Category Archives: History

Roy Gunnett’s clean pair of heels in the Dave Crompton Memorial race

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports promptly as ever. He would have been a great sports journalist meeting the Saturday ‘Pink’ or ‘Buff’ deadlines!! Having just attained his 76th birthday Roy Gunnett showed a clean pair of heels to his fellow club rivals … Continue reading →

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Macclesfield Shield Ten Miles – April Fools Day, 2023

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: With a cool edge to the weather, a field of nine walkers faced the starter on April Fools’ Day. The presence of Graham Jackson (Northern Vets) and Dave Hoben (Surrey WC) certainly added more interest to the … Continue reading →

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Macclesfield Shield 10 miles at Sutton, April 1st – treading in Lol Allen’s footsteps

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Our next club race is the Macclesfield Shield 10 miles, which will take place from our Sutton venue, which has a special place in the history of Northern and National race walking. As you can see below our club, together … Continue reading →

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How Race Walking has changed through the decades

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Tony Taylor

This looks to be a fascinating exploration. It will be recorded so we can catch it in our own time. If you do watch it your thoughts would be very welcome. Jeff Salvage gets in touch to say: Come to … Continue reading →

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CLUB 2023 REVISED FIXTURES and a Post-War Memory

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Tony Taylor

The asterisks against Simister indicate a slight doubt as to whether the venue will be available due to extensive rewiring of the Lady Wilton Hall. However we are confident that all will be well by July. Given our harmonious relationship … Continue reading →

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January Virtual 5 kilometres Results and More Memories

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Tony Taylor

In the week leading up to Ray Middleton’s funeral, I couldn’t resist posting this moving and delightful photo of Ron and Ray relaxing in the pool the day after the 1966 Commonwealth Games 20 miles race in Jamaica, in which … Continue reading →

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January Virtual 5km and Sam Shoebottom 10km

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Many members will have had trouble finding an ice-less road on which to do their January Virtual 5 kilometres. However, Dave Evans tells me the snow is disappearing from the Lakes so all should now be well. Forward your clockings … Continue reading →

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Dave Boxall RIP – Centurion Extraordinaire

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Whilst I was in the middle of putting together the tribute to Ray Middleton news came through that the redoubtable Dave Boxall [Brighton and Hove AC] had died. At that moment I hurriedly inserted an acknowledgement of this sad loss … Continue reading →

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Ray Middleton RIP – the race walker’s walker

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Tony Taylor

In remembering the late Ray Middleton, an outstanding competitor and engaging character what better way to begin than with these thoughts from his great friend, Ron Wallwork. Their athletic careers were closely intertwined. Ron writes: Ray Middleton RIP My first … Continue reading →

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Remembering Alan Hudson, an outstanding Centurion

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Chris Bolton writes: Alan Hudson – Centurion 414  Alan is one of the unsung heroes in the club’s long history. Although a loyal and steady performer at all distances up to fifty miles, it was at the ultra-distance that Alan … Continue reading →

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