Arrangements have been made to have another tasting at Winetime at Scatchards
The tasting will consist of “wines from Australia and New Zealand”
Usual accompanying food
Cost is “£9 for tasting” and “£8 for return taxi transfer from Maghull Square”
See George and book at Wine Tasting desk on Tuesday morning or text George on 07826 048379 , Places going fast , it is essential that members book before all places have gone (ONLY 9 PLACES LEFT)
We had a lovely tour of Lytham St Annes Beautiful Byzantine Church, ( grade two listed ) welcomed by Jan and Janet with tea and biscuits.
The windows tell the story of the church,from the humble beginnings to present day.
After a nice lunch in the West Wing of Lytham Hall, we had an extensive tour of the many art works by two well informed guides.
The last part of this eclectic day was an art trail around the ground aided with a map, to spot the transport posters (twelve in total) which all had ubiquitous sunrays across the Fylde coast.
There is a nice tea room,, plants for sale and antiques area
The exhibition is on until September 30th
Eighteen stramblers met at the Weld Blundell to walk the Lydiate Loop, hoping to finish before the afternoon’s forecast rain. We took Pilling Lane to reach the Leeds Liverpool Canal and went south on the towpath to Bells Lane. After a short distance we turned into the field and crossed a bridge over Maghull Brook to emerge on to Green Lane. Passing the “toy soldier” Queen’s Guard we made our way to the Cheshire Lines path and followed it for a mile and a quarter before making our way through fields to Southport Road. We crossed the road and walked through Our Lady’s Church grounds to Hall Lane. Leaving the lane, we passed “The Jumps” horse race training track coming back to the canal. After a short break, we followed the towpath back to the Mersey Boat Club and took Pilling Lane back to the Weld Blundell. With even a few sunny spells, we had missed the rain and were ready for our lunch.
Thanks to Anne for organising (and re-organising) the walk and meals.
We have had a cancellation for the trip tomorrow.
The cost is £35 which includes luxury return coach travel from Maghull Square , entrance and tour of exhibits at Stonyhurst College , lunch at The Aspinall Arms and entrance and tour of Clitheroe Castle.
Coach leave from Maghull Square at 8.30am prompt , return approx. 5.30/6.00pm
First member to text George on 07826 048379 can take up place.
Arrangements are now complete for the visit on FRIDAY 19th August.
Leave Maghull Square at 8.30am , members to arrive in time for prompt departure
We will start our trip today by crossing the Menai Straits onto the Isle of Anglesey. Our first visit will be to the popular seaside resort of Beaumaris which together with all its’ attractions makes it an extremely popular destination. With its’ mix of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture and its’ great unfinished masterpiece, Beaumaris Castle, parts of which date back to 1294, it is a lovely place to visit. Stroll through the town, walk along the front and along the pier, admiring the wonderful views across the Straits to Snowdonia. There is a Gaol and a Courthouse you may like to visit. Good selection of shops, tea rooms etc. Then we will cross back to the mainland to Bangor to visit the fantasy neo Norman Penrhyn Castle. Originally built by Lord Penrhyn and now owned by the National Trust, it is built on the fortunes made from the Jamaican Slave Trade and the nearby slate Quarries. Interesting interior, lovely gardens, a small railway museum
highlighting the work done by the railway in the slate quarries. No expense was spared when building and designing the interior. Plenty of picnic sites and nice Cafe. For the more energetic some nice walks.
When? Wed. 2lst September 2022. Depart 8.30am Ret.6pm. Price: National Trust Members £16. Non National Trust Members £29. Payment in full would be appreciated. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 16th August 2022
A change of time for the ‘line dancing’ group.
From Wednesday September 7th we will run from 10-12
at the usual venue, Maghull parish hall.
12 ramblers met this morning at Loggerheads Country Park. Depending on which weather forecast app you used, the day would be bright and sunny or overcast and raining. Just before we set off we found it was going to be the latter, so wet weather gear was donned and off we set. The planned route was an 8 mile circuit along the Leete pathway to Pantymwyn, on to Cilcain and then around the shoulder of the Frith mountain returning to Loggerheads. Continue reading
One place has become available for Lytham Hall August 17th
cost £27 plus £9.95 for lunch if required.
9.30 @ Maghull Square
Visiting the White Byzantine Church in Lytham am.
Hall and art work pm.
Contact Maureen or Jan by email or at desk first thing Tuesday morning
as all monies being paid in then.
Maureen