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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
The Pre-Xmas Nightmare, December 2
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
An emotional AGM as Fred Pearce ‘retires’
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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Tagged 66 years of membership, Dave Evans, Fred Pearce, John Crahan, Ron Wallwork, Roy Gunnett, West Didsbury
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Club AGM 5k and Albert Rigby 10k result
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
Lancashire Walking Club : Health The First Wealth 