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Andrea Lennon, a well-deserved winner of the Sam Shoebottom Trophy

SAM SHOEBOTTOM TROPHY 10k held at SIMISTER, February 8, 2020 – RWA Permit 20013 – 1 Dave Evans reports: The first Lancashire WC event of the year was a tremendous boost to our hopes of starting the year on a … Continue reading

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A Sombre New Year Opens with an Uplifting Team Victory

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

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

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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Atmospheric Upper Torsos in the Bill Jackson Trophy race!

Grateful thanks to Greg Smith for a string of excellent photos taken at the entrance into and exit from Heaton Park during the Bill Jackson and AGM 5k race. By way of an atmospheric change find below some of the … Continue reading

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Bill Jackson Trophy goes to new President, 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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Phil McCullagh takes the Albert Rigby Trophy with a strong second half

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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Tony Bell strides to victory in the One Hour Lambert Trophy race at Bury

Dave Evans reveals all, while Roy Gunnett’s report and detailed results sheet remains trapped in our post box in the village square, to which we have lost the key. A replacement in Greek time is allegedly on its way! The … Continue reading

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Roy Gunnett and Ian Hilditch, the winners at Chorley

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

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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