Tag Archives: Ron Wallwork

Dick Maxwell Memorial 10k Race, Simister, December 6th 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Everything is in place for a successful end to our year’s fixtures on Saturday, December 6th in Simister. The village hall will be open from 11.30 a.m. and the race proper will commence at 1.00 p.m. As is usual it … Continue reading →

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Barnard Trophy, the IOM Parish Walk 2025 and Memories of 1966

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Sutton Ex Servicemen’s Club, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HL MAP OF VENUE Our next club race is the Barnard Trophy 10 kilometres to be held on Saturday, July 5th in Sutton Macclesfield, starting at 1.00 p.m. As is now … 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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Ron Wallwork recalls 1963 – A Pivotal Year

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Len Ruddock interviews Ron in this fascinating and revealing video. Early comments from club members and fellow travellers Tony Malone – I thought it was great to watch. Brought back many memories for me also. Ron you were a great … Continue reading →

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LWC Newsletter, July 1965 – A sense of frustration

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Adrian Edwards advises: The next Sunday afternoon track session, open to any walkers who want to come along will be on Sunday 17th March at Woodbank Park track, Stockport from 12 noon. Following our posts on the year 1958, Ron … Continue reading →

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The History of our Club: July to December, 1958

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Ron continues his fascinating and evocative return to the year of his arrival in our sport. JULY Over the period 18th to 26th July the major sporting focus was was the celebration of the VI Empire Games in Cardiff. I … Continue reading →

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The History of our Club – January to June, 1958

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Tony Taylor

For more than a few years Ron Wallwork and I have played in differing ways with the idea of putting together at least a partial history of our great club. Indeed, as you might expect, Fred Pearce and Chris Bolton … Continue reading →

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Running: a desirable addition – thoughts from 1970

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Back in 1970, Julian Hopkins and I, encouraged by Ron Wallwork, pondered the idea of putting together an annual review of race walking. It was to include commentary on tthe national and international scene, together with articles on technique and … Continue reading →

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January Virtual 5 kilometres Results and More Memories

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Tony Taylor

In the week leading up to Ray Middleton’s funeral, I couldn’t resist posting this moving and delightful photo of Ron and Ray relaxing in the pool the day after the 1966 Commonwealth Games 20 miles race in Jamaica, in which … Continue reading →

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What about a Lancashire WC team at the 2023 Nijmegen Walks ?!?!

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Further to Chris Bolton’s excellent report on his recent Nijmegen experience, he cheekily asks if we could raise a team for next year’s 4 Days event. The dream is inspired by Ron Wallwork unearthing a couple of nostalgic photos from … Continue reading →

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