Tag Archives: Dave Crompton

Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy, May 13th

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Tony Taylor

It’s a special day on our calendar, come the 13th of this month. We’ll be remembering with great affection the much-missed Dave Crompton as we contest over 7 miles the trophy honouring his name. As usual, it will be very … Continue reading →

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The Reg Goodwin Trophy Result, August 14, Chorley

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Thanks as ever to Dave Evans for the revealing report and Greg Smith for the excellent photos, of which there are many more to use in ensuing posts. Much appreciated. The athlete whose name we see on the trophy achieved … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared for the Chorley Challenge in the form of the Dave Crompton Memorial Trophy, May 8

Posted on May 2, 2021 by Tony Taylor

We will be back on the roads this coming Saturday with Dave willing us on. Latest information Eric Crompton has now confirmed that we will be using the traditional venue at the St Peters Club on Saturday and not the … Continue reading →

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THE BRADFORD 50 KILOMETRES REMEMBERED

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Yesterday, in times past Whit Monday, was the traditional date for the Bradford 50 kilometres organised by the Yorkshire Walking Club. John Cannell has sent me kindly the above YouTube recording of a Yorkshire TV [?] newspiece. I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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On postponements, our dear friend Dave Crompton and a Club Virtual Series

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Tony Taylor

This coming Saturday, May 9, we should be gathering in Chorley to race in the Dave Crompton Memorial Seven Miles, still struggling to come to terms with the loss of such a beloved member of the club. In conversation with … Continue reading →

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Belated New Year Catch-Up and Sam Shoebottom Result

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Tony Taylor

I must apologise for the lack of posts on the site over the past few months. Unfortunately a range of personal issues has been overwhelming. This has been especially frustrating as I’ve got some great stuff in the bank, including … Continue reading →

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