Results tagged “1986” from O & S Advertiser - Memories

MANY of you will no doubt have had a flutter on the Grand National last Saturday afternoon, so Memories is continuing the horse theme with this picture from 1986.

Gloria Townsend and her daughter Geraldine who organised a 100-mile trek to raise money for charity in 1986.

The six-day trail stretched through the Lake District from Milnthorpe to Broughton-in- Furness taking in the spectacular Wrynose Pass between Langdale and Seathwaite, travelling on roads, tracks and bridleways.

EX-Liverpool and Everton player David Johnson makes an appearance in 1986.

David showed up to Maghull's Festival of Sport and made the day of many youngsters who got to see the footballer up close and personal.

He handed out medals and trophies and is shown presenting Robert Donnelly with his medal after winning the under-13s 100m race.

OVER 700 years ago an event occurred which made Ormskirk the place it is today. Back in 1986, Granada TV weatherman Fred Talbot, famous for his giant floating map at the Albert Dock, Liverpool, stopped by to help the people of West Lancashire celebrate its anniversary.

In 1286 a charter was awarded to the monks of Burscough Abbey to hold a weekly market in Ormskirk. This market tradition has gone on virtually uninterrupted ever since, carving Ormskirk's place in English history and shaping the future development of the town.

FORMER Everton player Colin Harvey made a special guest appearance to help Ormskirk Scouts raise funds for new camping equipment in 1986.

The former midfield star of the 1960s turned up at the 9th Ormskirk Scouts HQ to draw the winning raffle ticket for an autographed football donated by the Goodison club.