Category Archives: Sunday Group

West Kirby 13th February 2011

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

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Allerton 6th February 2011

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

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Waxwings! 30th January 2011

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

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Sefton Park, 23rd January 2011

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

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Eastham Woods, 19th December 2010

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

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Marshside, 12th December 2010

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

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Chester, 5th December 2010

Yet another tussle with Merseytravel this week. The frost had frozen some points, so it was a rail replacement bus from Rock Ferry and we didn’t arrive at Chester until 10 to 12. Yesterday’s rain had washed most of the … Continue reading

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Mersey Forest, Town Lane 28th November 2010

This was the mystery destination that John had been planning for a while. It turned out to be in Birkdale. The trip appeared to be ill-fated almost before we got under way. The trains from Central Station were disrupted so … Continue reading

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Childwall Woods 21st Nov 2010

On a bright and sunny day we took the 79 bus from Queen Square to the junction of Childwall Valley Road and Score Lane, and into Score Lane Gardens. There were six House Sparrows in the bushes, a Magpie on … Continue reading

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Waterloo 14th November 2010

We took the 47 bus from Sir Thomas Street to South Park in Bootle, arriving about 10.30 for the Remembrance Service. There were several marching bands, a contingent from 238 Transport Squadron and several local worthies, including Joe Benton MP. … Continue reading

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