Author Archives: Tony Taylor

The President implores you to support the Dick Maxwell and Xmas Handicap on December 7, 2019

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Tony Taylor

THE DICK MAXWELL TROPHY AND XMAS HANDICAP 10K, DEC 7, 2019 As ever we’re hoping for a great turnout at our annual Xmas race at Simister on December 7th, 1.30 p.m. start as usual. Please note the following. After intense … Continue reading →

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Atmospheric Upper Torsos in the Bill Jackson Trophy race!

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Grateful thanks to Greg Smith for a string of excellent photos taken at the entrance into and exit from Heaton Park during the Bill Jackson and AGM 5k race. By way of an atmospheric change find below some of the … Continue reading →

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XMAS RACE IN YORKSHIRE, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 – wicked prizes!

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Tony Taylor

It’s a real shame this is the day after our Xmas Handicap, but it’s well worth getting up for! Beautiful village, excellent course and a warm welcome assured.

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Bill Jackson Trophy goes to new President, Tony Taylor

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett writes: As per usual the Bill Jackson Trophy 5k race at Simister on November 2nd was a yacht handicap. Ten walkers took part on the out and back course to Heaton Park. Excellent handicapping by Dave Evans ensured … Continue reading →

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LANCASHIRE WALKING CLUB FIXTURES 2020

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Tony Taylor

LANCASHIRE WALKING CLUB FIXTURE LIST –  2020 Feb 8 Sam Shoebottom 10K at  Simister Mar 7 Alison Trophy 15K at Chorley April 11 Macclesfield Shield 10 miles at  Sutton May 9 Dave Crompton Memorial 7 miles at Chorley June 8 … Continue reading →

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Dave Evans reports on a year tinged with sadness

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Tony Taylor

You will find below our Chairman’s moving and informative report on the year 2018 to 2019. As John Crahan noted at the AGM held last Saturday Dave Evans has been a tower of strength in holding things together since the … Continue reading →

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CLUB AGM AND 5K RACE, NOVEMBER 2 – HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Greg Smith, our AGM Secretary writes: Dear Lancashire Walking Club members and friends, The Annual General Meeting of Lancashire Walking Club will be held on Saturday 2nd November 2019 at Lady Wilton Hall, Simister. As is our custom, it will be … Continue reading →

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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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