Tag Archives: Sutton Macclesfield

Macclesfield Shield 10 Miles, Saturday 29th March

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Tony Taylor

Our next club race is the Macclesfield Shield 10 miles, which will take place from the Ex-Service Men’s Club in Sutton on Saturday, March 29th, starting at 1.00 p.m. The venue will be open from noon. As usual, it will … Continue reading →

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Albert Rigby Trophy result plus news of forthcoming coaching and training sessions

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Dave Evans as ever reports: The sun shone brightly and the spirit of Albert Rigby, former stalwart of the Lancashire Walking club , enveloped the field and added yet another successful edition of this challenge. Although the number of competitors … Continue reading →

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ALBERT RIGBY TROPHY, OCTOBER 5th

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett informs that our great friend, Marshall has confirmed all is in place to hold the Albert Rigby 10 kilometres race on Saturday 0ctober 5th from the Sutton Ex Servicemen’s Club, Hollin Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield SK11 0HL. The event will … Continue reading →

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Windswept Sutton sees Nigel defying the conditions

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Tony Taylor

With Dave Evans trapped in the Lakes, Roy Gunnett takes charge, competes and reports. As with the clubs last two races, the Macclesfield Shield 10 mile race on Saturday 6th April 2024 was hit by challenging weather. This time it was … Continue reading →

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Macclesfield Shield 10 miles, April 6th at Sutton

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Tony Taylor

Our next club race is the Macclesfield Shield 10 miles, which will take place from the Ex-Service Men’s Club in Sutton on Saturday, April 6th, starting at 1.00 p.m. The venue will be open from noon. As usual, it will … Continue reading →

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ALBERT RIGBY TROPHY RESULT AND PHOTOS

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett reports, whilst Greg Smith and Irene Pike provide an array of great photos, many be saved in the Images archive. Albert Rigby Shield 10k @ Macclesfield 8th October 2022 A field of 7 walkers took part in the Albert Rigby … Continue reading →

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Albert Rigby 10 km on October 8th plus a century-old reminiscence

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Sadly today’s Chorley Six Hour Challenge had to be postponed because of one of the key organisers’ serious illness. We wish her a speedy recovery. As it is our next club event, the Albert Rigby 10 kilometres, will take place … Continue reading →

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Barnard Trophy 10K, Sutton Macclesfield 2nd July 2022

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Roy Gunnett reports: [Dave and Pat Evans are in the very last days of their June Long Distance Walking Challenge and we look forward to hearing of their exploits!] Barnard Trophy 10k @ Macclesfield 2nd July 2022 A field of … Continue reading →

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Macclesfield in the rain – Lol Allen triumphs in the 1951 National 10 miles

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Tony Taylor

As we bemoan the unfortunate cancellation of our recent race at Macclesfield it’s fascinating to recollect the staging of the National 10 miles championships over seventy years ago in the very same town. Roy Gunnett has unearthed this Pathe News … Continue reading →

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Macclesfield Shield  10 miles, April 2nd 

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Tony Taylor

Our next club race in the beautiful surroundings of Sutton will soon be upon us. Unusually, given their dedication to the cause, Dave and Pat Evans will not be able to attend. Never fear Roy Gunnett will have everything under … Continue reading →

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