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Festival Garden, 1st July 2012

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Barbara

Although it was raining a bit when we set out, and overcast and blustery most of the day, happily the rain held off while we were in the new Festival Garden. The developers have done a splendid job of restoring … Continue reading →

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West Kirby, 24th June 2012

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Barbara

Although we were planning to go to Childwall Woods, we thought they would be far too muddy for comfort after the storms and floods of the last few days, so we went to West Kirby instead. There was only one … Continue reading →

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Fungal news from Tony Carter

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Barbara

Last Sunday, the 18th June, I assisted Merseyside Biobank who organised a Bioblitz, where various naturalist disciplines meet to record species over a period of twenty four hours. The event was held at Court Hey Park, the home of The … Continue reading →

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Litherland, 17th June 2012

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Barbara

The weather was far more promising today, although it was overcast when we arrived at Ford RC Cemetery. We were amazed at the number of people and cars there, then realised it was Father’s Day, a prime grave-visiting Sunday. There … Continue reading →

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Chester, 3rd June 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Barbara

Well, that was the summer over! It was raining gently when we set out, and rather more persistently when we arrived at Chester. We didn’t risk the planned canal walk but headed straight into Grosvenor Park looking for shelter. What … Continue reading →

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Raven Meols and Cabin Hill 24th May 2012

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Barbara

It was a only a small group that turned up at Formby Station for the first of this summer’s evening walks – Dave Hardy, Chris Butterworth, Chris Derri and me.  On a wonderful warm sunny evening we set off along … Continue reading →

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Thornton and Lunt, 20th May 2012

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Barbara

We’ve never been here before, onto land managed by the Forestry Commission and called Broom’s Cross, part of the Mersey Forest. We took the bus to the Aldi Supermarket in Thornton, then walked through the houses to the junction of … Continue reading →

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Seacombe to New Brighton, 13th May 2012

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Barbara

It was a lovely day for the ride on the ferry, and they even have a new commentary! Right by the Seacombe Ferry building I was surprised to see Feral Pigeons pecking about on the beach (they do it a … Continue reading →

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Parbold and Fairy Glen 12th May 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Barbara

(Report by John Clegg. Pictures by Dave Hardy.)  Six members met at Ormskirk and a further two at Parbold for our five mile walk on this sunny day. We started by walking along the canal with Swallows and Swifts flying … Continue reading →

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Taylor Park, St Helens, 6th May 2012

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Barbara

On the previous two occasions we had been to Taylor Park, it had rained hard, so we were surprised to finally see it as it ought to be. It was bright, sunny and warm nearly all day. Several unidentified white … Continue reading →

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