Our rides now start at 10.00, with refreshment break, and mostly take place on Mondays.
Phil is checking out routes for a sea to sea ride for the more energetic rider. This is likely to take place in April or early May 2011. Contact Phil on526 0038.
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Archive for January, 2011
Budding authors and poets are warmly invited to join us at our regular meeting place and watering hole:
Hare and Hounds Pub Wednesdays at 10:00. New members are welcome -contact Arthur Hughes, leader 520 2317
Hare and Hounds Pub Wednesdays at 10:00. New members are welcome -contact Arthur Hughes, leader 520 2317
TURKEY AND TINSEL SHORT BREAK has been arranged at the ** CLIFTON HOTEL, SCARBOROUGH for 5 days 4 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast. Includes entertainment and excursions. It has been booked from MONDAY 21st NOVEMBER 2011 to FRIDAY 25th NOVEMBER 2011. Departing from/returning to Central Square.
THE HOTEL is situated overlooking the North Bay with super views out to sea. It is convenient for all amenities and is central for shopping, cafes, places of interest etc. ALL ROOMS ARE EN-SUITE with TV., RADIO, TEA/COFFEE MAKING FACILITIES, HAIRDRYER, TELEPHONE, 24 HOUR RECEPTION.
PRICE: £199 per person (will be less when discount is applied) NO SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT. DEPOSIT £30 per person.
INTERESTED??? Or need any further information Ring Marj 0151-526-4665 or visit our table on coffee morning
Thursday 10th February 2011 19:30
17 Melling Lane, Maghull
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen -Paul Torday
Hear Paul Torday talking about his books here
Friday 11th February 2011 10:30
23 Buckingham Road
Molly Fox’s Birthday- Deidre Madden
For a good site to help you recognise birds in your garden, click here.
THURS. 10th Feb. Portland Hotel, Buxton for a trip down Memory Lane. Time in Buxton to browse and then on to the Portland for an afternoon of nostalgia. Dep.9.l5am Ret.6pm Price £l8.50 includes 3 course lunch and entertainment
THURS.10th March – Garstang and a visit to the Art Deco Midland Hotel, Morecambe. Time in the ancient town of Garstang and it is market day. Onto the lovingly restored Midland Hotel for a guided tour and cream tea. Dep.9.45am Ret.6pm Price £l8 includes tour and cream tea.
EXTRA TRIP – THURS.24th March – Due to the enormous reserve list we had for this trip on the 10th March, a second coach has been arranged. The itinerary will be the same as before departing 9.45am returning 6pm. Price £l8 inc.guided tour/cream tea
WED.20th April – National Memorial Arboretum. An opportunity to visit this special place dedicated to those who have served and are serving our country in the Armed and Civilian Services. Guidance notes will be provided. If time allows a visit to Lichfield with its spectacular cathedral. Dep.8.30am Ret.6pm Price £11
WED.18th May – Visit to the place in Wales with the longest name ending in …gogogoch. Photo opportunity, shopping, cafe etc. Onto Plas Newyd the stunning 18th Century home of the Marquis of Anglesey. Set on the banks of the Menai Straits with spectacular views of Snowdonia. Dep.8.30am Ret.6pm Price £l6.50 Nat.Trust Members £9.30 inc.house/gardens
FRI.17th June – A full day guided tour of the Ribble Valley with Simon Entwistle. Simon is a well known authority on all the tales there are to tell. He has made many TV appearances and was the presenter for the Granada series “Into the Unknown” guiding viewers round the haunted halls of Wales, Cheshire, Lancashire and Cumbria. More recently he has appeared on BBC Countryfile. Dep.9.l5am Ret.6pm Price £14
THURS.7th July – Visit to Codsall and Wergs Garden Centre for coffee and t0 have some lunch. Onto David Austin at Albrighton Nr.Wolverhampton, world famous rose growers, for an informative guided tour of their rose gardens followed by a cream tea. Dep.9.l5am Ret.6pm, Price £18 includes tour and cream tea
FRI.12th August – Visit to Grosvenor Garden Centre. Time to browse. Delicious home made food at reasonable cost and it is Farmers’ Market Day. Onto Chester for a cruise on the River Dee, on one of their lovely river boats. Down as far as Ironbridge. Dep.9.l5am Ret.6pm Price £l9.50 includes river cruise
WED.7th September Glassblobbery and Llangollen Railway – full details shortly
FRI.14th October - Dagfields Craft and Antique Emporium and Little Moreton Hall – see full details above in new trips information.
Turkey and Tinsel Short Break Clifton Hotel, Scarborough – see details above.
December tba
18 March Shackletons Garden Centre, Clitheroe then on to Calfs Head for 2 course meal cost £19.50
www.calfshead.co.uk
13 April Ness Gardens and Burleydam Nurseries cost £13.50
cheshire.ivisitorguide.com/ness-botanic-gardens
6th May Betws-y-coed with time for sighteseeing and Bodnant Gardens /Glan Conway cost N/T members £10 none N/T £17.50
27-29th May Chelsea Flower show plus Kew Gardens 2 nights D.B.B.entrance to Chelsea show and Kew Gardens included.
24th June Cholomondley Castle Gardens plus Stapely Water Gardens Cheshire .
14 July Glansevern Hall and Gardens Welshpool
17th August Hodnet Hall Gardens and Berryew
9th September RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate.
ALL TRIPS LEAVE AND RETURN TO MAGHULL SQUARE.
The trip to Bootle on 20th January is cancelled but we hope to arrange it for a later date -17th March, but check with leaders.