Monthly Archives: July 2015

Royden Park, 26th July 2015

The forecast promised rain, and it wasn’t wrong. It started while we were on the bus, and poured all day. From the bus stop just past Frankby we took the footpath southwards to Birch Heys and Montgomery Hill. Horses were … Continue reading

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Powdery Mildew Project

Tony Carter asked me to circulate this to members regarding research into Powdery Mildews. Please contribute if you are able 🙂 Powdery mildews commonly occur on garden plants, are unsightly, and can cause serious damage. To help understand how widespread … Continue reading

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The Dream, 19th July 2015

It’s five years since we’ve been to The Dream. On a blustery day, warm in the sunshine but chilly when the sun went behind clouds, we set out that way again. At Lea Green station we waited for a few … Continue reading

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Victoria Park, Crosby, 12th July 2015

It was a warm and humid day, overcast, with the promise of sunshine later. From Waterloo station we walked up Brighton Road, through the level crossing on St John’s Road and turned left into Somerville Road. Opposite Victoria Park, between … Continue reading

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Gorse Hill, Aughton, 5th July 2015

Another warm and sunny day, with thin cloud and high humidity, although rain was forecast for later in the day. From Aughton Park Station we turned right onto Long Lane, crossed Prescot Road, then crossed Liverpool Road at Christ Church … Continue reading

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