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Halton Sports Gala fell race is cancelled

Sat 24 Aug 2024

Due to the weather conditions, Halton Sports Gala fell race, which was supposed to take place on Sunday 25th August 2024, is cancelled.  There will be no races.  The organiser is worried that they will not be able to run the event safely because of strong winds.  Please, spread the word.

Joss Naylor's bronze statue is to be auctioned for Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team

Tue 20 Aug 2024

Please, follow this link to find out more information about Joss Naylor's bronze statue that is being auctioned for Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team.

The New Rescue Base was officially open in 2018 by Joss Naylor where he cut the ribbon (which was actually baler twine) with his sheep sheering scissors. The sculpture was created by the famous Cumbrian sculpture Paul Bainbridge in 2008 to celebrate Joss's achievement of running 70 Lakeland Peaks on ...

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Joss Naylor's Order of Service and a kind request to share more stories and memories

Wed 24 Jul 2024

What a wonderful day at Wasdale Head on Friday 19th July to say farewell to the legendary Joss Naylor.  I estimate that there were around 1000 fell runners gathered in the field behind St Olaf's Church and know that many were not able to get a copy of the lovely Order of Service, a pdf copy of which is here (Joss Naylor's Order of Service link).  I was very proud to be a part of the fell running community who really stepped up to give our frie...

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Joss Naylor's final funeral arrangements - 19 July 2024, Wasdale Head

Sun 14 Jul 2024

Fell runners will be singing Sweet Low, Sweet Chariot (you can find the lyrics that we are going to sing by following this link our lyrics) as they process from the bridge to the church, accompanied by Rory Knowles from Ambleside on his cornet and led by Lindsay Buck.  On arrival at the church, they will be led into an adjacent field where they will be able to listen to the service on a public address system.  Out of respect for the family ple...

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English Championship's series results

Thu 11 Jul 2024

You can view the latest standings in the English Champs Individual & Team Championships after Wasdale Fell Race has taken place.  There is no mobile signal at the venue and so results will be posted on Saturday evening.

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