Monthly Archives: July 2017

Foodie Group Annual Garden Party

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17 members of the Foodie Group attended the annual Pick nick at Brenda’s, who as previously offered the use of her wonderfull garden. The weather was kind to us and eventually turned out to be warm and sunny.

A superb variety of food, both Savoury and Sweet was supplied by the members, and we were all able to try a bit of this and a bit of that.

We did of course also enjoy the contents of a few bottles of various sorts. Lots of laughter and conversation enjoyed by all.

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July 30th. 2017 – A Day To Remember.  A poem by Carolyn

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Canal Walking Group – July

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David has researched the next leg and below is his preview:

Leeds Liverpool Canal Clayton le Moors to Burnley July 2017

This section of the canal takes us into the heart of what was once one of the most important cotton weaving towns in the world with 79,000 looms in 1900. However our walk starts in the much humbler town of Clayton le Moors which was for a while in the early 1800s the western terminus of the eastern section of the canal and these buildings remain a little to the west of our starting point at bridge 114b

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Walking Group – August

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U3A Walk 3 August 2017

Short Walk ( Approx 5 miles) is from The Stocks At Parbold, 16 Alder Lane, WN8 7NN

Start Time 10.30 am.    This walk starts from The Stocks car park where we have permission to park. It follows the canal then climbs up Hillock Lane to give views above Parbold and surrounding country. It arrives in Newburgh after passing through a Christmas tree plantation then descends to the canal for the final leg into Parbold.

Longer Walk (Approx 6.8 miles) is from the lay-by opposite The Fairy Glen Parbold

Start Time 10.00 am.    The first part of this walk crosses fields and open countryside with some road sections. There is a short section which is overgrown but passable. It then heads towards Harrock Hill through some woods to where the ruins of an old windmill can be explored. En route, in clear conditions, there are pleasant views as far as The Lake District. It then returns to the lay-by via good paths. Please note the early start time so we can meet up for an optional meal at The Stocks with the short walk.

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Nordic Walking

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A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

On Monday evening, our circular walk from Lydiate Parish Hall to the Cheshire Lines footpath, took us over a field where the footpath had virtually disappeared from view, as a result of the rapid growth of crops, weeds and foliage, due to the summer sun and rain. Whilst we walkers just took it in our ‘stride’, it has become somewhat of a problem, with leaders equipping themselves with secateurs in order to cut the nettles and thorny shoots that creep across the footpaths. Having said all that, it is good to enjoy the country air and scenery on a fine sunny summers evening.

Happy Nordic Walking,

Ian

Day Trips – Festive Lunch

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Our first call will be to the innovative and popular, Greenlands Farm Village  near Carnforth.  A former dairy farm, it is has now been converted into an interesting venue. There is a comfy coffee shop serving drinks and home made cakes, etc. There are a variety of artisan shops including wine, cheese, Cheesecake Emporium, butchers selling local produce, Gift Shops where you might find some stocking fillers, presents, Garden Centre,  which is sure to have a selection of festive plants, Home Made Chocolates and a lot 2014-04-29-11.58.41-1-e1426027984266more.  Then we will be off to the 4* Grange Hotel, Grange over Sands, set in its own grounds and with an enviable reputation for comfort and food.  We will have a 3 course lunch (no choice of meal slip, choose on the day)  with a good selection from their festive menu followed by tea/coffee and mince pies.

When?  Wed. 6th December 2017. Dep. 9.30am  Ret. 6pm Price: £29 inc.3 course lunch/coffee/mince pies. Seats can be booked at our table on Tuesday 25th July

Art Appreciation – Alphonse Mucha

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AF1Alphonse Mucha (1860 – 1939) was a true ‘Art Nouveau’ master. Born in Czechoslovakia he is much underrated, being overshadowed by more renowned artists of the era. His work for Sarah Bernhardt is so recognizable you will be surprised.

We have two guided tours booked.1.30  & 2.30 on Wed. Oct 11th.      Tour is £5 plus £5 entry.   Arts council, etc. half price £2.50 entry

Nb. We have ONLY just been informed of the entry fee of £5.00, I was assured it was £5.00 total. Those who have already paid £5.00 tour fee will need to pay £5.00 on entry to the Walker Art  Gallery as will I and the rest of the group.

Sorry about this, its a faux pas on the admin side of Merseyside Galleries.

Day Riders Cycle Group

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Chester to Seacombe

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Today’s route 35 miles

This Monday’s ride (17/07/17) started from Maghull railway station. It was a lovely hot sunny day, with 7 riders taking part, all clad in cycle shorts. From Maghull, we took the crowded trains to Central station, then the Chester train to Chester, where our ride commenced. Today’s ride was planned and led by ‘DAG’.

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Sunday Strollers – July Walk

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The Strollers had hoped to do a walk around Freshfield last Sunday, but, at the very last minute had to change this due to repair work taking place on the unmanned crossing near Freshfield.  As we were booked in at the Pinewoods pub for lunch it was decided by the group to walk from Hightown to Freshfield.  It was a lovey day and the group, in the end, walked 7 miles.  Nine walkers took part, all agreed it had been a good walk which ended with an excellent lunch at the Pinewoods pub.  We will do the walk we had planned to do in September and have booked in at the Pinewoods pub again.  Please note for the August walk we will meet at 10.20 not 10.50am at Maghull Station.

The walks for the next months – all starting at Maghull Station

Aug 20th – Moreton to Hoylake lunch at Ship Inn meet at 10.20 

Sep 17th – Freshfield lunch at Pinewoods pub meet at 10.50

Oct 16th – West Kirby lunch in West Kirkby meet at 10.50

Nov19th – Local walk –  lunch in Scrummies meet at 10.50

Pedal Pushers – An eventful ride!

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In the lovely summer sunshine the Pedal Pushers today set out to ride along the Cheshire Lines towards Formby, cut across to the Bypass and cycle back to Maghull via Lunt and Sefton Village. Little did we know that the anticipated ride was going to be set with problems.  First issue was a  was a mud guard which slipped and had to be removed and hidden in the bushes for retrieval later!

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