Tag Archives: Yorkshire Race Walking Club

Mick Holmes RIP – race walker extraordinaire, the like of whom we will never see again

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Tony Taylor

As I post this tribute I see it as a memory in the making. I hope that other members of the race walking community will contribute their stories of a formidable and perhaps half-forgotten great athlete. Michael Stephen ‘Mike’ HOLMES (GBR) (b. … Continue reading →

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A Sombre New Year Opens with an Uplifting Team Victory

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Tony Taylor

I must first apologise for the lack of an inspiring New Year’s message. A combination of serious family illness and severe issues with our internet connection have meant a topsy-turvy opening to 2020. And as a committed European citizen living … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire RWC Xmas Walks – 8th December 2019 – Kirkby Fleetham

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Tony Taylor

Yorkshire RWC Xmas Walks – 8th December 2019 – Kirkby Fleetham Trevor McDermot reports: Pictured below are Denis Jackson, RWA Hon. Secretary Colin Vesty and RWA President Helen Elleker as they approach halfway during the Xmas Walks at Kirkby Fleetham. … Continue reading →

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XMAS RACE IN YORKSHIRE, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 – wicked prizes!

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Tony Taylor

It’s a real shame this is the day after our Xmas Handicap, but it’s well worth getting up for! Beautiful village, excellent course and a warm welcome assured.

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