Ian Chadwick


We are saddened to learn that long time club member Ian Chadwick has died recently. Ian joined Rochdale Harriers in 1959 and was a member of many successful track, road and cross country teams. He was the Club Treasurer from 1976 to 1982. Deepest sympathy to Ian’s wife, Christine. Keep reading »
Happy Birthday Mr President!


Our President, Colin Robinson is 80. Colin joined Rochdale Harriers as a teenager in 1956 and became Cross Country Secretary whilst still a teenager in 1959, a job that he still has 61 years later. Colin is rightly recognized as the greatest athlete to run for Rochdale Harriers, winning many races and also helping the […] Keep reading »
Tommy Smythe


Rochdale Harriers are sorry to hear of the death of Tommy Smythe aged 88 in Northern Ireland. Tom joined Rochdale Harriers and AC in 1961. He was a loyal team member and competed in road, cross country, track and fell teams for the club. Tom was secretary of the Harriers from 1970 until 1976 and […] Keep reading »