June Newsletter

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

 

It’s lovely to see the trees in full leaf and the blossom at long last.  Winter seems to have lasted a long time this year, but at last Spring has arrived and all we can do is hope that the Summer will not let us down.

I must apologise for the delay in the issue of this Newsletter.  Rob and I were away in Ireland for 6 days last week and so didn’t get started on the Newsletter until we got back.  But we had a lovely time, the weather was better than back home and we had such a great welcome.  The Irish are so hospitable.  The “craic” was great.

Our loyal and caring friend and CERSA Treasurer Bryan Kayley passed away in Arrowe Park hospital on 29 April 2013.  

Bryan and his wife Norma joined our group when the Revenue and Customs merged and they made an invaluable contribution to the social activities.

He was a great organiser and loved planning holidays and short breaks, often presenting detailed suggestions for CERSA activities and breaks.  He always asked his friends how they were, despite having complex health problems himself, and he was determined to live each day to the full. Bryan loved his family very dearly and kept us up to date on their progress.  He was a lovely man and will be remembered by his many friends.

Past Events

10 April 2013 Wednesday.  Dave Shilliam led six walkers walk around Chester taking in the walls, canal, the racecourse and the park.  They were joined by two non walkers at The Kings Head for a well earned lunch. Thanks Dave for a very interesting tour of Chester and a tasty lunch stop. 

22-25 April 2013. FOCERSA Reunion at Ironbridge, Shropshire.

The Heathrow and West London CERSA organised the Reunion at the Best Western Valley Hotel, Ironbridge.  It was a lovely hotel set in large gardens on the banks of the River Severn.  The food was very good and the company very jolly and relaxed with everyone mixing well at meal times and on the walks and coach trip.  Paul Houghton led a Gorge walk on the level starting and finishing at the Tile Museum taking in The Tar Tunnel and the Coalport Bridge. 

The more energetic walked over The Wrekin, (407 metres) led by Peter Shea in blue in the centre of the picture. The weather was superb and the views glorious.  The FOCERSA AGM was held at The Valley Hotel on 23 April 2013 and the minutes are attached at the end of the Newsletter.  A more detailed account of the FOCERSA break can be seen in May edition of The Bond at (www.hm-waterguard.org.uk).

FOCERSA Reunion April 2014 to be hosted by London Cerrsa at the Le Strange Arms Hotel, Hunstanton, Norfolk.  See advert at the end of Newsletter. 

30 April 2013 Tuesday.  Reg Griffiths arranged a lunch at The Academy Restaurant in Liverpool and 15 members enjoyed a splendid meal and a good natter. It was good to see Arthur Rigby and we were sorry to hear that Noreen was in the Liverpool Women’s Hospital recovering from a fall.

8 May 2013 Wednesday.

On a bright and blustery morning Reg Armstrong led 5 walkers from Freshfield Station along Fishermans Walk and round the woodland circuit.  Leaving the shelter of the trees they were battered by what seemed like a hurricane force wind along the beach. 

After a monumental climb over the sand dunes they returned along Victoria Road past the squirrel reserve to the Freshfield Hotel for lunch where they were joined by a non walker. 
Thanks Reg for an interesting walk. 

16 May 2013 Thursday   Clouds Restaurant, Southport was cancelled due to Bryan Kayley’s Funeral which was very well attended by members and friends from far and near.

Future Events

12 June 2013  Wednesday   This walk was cancelled due to The Spring break at The Mount Stewart Hotel, Rhos-on-Sea, on 1st-4th June 2013 previously advertised in the Newsletter.

 25 June 2013 Tuesday.  Lunch at The Harvester Pub, Otterspool, Liverpool.  Meet at the pub at noon.

3 July 2013 Wednesday.  Hilbre Island walk to be led by Ken Potter. Meet at the slip way at Dee Road, West Kirby at 10.30 hrs.  Lunch will be at The Railway, Meols at 13.30.  Please ring Ken Potter on 0151 334 3802 to let him know you will be coming.

 22 July 2013 Monday.   St Georges Hall tour with members of the CPSA, meeting at 11.30 in the Foyer.  Charge will be £3.50 per person.  Please ring Sue Munro on 0151 920 5014 by 1 July 2013 at the latest.  Lunch will be at Dr Duncan’s Pub, St John’s Lane, Liverpool, after the tour. 

30 July 2013 Tuesday.  Lunch at the new Wetherspoons in New Brighton- (on the roundabout opposite to Morrisons).  Meet at Noon.

14 August 2013 Wednesday.  Reg Griffiths will lead a walk from Clark Gardens, Meet at The Pub in the Park car park at 10.30 and lunch will be at the Pub in the Park at around 13.00 to 13.30.  Please ring Reg on 0151 427 6198 to let him know you will be coming.

21 August 2013 Wednesday.  Liverpool Town Hall tour, led by Steve Binns.  Cost £3.00 per person.  Please contact Peter Brindley on 0151 520 0154 as soon as possible.  He has made an initial booking for ten places on a first come first served basis.

 27 August 2013 Tuesday.  Lunch at The Hooton Hotel (next to Hooton Station).  Meet at noon.

 11 September 2013 Wednesday.  Reg Armstrong will lead a walk from The Black Bull Pub, Gatacre, Liverpool.  Meet at 10.30 returning to the pub for lunch at 13.30.  Please ring Reg on 0151 722 3731 to let him know you will be coming.

27 October 2013 Sunday. Autumn Break – The Hydro Hotel, Bowness

Liverpool CERSA has arranged a four night or five night autumn break at The Windermere Hydro Hotel at Bowness on Windermere from Sunday 27 October or Monday 28 October to Thursday 31 October 2013 at £45.00 per person per night Dinner Bed and Breakfast for a Double or Twin room.  There are four single rooms available on a first come first served basis.  Further singles will be available at a supplement of £10.00 per night.  Please contact Tracey at The Windermere Hydro, quoting Liverpool CERSA.  A deposit of £25.00 per room will be required.  If you wish to stay for a shorter period please contact Tracey.  The address is Windermere Hydro Hotel, Helm Road, Bowness-on –Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3BA.  Telephone 015394 44455.

 Date of Next Meeting

The next Committee Meeting will be held at 10.30am on Thursday 1 August at Imperial Court, Exchange Street East, Liverpool.  Please contact Peter Brindley on 0151 520 0154 if you are unable to attend as he has to provide a list of names to the Security Officer.

Eunice Powell