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On Ron Wallwork’s 80th: A Personal Reminiscence
Weeks later than promised here is my personal contribution to celebrating Ron’s 80th. My first memory of Ron sees him striding stylishly towards me, already in the lead as the 1959 Northern Junior 10 miles championship unfolds. For my part, … Continue reading
RON’S RECOLLECTIONS ONE – The Journey to the Glory Days
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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Tagged Jack Tempest, Leigh Harriers, McSweeney Trophy, Mick Entwistle, Ron Wallwork, Tony Malone, Tony Taylor
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Lancashire back on top in the Virtual Series Age-Graded Team competition
Having been knocked off our top perch we’ve bounced back, displaying classic northern phlegm [apologies for the cliches!] to be the leading team in the Virtual Series Age-graded 2 kilometres competition. MENS AGE GRADED TEAM 1 Lancashire Walking Club (33) … Continue reading
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Tagged Guy Goodair, Leading Team, Stephen Walker, Tony Malone, Tony Taylor, Virtual Series
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Bill Jackson Trophy goes to new President, Tony Taylor
Roy Gunnett writes: As per usual the Bill Jackson Trophy 5k race at Simister on November 2nd was a yacht handicap. Ten walkers took part on the out and back course to Heaton Park. Excellent handicapping by Dave Evans ensured … Continue reading
Winter League results and Season’s Greetings
As the year closes I’m posting a couple of Winter League results, where club members have competed. If there any other outstanding results from races outside of our own club fixtures, please send me the appropriate information. 2nd Northern Area … Continue reading
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Tagged Pat Evans, Season's greetings, Tony Taylor, Winter Leagues
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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
