Saturday, 29 November 2014

The Tatton Yule Yomp – Sunday 7 December 2014

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This is my running kit for next Sunday’s 10 km (6 mile) exertions with over 1000 other competitors around Tatton Park. The flashing lights ...
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Friday, 28 November 2014

Wednesday 26 November 2014 – “In Search of White Bears”

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This walk had been in my diary for many months. John Bullen had asked me to lead a walk for East Lancs LDWA. I’d offered a variety of venue...
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Thursday, 27 November 2014

The Bridgewater Canal Towpath in Timperley

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The top picture was taken this week, the bottom one was taken in January 2012, since when the surface of the towpath had deteriorated fur...
Monday, 24 November 2014

A Christmas Present for AlanR?

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I feel the need for a ‘lighter moment’ after faffing with a final observation on the TGO ‘Outdoor Blogger’ Award, which went to rather a s...
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Sunday, 23 November 2014

Sunday 23 November 2014 - Cnicht

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We managed a leisurely breakfast and cleaned up before leaving Number 55.  Thanks go to Dave and Maggie for the loan of the house. The forec...
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Saturday, 22 November 2014

Saturday 22 November 2014 - Morfa Nefyn to Porth Towyn

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Now we are six. Richard and Jenny arrived last night.  Despite early sunshine (pictured top in Porthmadog harbour - the view from Number 55)...
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Friday, 21 November 2014

Friday 21 November 2014 - Garn Boduan and Llanbedrog

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The day started fine, but forecast rain slowly encroached,  justifying our decision to stick to an easy morning walk. So we drove to Nefyn f...
Thursday, 20 November 2014

Thursday 20 November 2014 - Gyrn Goch, Gyrn Ddu and Bwlch Mawr

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Happy Birthday Kate! Last night we popped down to join Ken and Anne at 'Number 55' in Porthmadog.  After a fine South Afican bobotie...
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Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Blackpool’s Sticky Rock Jazz Band

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I suppose this is really just a plug for Eagley Jazz Club , whose members either enjoyed or were subjected to Blackpool’s Sticky Rock Jazz ...
Monday, 17 November 2014

Autumn Colours

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I haven’t seen too much of the autumn colours this year, but these golden beech leaves overhanging the Leeds & Liverpool Canal couldn’t...
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Saturday, 15 November 2014

Wythenshawe Parkrun Number 162

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I enjoyed marshalling at “the far bridge” this morning, trying to encourage 216 runners around Wythenshawe Park’s two-lap Parkrun circuit o...
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Friday, 14 November 2014

Thursday 13 November 2014 – Styal Woods

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Last night a small group of stalwarts assembled in the friendly surroundings of the Ship Inn , Styal, for a short perambulation. Alistair a...