Author Archives: Tony Taylor

Memories of Charlie ‘Iron Man’ Fogg

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Small World/Big Coincidence Roy Gunnett expresses his surprise and delight: As you might well know I work for a few hours each week in the Oxfam shop in Formby doing valuations on stuff that has been donated – such as … Continue reading →

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Bill Jackson and AGM 5 kilometres, November 2nd

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Tony Taylor

If not misty and moisty, a grey and gloomy day awaited the arrival of competitors, officials and supporters for the Bill Jackson 5 kilometres held in conjunction with the Club’s Annual General Meeting. Eleven sturdy souls toed the starting line … Continue reading →

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2025 FIXTURE LIST

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Tony Taylor

AGM race and meeting report plus further news to follow. For now to make them easy to find the 2025 Fixtures. See this added date for the 100th Centurion 100 miles.

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CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and 5 KILOMETRES RACE, NOVEMBER 2nd

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Tony Taylor

This invite plus all the appropriate papers has been sent all club members but we would like to bring the following to you attention ANNUAL AWARDS The following require the active participation of the membership Two awards are decided by … Continue reading →

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SIXTY YEARS AGO – KEN MATTHEWS AND PAUL NIHILL BROUGHT OLYMPIC SUCCESS

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Tony Taylor

BOTH GIANTS OF OUR SPORT At the time in 1964 I harboured no sense that Ken Matthews’ gold and Paul Nihill’s silver were to be our last medals in the walks at the Olympics. Still mucking about, not knowing if … Continue reading →

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AGE-GRADED RESULTS FOR THE 2024 SEASON

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Tony Taylor

For your delectation and interest find below the age-graded results for all our races except the One Hour event. Whilst I did estimated times for the Dave Crompton 7 miles and Macclesfield 10 miles as the Masters Calculator is based … Continue reading →

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Albert Rigby Trophy result plus news of forthcoming coaching and training sessions

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans as ever reports: The sun shone brightly and the spirit of Albert Rigby, former stalwart of the Lancashire Walking club , enveloped the field and added yet another successful edition of this challenge. Although the number of competitors … Continue reading →

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ALBERT RIGBY TROPHY, OCTOBER 5th

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett informs that our great friend, Marshall has confirmed all is in place to hold the Albert Rigby 10 kilometres race on Saturday 0ctober 5th from the Sutton Ex Servicemen’s Club, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HL. The event will … Continue reading →

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Great to see Steve Uttley back on the road

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Message from Dave Ainsworth G o o d  n e w s  – In his 3rd race back after nearly 3 years out – now with 1 kidney and undergoing chemotherapy.   Well done to Steve! And I’ve checked with Steve, a … Continue reading →

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Traffic chaos fails to hold up our One Hour race

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Given the regular club race organiser was stuck in a huge traffic jam on the motorway it was touch and go if the event would take place. Fortunately Adrian Edwards was on hand to put together a … Continue reading →

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