Author Archives: Tony Taylor

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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Lancashire prominent at the BMAF 5k in Horwich

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Tony Taylor

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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Future Fixtures – including Northern 10k, Dunnington, July 13 and RWA 100 Miles, August 17/18

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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Three under the Hour in tight battle at Bury

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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