Runners from Merseyside clubs gave strong performances in the North of England Championships.
The men's 12th stage road relay at Heaton Park saw Liverpool Harriers finishing fifth and Wirral 21st. The Harriers' Jonny Mellor was among the best individual performers, being seventh fastest over a 5k course in 15:55.
In the women's race, the Harriers finished fourth, while Southport Waterloo came 11th, St Helens
Sutton 21st and Wirral 26th. The Harriers' Jenny Clague finished second in 17:38. Laura Carney was tenth (18:11).Mossley Hill A.C. is looking for new members for its combined men's and women's track and field team which competes in Division 4W of the North Of England League. No experience is needed and coaching is provided. Further details from team manager Richard Freeman on: 07808 470660.
A display of running through the years will go on show at Earlston Road Library in Wallasey next month to mark the local club's centenary. Wallasey A.C.'s exhibition is being held at the venue from April 24-29 and will be repeated from September 11th-16th. The club is keen to hear from anyone with memorabilia which can included. As part of the centenary celebrations a dinner will be held at St. Alban's Church Hall, Liscard, on September 16.
The first annual general meeting of Wallasey Harriers was held at Oarside Farm on September 26, 1906. There were a number of Harrier clubs in the Wallasey area at that time, and Wallasey Harriers was formed by the members of Liscard Congregational Harriers, named after the church of the same name situated on Rake Lane. In 1908, the club amalgamated with Homecroft AC to form the renamed Wallasey AC.
Anyone wishing to attend the dinner or has memorabilia which could be included should contact Bob Brimage on: 0151 677 7380.
Wallasey AC meets every Tuesday and Thursday (6:30p.m.) at Harrison Hall in Wallasey Village.
Wirral's men produced a strong performance for third place in the 4.3 mile Wallasey Border League Division One race.
Wallasey won Division Two to maintain their position as leaders after four races. Wirral ladies came fourth, putting them into fifth place in Division One, while Ellesmere Port ladies won Division Two.
One of the best performances came from Ellesmere Port's Steve Crowe, who finished second in a time of 23:52 - 20 seconds behind the winner. Alan Woods (Wirral) was fifth in 24:13 and Mike Stanley (Wallasey) came eighth in 24:42.
Wirral's Liz Crawshaw was the first Wirral runner home, finishing fifth in 29:51. Ellesmere Port's Alison Hughes was eighth (30:38) and Tricia Jones (Wallasey) was tenth in 31:15.
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Source - Liverpool Echo - Thursday, 30/03/2006 by Jane Woodhead
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