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Category Archives: History
Lambert Trophy event now at Simister on September 3
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE FIXTURES CALENDAR There are some changes to our fixtures for the remaining part of the year, including the cancellation of the Bury track race this coming Saturday, September 3rd due to resurfacing of the track. The Lambert … Continue reading
What about a Lancashire WC team at the 2023 Nijmegen Walks ?!?!
Further to Chris Bolton’s excellent report on his recent Nijmegen experience, he cheekily asks if we could raise a team for next year’s 4 Days event. The dream is inspired by Ron Wallwork unearthing a couple of nostalgic photos from … Continue reading
Looking Forward to the Goodwin Cup, the Middlesborough Hundred and remembering Flo Payn
This coming Saturday, August 13 the Goodwin Cup 10 kilometres will take place in Chorley, changing facilities at St Peter’s Church Hall, Harpers Lane, PR6 0HP – start at 1.00 p.m. As is now customary it would be helpful, if … Continue reading
Chris Bolton’s 19th Nijmegen – he was only there for the beer!
A couple of years ago I vowed to accompany Chris on his latest Nijmegen exploit but COVID intervened. Little did I know that he sneaked off this year to add to his tally. Wonderfully bonkers, Read on. Chris reports. This … Continue reading
Thirty Years Ago this Month – Ron and Ian became proud Centurions
With Ian Garmston’s permission, I’m really pleased to post this lovely account of his and Ron Wallwork’s journey to becoming proud Centurions. All the more so, given our club’s great history in the 100 miles event – see Honouring the … Continue reading
Marion Fawkes – outstanding services to and performances in race walking recognised
Peter Fawkes writes: You may well know that Marion is currently President of Yorkshire Walking Club as well as being a life member of that Club and North Shields Poly. Marion’s name was put forward by the Department for Digital, … Continue reading
Urgent News: D&Z Smith Track Races postponed to June 11th
As a significant number of people are unavailable this coming Saturday, the Dick and Zena Smith races will now be held a week later on June 11th. Thanks to Roy’s good offices, the Bury Athletic Club has been understanding and … Continue reading
Macclesfield in the rain – Lol Allen triumphs in the 1951 National 10 miles
As we bemoan the unfortunate cancellation of our recent race at Macclesfield it’s fascinating to recollect the staging of the National 10 miles championships over seventy years ago in the very same town. Roy Gunnett has unearthed this Pathe News … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Rigby, Don Warren, Lol Allen, RWA National 10 miles 1951, Sutton Macclesfield
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ERIC HALL RIP – Fond memories of a Belgravian in Lancashire
Sadly we have to inform you that Eric Hall of Belgrave Harriers and a double Olympian passed away on March 20th, 89 years of age. Eric has a special place in the history of our club and is fondly remembered … Continue reading
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Tagged Belgave Harriers, Double Olympian, Earlestown, Eric Hall RIP, Lancashire, Ron Wallwork
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MANCHESTER – BLACKPOOL WINNERS 1908 – 2008
Enormous thanks to Roy Gunnett and Dave Evans for pulling together this roster of Blackpool victors. As for the photo of Bobby Bridge found by David Lamb to be seen below. It shows allegedly Bobby passing through Chorley on his … Continue reading
Lancashire Walking Club : Health The First Wealth 