The recent weather conditions had reduced large sections of the Parbold Hill race to ankle deep mud. But this did not deter some 450 hardy harriers from tackling the six and a half miles course from the Farmer`s Arms in Bispham. The men`s race developed into a titanic struggle between local cross country champion, Richard Burney […]
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Pembroke 1890-1940
After several years of research Charles Gains has written the history of Liverpool Pembroke AC, from our formation, up to the Second World War. The link below will bring up an illustrated pdf document. Take a little time to read the story; it goes a long way to explaining the character our club has now. […]
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Superb packing bags silver
Liverpool Pembroke Sefton have had a lean time in the Liverpool and District Cross Country Championships in recent years. But as 16 senior men toed the starting line at Clarke Gardens it was obvious this would be an infinitely better occasion. Quickly to the fore was Ben Costello, a trainee chef who has to fit training around […]
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Southern comfort and Jade joy!
The Northern Indoor Championships at Sheffield brought more quality medals for Liverpool Pembroke Sefton athletes. The diminutive Owen Southern was particularly impressive in taking the Under 13 High Jump title with 1.45m in spite of being the smallest competitor. Jade Murphy jumping at Under 15 and well under her age grouping leapt 1.55m with a […]
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Northern Athletics
Northern Athletics is currently facing the prospect of winding up in 2015 due to funding cuts from England Athletics. (see part of their statement on Northern athletics website below. ) “Northern Athletics (NA) was established in April 2007 when the governance of athletics in England was taken over by England Athletics (EA). NA’s forerunner – […]
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Parkrun at Edge Hill
One of our senior club members, Paul Cotterill, has been successful in securing funding to set up a weekly Park Run on the new fitness trail at Edge Hill University. Park Run Ltd. organise free, weekly, 5Km, timed events throughout the UK. The launch date for this new venture has been fixed for Saturday 29th […]
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Let’s talk about money !
Let’s Talk About Money ! As we approach 4 months into a new way of paying for the use of the track I thought it would be a good idea to explain where our money comes from and, more importantly, what it gets spent on. LP&S have four sources of income : (i) track fees […]
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1914 Remembered
It is the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. It was called the Great War but there was nothing particularly `great’ about it. It will be remembered mostly for the sheer volume of human sacrifice. There are already different perspectives being presented but overwhelmingly it will be that of incompetent leadership balanced […]
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LPS Girls again in form
Liverpool Pembroke Sefton women had another great weekend. At the Cardiff Cross Challenge Rosie Johnson represented the North in an inter-Area match. Her controlled running helped her capture fifth place in a strong field. She was first in for the North, a particularly impressive performance as most of the field were in a higher age […]
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