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Sam Shoebottom 10 kilometres, February 1st at Simister – back to racing live but don’t forget your virtual January exploit

Everything is in place for the much awaited first club race of 2025, the Sam Shoebottom 10 kilometres. As usual it will take place from the Lady Wilton Hall, Simister, Manchester M25 2SB, starting at 1.00 p.m. As always it … Continue reading

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SEEING IN THE NEW YEAR 1960 and 1967

Back in 1960 club members were a keen lot, turning out for three races in January, the first on the day after New Year’s Day! Of those involved perhaps only Ron Wallwork and Chris Bolton are still with us Seven … Continue reading

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With one foot on the ground a New Year beckons

It’s difficult in a world stalked by evil to think clearly about our athletic and race walking hopes and aspirations. Nevertheless let me wish all the club’s members and our wider readership the very best for the coming year. In … Continue reading

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MAJOR CHANGES TO RACE WALKING

Thanks as ever to Dave Ainsworth for this significant news. My first reaction is lukewarm. Your thoughts appreciated. ≡ WORLD ATHLETICS COUNCIL ≡ It’s not often that race walking draws headlines, but a major change and potentially momentous change in … Continue reading

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Dick Maxwell and Xmas 10km at Simister, Saturday December 7th

Everything is in place for a successful end to our year’s fixtures on Saturday, December 7th in Simister. The village hall with a new central heating boiler installed will be open from 11.30 a.m. and the race proper will commence … Continue reading

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Bill Jackson and AGM 5 kilometres, November 2nd

If not misty and moisty, a grey and gloomy day awaited the arrival of competitors, officials and supporters for the Bill Jackson 5 kilometres held in conjunction with the Club’s Annual General Meeting. Eleven sturdy souls toed the starting line … Continue reading

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2025 FIXTURE LIST

AGM race and meeting report plus further news to follow. For now to make them easy to find the 2025 Fixtures. See this added date for the 100th Centurion 100 miles.

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CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and 5 KILOMETRES RACE, NOVEMBER 2nd

This invite plus all the appropriate papers has been sent all club members but we would like to bring the following to you attention ANNUAL AWARDS The following require the active participation of the membership Two awards are decided by … Continue reading

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Albert Rigby Trophy result plus news of forthcoming coaching and training sessions

Dave Evans as ever reports: The sun shone brightly and the spirit of Albert Rigby, former stalwart of the Lancashire Walking club , enveloped the field and added yet another successful edition of this challenge. Although the number of competitors … Continue reading

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ALBERT RIGBY TROPHY, OCTOBER 5th

Roy Gunnett informs that our great friend, Marshall has confirmed all is in place to hold the Albert Rigby 10 kilometres race on Saturday 0ctober 5th from the Sutton Ex Servicemen’s Club, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HL. The event will … Continue reading

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