Taking advantage of the sunny day, 7 members of the pedal pushers cycling group set out as usual from Litherland Sports park. Rather than our usual tow path routes we ventured forth along Dunningsbridge Road, using the side of the road cycle ways, then took the road route towards Walton Vale and joined the Cheshire Lines path at Orrell Park. Continue reading
The Rev. Katy Canty, HMP Altcourse, attended the speaker meeti
ng to describe her role as prison chaplain. She has worked at the prison for 14 years, starting her career there as a volunteer, then in adult education, which consolidated her previous career work as a teacher and eventually taking up a part time
chaplaincy role whilst studying for her ordination.
She spoke eloquently of having a feeling of compassion for, not fear of, the inmates and
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Thirteen members of the Foodie group met last week to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday. Tiaras were optional.
We began with an overview of “what the Royals eat” which took us from the gluttony of Henry VIII through to the more simple palate of todays royals. Our first dish was Eggs Drumkilbo, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. This consisted of hen and quails eggs,lobster, sherry jelly and Marie Rose sauce,with a hint of brandy.
Pedal Pushers
Leaderless today as both Ross and Bill were unavailable, five Pedal Pushers bravely set forth. ( Shades of Enid Blyton!) So building on the success of last weeks ride we decided to tackle the same route again but to push the distance a little further. Continue reading
The next meeting of the Foodie Group is Thursday 21st April, 10.30 -12 at the Red House , Foxhouse Lane. This months theme is Royal Recipes, and there will be the opportunity to sample 3 different dishes.
The group is open to new members. Please contact Marg Kendall or Pat Mcguire for more details.
Non foodie Group members are also welcome to join us for lunch at 12md.
Marg Kendall
Guide Dogs for the Blind
The latest of our monthly speakers were Julie and David Oliver, who are members of Preston U3A, accompanied by Julie’s guide dog Queenie. David opened the informative talk by discussing how to puppies are moved to a volunteer puppy walker at 6 weeks old in order to work with the dog and familiarise them with normal sights and sounds in the home and out and about, including people, traffic. Continue reading
13 members of the Foodie Group took a 2 hour trip on the local barge ” Pride Of Sefton ” last week. We were blessed with glorious weather which added to the ambience of the day. Setting off from the mooring at Halsall , the barge cruised along the Leeds Liverpool Canal, as far as Scarisbrick Marina , then returned at a leisurely pace to the departure point. Continue reading
Tuesday 5th April, at 11am in the Sanctuary.
“The work of the association of Guide-dogs for the Blind”
Julie and David Oliver members of Preston U3A. Julie’s guide dog will accompany them.
Admission £1 per person, which will be donated to the Guide-dogs for the Blind association.
When the group was formed in December, the Pedal Pushers (beginners cycle group), set a target of trying to complete a 10 mile cycle ride. It was envisaged that this may take up to 6 months of riding due to the novices in the group.
Pedal Pushers met yesterday (23rd March) for our usual weekly venture out and about. Escorted by Ross Adams (Active Sefton and CTC) with our own leader Bill Ashton acting as rear lookout, we tackled new roads and cycle paths. Leaving the safety of the Leisure centre we travelled as far as the Cheshire Lines path in Maghull via Jubilee Wood crossing the New Brooms Cross road on outward and return journeys, and achieved 8.5 miles in less than 90 minutes.The evidence of our travels is pictured above! The group continues to grow in confidence with several members about to purchase their own cycles in preparation for our becoming a cycle group independent of Active Sefton.