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Graham Williams RIP

Jan 132025

John Batchelor informs us:- I have just received a call from Karen, daughter of Graham Williams, that Graham passed away on 29th December. Graham was 84 and had spent the last year in a care home suffering from dementia and the after effects of two broken hips. Graham was one of six brothers, five of whom were Ilford AC members, Colin the race-walking champion, Howard, Keith and Martin, and Graham himself. I remember vividly my first race with Graham on a snow-covered Hainault Forest course in 1960. Much later in life we occasionally trained together, travelling long distances to explore the canal network. He was a regular participant in the Blackheath Harriers’ Ted Pepper race in Beckenham until quite recently. …Read More

Ilford AC 10 mile XC results

Dec 282024

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Tony Nixon 1947 – 2024 RIP

Jun 082024

We are all devastated at the sad news of the passing of Tony Nixon. Andy’s tribute to his friend follows:- Quite simply Tony was the nicest, kindest, most continually cheerful person I have ever met. A hugely warranted life member of Ilford AC and immensely popular club President in 2003/04. I pretty much spoke to Tony every couple of weeks for the last 50 years and not once did he ever fail to grill me on how everything at the club was going, who was racing well and and doing what and wanting to support whenever possible. He didn’t get off to the best start in life being a premature, small and rather sickly child. But he always had huge determination and despite …Read More

George Nibre RIP

May 102024

Ilford AC are mourning a sad loss of former International race walker George Nibre who died suddenly aged 67 He was a key figure in Club successes and, on hanging up his racing shoes became a respected coach and mentor. Hailing from the north east he came to the Capital for enlistment in the Metropolitan Police. After retiring he had a second career as a Security Investigator with Ford Motor Company. His best effort in Club racing was when a member of Ilford’s 1978 winning team in the National 10 Miles Championship in Crystal Palace, along with Steve Gower, Geoff Hunwicks and Brian Armstrong. He was an established International at 50 kilometres. On retirement he settled in Frinton-on-Sea and kept …Read More

Nicola Hopkinson Tribute

Feb 202024

Message from Club Chairman Ernie Forsyth:- It is with great sadness and a heavy heart (broken ) that I pass on this devastating news We have been informed by Robin Davis that Ilford AC stalwart, Nicola Hopkinson, has passed away after a long and brave battle against cancer. This is terribly sad news for everybody who was fortunate enough to have had their lives touched by Nicola. Our love, condolences, thoughts and prayers are with Nicola’s family. 😓😓 Tributes to Nicola