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Ramble or Paddle?
12 members of the rambling group took a different walk yesterday to cross the sands from West Kirby to Hilbre Island. Having walked from Hoylake station several of us changed from our walking boots to wellies, in order to save our footwear from the ravages of the salt water. Walking first to Little Eye from Dee lane slipway, we then crossed to Little Hilbre ( Middle Eye) and finally onto Hilbre island. Continue reading
Digital cameras – Open Eye event
The 2022 Sony World Photography Awards at Open Eye Gallery!
Thursday 10 November 6pm — 8pm
Tickets FREE thru Eventbrite
Lady Lever 10th Nov. – update
Hi all who are booked in for this visit. There is some confusion re rail strike. It looks like there may be some disruption for our travelling, We will need a backup travel plan.
Keep in touch and stay safe – Maureen
Choice of Meal slips Day Trips
Hi. If you have not yet picked your choice of meal slip up for our Christmas Lunch on the 7th December, can you do so asap please.
Four slips were returned today, sadly without a name. Think, could one be yours? To give you a clue one of the slips was highlighted in green! Many thanks.
Cheers Marj
A4Fun @ Gillmoss – 30th Nov
Arrangements have been made to visit the Gillmoss Materials Recovery Facility on Wednesday 30th November. There will be a 2 hour “Waste and Recycling Tour” with 30 places available at a cost of £15 per member.
Come and see “What you can and can’t recycle at home” ; “The effect of contamination in the recycling bin” and “The journey of waste from your home to its final destination”
With the present concern for the globe and climate change , this tour should be of interest to all members who look “to do there bit to improve matters”
Coach from Maghull Square (this is necessary as it is essential that all members arrive at the same time to commence the tour”
See George or John at Architecture for Fun desk or send George a text on 07826 048379 if a member wants to join the trip
Passhendaele and the Somme
“Lest We Forget”
After a hot sultry day the cooling evening breeze gave relief as we walked through Ypres towards the Menin gate. The magnificent Cloth Hall towered above the busy square where people laughed, joked and enjoyed their evening meals in the cafes and bars of the city.
The glorious cathedral stood proudly, dominating the city; it looked as though it had always been there but just over 100 years ago the impressive city had been reduced to rubble.
North – East England Holiday
The ‘Kynren’
Recently we took a holiday to the North-East of England, a land of castles and cathedrals; myths and legends. It was a holiday that turned out to be memorable for many reasons. First we were practically drowned at Housteads Roman Fort when the heavens decided to fill the reservoirs of the North in one morning;. Wet through took on a different meaning when it really did mean getting your vest soaked!! Secondly, two people went down with Covid so that masks and sanitisers came back into our lives. Our precautions didn’t give us much defence though as twelve people succumbed in total!!
Friday strollers
The ‘friday strollers’ group numbers continue to grow. We have agreed to use the same walk each week, which is about 1.5 miles.
We walk for about 1 hour at a slow, steady pace and then go to ‘Bernies’ for breakfast. Some folk who are unable to walk join us for a cuppa at the end of the walk.
One of our members entertained us by sharing some poetry she had written. It is very much a social occasion.
If you would like more information please call Brenda McKenzie on 07900 525222
Yellowhammer Walk 27/10/2022
On a grey, overcast morning, twenty two Stramblers met at Aughton Park Station to follow the Yellowhammer Route Walk. We started along Long Lane, crossing Prescot Road and Holborn Hill. Twenty yards or so down Holborn Hill we turned on to a path past a small housing estate, then through a field. This took us to a pumping station at a reservoir (with a boxer on guard).