War horse trail in March

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13 members of the rambling group met today at Ormskirk station to follow the route made by the War Horses to Lathom Chapel and then onward following a circular route back to Ormskirk, a distance of just over 8 1/2 miles. Leaving the station via the path alongside the car park, we exited onto Dark Lane and then crossed the busy main road to take the road past Ormskirk Golf club. Continue reading

Learn to Nordic Walk

Information from Active Walks Sefton

Learn to Nordic Walk Training Course. We are holding two ‘Learn to Nordic Walk’ courses this month. The Nordic Walking UK courses are 4 hours and split over 2 days.

FREE and Nordic walking poles are provided.

Friday 10th and Friday 17th March. 10.00am – 12.00pm both days.
Meet: Crosby Leisure Centre, Mariners Road, Crosby. L23 6SX

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th March. 10am – 12pm both days.
Meet: Dunes Splash World, Esplanade, Southport. PR8 1RX

To book a place on the course please email and a member of the team will contact you.

 

New Day Trip

We will start our day with a visit to Kendal. which is a border town not very far from Lancashire, but most definitely in Cumbria, and is just 9 miles from Windermere. There is plenty to do and see here. Don’t miss The Yards which house interesting artisan shops, the Chocolate House selling the most delicious chocolate drinks and just about anything else chocolaty. You might be interested in the Quaker Museum of Tapestries and it is market day. Plenty of coffee shops and don’t forget Kendal Mint Cake originally designed for the first Mount Everest team. You may want to have lunch here or wait until we get to Lowther Castle in Penrith,  which has a lovely Cafe. An Exhibition Gallery tells the story of the Castle and its’ family and how it is being restored to its’ former glory. When we visit there will be an amazing sight to see of 10,000 ceramic daffodils proceeds from which will go to Charity

When? Wednesday 17th May 2023.  Dep.8.30am  Ret.6pm. Price £23 per person. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 7th March 2023.

NB. This trip has been suggested by one of our Members. If you have somewhere in mind that you would like to visit please come and discuss it with us.

 

Southern England Wine Tour 1st – 5th October 2023

Luxury coach from Maghull Square ,  (coach remains with party for entire tour)

Day 1  Visit to Denbies Vineyard for tour and wine tasting including nibbles, then  to Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel for a 5 day / 4 night stay (B & B and Dinner) , wine etc available at member costDay 2 Tour and Wine Tasting at Kingstone Vineyard followed by a visit to Hever Castle (where Anne Boleyn grew up)         Cost per member £15Day 3 Tour and Wine Tasting at Chapel Down Winery followed by visit to NT property Sissinghurst Castle Garden  Cost for non NT members £15 (NT members free) Day 4 Full day visit to Hampton Court  Day 5. Leave hotel for journey north stopping at Shrewsbury Prison for a guided tour

Cost is £679 per member (minimum 30 bookings)  (single room supplement £140)  Total cost NT members £694 , non NT members £709 

Members to note that a “booking form “ is available at the “Wine Tasting desk” , a £150 deposit is required together with the “completed booking form” All booking forms and deposits are to be forwarded to Airedale Tours by 31st March 2023