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Very Enjoyable Lake Windermere Boat trip

Posted on June 16, 2018 by admin

After a fabulous stretch of weather in May and early June it seems to be turning.   On Tuesday 12th June we decided to take a ‘green’ route boat trip on Windermere.  This takes about 45 minutes going from Ambleside to … Continue reading →

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Iconic Harris Art Gallery, Preston, Visit

Posted on May 16, 2018 by admin

The Harris in Preston was having a storming week with no less than 5 special presentations during our visit. The full account is on our Made in Preston blog, click here    http://www.madeinpreston.co.uk/wp/2018/05/iconic-art-at-the-harris/   Below are some of the photographs from … Continue reading →

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Kendal’s Art, Museum, Church

Posted on April 10, 2018 by admin

A visit to Kendal in April 2018 specially to go to the Abbot Hall Art Gallery on the way to the Lake District.   The gallery is displaying a Monet which is on loan from the National Gallery of Scotland until … Continue reading →

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East Lancashire Railway day out

Posted on March 31, 2018 by admin

An enjoyable day at the East Lancs Railway on Thursday 29th March.   Tornado, the 100mph steam loco, was the star of the show hauling full carriages on many trains. Also on duty was the Crab and diesel.  On static display … Continue reading →

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Ambleside and Loughrigg

Posted on February 25, 2018 by admin

A visit to Ambleside, 2hrs walking on Loughrigg Fell, 1hr lunch at Zeffirelli’s, 1hr shopping. Our favourites Cunningham’s Outdoor Clothing shop opposite the old bridge house, The Detail shop opposite a pub for nice design items, The Old Bank Chocolate … Continue reading →

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Blackpool

Posted on February 25, 2018 by admin

A sunny February day at Blackpool 2018.

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Blackwell Arts & Craft House, Bowness, nice lunch

Posted on December 27, 2017 by admin

Blackwell is a large house overlooking Lake Windermere, built as an arts and craft house in 1900 by the Holts brewing family of Manchester.   We visited in December to have a Christmas Lunch, very good it was, booking essential as … Continue reading →

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The Fylde Gallery, Lytham, bright display

Posted on December 3, 2017 by admin

The Fylde Gallery is an attractive and small place upstairs in Booths store at Lytham.  It has a regular change of exhibition.   In November 2017 a display by Jeffrey Hammond showed us his bright and large acrylic paintwork of local … Continue reading →

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Gresgarth Hall Gardens near Lancaster

Posted on November 22, 2017 by admin

Gresgarth Hall, where is that?  That’s what I said.  About 5 miles east of Lancaster on the road to Kirkby Lonsdale, turn right at Caton and there it is.   On a bend the long tree lined drive hides the house. … Continue reading →

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Williamson Park, Lancaster

Posted on November 17, 2017 by admin

Under a mile from Lancaster city centre up a hill is Williamson Park, a small lake and fountain, a wooded area, the Ashton Memorial, Butterfly House, aviary, mammal house and cafe.  Most of all there is a scenic view of … Continue reading →

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East Lancashire Railway and The Whitaker Museum

Posted on October 26, 2017 by admin

A visit to the ELR on Saturday 14th October for the Steam Event.  Running were ex Southern 34092 City of Wells and ex-LNER 60009 Union of South Africa plus some local locos. We drove to Rawtenstall which is the nearest … Continue reading →

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Northern Powerhouse v Midlands Engine

Posted on April 22, 2017 by admin

Traditionally Birmingham has been known as the ‘second city’ after London.  For the last 20 years Manchester’s star has been rising and it now makes a valid claim to be second city.  The Northern Powerhouse seemed to support this call … Continue reading →

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Announcement of General Election 8th June 2017

Posted on April 19, 2017 by admin

A shock announcement on Tuesday 18th April that the government intends to call a General Election for the 8th June.   This needs a 2/3 majority in the House of Commons to over-ride the law that elections will be held … Continue reading →

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Railway Electrification in the North West

Posted on April 11, 2017 by admin

Work is underway at a fairly slow pace on electrifying more track in the North West of England. Currently the Manchester to Blackpool line is forecast for completion for the summer timetable of 2018.  Work on re-aligning the track is … Continue reading →

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Offshore Windfarms near Lancashire

Posted on January 5, 2017 by admin

If you visit the north Lancashire coast you can see rows of windmills near the horizon.   The closest is Barrow, 90MW.  Nearby are 3 others:  West of Duddon Sands 389MW,  Ormonde 150MW, Walney 9MW.   Just off the Mersey … Continue reading →

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Parliamentary Boundary Review 2018

Posted on September 9, 2016 by admin

The Electoral Commission is to publish initial findings on the 13th September for its review of boundaries.  There will then be a 12 week public consultation period and two other public reviews before the September 2018 presentation to Parliament.   … Continue reading →

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Lake District and Yorkshire Dales Extended

Posted on August 9, 2016 by admin

On the 1st August it was announced that the Lake District will be extended eastwards to the M6 and the Yorkshire Dales will be extended westwards to the M6. From the west coast to the east coast there is now … Continue reading →

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Attractive Lancashire hill country

Posted on July 31, 2016 by admin

Lancashire has some interesting places.   We visited Slaidburn in the Forest of Bowland with the Friends of the Lancashire Archives.  That area has large parts of the Duke of Westminster’s Estate.   From the west you can access it … Continue reading →

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EU Referendum – the North West votes

Posted on June 29, 2016 by admin

June 23rd was the day the UK voted to leave the EU by 52%/48%.   In England the country and towns voted to leave while the big cities voted to remain.  Wales voted out.  Scotland, Northern Ireland and Gibraltar voted … Continue reading →

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EU referendum impressions at the end of May

Posted on May 31, 2016 by admin

Seems like everyone I speak to or read on Facebook wants out of the EU.  On this basis the result will be 90/10 for leaving. Yet the pundits say it’s a very close thing and Remain is likely to win. … Continue reading →

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