Monthly Archives: June 2025

Wine Tasting – Tuesday 5th August 2025

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There will be a final wine tasting at “Winetime” on the above date.  The outlet has to close early September due to the lease ending , come along and give your thanks to Jon Atkinson for sharing his vast knowledge of “world wines” over many years

There will be the usual 6 wines , charcuterie , cheese , olives , biscuits etc with a raffle for 3 of the “tasting wines”

Cost for tasting £12 with a return taxi transfer from Maghull Square costing £10

Please text George on 07826 048379 or see George or Jeff at Wine Tasting desk

 

Halsall Circular 26/06/25

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Today’s walk began at the Ship Inn in Halsall, where twenty two Stramblers met. We set off along Rosemary Lane and crossed the busy main Southport road into School Lane. We passed the Old Post Office with a display of dolls’ houses in its window and a beautiful “chocolate box” thatched cottage before turning into a narrow footpath with tall fences on either side. This led us across a wooden footbridge and Continue reading →

New Day Trip

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Back by popular request   A visit to Lytham’s 40’s weekend. This year marks the 80th anniversaries of both VE and VJ Day (which falls on 15.8.25). There’s plenty to do/see. Large licensed Marquee on Lytham Green where entertainment is held including tributes to George Formby, Vera Lynn etc.etc. authentic military vehicles, re-enactments, vintage clothing, interesting stalls, dancing in Clifton Square  (practice your jitterbug) Representatives of St.John’s Ambulance and all the other organisations who all played their important part and, of course, Winston will be there, leading the full military parade. Don’t forget to visit the main shopping street with its’ selection of individually owned shops, many of them dressed for the occasion. Good choice for coffee, lunch etc. The Windmill on the Green will be open and the Heritage Centre. So why not join in the fun. Dress for the occasion. You will see some lovely 40’s outfits and fine military uniforms.

WHEN? Saturday 16th August 2025. Dep.9am  Ret.6pm. Seats are on sale.

Price: £13pp. 

Flicks and Friends 01.07.25

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Join us for a showing of “The Salt Path” at the Plaza on the 1st July 2025.  This is the true story of Raynor Winn and her husband Moth, who, after losing their home and facing Moth’s terminal diagnosis embark on a 630 mile walk along the South West Coast path in England.Click on the flyer for more details

Ormskirk Circular 22/06/25

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Well, the plan was to go to Leasowe by train for today’s walk, but our train from Maghull was cancelled. With it being a Sunday service, this would have meant a half hour wait for the next one, followed by a twenty five minute wait at Liverpool Central for the Wirral train. Rather than wait, a Plan B was decided on and we took the train to Ormskirk for a circular walk there instead. We set off on the “Smith Way” footpath Continue reading →

Lyme Park (National Trust) Monday 28th July

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Arrangements are in hand to visit this house for the first time where many productions were filmed , Pride and Prejudice ,  The Forsyte Saga , Brideshead Revisited , Far from the Madding Crowd ,etc

It had been in the possession of the Leghs of Lyme since 1388 until 1946 when it was given to the National Trust. The ticket includes access to the Mansion House (a guided tour included) the  Deer Park and the Gardens

There will be luxury return coach travel from Maghull Square and all entry fees. Cost is £27 for National Trust members and £44 for non members (why not join Scottish National Trust for £5.50 per month and save £17 , a further saving of £21 for those attending Quarry Bank and £21 for those booked on the Cornwall Wine Tour) Text George on 07826 048379 or see George or Jeff at AFF desk

 

Quarry Bank Styal Cheshire Thursday 26/6

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Only several places available £21 for National Trust members , £41 for non members (why don’t you join.  £5.50 per month if you join the Trust in Scotland) , entitles you to only pay £21 for this trip and there are plenty more in the pipeline including the Cornwall Wine Tour

See previous post for further details

Text George on 07826 048379 or see George or Jeff at Architecture for Fun desk

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night

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Book club 2 met on Friday June 13th to discuss Mark Haddon’s book,’ The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time.’ Only two of the group did not enjoy the book which explores the world of fifteen year old Christopher Boone and his adventures investigating the death of his neighbour’s dog. During his investigation, he discovers the truth about his departed mother and ends up finding his way to London in search of her.

Christopher is clearly on the autistic spectrum, highly intelligent and logical, but unable to relate closely to others or interpret their behaviour. His closest friends are his teacher Siobhan and his pet rat Toby who lives in his pocket. The story describes the boy’s reactions when his parents betray his trust as their marriage falls apart.

The reader’s sympathy for him is engaged throughout and we share his sense of achievement when at the end of the book he passes his A level Mathematics and looks forward to more intellectual success.

This was judged a rewarding read by the group as a whole.

We will read next ‘Hamnet’ by Maggie O Farrell. We continue to enjoy our venue at the Hare and Hounds.