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Join us and celebrate the Fred Pearce Relay, July 27

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

FRED PEARCE 3 x 5k RELAY, SATURDAY, JULY 27 at SIMISTER – 1.30 START Life must go on, so says the truism. Indeed over the months since the sad loss of our inspiration, Fred Pearce, club members have come forward … Continue reading →

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Lancashire prominent at the BMAF 5k in Horwich

Posted on June 27, 2019 by

Once again Fred Pearce was uppermost in our thoughts as we arrived for the annual BMAF 5k championships at a cool yet bright Horwich. It didn’t seem right that Fred wasn’t there, welcoming us as he busied himself making sure … Continue reading →

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Future Fixtures – including Northern 10k, Dunnington, July 13 and RWA 100 Miles, August 17/18

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

JULY 6, BARNARD TROPHY 10k at SUTTON MACCLESFIELD – 1.30 p.m. JULY 13, NARWA 10k at DUNNINGTON – details from Graham Jackson: Dunnington sports club YO19 5NG, Common Lane near York 1k, out and back fast and flat, changing in … Continue reading →

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Three under the Hour in tight battle at Bury

Posted on June 9, 2019 by

DICK AND ZENA 10k and 5k TRACK RACES, BURY, MAY 25 Roy Gunnett reports: Eleven walkers took part in the Bury track 10k and 5k races – 8 in the former, 3 in the latter. Weatherwise it was a pleasant … Continue reading →

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Tony Malone turns the clock back in the Allen Trophy 7 miles as the club continues to mourn the loss of Fred Pearce.

Posted on May 25, 2019 by

Roy Gunnett reports: There was an excellent turnout of 15 walkers for the Allen Trophy 7 miles race held at Chorley on April 27, 2019. This was the first race following the passing of our President Fred Pearce and our … Continue reading →

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MACCLESFIELD SHIELD 10 MILES, APRIL 6, 2019

Posted on May 21, 2019 by

Roy Gunnett reports: The Macclesfield Shield 10 miles race was held over the new out and back course over 5 laps. Weather conditions were sunny and cool. Adrian Edwards led the race from start to finish and won the scratch … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

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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