Despite the heavy rain and train delays, sixteen Stramblers met at the Pier Head. It wouldn’t have surprised me if the walk had been cancelled, but we set off with brollies up and fingers crossed. One good thing was that the wind was very light and behind us. We headed south past the Museum, Albert Dock, the M&S Arena and the Queen’s Continue reading
All are welcome
Negotiations are under way for the above trip on Thursday 23rd or Thursday 30th May
We will go to Chatsworth House first and then Heage Windmill for a guided tour of this “working windmill”
A full itinerary and costs will be confirmed at a later date.
Can members who may be interested in joining the trip please give your names to Jeff Martin at the Architecture for Fun desk
Further details will be posted once agreed
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
We are still awaiting an itinerary from Gary Friday which will identify the places in Liverpool , Cheshire and Manchester.
We will visit an area in Toxteth (not the previous visited) , Ellesmere Port Canal Boat Museum , Plaza Cinema in Stockport and maybe some others
Cost to be assessed upon detail from Gary Friday
If any members have not put there names on the trip,list and wish to do so , please see Jeff Martin on the Architecture for Fun desk
A Mr and Mrs Bennett visited the AFF desk and were put on a reserve list , I have tried unsuccessfully to find there contact details. If they still want to take up the 2 places on boat 3 at 2.30pm please visit Jeff Martin at the AFF desk and pay the £35pp
I have now agreed 3 boats at both 12noon and 2.30pm , all boats are full except boat 3 at 2.30pm. 2 members have now paid for this boat and 4 members are to either forward a cheque to George or see Jeff Martin , the remaining 2 places are allocated to Mr and Mrs Bennett but if they do not take up the places , these 2 places will be made available to 2 other members if they wish to join us.
Jeff Martin will be on the Architecture for Fun desk to attend to members requirements
Today’s walk was a tour to hear the history and origins of a number of Liverpool’s statues, monuments and artwork, and the hidden details in some of them. We started at Lime Street Station where we had a “Chance Meeting” with Ken Dodd and Bessie Braddock, before learning of Simon Faithfull’s “Liverpool to Liverpool” journey Continue reading
Chorus Line. The Lowry Theatre, Manchester. Saturday 27th July at 2.00 pm.
Tickets £49.00 plus transport of around £18.50.
Join us on Tuesday 20th February at the Plaza for a showing of a 2005 crime thriller.
When an UN interpreter (Nicole Kidmaan) overhears an assassination plot, she falls in danger and is protected by a federal agent (Sean Penn). But the more he knows about her the more suspicious he becomes; is she a victim or a suspect?
Here are the still life images:
Our next topic will be sport on Monday 26th Feb.
The next ramble will take place on Thursday 7th March. This will be a 9 mile circular walk from Anglezarke reservoir, up Great Hill, across the moors and returning to start point. The walk is open to anyone who is a keen walker and is able to manage a longer walk on varied terrain and has appropriate footwear and clothing. The group meet at a local location and then car share to walk venue. If any members feel they are able to meet the criteria they are welcome to join us. Contact me at pollypaws46@gmail.com for more info.