Author Archives: Barbara

Trans Pennine Trail 1, Southport to Hillside, 11th May 2014

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Barbara

After our canal walk from Liverpool to Burscough Bridge in eight short sections last year, we plan something more ambitious. Over the next couple of years we will tackle the Trans Pennine Trail from Southport, perhaps as far as Widnes. … Continue reading →

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Lydiate, Saturday 10th May 2014

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Barbara

Just after a very heavy rain shower three MNA members met at Sir Thomas Street, and if the other two hadn’t turned up, I was planning to go home! Three more got on the bus, and at Our Lady’s RC … Continue reading →

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Chester, 4th May 2014

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Barbara

Chester Cathedral was having an Open Day today (there is usually a fee for entry) so that was a good excuse for a trip to Chester. We walked down the hill from the station and onto the canal. Our attention … Continue reading →

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Liverpool Waterfront, 20th April 2014, Easter Sunday

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Barbara

We met at the Pump House at Albert Dock on a cool, cloudy morning. We were joined by MNA member Chris F, who took us to see some Rue-leaved Saxifrage on the edge of Canning Graving Dock, where the ship … Continue reading →

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NWFG Fungal Foray Freshfield, Sunday 13th April 2014

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Barbara

Report from Tony Carter:  The North West Fungus Group started their spring foray at Freshfield Station. Moving through the mixed woodland a few spring-loving gilled fungi were seen, Clitocybe fragrans (Fragrant Funnel) and the always-present Strobilurus tenacellus (Pinecone Cap) on … Continue reading →

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Dibbinsdale, 13th April 2014

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Barbara

We were joined by two MNA members today, Ron and Jim, who had been planning to visit Dibbinsdale at the height of the Wood Anemone season. Dibbinsdale is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because it’s an ancient woodland. … Continue reading →

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Thornton Hough, 30th March 2014

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Barbara

Today was much warmer, although it was overcast and hazy as we set out. From Thornton Hough we walked via Crofts Bank Cottages through field footpaths to Brimstage, then back a different way over half a dozen stiles. Most of … Continue reading →

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Stanley Park & Anfield Cemetery, short walk, 26th March 2014

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Barbara

This was the second of our experimental short walks, and attracted nine members and a visitor.  We met at the Leaf Globe behind the Isla Gladstone Conservatory, on a warm sunny morning. All the ornamental shrubs were blooming, including Forsythia … Continue reading →

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Carr Mill Dam, 23rd March 2014

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Barbara

As we waited in Lime Street for the rail replacement bus there was a spatter of rain with strong northerly gusts, but from the bus (which was a plush, warm coach) it seemed like a lovely spring day in the … Continue reading →

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Everton Park and Stanley Park, 16th March 2014

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Barbara

The weather wasn’t pleasant today, it was windy, overcast, damp and misty, with occasional spits of rain. We took the bus up to St George’s Church, Everton and went inside. This beautiful church was the first ever to be built … Continue reading →

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