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Heatwave hits the Dick and Zena Smith Trophy Races, June 5!
Dick Smith [39] in the company of the great Harold Whitlock [1], 1936 Olympic 50k gold medallist, at the start of the Liverpool-Manchester race – date uncertain Dick with Jim O’Neill [5] to his right followed by Harry Wheeler [?] … Continue reading
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Tagged Dick and Zena SmithTrophies, Harold Whitlock, Liverpool to Manchester, Roy Gunnett, Tony Bell
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REMINISCENCES 7 – Roy Gunnett remembers Harold Whitlock, Don Thompson, Phil Embleton and much more
What prompted you to take up race walking? When and where was your first race? The main prompt for me to take up race walking was watching some walking races at Crystal Palace in the late 60’s and early 1970’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Holden, Cystal Palace, Dave Bedford, Don Thompson, Harold Whitlock, Phil Embleton, Roy Gunnett
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Roy Gunnett and Ian Hilditch, the winners at Chorley
GOODWIN CUP 1OK, CHORLEY, AUGUST 17 (Race Permit RWA 9032-1) Roy Gunnett reports: The turnout for this race was down on usual for a number of reasons, including Adrian Edwards and Sailash Shah taking part in the IOM 100 miles … 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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Dave Crompton, Lancashire Walking Club stalwart [1964 – 2018] RIP
Louise Whaite writes: ‘ It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that Dave died late last week in St Catherine’s Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. The funeral will be held Friday 27th July at … Continue reading
Bill Jackson 5K and Club AGM
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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Tagged A J Taylor, Adrian Edwards, AGM, Bill Jackson, Cliff Royle, Fred Pearce, Joe Hardy, Roy Gunnett
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Adrian and Roy gut it out to retain the 50k team trophy plus more results and important news
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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Tagged Adrian Edwards, Fred Pearce, national 50k team victory, Roy Gunnett, Ryan Cup, Sutton Macclesfield
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Remembering Ron’s Record : A Walk down Memory Lane
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
