The Delamere Walk & Alan Nield Christmas Lunch @ The Tiger's Head

The Alan Nield Christmas Lunch at the

Tiger's Head Norley Delamere to put on the web if you have time.   For the first time we had to cancel the walk through Delamere Forest because of the weather conditions but this did not stop 21 persons attending the meal. (Photo's and note courtsey of Ken Potter.)

Liverpool's Christmas Lunch

Liverpool CERSA's photos of their Christmas Lunch on a barge on the Shropshire Union Cananl from Chester (from Ken Potter tell it all). Ken writes:- "The weather was very cold with occasional snow flurries and in places the ice was an inch thick.   So when we hit these Ice Bergs the barge was nearly brought to a stop.   We now realize what it must have like on the Titanic." (Support for RMB members acknowledged.)

Liverpool CERSA's photos of their Christmas Lunch on a barge on the Shropshire Union Cananl from Chester (from Ken Potter tell it all). Ken writes:- "The weather was very cold with occasional snow flurries and in places the ice was an

inch thick.   So when we hit these Ice Bergs the barge was nearly brought to

a stop.   We now realize what it must have like on the Titanic."

Liverpool Autumn Break

Liverpool Autumn Break @ The Hydro Bowness on Windermere.November 1st / 4th

Due to a varity of domestics no less than 9 needed to cancel and on Tuesday the 13 already there were reduced to 11 due to Ken & Vi feeling the need to go home.The Sunday Arrivals had a good walk on Monday with reasonable weather.  BUT TUESDAY .. a good sociable walk thanks to Rob and Eunice BUT  THE WEATHER ... the pictures tell it all. 

    

Above is the Tuesday Walk and below drinks before dinner in Carole & Paul's Room #20

 Left to right Dave/Carole /Roy/Mabs/Barbara/Pat  

Left to right Rob& Eunice ......Paul, Reg  and Debbie

  Below alongside Grassmere (Wednesday) saw a  dry walk for 8  with Leader Rob Powell in the centre with the map.

Below ...just to prove it was a fine a shot of the group blinded by the sun! Left to Right Barbara/Reg/Rob/Roy/Paul/Dave/Debbie.  & Eunice  & Reg take Coffee before lunch.

Finally, for the walkers a Role Call video!

While the ramblers rambled Carole Pat & Mabs enjoyed the gardens at Rydale Hall before joing them at the "Dog & Badger Pub" for lunch.... photos below:-

Pat & Mabs at Ryedale House.



(Pat Currie  the ever lively and effervescent organiser of the event sadly died on return home on the 4th  November.) 

Support for Sports Club Members from the RMS was much appreciated.

The September Walk

Walk taken in the Walled Garden in Woolton Woods.

As always the sunshines on Liverpool !!!!

Photo courtesy Ken Potter.

Extract From August Newsletter

RECENT EVENTS

In July 7 people, led by Tony Cross Rudkin, walked on the Wirral. The walk was rather longer than usual, being 7 miles at the final count, and was rather hard going. Five more folks joined them for lunch, some of whom had walked with the group for part of the walk. Les & Maureen Carney were among those who came along for lunch after having been housebound for a while. It was good to see them out and about again.

The next day seven people enjoyed what has been described as a “terrific performance” of “The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists” at the Everyman. Not only did our group enjoy the performance, but the whole audience showed a very warm-hearted response at the end of play.

July closed with lunch on the Mill Hotel’s barge in Chester. It was a good trip accompanied by a very good meal. The day was a success despite the barge not being able to travel the normal complete distance. There was a problem at one of the locks, but the group was able to walk along the pathway for a breath of fresh air.

Going in................

August started off with a visit to Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton. The day was wet and windy but not enough to put off the ten brave souls. The guides separated us into two groups and we visited the exhibits which were very interesting. I cannot remember seeing so many different parts of engines on display, but our questions were all answered by the guides. The visit ended at the top of Perch Rock, which gave good views of the river and surrounding area, but this is somewhere to go when the weather is warm and sunny, not in the wind and rain. This was another successful day out, and was followed by lunch at the Derby Pool, where we met up with Maureen & Les Carney and some of their family.

The August walk was led by Dave Shilliam through the hidden Christleton area. It was a varied walk, through fields with blackberries and along the Shropshire Union Canal. Ten people walked and later took lunch at the Black Dog pub. Photograph in August Posts

Programme until 12th January 2011

Wednesday, 13th October - The walk on this date has still to be arranged by Rob Powell. Please contact him nearer the date on 0151 608 5737.
October 31st to November 4th - is the Autumn short break at Windermere Hydro. The phone number is 015394 444 55. If booking, please quote either Liverpool Cersa or Pat Currie.
Wednesday, 1st December, 2010 - The Christmas meal on the Barge at Chester’s Mill Hotel will take place on this date. The cost of the meal will be £17.50 per person and Bryan Kayley who is organising the event would welcome a £5 deposit per person by 30th September. Balance by 10th November.
Wednesday, 8th December, 2010 - The Alan Nield Christmas walk in Delamere will take place on the 8th December and will be followed by the Christmas lunch at the Tiger’s Head, Norley. Walkers should meet at 10.00am and the lunch will be at 1.30pm. Please contact Ken Potter on 0151 334 3802 before 1st November, 2010.
Saturday, 11th December, 2010 - The carol concert we usually attend at the Philharmonic is in slightly different this year. In a programme called “Christmas Crackers”, the Birkenhead School Choral Society is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the school with a selection of carols and readings led by Roger McGough. Seats have been reserved in the Stalls at a cost of £16.20 per person, which is the seniors’ reduced rate. Please reserve seats by returning the attached payment slip together with your cheque by 2nd October, 2010. Cheques should be made payable to Rita Harraghy, at 8 Dulas Road, Liverpool L15 6UA.
Wednesday, 12th January, 2011 - We hope to start off the new year with a visit to the pantomime, namely “Sleeping Beauty” at the Everyman Theatre. This year we have changed the time to the matinee performance at 1.30pm and envisage the group having a meal afterwards in the Bistro at the theatre. The contact for the event is Pat Currie who can be reached at 0151 526 8973. Please call her before September 28th if you wish to book seats. Pat will be able then to advise the exact cost of the seats.

August Lunch

Beryl consults the menu?

Liverpool's August Lunch at the The Hooton Hotel.           .

  A "lucky 13" attended

Photos courtesy of Ken Potter.

August WALK

August Walk Down in the jungle??

WOW!!!!!!!!! Photo courtesy of Ken POTTER

Apparently not BUT in a field of maize near Christleton south of Chester!!!!!!!!!!!!

JULY LUNCH >>>Afloat!

July  Lunch on the barge at the Mill Hotel in Chester, on Tuesday, 27th July 2010. 

18 members attended and the sea conditions were fair and the sun came out for homeward leg. Bob Powell's wife Eunice had broken her arm the week before but even with a sling she took her turn rowing. Just 17 with Ken behind the camera!!!!

 

The Autumn Break 2009

1st /6th November The Autumn Break 2009 all were welcome at the Windermere Hydro. www.windermerehydro.co.uk The Editor writes:-

21 in all made it from Liverpool / Norwich/Derby/ Nottingham . A few photos below from quiz night and part of the BOND report below adds.......

 

 "Yet again Liverpool hosted a quality “Bargain” break with dinner now 4 courses! Early evening entertainment was as usual hosted in Pat Currie’s Suite with the whole party of 21 enjoying pre-dinner drinks and nibbles. After dinner entertainments featured Bryan Kayleys’s Quiz and a stunning slide show of the Lake District from a local photographer. Fitting in with the weather Rob Powell conjured up his inevitably stimulating walks, while Non-walkers enjoyed the local bus services and Windermere cruises, one of which was enhanced by a party of 20 or so Japanese ladies, who insisted on photographs with myself and Roy Thornhill of Nottingham (See page 1). Thank you Liverpool I look forward to next year.”

The Walkers and views from the hotel

Quiz night and and the Cruise

Relaxing in the Lounge

The October Walk - Erdigg Area

Walk October 14th– Wednesday – The October walk will be in the Erddig area. In the woods and about a select band?... photos ex Ken Potter.