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Looking ahead to the Fred Pearce Relay and Training at Stockport

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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Report of the Fred Pearce Relay and Other Shenanigans, July 22nd

As ever Dave provided promptly this race report before embarking on the Sunday with Pat to do a 16 miles walk along the south-west of Scotland – in his words, ‘suckers for punishment’! Since Saturday I’ve been inundated with comments … Continue reading

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Back together again – Fred Pearce and Tony Taylor at Simister, July 22nd

The Fred Pearce Relay has a special place in our club’s calendar, It’s a moment when we remember Fred’s enduring contribution to the life of his cherished Lancashire Walking Club. And, on a personal level, many of us will have … Continue reading

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The Fred Pearce Relays and Tony Taylor’s 70th-year race walking

I hope you will forgive this self-indulgent note ahead of this Saturday’s Barnard Trophy 10k in Sutton. However in three weeks, with Christine Pearce’s support, the tribute to our dear Fred in the Relay of his family’s name will incorporate … Continue reading

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FRED PEARCE RELAY – A PHOTO MONTAGE

We are so grateful to Charlotte Pearce for this lovely set of images from the Fred Pearce Relay. I’ve resisted creating a competition for the most amusing caption to accompany any of the photos, although a few spring to mind! … Continue reading

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The Fred Pearce Relay, July 24 – a memorable day

Dave Evans reports: A terrific turnout of 6 teams of 3 made this year’s race particularly memorable and very grateful thanks must be extended to Fred’s family In the guise of Christine and Charlotte who provided a sumptuous buffet and … Continue reading

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Despite a green light the Sutton 10k cancelled, but let’s carry on our Virtual exploits!

How frustrating! Having been given the green light by the RWA to hold the Albert Rigby race we find that the Ex-Servicemen’s club at Sutton is no longer available on October 3rd. Covid -related changes to the interior layout of … Continue reading

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VIRTUAL LEAGUE SERIES 21 – still very much in the mix

Good to see Dave Evans showing sprightly form on the road as he puts to one side his administrative duties, which are so vital to our continued presence on the UK race walking scene plus a fastest clocking for Martin … Continue reading

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JOIN THE RWA 200 CLUB AND SEND IN YOUR AUGUST 10K TIME

Message from Mark Easton, the Honorary Race Walking Association Treasurer THE RWA 200 CLUB What is it? The Race Walking Association 200 Club is a monthly prize draw with cash prizes for members. It has been run successfully for the … Continue reading

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Join us and celebrate the Fred Pearce Relay, July 27

FRED PEARCE 3 x 5k RELAY, SATURDAY, JULY 27 at SIMISTER – 1.30 START Life must go on, so says the truism. Indeed over the months since the sad loss of our inspiration, Fred Pearce, club members have come forward … Continue reading

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