy Gunnett’s report and detailed results sheet remains trapped in our post box in the village square, to which we have lost the key. A replacement in Greek time is allegedly on its way! The … Continue reading →

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Roy Gunnett and Ian Hilditch, the winners at Chorley

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Tony Taylor

GOODWIN CUP 1OK, CHORLEY, AUGUST 17 (Race Permit RWA 9032-1) Roy Gunnett reports: The turnout for this race was down on usual for a number of reasons, including Adrian Edwards and Sailash Shah taking part in the IOM 100 miles … Continue reading →

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The Club Archives; The Next Step

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Tony Taylor

At the AGM the Club will be asked to decide about the future of the paper Archive, at present being kept by Ian Vaughan, who has photographed nearly all the documents (over 1300 pages). The Archive comprises: Four Certificates of … Continue reading →

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HONOURING THE CLUB’S CENTURIONS and WISHING ADRIAN AND SAILASH ALL THE BEST IN THE ISLE OF MAN, AUGUST 17/18, 2019

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Find below a rather rushed tribute to our club’s Centurions ahead of this weekend’s 100 miles race in the Isle of Man, where Adrian Edwards and Sailash Shah are our representatives. The post needs tidying up and where possible further … Continue reading →

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A Pictorial Record: Celebrating and Commemorating at the Fred Pearce Memorial Relay

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Defying the inclement elements the latest edition of the Fred Pearce Relay proved to be a memorable occasion, mingling inevitably mixed feelings as we remembered the tragic loss of ‘our’ Fred. We were honoured with the touching presence of the … Continue reading →

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Adrian Edwards continues his 100 miles preparations in winning the Barnard Trophy

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Barnard Trophy 10k race, Sutton Macclesfield – July 6, 2019 Roy Gunnett reports: Ten walkers lined up for the start of the Barnard Trophy 10k race on July 6 at Macclesfield. Thankfully the very hot weather experienced earlier in the … Continue reading →

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Join us and celebrate the Fred Pearce Relay, July 27

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Tony Taylor

FRED PEARCE 3 x 5k RELAY, SATURDAY, JULY 27 at SIMISTER – 1.30 START Life must go on, so says the truism. Indeed over the months since the sad loss of our inspiration, Fred Pearce, club members have come forward … Continue reading →

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