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Join us and celebrate the Fred Pearce Relay, July 27
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
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
Posted in News, Results
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
Posted in History, News, Results
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