5th January
4th January
Message from Peter Howe and Hilary Brown
The "Wirral" is as flat as a pancake. So walking could be abit boring! What about going for a ride on a dedicated cycle route.
Hilary and I are gearing up for a stimulating ride.
As it happens, our hotel for the "Wonderful Wirral Weekend" is on a new cycle route, taking us around the coast. Loads of terrific views! Distance will be upto you.
The pace of the rides will be very leisurely, with plenty of drink stops.
We have acquired the Wirral Council Cycling and the latest O.S.maps, both of which do not show our route. But rest assured its all on the "Sustrans" website. Isn't technology wonderful!
We may go cycling on both Saturday and Sunday. So watch the boards at the hotel!
2nd January
I just checked the tide tables and found that the tides are also favourable for a walk over to Hilbre Island. This is an easy walk, of about 2 miles / 1 hour each way; waterproof boots or wells are recommended, as even at low tide there is some surface water.
High tide is at 10.16 on Sunday, and you have to walk out 2 hours behind the tide, so I would suggest a noon meet by the sailing school (on the prom, in front of Morrisons).
Please let me know if you do include this as an option for your weekenders.
TIMES
Check-in at hotel - from 1400
4th January
Message from Peter Howe and Hilary Brown
The "Wirral" is as flat as a pancake. So walking could be abit boring! What about going for a ride on a dedicated cycle route.
Hilary and I are gearing up for a stimulating ride.
As it happens, our hotel for the "Wonderful Wirral Weekend" is on a new cycle route, taking us around the coast. Loads of terrific views! Distance will be upto you.
The pace of the rides will be very leisurely, with plenty of drink stops.
We have acquired the Wirral Council Cycling and the latest O.S.maps, both of which do not show our route. But rest assured its all on the "Sustrans" website. Isn't technology wonderful!
We may go cycling on both Saturday and Sunday. So watch the boards at the hotel!
2nd January
we could do on Sunday, especially if there's good weather.
I just checked the tide tables and found that the tides are also favourable for a walk over to Hilbre Island. This is an easy walk, of about 2 miles / 1 hour each way; waterproof boots or wells are recommended, as even at low tide there is some surface water.
High tide is at 10.16 on Sunday, and you have to walk out 2 hours behind the tide, so I would suggest a noon meet by the sailing school (on the prom, in front of Morrisons).
Please let me know if you do include this as an option for your weekenders.
As it's quite weather-dependent, I suggest we confirm nearer the time. If you can let me know by 6pm Saturday if anyone wants to do tis walk, I'm on 07947 689785, if you want to pass my number directly to anyone who is interested.
1st January
MEALS
Friday evening
Buffet : 2000 > 2100 (If you are going to be late contact the hotel and they 'may' be able to keep something for you)
Saturday Breakfast
0730 > 1000
Details of other meal times should be on the noticeboard at the hotel. 29th December
On Saturday members of Merseyside IVC (also former members of BIVC) are leading a circular walk (8 miles approx) starting from the Hotel at1000hrs . It will go through Thornton Hough Village and then on public footpaths through woods and fields and some roads to Parkgate Sea Front.
There should be stunning views of the Welsh hills, River Dee and the sea along the way if the weather is kind. Parkgate has marshes and is popular with bird watchers especially since new lakes have been created there.
There will stop at Parkgate for a lunch break of around one hour. There are choices here of various pubs or you can sample Parkgate fish & chips and/or the famous Nicholls ice cream which comes in many flavours and is popular all year round.
We will head back to Thornton Hough after lunch via a different route.
Please wear walking boots, warm clothing and bring a waterproof.
14th December
Keith Robbins(Liverpool IVC) has e-mailed some suggestions for Sundays activities:
The Lady LeverArt Gallery would be able to put on guided tours for 20 people at 2:00,3:00 and 4:00 pm. Please contact Ann so she can tell the art gallery how many tours we would like.
Sunday
Possible events
3-4 mile morning walk from the hotel to Brimstage and back. There maybe opportunity for a coffee and visit some craft shops at Brimstage. Starting 10am at the hotel car park. – lead by Keith Robins
Afternoon visit to Port Sunlight – model village plus Lady Lever Art Gallery– Guided tour organised. There is a café in the Gallery where food can be purchased.
11th December
By now everybody should have paid the balance of the cost and told Ann of the menu selection for the Saturday evening meal.
4th November
Members of Merseyside IVC will be leading walks on both Saturday and Sunday - no details yet.
27th October
There has been at least one cancellation, so contact Ann ASAP if you are still interested in coming on this excellent weekend.
Please note she has been having problems with her mobile phone number, so please call her on her land line = 0154 337 1431
1st October
There has been a flurry of bookings over recent weeks and now all single and twin rooms have been booked - so there are only doubles left. If you want one of these, book ASAP.
There is a choice of what to eat at the Saturday evening meal and you need to let Ann know what you would prefer.
30th August
The site has now had over 900 visits - mostly from the UK but some from all over the world.
Most of the limited number of single rooms have been claimed and almost 50% of all places have been booked - so if you want to come, book ASAP.
7th June
Hopefully this shows how popular this weekend will be. So send your booking ASAP to ensure that you will get a place - especially if you want one of the very limited number of Single rooms.
