March Ramble

Posted on 22nd February 2023 by marken86

The next ramble will be on Thursday 2nd March, and will be an 8.5 mile circular walk following the War Horse route from Ormskirk via Lathom Chapel. The walk is flat and follows quiet paths, some busier country lanes and fields. Regular ramblers have been notified of start point, but if any new members wish to join the group please contact me for information. ( pollypaws46@gmail.com). Please note this is a change to the advertised walk which cannot take place due to leaders injury.

Digital cameras – Seascapes

Posted on 22nd February 2023 by philcdav

We got some great photos for the ’Seascapes’ subject. Thanks to everyone

who came along to the meeting on Monday and entered your pictures. It was a challenge finding what we consider ‘the best’. Below are the pictures we selected.

The next subject ’Pens,Pencils and Brushes’ on Monday 6th March.

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Tuesday Notices 21.02.23

Posted on 21st February 2023 by janejones

Advance notice that a six day break to Dorset will be available for booking next Tuesday. Look out for the relevant information and flyer in the next few days.

Membership Renewals – Membership renewal information and form have now been sent out to all members who have email.

Bretherton Snowdrop Walk 19/02/2023

Posted on 20th February 2023 by thomas kelly

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Ten walkers met at Maghull Railway station for a trip to Bank Hall, Bretherton and the first Sunday Stroll of 2023. We took the train to Ormskirk and then caught the 2A (Preston bound) bus to Tarleton. A short walk along the busy A59, Continue reading →

Tech and science – Genetics

Posted on 20th February 2023 by philcdav

This Wednesday (22) we will be taking a look at the

History and Science of Genetics

All are welcome – Kensington house at 2.30

We have ‘balloon flight’ pencilled in for March 8th.

This should be topical !

Theatre Group – Blackpool

Posted on 13th February 2023 by ann unsworth

Grand Theatre Blackpool

We are organising a trip to the Grand Theatre Blackpool on Thursday 4th May.
The show is a comedy ‘Pride and Prejudice (sort of)‘. Tickets are £38.00 including transport.

It is an afternoon performance starting at 2.30pm. We will leave Maghull at 10.00 am, which will allow time for lunch before the performance.

We expect to leave Blackpool immediately after the show at about 5.00 pm and will arrive back in Maghull at about 6.30 pm. (These times are approximate).

Practical gardening – Spring update

Posted on 11th February 2023 by philcdav

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Hello everyone. Gardening is not far away, especially planning the garden. No doubt we all lost some of our favourite plants, l lost 50% of my tropical collection and the remaining ones that survived l am waiting for a sign of new growth.
We should be noticing an improvement next month so it’s a good time now to find a nice day and dig over the border lift and divide clumps of perennials. Any spare we could exchange between ourselves especially as we are going to notice a big rise in prices at the garden centres. l have ordered some new seed varieties l am going to sow hopefully I will share them with you .

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Van Gogh, Immersive experience York, May 19th.

Posted on 9th February 2023 by mbirchall

Van Gogh, The Immersive Exhibition
York, May 19^th 2 pm

Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting? To become completely immersed in the work before you, making reality around you fade into the new world created by the artist? This is where you can!

N.B It’s an early start. 8 am prompt from Maghull Square, including a comfort break to arrive in York for 11.30am.

leaving 6.pm return about 9.30 pm.

Also visit to St Michael le Belfry Church, 11.am.
Total Cost = £36.00 including return coach, entry to show and donation to church.
Payment upon booking Tuesday with Maureen or Jan