Tag Archives: Fred Pearce

Memories of Leicester and Lancashire

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Tony Taylor

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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Bill Jackson 5K and Club AGM

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Bill Jackson Trophy 5,000 metres, 3rd December 2016 at Simister : Race Permit RWA 6073-1A Roy Gunnett reports: There was a good turnout for the race of 18 walkers – these included 2 guest walkers (Glyn Jones from the Midlands … Continue reading →

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Adrian and Roy gut it out to retain the 50k team trophy plus more results and important news

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Adrian Edwards reports from the National 50 kilometres championship, where he almost pulled off a hat-trick of individual victories. Great respect to both Adrian and Roy for hanging in when things weren’t going their way. Frankly the out and back … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ron’s Record : A Walk down Memory Lane

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Tony Taylor

When Fred Pearce suggested holding a 2 Hour track walk to commemorate Ron Wallwork’s UK and Commonwealth record set in 1971 there were a few raised eyebrows.  Why forty five years on, couldn’t we wait till fifty? Never mind that … Continue reading →

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A Festive Feast of Race Walking at Horwich

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Eric Horwill reports: Record entry 50. Record turn out 47. 8 New Championship Best Performances. Excellent support from Horwich Festival of Racing Committee. Good Weather! Thanks to everyone who supported and helped at this most successful promotion. and Trevor McDermot … Continue reading →

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Vic Murray RIP : An Inspirational Centurion

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Tony Taylor

It was heartening to hear that there was a good turnout for Vic Murray’s funeral with Eric Horwill attending as President of the Centurions. Quiet and unassuming he was a much loved member of the club, always willing to help … Continue reading →

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Fred Pearce and Chris Bolton on the starting line together

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Further to our tribute to Fred Pearce on becoming the RWA President here is a lovely personal note from Chris Bolton, number 17 in the above photo, of which more later. Many congratulations to Fred on becoming RWA President, an … Continue reading →

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Sixty Years On Fred Pearce becomes National President

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Tony Taylor

Becoming the National Race Walking Association President is an honour Fred Pearce richly deserves. All of us know how much he has contributed over the years through both the good times and the bad to keeping race walking alive both … Continue reading →

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