JOHN EDWARDS – A short remembrance
It was with great sadness that I heard of John’s death in March. He was a distinguished “character” in the Dark Peak Fell Runners as evident by the soubriquets he was given, Gentleman John, Squire Read more
Carshare wasn't wrong about the quality of the running; a worthy alternative to the Tour, with plenty enough tussocks to keep the seven travelling brown shirts happy. Fine runs (and nav) from Neil and Joe (though Carshare reports Joe's nav may have owed something to his nearest competitor). Sadly David, together with four or five others in the top ten, went astray between CP4&5, as a result of which we just missed out by one place to Clayton in the team prize. Another strong run from Greg, whilst I was just pleased to keep DT at bay. Lewis and Steph should both be pleased with their runs; and whilst Steph and I took home the Carshare team prize on this occasion, it has to be noted that this wasn't the most carbon friendly of fixtures. Ours was the only vehicle with more than one runner and, perhaps in the excitement of victory, we somehow managed to return via Preston. Dark and dangerous in them there Lancastrian hills. Oh, and if you ever visit Downham, the Gents in the village are a scream.
| Position | Name | Club | Class | Time | Comment | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil Northrop | Dark Peak | M | 02:08:30 | ||
| 2 | Joe Blackett | Dark Peak | MV45 | 02:14:50 | ||
| 14 | Greg Rimmer | Dark Peak | MV50 | 02:36:20 | ||
| 32 | Willy Kitchen | Dark Peak | MV45 | 02:50:42 | ||
| 38 | Dave Tait | Dark Peak | MV65 | 02:56:05 | ||
| 50 | Lewis Ashton | Dark Peak | MV40 | 03:19:51 | ||
| 56 | Stephani Coe | Dark Peak | W | 03:27:16 |
It was with great sadness that I heard of John’s death in March. He was a distinguished “character” in the Dark Peak Fell Runners as evident by the soubriquets he was given, Gentleman John, Squire Read more
The Serious Warts had decided that this week’s venue was to be Strines at 5pm but, in the meantime, we were told that DPFR were reviving the Way Out West race as part of the Read more
John’s funeral will be held on Thursday 30 April: 2.15 Service at St Thomas’s Church, Crooks 3.30 Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium 4.00 onwards reception at Norfolk Arms Ringinglow