Tag Archives: Fred Pearce Memorial Relay

Fred Pearce Relay affected by thwarted turnout

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Apologies for the late appearance of this report. Some action photos now added – thanks to Chris Pearce and Greg Smith Dave Evans reports: The rescheduled Fred Pearce relay took place against a background of yellow weather warnings across most … Continue reading →

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ALWAYS A BEACON IN THE SEASON – THE FRED PEARCE RELAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, SIMISTER

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Everything is in place for a highlight of the year, the Fred Pearce Memorial relay. As normal the event will be held from the Lady Wilton Hall, Simister, Manchester M25 2SB. Following the intrusion of OASIS we were forced to … Continue reading →

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Timely weather window over Bury plus change of date for the Fred Pearce Relay

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Most attendees at the Dick and Zena 10/5k races endured wet and windy conditions en route to Bury but as the appointed hour arrived the clouds dispersed and it was all but dry as the whistle was … Continue reading →

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Close Finishes in the Fred Pearce Relay

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: Some last minute changes to the walking personnel altered the weighting of the handicap on this occasion but despite the disparity all competitors gave it their all on a day when a very warm and close atmosphere … Continue reading →

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Support the Fred Pearce Memorial Relay

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Tony Taylor

I make no apologies for repeating again Dave’s eloquent plea to support this coming Saturday’s Fred Pearce Relay. I’m gutted not to be with you, especially as so many put themselves out to support my 70th anniversary appearance last year. … Continue reading →

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A close ‘walk’ thing in the Fred Pearce Relay, July 22

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans reports: The Fred Pearce relays produced the closest finish yet with all 4 teams on the final approach within sight of each other, three closing in within a minute. The handicapper had some last-minute repositioning to contend with … 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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The Fred Pearce Relay, July 24 – Advance notice of attendance much appreciated

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Tony Taylor

Thankfully the Fred Pearce Memorial Relay is to go ahead on Saturday, July 24 at Simister, 1.30 start. All the facilities of the Lady Wilton Hall will be available. We’re pleased and grateful to report that Christine Pearce will be … Continue reading →

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AUGUST LWC VIRTUAL SERIES: 10 KILOMETRES RESULTS and NEWS of a VIRTUAL FRED PEARCE RELAY

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Tony Taylor

10 KILOMETRES SCRATCH [G] indicates Guest, who is not counted in the team race. Bill McFadden M55 Scotia RWC 52:02 Tony Taylor M70 LWC 54:49 Ray Robinson M45 Redcar 55:50 [G] Andrew Fraser M50 Scotia RWC 57:53 Colin Simpson M60 … Continue reading →

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A Pictorial Record: Celebrating and Commemorating at the Fred Pearce Memorial Relay

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Tony Taylor

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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