Our first call this morning is to BBC Radio Lancashire. Situated in Blackburn Town C
entre this radio station has lively topical programmes with some well known reporters We will have a guided tour and find out all there is to know. Their morning presenter Sally Naden, has a very popular programme and we may be able to witness her presentation. After spending an interesting and informative morning here, we will be off to the comfortable, highly recommended Astley Bank Hotel, Darwen for a delicious 3 course lunch. This Hotel is set in its’ own grounds and this will be our second visit. Many of you have requested to 
return . The meal is excellent and the staff are efficient and friendly.
When? Wed.8th April 2020. Dep.9.15am Ret.5pm Price: £26 inc.guided tour and 3 course lunch. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 4th February 2020
The next ramble will be on Thursday 6th February. This will be a 6 mile ramble around Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve. Please meet at Ego at the Punchbowl (L29 7WA) to leave at 9:45. Please park at the end nearest to the field. Having done a further recce I have amended the route to try to avoid as much mud as possible, but please wear suitable footwear anyway. No need to book…just turn up suitably clothed with good footwear. We will have a meal in the pub at the end of the walk. Contact Margaret Kendall 07810 730936 if you need more details.
The next Easy Walk will be on Thursday 6th February. This will be a flat walk from Sandhills Station to The Brittania Pub on Otterspool prom. If you would like to walk please meet at Maghull Station to catch the 9:46 train. For more details please contact Judith Jones 07443 334222