Tag Archives: Dave Evans

In the Service of our Sport there are few peers: Eric Horwill RIP

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Over the weekend Glyn Jones, the Chair of the Race Walking Association has shared this deeply sad news, which will reverberate across the race walking world. Dear colleagues, It is with heartfelt sadness that I have to announce that Eric … Continue reading →

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Looking ahead to the Fred Pearce Relay and Training at Stockport

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Following the cancellation of the Macclesfield Trophy race on July 6th, Dave Evans has penned this call to support the Fred Pearce Relay on July 20th Dear All, As you will know our venue for the Macclesfield 10km on July … Continue reading →

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CLUB AGM and 5 KM, SIMISTER, NOVEMBER 4th

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Tony Taylor

You will find below details relating to the forthcoming AGM. Particular thanks to Greg Smith for sorting all this out. Members should have received the notification and accompanying reports via email. However I’ve copied and pasted some of the material … Continue reading →

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THE ALBERT RIGBY TROPHY, OCTOBER 7th

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Tony Taylor

Our next club race will be the Albert Rigby Trophy 10 kilometres in Albert’s old stomping ground, the village of Sutton Macclesfield. The event will take place on Saturday, October 7th, starting at 1.00 p.m from the Sutton Ex Servicemen’s … Continue reading →

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LWC 116th AGM and 5KM, NOVEMBER 5th, 2022

Posted on October 29, 2022 by Tony Taylor

You will find below the invitation to the 116th AGM of our great club, together with the Chairman’s and President’s reports. All other papers pertaining to the AGM have been circulated by Greg Smith, who unfortunately is unable to be … Continue reading →

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Pat and Dave Evans take a break by walking 1200 miles in June!

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Pat and Dave Evans have been sorely missed in recent weeks. Even as Roy Gunnett held things together admirably, folk have been asking what are our two stalwarts up to? Have they been on a Nordic cruise or have they … Continue reading →

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Organising the Fred Pearce Relay, July 23, 2022

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Tony Taylor

It’s that time of year again. In less than a fortnight’s time, we will be staging a centre-piece of our racing calendar, the Fred Pearce Memorial Relay. It’s an event dear to all our hearts. The Fred Pearce Memorial Relay, … Continue reading →

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January Virtual 5 Kilometres Handicap: A Result to Make You Smile

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Tony Taylor

That tower of strength, our respected club handicapper, Dave Evans won’t live this down in a long time. He’s pipped Greg Smith by three seconds to win January’s Virtual Handicap! Bravo, Dave! JANUARY VIRTUAL 5 Kilometres HANDICAP The result shows … Continue reading →

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 Albert Rigby 10 kilometres, Sutton Macclesfield, 2nd October 2021

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans provides his prompt and insightful report. Where would be without him? Whilst Greg Smith is responsible for the invaluable excellent photos, of which more to come. October sees either an Indian summer or the first footprints of a … Continue reading →

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Surviving the pandemic in one piece – Dave and Guy reveal all

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Firstly, our indefatigible Chair, Dave Evans writes: Club colleagues, First let me thank everyone who has supported our club Virtual Series and also the World Virtual variation.  I know there are colleagues who have given the virtual walks a bye … Continue reading →

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