As it was such a beautiful spring day the cycling group decided to visit the Marie Curie Field of Hope in Sefton Park hoping to view a wonderful array of Spring Flowers. As you can see we were not disappointed .
The group shared their love of sweet peas which, if not yet started sho
uld be asap – and then planted out with support as soon as ready. (Pinch out the top two leaves once three pairs of leaves have formed to encourage ‘bushiness.’) Wanda has great success supporting her seedlings with twigs up to a privet hedge where they romp away once at that height.
Update on Monty Don Gardeners World sweet pea trial: This trial a couple of years ago compared the performance of the same variety of sweet peas (Monty Don) and found that where seeds were started in October they produced twice as many flowers as those started in the spring.
Maureen reported back that the spring bulb pot she demonstrated has flowered well Continue reading
We have booked a tour of the William Blake & Tracy Emin exhibition at The Tate Liverpool
Wednesday 7th June meet at venue for 1pm tour
Entry is free, tour is £5.00. Booking and payment on the Tuesday desk.
The venue for the Table Games Group will continue to be Maghull Town Hall but, we will be moving from the ‘coffee bar’ to the upstairs ‘function room‘, as from April 2017.
We will continue with Bridge and Scrabble so come along every Monday from 10 – 12 .
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.
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.
(2nd Thursday monthly)
NEXT MEETING 13TH April 7:30PM
A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson
Kate Atkinson’s ‘Life After Life’ explored the possibility of infinite chances, as Ursula Todd lived through the turbulent events of the last century again and again. Continue reading
Wed 22 March Tours of Liverpool’s Old Dock MMM @ 2.30 pm
Please Note. This Tour is now Fully Booked with a reserve list
April 12th Motorbikes
April 26th Serendipitous Inventions
May 10th Radio from Hertz to SDR
May 24th tba
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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