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British History Group

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This popular group, led by Geoff Kean has been in abeyance for a while due to  Geoff’s ill health. Although Geoff himself is much better, his wife Jenny now has a serious illness for which she has started treatment recently. In view of this Geoff has decided that he will be unable to restart the British History group as planned.
We would like to record our thanks to Geoff for his valuable contribution to our U3A since we began back in 2006; he has been an inspirational leader of a number of different groups. We all extend to Geoff and Jenny our love and thoughts at this difficult time.
Geoff  has said he would be  very happy to see the British History group re-form under new leadership. If this is something you feel you could do, or help with, please speak to Brenda McKenzie or  any member of the Group Support team.
David Allen

Poetry Group

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After a magnificent run of 10 years John Lea has

decided to retire from the group and Gwen Parry has taken over.

The first ‘new’ session went well and we wish them well for the future.

John thanks all for their past support.

 

NORDIC WALKING

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Only two more Monday evening walks at Maghull before we move back to Lydiate on 3rd April, 2017 for our longer walks of 1hr 30mins. The photograph shows some of the group on a recent walk around Maghull. Whilst the weather on some of our walks has been cold, windy and wet, our loyal hardy walkers have braved the winter months and we are now enjoying the lighter nights and the start of spring. We are all looking forward to those balmy summer night walks in the countryside around Lydiate. Why not come and join us?

Happy Nordic Walking Ian, Brenda & John

Canal Walking Group

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Leeds Liverpool Canal – New Springs to Cowling Bridge

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The leg from Wigan (New Springs) to Chorley (Cowling Bridge) was postponed from February because of Storm Doris. Most of the group will complete it on March 23rd, but four will not be available that day so walked it today.

We took two cars to Cowling Bridge, left one there and drove back to New Springs and left the other car there. We walked 7.75 miles to Cowling Bridge, had a drink in The Spinners, and drove back to New Springs. We had a lovely walk with dull but dry weather and no wind. A bit muddy at the beginning, but mostly sound underfoot. It was a level section with no locks and very scenic.

Plenty of interesting canal boats to see, particularly at Adlington’s White Bear Marina and some beautiful houses making the most of their canal bank locations.

NORDIC WALKING

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OUR MONDAY WALK IS MOVING BACK TO LYDIATE

Please note that our weekly walk will be moving back to Lydiate, now that the nights are getting lighter, on Monday. 3rd April 2017.

Meeting at;  Lydiate Parish Hall car park.
At:                6.30pm
On:               Every Monday except public holidays.
Duration:     1 hrs 30 mins
Distance:     4 miles (approx.)

Our circular walks around Lydiate, will use footpaths, the canal towpath, the Cheshire Lines trail and country lanes. Suitable footwear and clothing should be worn to suit the conditions.

Happy Nordic Walking,

Ian