Can any member who has booked a place, please text George on 07826 048379 if they are to make their own way to the Airport or see George or Jeff at the Architecture for Fun desk. This is necessary so the the taxi or taxis can be booked
Arrangements are in hand to visit this impressive building built to Neoclassical designs by William Smith and his son Francis in the 18th century including the Hall , Chapel and Chapel Gates and the Bridge crossing the lake , they are all recorded in the National Heritage List for England as designated Grade 11 listed buildings
The journey will be by luxury coach (leaving at 8.45am) and there will be a guided tour from the main courtyard , through the Hall discussing all the history etc. (approx.1.5 hours) , Cost £38 (Food if required is extra as follows in the Lakeside Cafe with “cream tea” £6.50 , “soup and roll” £8.50 or “Sandwich Selection and Cake” £12.50 all inclusive of tea/coffee
After lunch members can view the other Grade 11 listed buildings and walk around the gardens and grounds
See George or Jeff at the Architecture for Fun desk to book a place and pay or text George on 07826 048379 (only full payment will guarantee a place)
Last Wednesday’s presentation by Bob Humour, was a brilliant expose of the works and times of Michael Faraday. High tech questioning and shed loads of information was well received. More info can be found here
The next session will be on April 22nd when John will be presenting ‘flight’.
A REMINDER that The Coach will depart, for Grasmere and Ambleside, from Maghull Square at 08.45am on Wed.15th April 2026.
The Supper Club for April is on Tuesday 28th April at The Fat Italian in Ormskirk at 6.30. For those of you who have put your names on the list the price and menus are now available.
The price is £17 for 2 courses, that is Starter and Main course and the menu will be available at the Coffee Morning on Tuesday. You can also view the Menu online – The Fat Italian Ormskirk Pice Fix Menu.
We will need payment and Menu choices on Tuesday
Just a Reminder if you are interested in Alfa’s Travel Insurance for the above break. It costs £28 for 5 days. Full details can be found by googling Alfa Holidays Peace of Mind Guarantee. If you are interested either click on reply below or visit our table at Coffee Morning.
On a beautiful sunny Spring day 9 members of the Rambling Group set off to Chorley to climb the 1191 feet high Rivington Pike. Situated on Winter Hill, the Pike is part of the West Pennine Moors. The land and building are owned and managed by Chorley Council and the Pike Tower is a prominent local landmark located below the summit, and is part of Lever Park. Continue reading