Eighteen Stramblers took the train to Eastham Rake Station and (after we found our way out of the station) made our way to Lowfields Avenue. The avenue led us past a wood until we reached a footpath. A fallen tree blocked our way but we managed to get round it and duck under another one before the path took us through a tunnel Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Astley Hall Chorley . November 3rd ( N.B Full )
This trip is full , thank you .
recently renovated and looking good.
see you Tuesday.
September Ramble
The next ramble will be on Thursday 7th September, and will be an 9.5 mile circular walk round the village of Limbrick near Chorley. The walk is fairly flat and follows quiet paths, some road, canal paths and fields with a number of styles to negotiate Regular ramblers have been notified of start point, but if any new members wish to join the group please contact the Group Leader for information. ( pollypaws46@gmail.com).
Kent Wine Tour 01 – 05/10/2023
A cancellation has resulted in 2 places being available for the above 5 day / 4 night wine tour
See previous post for details.
Can the following call to the Wine Tasting desk ASAP to collect there Airedale travel pack
Chris Chua Short , Bob Fish , Jean Gore , Brenda Kennedy ,Mike Kirk , Leo Mulholland , Moe Mulholland , Barbara Roberts and Ted Short.
Call or text George Birchall on 07826 048379 if any member is interested in taking up these plavces
History 4 fun – Kate Hurst
Last Fridays speaker Kate Hurst gave us a very interesting talk and we will most certainly be inviting her again
She spoke about the difficulties of being a catholic in the 16th century in the North West of England and she also spoke about the history of our local schools in the Maghull area.
Digital cameras resumes
We restart the new season on Monday the 4th September from 2.00pm at St.Andrews room.
04 Sep: Trees
18 Sep: Holiday
A list of topics is here
Tuesday Notices 22.08.23
There will be no Coffee Morning on the 29th of August.
Please remember to park in the Cricket Club car park if the Church car park is full. Today we received complaints that cars parked near the Hall Lane junction were causing hold ups for traffic trying to turn right.
One place remains on the Gardening outing to Bridgewater.
Book Club First Meeting
Our brand new Book Club group met up at the Cabin to share their thoughts on Sarah Winman’s book ‘Still Life’. The meeting was a great success with the group awarding a score of 8/10 to the book. The discussion was lively with members enjoying coffees and cocktails as they shared their thoughts.
Aughton to Maghull 20/08/2023
Thirteen strollers and an on loan dog – Chilli – met at Maghull North Station for the short ride to Town Green. We crossed the line and followed Middlewood Road south until we reached a footpath through fields. The path eventually veered back towards the railway line before emerging on to Mickering Lane. After a short stretch, the lane Continue reading
Astley Hall, Chorley – November 3rd
- Recently renovated and reopened
- 400 hundred years of history unfolds
- Entry £3.95
- Tour of hall and artwork – £9.00
- Coach £17.00
- Total £30.. based on 30 booking
- Coach from Maghull Square 9.am
- Lovely café on site
- Payment upon booking at desk Tuesdays with Maureen or Jan
- Their website is Astley Hall, Coach House & Park (astleypark.co.uk)