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Barnard Trophy, not quite the victim of another festival

The Barnard trophy 10k takes place in the sleepy village of Sutton, a suburb of Macclesfield. Journeying there is usually quite straightforward unless you find out on route that there is a massive musical festival, the Hide and Seek, in … Continue reading

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Barnard Trophy, the IOM Parish Walk 2025 and Memories of 1966

Sutton Ex Servicemen’s Club, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HL MAP OF VENUE Our next club race is the Barnard Trophy 10 kilometres to be held on Saturday, July 5th in Sutton Macclesfield, starting at 1.00 p.m. As is now … Continue reading

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Barnard Trophy 10 kilometres on July 6th cancelled

Unfortunately the Barnard Trophy race on July 6th has had to be cancelled as the hall in the Sutton Ex-Servicemen’s club is not available. Our next race will be the always well-supported Fred Pearce Relay on July 20th. Forgive me … Continue reading

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An international Barnard Trophy at Sutton, July 1st

Barnard Trophy 10k July 1st 2023 at Sutton Macclesfield  Roy Gunnett reports: Ten Walkers lined up for the start of the Barnard Trophy 10k on July 1st at Sutton Macclesfield. The usual 3-lap course was used. We were not greeted with the very … Continue reading

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Remembering the tradition: The Barnard Trophy 10 kilometres, July 1st

Back in November, when on duty at the crossroads, I mentioned in a previous post a lovely moment when a passing older couple stopped to chat. They were so pleased to see race walkers on the road and waxed lyrical … Continue reading

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Barnard Trophy 10K, Sutton Macclesfield 2nd July 2022

Roy Gunnett reports: [Dave and Pat Evans are in the very last days of their June Long Distance Walking Challenge and we look forward to hearing of their exploits!] Barnard Trophy 10k @ Macclesfield 2nd July 2022 A field of … Continue reading

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Barnard Trophy 10 Kilometres, Sutton – July 3

Dave Evans reports: Good support today and the threat of inclement conditions did not materialise despite poor weather north and south of the race venue until an hour before the off.  Actual race number 3 of the 20/21 season brought … Continue reading

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Almost a return to normal at Sutton, July 3 -1.30 start

Forgive this brief reminder but it’s 42 degrees centigrade on Crete and my head keeps falling on to the keyboard. Scorchin’! The Barnard Trophy is going ahead at Sutton on Saturday, July 3 with access to all the facilities of … Continue reading

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Green Light for Barnard Trophy at Sutton on July 3

All is looking good for the Barnard Trophy 10 kilometres at Sutton on Saturday, July 3rd – start as usual at 1.30 p.m. There is even the possibility that post-race refreshments will be provided. Normal service on the way to … Continue reading

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REMAINING CLUB FIXTURES plus REMINDER OF JUNE 3K TIME TRIAL

I’ll resist ranting about the undemocratic, unethical and utterly erratic policies of the present UK government. At least it looks as if we can continue with the opening up our fixture list. We will confirm the Barnard Trophy event in … Continue reading

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