Category Archives: Sunday Group

On a cool, dry and sunny morning we took the 47 bus to Cambridge Road and walked through Potter’s Barn Park. We found some little red apples, the size of cherries, in the water of the disused fountain, but although … Continue reading →

We walked around Liverpool City Centre today, following the “Liverpool Discovers” public art project trail.  As there was no nature or wildlife content at all, that’s all I’ll be saying!

The bad news this morning was that the Liverpool Ranger Service will soon be cutting its staff down to just two Rangers. Richie Baker has already retired and Ranger Ronnie’s last day was 28th February. We decided to support them … Continue reading →

Today was the highest tide of the year at Parkgate – 10.2 meters. The Sunday Group took the 487 from Victoria Street at 10.30 and arrived about 11.30. High Tide was due at about 12.30 and the water was high, … Continue reading →

On a cold, drizzly and windy morning we took the 1035 train to West Kirkby and walked with rain in our faces to one of the shelters opposite the Marine Lake, and admired the view to Hilbre, the Point of … Continue reading →

After a night of high winds and heavy rain, we met on an overcast blustery morning, took the 86A to Mather Avenue / Danefield Road and then along Springwood Avenue to Allerton Cemetery. Three of us have family burials there, … Continue reading →

A treat today – a flock of Waxwings were in town, hanging about the junction of Leeds Street and Scotland Road. John C had spotted them (and their attendant photographers) earlier in the week.  Just a short bus ride and … Continue reading →

On a mild cloudy day we met at 10 at Central. Bill had found a wallet at a nearby cash machine. No cash left in it but the remaining cards suggested it belonged to an Irishman who had recently stayed … Continue reading →

After heavy snow on Friday afternoon, public transport was a problem. The main group met at Central at 10, but despite my leaving home half an hour earlier than usual, the first southbound X2 didn’t appear in Crosby until about … Continue reading →

We met at Central on a bright and sunny morning, but the temperature was only just above freezing. Train to Southport (Pink-footed geese and a Curlew from the train) and then the 44 bus from Lord Street to Elswick Road, … Continue reading →