Funeral details at: Joe’s funeral
A message from our chair, Phil Gillard:
It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of Joe Beswick of Helsby Running Club at the age of 89.
Joe was a talented runner who started off his athletics career in the army, developing into an inspirational coach in multiple local clubs. In addition to his athletic activities, he was heavily involved in organising outdoor adventures for both voluntary organisations and the apprentices in his charge. My recollections of Joe started off during his years as a vet 70 when he was particularly competitive (holding his age group record for the Rivington Pike race for a number of years). More recently you will have heard his “wahh hay” as he supported and marshalled at numerous races, popping up in the most obscure places and giving you that extra boost as you felt yourself flagging.
Unfortunately, in these days of Covid restrictions, there will be limited numbers at his funeral, we will try and ensure that the running community are represented as best we can.
Phil
For fund-raising in memory of Joe see: 9 Miles for Joe
Gallery of photos of Joe
Birkenhead Borders League – Nov 2015 
Photo by Duncan Cowley – https://www.facebook.com/duncan.cowley 
Joe Beswick, with Charlie and Chris Ashbrook, during 2012 Olympic Torch relay 
A Big Thumbs Up – Joe Beswick and the Helsby Ladies Cheshire Championship Cross Country Team 
Joe in 2013, Llanberis 
British Fell Relays – 15 October 2011 – Kettlewell – Helsby RC Men’s and Ladies’ team with Joe Beswick 
North West Road Relays 2016 – Delamere Forest 
Joe Beswick at Caernarfon Borders League on 12 April 2015 
Ponderosa Fell Race – Aug 2017 – Joe Beswick, Debbie Read, Christine Roach, Mario Foschi 
Dearnford Relays – July 2018 
Dearnford Relays – July 2018 
Llantysilio Fell Race 2018 – Emily Smith, Alison Halsall, Mario Foshi, Joe Beswick and the chocolate bunny for the club with most runners entered 
Joe Beswick and Alison Halsall at a Tattenhall Tough Team race 
Joe Beswick in 2006 
Joe Beswick at Ponderosa Fell Race 2006 (age category trophy winner) 
Joe Beswick (205) in 2006 
Joe Beswick supporting the 2014 Sandstone Trail Race 
Joe Beswick at Dinas Bran fell race 2006 
NW cross country champions, Jayne on the right received an England vest around the same time 
Joe supporting on Moel Eilio, with Janet Robertson and Jim Jones 
Always ready to offer support, this was, Horwich BMAF 5K, May 2015 – Joe Beswick with Mario Foschi 
Llangynhafal Loop – 3 May 2014 
Frodsham Downhill Run 2012, pics courtesy: Sue Thomson 
Winter Hill 2006 
Winter Hill 2006 
Tryfan 2014 
Sefton Park Relays 2003 
Queen’s Jubilee 2012 
Queen’s Jubilee 2012 
2012 Olympic torch bearer – with Vanessa and Jackie 
2012 Olympic torch bearer 
2012 Olympic torch bearer – Adair pointing out an aptly named street 
2012 Olympic torch bearer 
May 2011 Philippa’s Birthday 
Lynn’s 60th at Forest Hills 
Footpath maintenace 
Presentation to Jayne Joy in Whitchurch in 2014 
Hospice Half Marathon 2013 
Hospice Half Marathon 2013 
British Fell Relays Pendle 2015 
British Fell Relays Pendle 2015 
British Fell Relays Pendle 2015 
Cheshire Cross Country Championships 2014 
Cheshire Cross Country Championships 2014 
Cheshire Cross Country Championships 2014 
The birth of Joe’s Path, Snidley Moor 
Woodland Trust volunteer work 
Woodland Trust volunteer work 
Woodland Trust volunteer work 
Woodland Trust volunteer work 
River Weaver near Pickering’s Cut – circa 1933 – Joe Beswick is one of the children in the boat 
Joe, as Olympic torch bearer in 2012, with Christine Webber 
Joe’s coaching group at Frodsham Harriers in 1973 
Joe’s Path inspiring the younger generation (Paul and Karon Frodsham’s grandson)
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