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KEEPING THE RED ROSE FLAG FLYING: RIP FRED PEARCE [1939 – 2019]

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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ALISON TROPHY AND KEN MUNRO TROPHY RESULTS PLUS HOMAGE TO KEITH FRENCH

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Tony Taylor

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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#SAVETHERACEWALKING: Four under the Hour in the Sam Shoebottom 10 kilometres

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Tony Taylor

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 →

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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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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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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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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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John Paddick’s Manchester- Blackpool Memories 1966 : Guinness makes you stronger!

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Tony Taylor

I couldn’t resist asking John if I could pull together into a single post his almost unbelievable memory of his victory in the 1966 Blackpool, previously covered in Guy Goodair’s reminiscences.   Fascinating to read Guy Goodair’s account of the … Continue reading →

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Roger Bannister, Eustace Thomas and the Four Minute Mile

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Tony Taylor

A lovely note from Chris Bolton. With the sad news of the death of Roger Bannister, I wonder how many people are aware of his connection to Lancashire Walking Club. The shoes he wore for the race in which he … Continue reading →

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