Category Archives: News

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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Phil McCullagh takes the Albert Rigby Trophy with a strong second half

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Tony Taylor

The Albert Rigby trophy race had to be moved at late notice from Sutton Macclesfield to Simister. Dave Evans reports: Overcast skies with a slight breeze greeted the fourteen strong field of walkers with all but Adrian Edwards setting off … Continue reading →

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STOP PRESS: Albert Rigby Trophy race – change of venue for October 5

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Note from Dave Evans: Roy Gunnett has been contacted by Marshall Barnard , the steward at our Macclesfield venue, apologising for double booking a 21st on the day of our event which means we have to go to option B. … Continue reading →

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Roy Gunnett and Ian Hilditch, the winners at Chorley

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Tony Taylor

GOODWIN CUP 1OK, CHORLEY, AUGUST 17 (Race Permit RWA 9032-1) Roy Gunnett reports: The turnout for this race was down on usual for a number of reasons, including Adrian Edwards and Sailash Shah taking part in the IOM 100 miles … Continue reading →

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A Pictorial Record: Celebrating and Commemorating at the Fred Pearce Memorial Relay

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Defying the inclement elements the latest edition of the Fred Pearce Relay proved to be a memorable occasion, mingling inevitably mixed feelings as we remembered the tragic loss of ‘our’ Fred. We were honoured with the touching presence of the … Continue reading →

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Join us and celebrate the Fred Pearce Relay, July 27

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Tony Taylor

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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