Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Bill McFadden and Yorkshire win individual and team titles: Ken Munro Trophy

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Ken Munro Memorial Trophy   –   Thornton-le-Clay (nr York)  –  10 Miles Road (Cat B) –  Saturday March 26th  [Thanks to Trevor McDermot for the report] This inaugural Trophy race, organised by the Northern Area RWA as a new … Continue reading →

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Up Hill, Down Dale in Chorley : The Allison Trophy

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Tony Taylor

  It was a misty, moist afternoon around Heapey and White Coppice as we braved what one competitor described euphemistically as a ‘characterful’ course. Star of the show was a svelte John Crahan, fresh from the gym, who knocked minutes … Continue reading →

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Sam, Sam, where’s sweets, not to mention a bike!

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Tony Taylor

You will find below the results of the Sam Shoebottom 10k held at Simister on February 13, but first a few words about Sam himself, confined sadly simply to what I’ve been told and remember – any other memories and … Continue reading →

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Ken Munro Memorial Trophy Match, March 26

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Tony Taylor

At the last NARWA meeting it was decided to delete the 10 miles championship, which has been poorly supported in recent years. It will be substituted by an Annual Match at 10 Miles (Category B) between Lancashire, Yorkshire and Scotland … Continue reading →

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Resolving the Issue of Race Permits

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Back in the Autumn the issue of whether our club events required a Race Walking Association race permit came to the surface. Unknowingly I contributed to the discussion gathering pace as my effort to get the AGM 5k result on … Continue reading →

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Sam Shoebottom 10k, February 13 at Simister

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Notice that the next club race is the Sam Shoebottom 10k to be held at Simister on Saturday, February 13, starting at 1.30 p.m. Look out for a post in the next few days, which draws your attention to issues … Continue reading →

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Lancashire Walking Club Fixtures 2016

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Find below the Club 2016 Fixture list plus notification of Northern Championship events and the annual British Masters 5k at Horwich, which we have dominated in recent years. February 13 Sam Shoebottom 10k at Simister February 20 NARWA 20k at … Continue reading →

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SOUP AND ROLL LEAGUE 2016 FIXTURES

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Tony Taylor

It’s great to receive the 2016 Soup and Roll League Fixtures from the indefatigible duo of Trevor and Linda McDermot. Staged in beautiful villages these events are always excellently organised and a warm atmosphere duly created. Indeed at the last … Continue reading →

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Maurice Ireland – on joining the ‘daft beggars’

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Tony Taylor

We’ve received the following message from Maurice Ireland, which reveals two touching and humorous stories related to his entry into the ranks of the Lancashire Walking Club. As a past Chairman & President of LWC I join with all who … Continue reading →

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Greg Smith’s 50th Anniversary Falls Foul of Frost

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Before Xmas Greg Smith announced that on Friday 1st January 2016 he would be celebrating 50 years since his first walking race. It was the Essex Beagles Boys 1⅞ Miles Walk, organised by Phil Everard at Chigwell Row, Essex on … Continue reading →

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