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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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Colourful Calderstones, 29th April 2012

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Barbara

It was the perfect time of year to visit Calderstones Park. The cherries, azaleas and rhododendrons were in flower, and the trees with ornamental coloured foliage were at their freshest and best. Sadly, it rained hard all day, coming down … Continue reading →

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The Ken Jordan Memorial Foray (by Tony Carter)

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Barbara

On Sunday 22nd April, I led a foray to Freshfield Heath and Ainsdale Sand Dunes NNR on behalf of the North West Fungus Group. Some of you will remember that Ken Jordan used to lead this foray in conjunction with … Continue reading →

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Fungal Treasures (by Tony Carter)

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Barbara

Despite the freezing cold winter and very dry spring, 2011 turned out to be an excellent year for fungi, helped by the extended period of warm weather into the New Year. A thaw in the treacherous conditions of January allowed … Continue reading →

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