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Tom Farrell

The Making of an Olympian

You The Making of an Olympian is the title of a book currently published by New Generation Publishing. It is the autobiography of Tom Farrell the talented Liverpool Harrier who competed at both the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 and the following Olympics in Rome.

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LPS Seniors at Arrowe Park

Chris and Tiff star at Arrowe Park

The cross country season got off for Liverpool Pembroke and Sefton harriers to an extremely wet and wind swept start. The senior men and women were partaking in the Liverpool and District League at Arrowe Park while the rest of the club made the long trip to Ulverston for a Mid Lancs League fixture. At […]

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Publicity Officer Wanted

Do you have a journalistic bent ? Do you love to write ? The club has a volunteer opportunity for a Publicity Officer. The role involves preparing competition reports and publishing them on the club website and in the local press. Both the website and the press reports help promote the club and draw in […]

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Mark Wynne

Mark is the Main Man

Liverpool Pembroke & Sefton went into their final northern league match knowing their mid table position was precarious. First and second place was beyond them, but behind them three clubs were battling to avoid relegation. Blackpool provided perfect weather conditions, even if the track was in urgent need of improvement. On the day, veteran and […]

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Club Baseball Caps for Sale

We have black baseball caps with the club’s logo for sale at £7.00 each. They will make an ideal Christmas present and are available from Charles Gains   

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Happy Birthday LPS 20 Years Old

Astonishingly LPS is 20 years old on October 1st! We thought we would like to let newer members know a little bit more about how the club came into being. The following is taken from this website Run through a brick Wall: A sideways look at the history of Liverpool Pembroke Athletic Club (1890-1995). Look […]

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Press/website reports: Job vacancy

Charles Gains will be gradually stepping down from this position and the club will be looking for a replacement by 2016. Charles requires an assistant who is prepared to work with him and learn the ropes. It would suit a young person who might have a journalistic career in mind. Modest beginnings like this can lead to higher things! […]

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Bertie Knowles is presented with his award by LPS President Charles Gains

Bertie Knowles recognised for his long service

Bertie Knowles was presented with a well earned award from Club President Charles Gains at Beacon Park on 25th October 2014 in recognition of his long service not only to our club but to athletics in general. The award was presented to Bertie just prior to the start of the first L&D of the season. Bertie […]

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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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Charlie Gains and George Leicester

News June 2008

Grade 1 performance from Adam Thomson In the third of the rotating Young Athletes Premier League matches Liverpool Pembroke Sefton were at Preston Arena for an exciting encounter even though LPS were only to emerge third on the day. Beaten narrowly into second spot Adam Thomson probably deserved the nod for best club performance with […]

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