Monthly Archives: March 2020

Hoghton Tower and Smithhills Hall 25/11/2021

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We have arranged a visit to the above 2 properties

Coach travel from Maghull Square and return leaving Maghull Square at 9.00am , please arrive at Square 8.45am (face coverings to be worn on coach , during the hall / tower tours and on entry to the Cavendish Arms dining area)

Entry and guided tour of Smithhills Hall (tea/coffee and biscuits available and included in cost)

Entry and guided tour of Hoghton Tower

Buffet lunch that was to be provided  at Hoghton Tower   has been cancelled by the premises due to staff shortages. Arrangements have been agreed with Cavendish Arms to provide soup (potato and leek) and sandwiches/fries (sandwiches on ciabatta bread with dressed salad) Hot Beef and Onion – Lancashire Cheese and Tomato – Honey Roast Ham , refillable tea and coffee will also be provided Members to contact George Birchall with choice of sandwich on 07826 048379

MEMBERS TO NOTE THAT THE COST FOR 36 MEMBERS HAS  INCREASED BUT ARCHITECTURE for FUN WILL COVER THIS INCREASED COST   NO REFUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS WHO DO NOT TURN UP FOR THE EVENT

Cost exclusive of refreshments £27.00

Trip full at present

See George or John at Architecture for Fun desk

 

 

Corona virus update – March 13th

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To Chairs and Secretaries

Please find enclosed updated advice from Healthwatch – the NHS consumer watchdog.

What’s the risk of catching coronavirus in the UK?

The NHS and Public Health England are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.

The UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate. But the risk to individuals remains low. If you have arrived back to the UK from mainland China and other specified areas, follow the advice for returning  travelers at:  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

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Croston Crosswinds

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Only three Day Riders took to the roads today in the aftermath of Storm Jorge. The group met at The Derby Arms and then we made our way to Edge Hill and on to Lathom. A favourable tailwind pushed us towards Croston where we were pleased to see the Yarrow was much lower than we expected.

Croston’s lovely pack horse bridge

The Velo Cafe was full of cyclists but soon we were tucking into scones and tea cakes to fortify us for the return via Rufford, Burscough, and Ormskirk through to Maghull. Those calories were soon used up as we pushed on against head and side winds. A great ride of 41 miles with a challenging return journey.