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INDOOR TRAINING WITH ADRIAN IN MANCHESTER, FEBRUARY 28 – NOT TO BE MISSED

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Here’s hoping you can take advantage of this great initiative from Adrian Edwards. He advises: We’re meeting up at 6:30 until about 8 pm,on the indoor track at Sportcity in Manchester (next door to the Etihad stadium) on Friday 28th … Continue reading →

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A Sombre New Year Opens with an Uplifting Team Victory

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Tony Taylor

I must first apologise for the lack of an inspiring New Year’s message. A combination of serious family illness and severe issues with our internet connection have meant a topsy-turvy opening to 2020. And as a committed European citizen living … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire RWC Xmas Walks – 8th December 2019 – Kirkby Fleetham

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Yorkshire RWC Xmas Walks – 8th December 2019 – Kirkby Fleetham Trevor McDermot reports: Pictured below are Denis Jackson, RWA Hon. Secretary Colin Vesty and RWA President Helen Elleker as they approach halfway during the Xmas Walks at Kirkby Fleetham. … Continue reading →

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DICK MAXWELL TROPHY and XMAS HANDICAP, DECEMBER 7

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Weatherwise a good day for racing with the threat of rain impending but not released until much later in the evening. Several regulars were missing through transport difficulties, injury and other calls on their time, however, those … Continue reading →

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XMAS RACE IN YORKSHIRE, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 – wicked prizes!

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Tony Taylor

It’s a real shame this is the day after our Xmas Handicap, but it’s well worth getting up for! Beautiful village, excellent course and a warm welcome assured.

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Bill Jackson Trophy goes to new President, Tony Taylor

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett writes: As per usual the Bill Jackson Trophy 5k race at Simister on November 2nd was a yacht handicap. Ten walkers took part on the out and back course to Heaton Park. Excellent handicapping by Dave Evans ensured … Continue reading →

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LANCASHIRE WALKING CLUB FIXTURES 2020

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Tony Taylor

LANCASHIRE WALKING CLUB FIXTURE LIST –  2020 Feb 8 Sam Shoebottom 10K at  Simister Mar 7 Alison Trophy 15K at Chorley April 11 Macclesfield Shield 10 miles at  Sutton May 9 Dave Crompton Memorial 7 miles at Chorley June 8 … Continue reading →

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Dave Evans reports on a year tinged with sadness

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Tony Taylor

You will find below our Chairman’s moving and informative report on the year 2018 to 2019. As John Crahan noted at the AGM held last Saturday Dave Evans has been a tower of strength in holding things together since the … Continue reading →

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CLUB AGM AND 5K RACE, NOVEMBER 2 – HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Greg Smith, our AGM Secretary writes: Dear Lancashire Walking Club members and friends, The Annual General Meeting of Lancashire Walking Club will be held on Saturday 2nd November 2019 at Lady Wilton Hall, Simister. As is our custom, it will be … Continue reading →

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Maurice Ireland – Best wishes for a speedy recovery

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Tony Taylor

It is with much concern we report that Maurice Ireland, a club stalwart and member since 1960, a former Chairman and President, not to mention the organiser of many a splendid Annual Dinner, was struck by an unexpected stroke last … Continue reading →

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