Garden visits – 2017

Posted on 15th May 2017 by philcdav

The following trips are planned:

24TH MAY BURFORD HOUSE GARDENS – A 24 ACRE GARDEN SITUATED ON THE RIVER TEME. WE WLL ALSO VISIT LUDLOW, SAID TO BE ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE TOWNS IN ENGLAND.

COST £15.00 LEAVE MAGHULL SQUARE 8.30AM COACH FULL

RESERVE LIST IN OPERATION.

9TH JUNE RHS FLOWER SHOW SITUATED AT CHATSWORTH HOUSE DERBYSHIRE. COST £37.00 INCLUDING ENTRANCE AND COACH.

LEAVE MAGHULL SQUARE 8.30AM. FULL. RESERVE LIST IN OPERATION.

5TH JULY DAVID AUSTIN ROSES SHROPSHIRE – AWARD WINNING ROSES

GUIDED TOUR OF THE ROSE GARDENS AND LUNCH – INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. COST £37.00 LEAVE MAGHULL SQUARE 8.15AM

3RD AUGUST KIPLIN HALL YORKSHIRE. KIPLIN HALL IS AN INTRIGUING JACOBEAN HOUSE BUILT FOR GEORGE CALVERT, SECRETARY of STATE TO JAMES 1ST. THERE ARE LOVELY GARDENS, AND A TEAROOM USING FRESH PRODUCE FROM THE GARDENS.

COST £22.00 LEAVE MAGHULL SQUARE 8.30

2ND-4TH DECEMBER A SHORT 3 DAY HOLIDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS STAYING AT THE HOLIDAY INN, YORK ON A DINNER/BED & BREAKFAST BASIS. ATTENDING AN ADVENT CAROL SERVICE IN YORK MINSTER, BURTON CONSTABLE HALL and BENNINBROUGH HALL WITH TIME FOR SHOPPING IN YORK.

Nb. ALL TRIPS TO BE PAID IN FULL 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO DATE

CYCLING – DAY RIDERS

Posted on 9th May 2017 by philcdav

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PARBOLD RIDE

On Monday 8th May 2017, we started our ride from Ormskirk railway station for a change. Our leader Phil was on holiday, so Ian led the ride. The weather was sunny but cold. There were 6 riders. After leaving the station we cycled through Lathom and Newburgh, stopping at the café in Parbold by the canal for a tea break and to take some photo’s. We then headed back to Newburgh and took a different route back up a steep hill via Ashtons to Westhead and Rough Wood, where we parted company in order to cycle home on separate routes.

Discussion Group

Posted on 26th April 2017 by philcdav

The next meeting Thursday, 27th April when the topic will be

Food, What’s good? What’s bad?

As usual we will start at 1.30 at the Tithebarn.

NORDIC WALKING

Posted on 12th April 2017 by philcdav

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Our Monday night walks are getting better as the nights get lighter. Here are some of our walkers, led by Brenda McKenzie, walking along the lanes and fields in Lydiate.

Happy Nordic Walking,

Ian

Technology & Science

Posted on 12th April 2017 by philcdav

The tour of the Liverpool ‘Old Dock Experience’ went very well. We are looking for ideas for future days out. Do you have any please?

April 12th Motorbikes with Frank

April 26th Serendipitous Inventions

May 10th Radio receivers from Hertz to SDR

May 24th Chemistry and production of Cannabaceae

We have 2 dates to fill in June before our summer break. Any offers for presentations or subjects to be presented please? Contact Colin or Phil

WALKING GROUP

Posted on 11th April 2017 by philcdav

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APRIL WALK – CARR MILL DAM/BILLINGE LOOP

Our latest walk took place on Thursday, 6th April, 2017. The starting point was from the Sankey Valley Visitor Centre, Blackbrook Road, St. Helens, where the friendly Ranger Dave Owen opened the toilets for our use before starting the walk. As usual, there were two walks. A long walk of 9 miles and a shorter 5 mile walk (which actually ended up as 6 miles). The weather was dry and windy, but not too cold.

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CYCLING – DAY RIDERS

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WEST LANCS TO BANKS

Todays circular ride around West Lancashire, was planned and led by one of our riders, Mike Cooper. Distance 26 miles (30+ if you include the ride to and from home to the start/finish point). The ride started from Ormskirk Railway Station, with 8 cyclists. The weather was dry and bright but cold, with a strong wind.

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