Thank goodness – 21 October 2026
Wednesday Warts weather this summer has generally been kind to us, so much so that comments were even made about the lack of bad weather. We had fallen into a group mood of complacency about Read more
Given recent deluges, it was little surprise to find the Trog this year even damper under foot than is usual; throw in a fierce head wind on the return slog over Low Brown Knoll and Sheep Stones Edge, and it's fair to say our gallant Carshare Leaguers had to work hard for their points today. Tom B was a close second (and first MV40), having led the eventual winner off Sheep Stones trig, and takes pole position in this year's League. Nicky took the honours for the women, second only to Helen Fines, with Heather a close third.
Your correspondent knew he had his work cut out to defend the title of first honorary woman, and singularly failed so to do, but was nonetheless pleased to claim the rare scalps of a number of fellow DP'ers, regardless of the various injuries and afflictions they may have been sporting. Together with Paul F, Jim P and Tim R, he also had the pleasure of bagging the team prize for this particular fixture, whilst Paul was well chuffed to secure his first prize as an MV40 as third counter in the victorious DP mixed vets team (with Tom and Nicky). Another good run from Dave Lund also, whilst Carshare finally took delivery of the Arthur Eaton Retirement Salver - was that a tear I saw in your eye, Carshare?
Next up is the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round on Saturday 8th March, which is pre-entry only, so time to get your entry sent off if you've not done so already.
| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Harding | 03:00:22 | ||||
| 2 | Tom Brunt | Dark Peak | MV40 | 03:01:06 | ||
| 21 | Nicky Spinks | Dark Peak | WV45 | 03:38:49 | ||
| 46 | Paul Fauset | Dark Peak | MV40 | 03:54:26 | ||
| 47 | Dave Harrison | Dark Peak | MV50 | 03:56:52 | ||
| 50 | Willy Kitchen | Dark Peak | MV45 | 03:58:07 | ||
| 51 | Tim Rippon | Dark Peak | MV45 | 03:58:17 | ||
| 69 | Keith Holmes | Dark Peak | MV55 | 04:11:52 | ||
| 97 | Jim Paxman | Dark Peak | MV55 | 04:34:20 |
Wednesday Warts weather this summer has generally been kind to us, so much so that comments were even made about the lack of bad weather. We had fallen into a group mood of complacency about Read more
Due to the club dinner being a special 50th anniversary undertaking and being a significant undertaking on the Saturday for those organising and assisting, the committee had decided to have the champs on a different Read more
‘Tis the season, for mists and mellow fruitfulness and head torches, (forgive the mixing and ruining of quotations) this set the scene as we tentatively descended over the rocks and mud to the river bridge Read more