Canal Walking Group

Leeds Liverpool Canal – New Springs to Cowling Bridge

The leg from Wigan (New Springs) to Chorley (Cowling Bridge) was postponed from February because of Storm Doris. Most of the group will complete it on March 23rd, but four will not be available that day so walked it today.

We took two cars to Cowling Bridge, left one there and drove back to New Springs and left the other car there. We walked 7.75 miles to Cowling Bridge, had a drink in The Spinners, and drove back to New Springs. We had a lovely walk with dull but dry weather and no wind. A bit muddy at the beginning, but mostly sound underfoot. It was a level section with no locks and very scenic.

Plenty of interesting canal boats to see, particularly at Adlington’s White Bear Marina and some beautiful houses making the most of their canal bank locations.

Art App – Willy home again.

We all know Willy Russell is a brilliant writer, but did you know he is an accomplished artist too?

We are going to be amongst the first to view this very talented local lads art work at Kirkby Gallery. He is returning to Knowsley, his birthplace, after the very successful exhibition of 2015. It will be viewed here before the  London showing.

MONDAY May 15th 10 am at venue,

Booking at the desk on Tuesdays.

 

NORDIC WALKING

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OUR MONDAY WALK IS MOVING BACK TO LYDIATE

Please note that our weekly walk will be moving back to Lydiate, now that the nights are getting lighter, on Monday. 3rd April 2017.

Meeting at;  Lydiate Parish Hall car park.
At:                6.30pm
On:               Every Monday except public holidays.
Duration:     1 hrs 30 mins
Distance:     4 miles (approx.)

Our circular walks around Lydiate, will use footpaths, the canal towpath, the Cheshire Lines trail and country lanes. Suitable footwear and clothing should be worn to suit the conditions.

Happy Nordic Walking,

Ian

Local History

Important notice to all group members

From April 4th 2017 we will be moving to

Lydiate Village Centre on a Tuesday


Future talks:

March 13  Mr. Charlie Southern Part 2 on Liverpool shops  (St. Andrews)

April 4th    Mr. Bill Sergeant – World war 1 nurses

May 2nd    Mrs. Diane Cox – Liverpool women pioneers