Need a Christmas Present? The DVD of the 2008 English Championships has just come, with a picture of Lloyd on the front it must be good?£15 to PWT Productions, 1 Castle View Sedgwick Kendal LASOJL FRA Calendar:- is apparently coming after Christmas, but the FRA website has January and February Read more
Tanky’s Trog:- Results safely on DPFR Results. Gavin sends:- “Virtual clear up by Dark Peak at this year’s Trog. Matt Hulley first, closely followed by John Boyle second and not so closely by Gavin Williams fourth(1st V40), Keith Holmes (1st V50) and Nicky Spinks (1st Lady). We also won the Read more
Correct answers from Mike Browell, Jeff Marshall, Gavin, and Ian Winterburn. ‘You might need endurance to reach this pleasant peak’ Steve Matthews sends “Clue’s in the clue – it’s Pleasant Peak, in the Falkland Islands. ‘Endurance’ is the Antarctic Ice Patrol Ship which you could use to get there. I’ve Read more
Famous Grouse ResultsSouth Yorkshire Cross Country (3) – Askern Snow Chains Wanted:- Tim Austin is ” off to the Alps for Christmas in the van. Not wanting to tempt fate for a tropical heatwave but – we’re looking to try and borrow a set of snow chains for a VW Read more
Kirkbymoor:- Trevor Milner sends:- “In the lakes for the weekend so went to the Kirkbymoor race, met up with Mike Robinson and Al Ward for a fast blast on a Peak District style course of tracks, trods, heather and marshy bits with check points around the wind farm with views Read more
Club Championships:- I’ve left this on in case any Comments are forthcoming… From Nigel:- “Just like to say a big thank you to all the organisers and helpers on Saturday. Not nice weather so much appreciated that they stood around for so long, especially at the Downfall. Despite my 3 Read more
Roaches Results:- “Cracking race in good conditions given the forecast. Very muddy and a slippery, we had the odd bit of snow and cloud but the big wind and rain didn’t kick in until we’d finished. Some good DP results.” – thanks- Ian for the link, etc. Leg it Round Read more
Picked up at the FRA Night, to find suitable homes, were these medals:- British Championships:- Senior Men:- Dave Taylor : John Hunt : Joe : Rob Little : Lloyd : Phil Winskill MV 40 : Joe : Jon Morgan : Steve Bell : John Hunt : Dave Taylor. V50:- Read more
Genuine, not a wind-up! I’ve just had a phone call. This is from the organiser of the 4 Shires Bloodhounds, seems very much like the banned foxhunting but now the hounds chase the trail – a Peak kind of hound trailing.. A runner is needed this Sunday, 9th Nov, to Read more
was Cefn Du, SH549604. Just the N side of Moel Eilio, with the Llanberis slate mines, Elidir Fawr, Glyders, Llanberis Pass in the background. First Prize – one of Weegman’s Famous Pork Pies from the Otley butchers…. Correct answers from Dave Soles, Gavin, and Malcolm.