Appley Bridge to Burscough 22/08/2024
Other commitments reduced our number to seven for this month’s walk and we met at Burscough Bridge Station for the train to Appley Bridge. As we left the station there, the sun battled with some light drizzle. We walked down Appley Lane to the Leeds Liverpool Canal and joined the towpath to head back towards Burscough. The towpath was wide with smooth, sandy coloured, compacted gravel Continue reading
Hopefully you all had a nice ‘summer’ break?
The Technology and Science group restarts on Wednesday 11 th September. We have a very loose list of subjects planned including ‘spice chemistry’, Thalidomide, chocolate and Lyme disease.
If you have a subject you would like to present or would like us to look at please contact Colin or Phil
Members to note that coach leaves Maghull Square at 8.00am prompt
Please arrive early to board coach so that we can depart on time
🌟 Reminder – there will be no Coffee Morning on the 27th of August as we will be closed so that our Group Leaders can enjoy a long weekend following the bank holiday.
Individual groups will follow their usual pattern; check with the Leader if you are unsure if your group is meeting or not, See you on the 3rd of September.
New Show
Allo Allo! at the Little Theatre in Southport on Saturday 14th September at 2.30 pm. Ticket price £14.00
There is also a ticket available for Rocky Horror Show on the Everyman on Saturday 14th December at 5.30 pm. Ticket price £37.50.
Nine Strollers took the train to Liverpool Central to catch the 10:30 Ellesmere Port train to Hooton, We arrived on the Wirral Line platform at 10:15 to see that the train had been cancelled. No matter, we can catch the Chester train and the 10:15 to Chester was there in front of us. A Merseyrail official, however told us, “It’s gone. You can’t get on it.” Annoying when you can see it. Frustrated, we had to wait Continue reading
Due to expected demonstrations in and around Pierhead this weekend, the lovely Liverpool Arts Fair, which we have visited many times, has informed me they have had to close two days early, so they will miss two days of trading. It will be a sad loss to our cities cultural heritage especially as this only the second year of the show returning after Covid. Maureen
FESTIVE LUNCH DATE , yes organising that already. Make a note in your diary Wednesday 11th December 2024. Full details in due course.
Your World Our Art
Great Modern art venue in centre of our city. Mostly prints, as we could not afford the real thing. It’s nice to dream though. Artist include. Johnny Depp, Billy Connelly and Bob Dylan
A guided stroll about the lovely gallery with Stephen or Lucy. Great Christmas gifts for art lovers………….
Numbers are limited so please book with Maureen or Jan at the Art Appreciation Desk
(ex David M. Robinson Jewellers) Near Bluecoats. 24 Church Alley. Liverpool.
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Members who have booked a taxi transfer from Maghull Square are to note that the taxi will leave Maghull Square at 5.50 pm (please arrive prior to this departure time to board the taxi) to arrive at Winetime at Scatchards for 6.30pm when the “tasting” will commence
Those members who are making their own way there should note the earlier start to the tasting; it is now 6.30 pm