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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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upcoming Wasdale fell race 2024

Thu 11 Jul 2024

Note to all competitors

Please note that on account of the Wasdale being awarded English championship status a full field of 300 is anticipated. So, as there is such a significant proportion of ladies & elderly gents running, there will be 2 starts.
The first start will be 30min early at 10.30hrs & will comprise all of the ladies plus gents M60 & over in a designated 'corral' area.
The ladies will automatically be registered by SportIdent in the...
















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More details on Joss Naylor's funeral arrangements

Thu 11 Jul 2024

Plans are coming together regarding fell runners and walkers making their way to Wasdale Head to lead Joss home.  Groups will be leaving from a number of roadheads to make their way on foot over various passes into the Wasdale valley and it will be up to individuals to determine their own start times and also to think about the return journey.  The various road heads are likely to be very busy so please be considerate, car share where possible...

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