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Just a quick reminder that it’s the ARCC AGM this coming Saturday 20th November at 1pm in the chapel at Bishop’s Scale, followed by a mass for the deceased, and then a Jacob’s Join meal.Given that this will be a … Continued

Pauline asked us to let members know: Mike’s funeral service is on 5th November (that would make him smile, as an ex-fire fighter) at 11am. It is at Overdale Crematorium, Chorley New Road, Bolton. It will be followed by a wake … Continued

UPDATE THURSDAY 28th OCTOBER The OMM has been cancelled due to the weather. Bishop’s Scale is now available to members as normal over this weekend. Reminder to all members….. Bishops Scale is not open to members from Thursday 28th Oct … Continued

Peter Henery has kindly written an article about Geoff Cross, who died on 1st April

Congratulations to Josie Greenhalgh of Lostock AC on completing the 26 Lake, Meres and Waters in a time of 33 hours 39 minutes on Sunday 30th August 2020! She’s the 10th to complete this tough challenge and has set a … Continued

These are the arrangements for Father Elder’s funeral The funeral will be held at St Mary & St Michael’s Catholic Church in Garstang. There will be a Mass at 7pm on Thursday 5th September for the Reception of the Body. … Continued

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Father David Elder, our ARCC President, passed away yesterday, Monday 19th August. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We will share funeral details in due … Continued

As a result of a recent incident during which unauthorised access was gained to the hut, the lock on the front door of Bishop’s Scale has been upgraded and the code has been changed. We have sent the new code to … Continued

On the 7th June 2019 John McGonagle completed a month long Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride.  We spent a wonderful ten days touring through Cornwall and Devon using mainly ‘B’ roads.  Very lumpy.    During this section I suffered … Continued

By Mick McGovern The longstanding Hendersons End Fell Race organised by Lostock A.C. has been renamed ‘The Leo Pollard Memorial Race’ in memory of its late club president Leo Pollard.  This inaugural race was  held on the usual 1st Thursday … Continued