Technology & Science

The tour of the Liverpool ‘Old Dock Experience’ went very well. We are looking for ideas for future days out.  Do you have any please?

April 12th          Motorbikes with Frank

April 26th          Serendipitous Inventions

May 10th           Radio receivers from Hertz to SDR

May 24th           Chemistry and production of Cannabaceae

We have 2 dates to fill in June before our summer break.  Any offers for presentations or subjects to be presented please?  Contact Colin or Phil

Walking Netball starts 5th May

walking-netballThe 4 taster sessions for Walking Netball will be held at West Lancs College which is located just off Junction 4 on the M58 .  The sessions will last 1 hour and start on 5th May at 10.30 for 1 hour, are designed to making getting fit fun.  Men are welcome to join in, also there will lifts available, please contact Brenda McKenzie on 0151 531 0207 or 0790052522 to reserve a place on this course.   The course is being provided by Netball England and is free of charge.

Canal Walking – come and join us on 25th May

The Canal Walking group are now going to use a mini bus to transport the group to the start of the walk and to pick them up at the end of the walk. Due to some of the group being on holiday we have two seats available on 25th May.  We will be walking from Riley Green Bridge PR50SP to Whitebirk Bridge BB13HW approx 7 miles.  The price will be £13 to cover mini bus.  If you would like to join us on this walk please contact Brenda McKenzie on 0151 531 0207 or 0790052522 to reserve your place. canal_walk_1-3

WALKING GROUP

APRIL WALK – CARR MILL DAM/BILLINGE LOOP

Our latest walk took place on Thursday, 6th April, 2017. The starting point was from the Sankey Valley Visitor Centre, Blackbrook Road, St. Helens, where the friendly Ranger Dave Owen opened the toilets for our use before starting the walk. As usual, there were two walks. A long walk of 9 miles and a shorter 5 mile walk (which actually ended up as 6 miles). The weather was dry and windy, but not too cold.

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CYCLING – DAY RIDERS

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WEST LANCS TO BANKS

Todays circular ride around West Lancashire, was planned and led by one of our riders, Mike Cooper. Distance 26 miles (30+ if you include the ride to and from home to the start/finish point). The ride started from Ormskirk Railway Station, with 8 cyclists. The weather was dry and bright but cold, with a strong wind.

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NEW DAY TRIP

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This time we are off to the interesting, historic  County of Lancashire.  We will pay a visit first to the Bay View Garden Centre, which is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and one of the best kept secrets nestled on the Lancashire Coast.  With stunning views across Morecambe Bay to the Lake District, there is everything you would expect to find in a top Garden Centre together with a reasonably priced Potting Shed Restaurant, serving light snacks, tea/coffee, delicious cakes and lunches. On a nice day there is a lovely terrace to sit out on.  Then we will travel on to Leighton Hall, still the home of the Gillow family of the Waring and Gillow furniture fame. Situated on the Lancashire/Cumberland border,  this beautiful home is a delight to visit (you can touch and sit whatever/wherever) and we will have an entertaining guided tour with time to see their wonderful gardens..  There is a falconry display during the afternoon,( weather permitting) and then time for a cup of tea/coffee/cakes in their restaurant before we depart for home

WHEN Fri.30th June 2017   Dep.9.15am  Ret.6pm  Price: £17 inc.guided tour.  Seats will be on sale at our table on Tues.11th April 2017