In less good news, Adam Perry’s attempt at the 24 hour Lakes’ record appears to have been thwarted in the last few hours by the weather . We’ll leave it for those in the know to report anon, but from the tracker and twitter, it appears he was still six Read more
Many congratulations to another of the quiet men of DP fell running, Richard Hunt, who slipped (more or less) under the radar last night to complete his anti-clockwise BG in 20 hours and 56 minutes, and in sometimes less than ideal conditions overnight we are hearing. Very richly deserved – Read more
Aficionados of Dark Peak News will know that the Dog’s ‘handler’ has been a tad busy over the past couple of years, resulting perhaps in less embarrassment of riches than might otherwise have been the case in the pages of the Dog’s Diary. Pending the former’s retirement, therefore, the Calendar Read more
Well, for those with a liking for late night trackers, Adam Perry is having another crack at the 24-hour Lakes Record (78 summits at last count, I think). He’s apparently just up on his schedule entering the last seven hours of the attempt, and is probably most of the way Read more
Dave Lund is putting on a series of downhill only races on the following Thursday evenings. All races start (at the top of the hill) at 7.30pm. Thursday 11th May – Fairbrook Naze to bridge 1140 9015Thursday 18th May – Crookestone Knoll to Rowlee Bridge 1490 8905Thursday 1st June – Read more
The Calendar is pleased to announce the following provisional start times for his birthday race around Kinder this coming Saturday 6th May, starting and finishing at the Nag’s Head, Edale. If anyone else would like to join the festivities, please can you calendar@dpfr.org.uk or catch me at the AGM on Read more
Wil Spain, Wasdale RO, is looking for someone to take over responsibility for on the day (8th July) organisation, as he needs to be at a wedding. He’ll deal with the advanced organisation (though is open to offers on this too). If you can help, please calendar@dpfr.org and the calendar Read more
For anyone planning to run at Hayfield tomorrow (Sat 1st April), the start time has been brought forward to 11am. As far as the Calendar is aware, this has nothing to do with April Fool’s Day
Trev’s funeral service will be held at 10am on Friday 31st March at Swanwick crematorium near Alfreton (just off the A38 at the Matlock turning), followed by a short burial ceremony at Middleton by Wirksworth cemetery (11.30am), and thence on to Matlock Golf Club for 12.15pm. Fliss writes: “Trev definitely Read more
The Warts Blog, courtesy of Chris Barber, makes a welcome return; and spares no time in blaming the Safety Officer for something. A must-read for anyone who’s ever wondered what “the older they are, the better they were” syndrome is … Read it here