Author Archives: Tony Taylor

New Year’s Greetings and an intriguing historical enquiry

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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Xmas spirit arrives early at the Dick Maxwell 10k

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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The Pre-Xmas Nightmare, December 2

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Tony Taylor

STOP PRESS SOMEBODY’S PRAYER HAS BEEN ANSWERED AS FLOODING MEANS THE RACE WILL NOW BE HELD ON THE USUAL OUT AND BACK PARK COURSE [To the dismay of many,  Roy Gunnett reports that Saturday’s race will take place on the … Continue reading →

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An emotional AGM as Fred Pearce ‘retires’

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Tony Taylor

The 111th Lancashire Walking Club AGM witnessed a heartfelt and humbling occasion. Dogged by ill-health Fred Pearce, the club’s ‘Jack of all trades’ and pivotal personality, was stepping down from his roles as President, Chairman and Treasurer. In his address, … Continue reading →

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Club AGM 5k and Albert Rigby 10k result

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett reports: NEXT RACE: 5k ordinary handicap race followed by the 111th AGM DATE SATURDAY 3rd November 2018 VENUE: LADY WILTON HALL, SIMISTER LANE, SIMISTER, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, M25 2RX START: 1.30PM Look forward to seeing as many of you … Continue reading →

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Chris Bolton completes his 17th Nijmegen Walks, 60 years after his first!

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Tony Taylor

Apologies to Chris Bolton for the belated appearance of this recognition of his mightily impressive Nijmegen achievement. Chris writes: [In July] I completed the Nijmegen four day walks for the seventeenth time.   This year it went well with no problems. … Continue reading →

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Catching up yet again with results and news

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Tony Taylor

  In catching up we must first send our very best wishes to Fred Pearce, the heart and soul of the club, who is battling against illness. We are all looking forward to seeing him back at the helm in … Continue reading →

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Manx Centurions 100 Miles Track Walk, August 18/19

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Tony Taylor

As a way of kicking myself up the posterior and because it’s a smashing piece of writing, which deserves an audience beyond Facebook, here is Trevor McDermot’s report on last weekend’s 100 miles on the Isle of Man. One excuse … Continue reading →

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Dave Crompton, Lancashire Walking Club stalwart [1964 – 2018] RIP

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Tony Taylor

Louise Whaite writes: ‘ It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that Dave died late last week in St Catherine’s Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. The funeral will be held Friday 27th July at … Continue reading →

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Adrian and Irene take the Dick and Zena Smith Trophies

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Tony Taylor

DICK AND ZENA SMITH TROPHY RACES, JUNE 2 at BURY Roy Gunnett reports: The previous distance of 20K for the R. Smith Trophy has now been replaced with this 10K track race. The 5K distance for the Z. Smith Trophy … Continue reading →

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