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Lancashire prominent at the BMAF 5k in Horwich
Once again Fred Pearce was uppermost in our thoughts as we arrived for the annual BMAF 5k championships at a cool yet bright Horwich. It didn’t seem right that Fred wasn’t there, welcoming us as he busied himself making sure … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrian Edwards, BMAF 5k, Fred Pearce, Helen Elleker, Horwich Festival, RWA President
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Future Fixtures – including Northern 10k, Dunnington, July 13 and RWA 100 Miles, August 17/18
JULY 6, BARNARD TROPHY 10k at SUTTON MACCLESFIELD – 1.30 p.m. JULY 13, NARWA 10k at DUNNINGTON – details from Graham Jackson: Dunnington sports club YO19 5NG, Common Lane near York 1k, out and back fast and flat, changing in … Continue reading
Three under the Hour in tight battle at Bury
DICK AND ZENA 10k and 5k TRACK RACES, BURY, MAY 25 Roy Gunnett reports: Eleven walkers took part in the Bury track 10k and 5k races – 8 in the former, 3 in the latter. Weatherwise it was a pleasant … Continue reading
Tony Malone turns the clock back in the Allen Trophy 7 miles as the club continues to mourn the loss of Fred Pearce.
Roy Gunnett reports: There was an excellent turnout of 15 walkers for the Allen Trophy 7 miles race held at Chorley on April 27, 2019. This was the first race following the passing of our President Fred Pearce and our … Continue reading
MACCLESFIELD SHIELD 10 MILES, APRIL 6, 2019
Roy Gunnett reports: The Macclesfield Shield 10 miles race was held over the new out and back course over 5 laps. Weather conditions were sunny and cool. Adrian Edwards led the race from start to finish and won the scratch … Continue reading
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Tagged Fred Pearce Memorial Relay, Joe Hardy, Macclesfield Shield
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KEEPING THE RED ROSE FLAG FLYING: RIP FRED PEARCE [1939 – 2019]
Message from the family: Fred Pearce’s funeral will take place on Thursday 2nd May, 1.45pm at the Stockport Crematorium – Rowan Chapel. Everyone is welcome back to our home for food/drinks post the service to celebrate his life, address as … Continue reading
ALISON TROPHY AND KEN MUNRO TROPHY RESULTS PLUS HOMAGE TO KEITH FRENCH
ALISON TROPHY 15 KILOMETRES, 9th MARCH AT CHORLEY Roy Gunnett reports: The Alison Trophy race was held over the usual hilly course comprising a mile out followed by 3 laps and then a mile home. Following a morning of very … Continue reading
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Tagged #saveracewalking, Alison Trophy, Keith French, Ken Munro Memorial Trophy
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#SAVETHERACEWALKING: Four under the Hour in the Sam Shoebottom 10 kilometres
Before the start of the Sam Shoebottom races, we made the sign in support of the #SAVETHE WALKING protest against the proposed disappearance of both the 20km and 50km from the Olympics and the problematic introduction of electronic shoe technology. … Continue reading
New Year’s Greetings and an intriguing historical enquiry
Firstly I must convey my best wishes and good health for the New Year to everyone at the club and beyond, who visits this LWC blog from time to time. One way or another get a few miles in on … Continue reading
Xmas spirit arrives early at the Dick Maxwell 10k
Dick Maxwell Memorial 10k Race @ Simister 1st December 2018 Roy Gunnett reports: The race was not held over the advertised Nightmare course as this was flooded. Instead, it was held on the 2 lap out and back course to … Continue reading
Lancashire Walking Club : Health The First Wealth 