Tag Archives: Essex Walker

Remembering Centurions Past and Present: Paul Briggs and Ian Garmston

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Tony Taylor

With this great event looming in just a few days it is timely to pay tribute to two Centurions with Northern, even Lancashire connections. Paul Briggs25th March 1943 – 26th August 2023 I must confess to being shocked to discover … Continue reading →

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Goodwin Cup. Chorley, August 9th plus international action from Prodebrady

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Tony Taylor

On Saturday, August 9th it is confirmed that the Goodwin Cup 10 kilometres will take place from the St Peter’s Church Hall in Chorley. Eric Crompton will open up by noon. As usual the race will start at 1.00 am … Continue reading →

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Birthday Greetings to Bill Sutherland, 1970 Commonwealth Games medallist on his 80th

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Tony Taylor

STOP PRESS : Adrian Edwards is holding another training day this coming Sunday, April 13th at Woodbank Park, Stockport from noon to 5.00 p.m. Well worth supporting. We are grateful to Dave Ainsworth and the Essex Walker for this article … Continue reading →

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RIP John Webb – one of the great stylists

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Now and again I worry that my reminiscences are often rooted in the 60s and 70s but hope that they are still worthy of mention. Thus it falls to me to report the death of John Webb, universally recognised as … Continue reading →

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Our Essex friends look forward to Ron Wallwork’s 80th!

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Tony Taylor

In advance of our own memories of Ron Wallwork on the eve of his 80th birthday it is revealing to post this tribute paid to him by Dave Ainsworth. It is to be found in the Essex Walker and illustrates … Continue reading →

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