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A challenge in the offing on September 12th in Bury
Our club is very conscious that we need new blood if we are to stay alive as a bastion of our sport. To our credit we continue to organise a varied programme of races throughout the year. However, none of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bury Track, How far can you walk in an hour?, Reaching out for new blood
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Julian Hopkins RIP – innovative, outspoken and loved
I’ve put together this tribute to my dear friend, Julian Hopkins. It’s not what might be seen as a proper obituary. I hope it doesn’t fall between too many stools. The very act of writing and doing some limited research … Continue reading
Julian Hopkins, National Coach Extraordinaire, RIP
Sadly, our very own Julian Hopkins died yesterday evening. He was a top-class race walker in his own right but is best known as an outstanding, creative and controversial National coach. His 1976 manual is still regarded as one of … Continue reading
Fred Pearce Memorial Relay 1996 – 2026
The name of Pearce is an indelible memory, imprinted deep in the history of our club. Fred Pearce Snr died in 1996 and our immediate response was to hold in his name a Memorial Relay on May 15th of that … Continue reading
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Tagged 1996 - 2026, Fred Pearce Memorial Relay, Open Invitation
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Summer Snippets- Macclesfield, Shillabeer, Parish Walk and Sutherland
TRAINING AND JUDGING Adrian informs: There will be Sunday training in Stockport. Sunday 28th June 2 till 5; and hopefully Sunday 2nd August (just waiting on track availability). Level 1 judges course, online for anyone interested:- https://www.athleticshub.co.uk/course-list/eng?what=Level%201%20Race%20Walking%20Official Would be great … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Sutherland, Callum Gawne, Ed Shillabeer, Macclesfield Shield, Parish Walk
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DICK AND ZENA SMITH TROPHY 10 AND 5 KILOMETRES at Bury, SATURDAY, JUNE 6th
DICK AND ZENA SMITH TROPHY 10 AND 5 KILOMETRES – Bury Athletics Club, Market St, Bury BL9 9FX These races commemorate the remarkable contribution to the life of our club made by the husband and wife couple, Dick and Zena Smith. The … Continue reading
A Long Weekend of Distance Walking
Many thanks to Frans Leijtens for this information on a formidable weekend of challenges across Europe. This weekend will be filled with some of the most famous walking events in Europe. Friday, walkers started the first of four stages from … Continue reading
An unlikely changing room in Chorley: Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy
Word has it that our gallant competitors found themselves in church on their return from their endeavours on Chorley’s roads. Photographic evidence seems to support the tale. Things do move in mysterious ways. We are intrigued and hope to learn … Continue reading
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Tagged Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy, Mysterious ways, St Peter's Church
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DAVE CROMPTON MEMORIAL RACE, MAY 9th
Apologies for the late notice – entirely my fault Roy informs us, Eric has confirmed that all is still okay to use the hall at Chorley for Dave Crompton’s 7 mile Memorial race on Saturday May 9th. He adds. Never … Continue reading
Steven Goes Wilde at the London Marathon
What a pleasant surprise! I hadn’t cottoned on to the fact that our very own literary laureate, Steven Wilde was flying the flag for Lancashire Walking Club at the recent 2026 London Marathon. Indeed, according to our dear friend, Dave … Continue reading
Lancashire Walking Club : Health The First Wealth 