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FRED PEARCE VIRTUAL 5K RELAY: NEVER FORGOTTEN
Firstly I must apologise for the belated appearance of these results. I’ve been knocked off my stride by serious family illness. This said these are difficult times for so many people. Secondly I must thank everyone for joining in with … Continue reading
Dave Evans reports on a year tinged with sadness
You will find below our Chairman’s moving and informative report on the year 2018 to 2019. As John Crahan noted at the AGM held last Saturday Dave Evans has been a tower of strength in holding things together since the … Continue reading
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Tagged AGM, Dave Evans, Fred Pearce, Lancashire Walking Club
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Lancashire prominent at the BMAF 5k in Horwich
Once again Fred Pearce was uppermost in our thoughts as we arrived for the annual BMAF 5k championships at a cool yet bright Horwich. It didn’t seem right that Fred wasn’t there, welcoming us as he busied himself making sure … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrian Edwards, BMAF 5k, Fred Pearce, Helen Elleker, Horwich Festival, RWA President
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Tony Malone turns the clock back in the Allen Trophy 7 miles as the club continues to mourn the loss of Fred Pearce.
Roy Gunnett reports: There was an excellent turnout of 15 walkers for the Allen Trophy 7 miles race held at Chorley on April 27, 2019. This was the first race following the passing of our President Fred Pearce and our … Continue reading
KEEPING THE RED ROSE FLAG FLYING: RIP FRED PEARCE [1939 – 2019]
Message from the family: Fred Pearce’s funeral will take place on Thursday 2nd May, 1.45pm at the Stockport Crematorium – Rowan Chapel. Everyone is welcome back to our home for food/drinks post the service to celebrate his life, address as … Continue reading
An emotional AGM as Fred Pearce ‘retires’
The 111th Lancashire Walking Club AGM witnessed a heartfelt and humbling occasion. Dogged by ill-health Fred Pearce, the club’s ‘Jack of all trades’ and pivotal personality, was stepping down from his roles as President, Chairman and Treasurer. In his address, … Continue reading
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Tagged 66 years of membership, Dave Evans, Fred Pearce, John Crahan, Ron Wallwork, Roy Gunnett, West Didsbury
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Club AGM 5k and Albert Rigby 10k result
Roy Gunnett reports: NEXT RACE: 5k ordinary handicap race followed by the 111th AGM DATE SATURDAY 3rd November 2018 VENUE: LADY WILTON HALL, SIMISTER LANE, SIMISTER, PRESTWICH, MANCHESTER, M25 2RX START: 1.30PM Look forward to seeing as many of you … Continue reading
Chris Bolton completes his 17th Nijmegen Walks, 60 years after his first!
Apologies to Chris Bolton for the belated appearance of this recognition of his mightily impressive Nijmegen achievement. Chris writes: [In July] I completed the Nijmegen four day walks for the seventeenth time. This year it went well with no problems. … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Bolton, Fred Pearce, Joe Lambert, Nijmegen Walks
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Catching up yet again with results and news
In catching up we must first send our very best wishes to Fred Pearce, the heart and soul of the club, who is battling against illness. We are all looking forward to seeing him back at the helm in … Continue reading
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Tagged Adrian Edwards, Centurion, Fred Pearce, Martin Fisher, national 50k championship
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Memories of Leicester and Lancashire
More by luck than accident, I was chuffed to find myself in the splendid grounds of Abbey Park for the celebration of Leicester Walking Club’s 90th anniversary, organised in conjunction with the Jim Sharlott 10k Open and BMAF 10k championships … Continue reading
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Tagged BMAF 10k, Brian Adams, Fred Pearce, Geoff Toone, Jim Sharlott, John Cannell, Leicester 7, Mal Blyth, Ron Wallwork
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