Tag Archives: Ron Wallwork

The Enfield Race Walking League goes Virtual and welcomes entries

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Tony Taylor

A week or so ago Ron Wallwork put out a feeler to the Enfield League race walking community, asking if , given the continued COVID restrictions, there would be support for a Virtual Series over the coming months. The response … Continue reading →

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Paul Nihill RIP: One of the Greats of the Golden Era

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Tony Taylor

It is more than fitting to open this tribute to the legendary Paul Nihill with these words from our own inspirational Ron Wallwork. Paul was the last of the Golden Era Greats* to pass on. His titles and list of … Continue reading →

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LANCASHIRE WALKING CLUB: OUR TEAM SUCCESS ON THE NATIONAL STAGE

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Sincere thanks to Ron Wallwork for his latest historical offering LANCASHIRE WALKING CLUB: OUR TEAM SUCCESS ON THE NATIONAL STAGE             On the club Website in mid August Tony Taylor made reference to 1970 and how successful that year was … Continue reading →

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Ron Wallwork interviewed – his humanity shines through

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Tony Taylor

Sincere thanks to Dave Ainsworth for pointing me towards this fascinating and revealing interview with a club legend, Ron Wallwork. I remain proud and privileged to have been one of his closest training partners in the late 1960s and early … Continue reading →

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Lancashire Walking Club: Looking Back 1942/43

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Tony Taylor

We’re really chuffed to receive this intriguing historical piece from Ron Wallwork. Hopefully it’s the first of many! Ron writes: Lancashire Walking Club Looking Back – 1942/43 As something of interest to do during Lockdown I started to delve into … Continue reading →

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RON’S RECOLLECTIONS ONE – The Journey to the Glory Days

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Tony Taylor

I’ve been remiss in not using immediately a number of recollections from Ron Wallwork, who was the key figure in the transformation of the club’s fortunes in the 1960s and 70s. To set the ball rolling here is a collage … Continue reading →

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VIRTUAL LEAGUE SERIES 2K WEEK 9 – THE LANCASHIRE/SCOTIA RIVALRY CONTINUES

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Tony Taylor

John Constandinou and Helen Elleker are pledged to overseeing the continuation of the ‘World’ Virtual Series League, for which we are very grateful. The weekly distance will remain at 2 kilometres. It’s never too late to join in either by … Continue reading →

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An emotional AGM as Fred Pearce ‘retires’

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Tony Taylor

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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The origins of the Northern Winter League – next one on January 28 and RIP Mike Nicholson

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Tony Taylor

The fifth race in this season’s series of Northern Winter League races is to be held on Sunday, January 28 at Drighlington, start 11.00 a.m. Credit is due to the Yorkshire Walking Club for keeping the Winter League tradition alive and … Continue reading →

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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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