Ramblers
The June Ramble – Dalton Lees
This is our third walk in the pleasant Douglas valley and it is always a pleasure to return here. Starting from Parbold, our party of seven and two dogs headed east along the Leeds and Liverpool canal, noting the spur where the builders decided not to take the canal direct to Walton Summit but to extend it to the Wigan coal field and on to Bridge No. 39, where we left the tow-path and passed between converted farm buildings and noted a plaque that marked the site of the old Douglas Chapel. Our route now took us across fields, through Prior’s Wood Farm and on to quiet lanes, starting a steady climb, turning on to a rough track and eventually entering fields again, reaching a height of 350 feet. On this stretch, magnificent views opened up to the north, across Read more…
From the Manse
From The Manse: Summer 2008
Dear Friends, As I write this letter, I am in the midst of preparing to go on holiday! By the time you have read it, I’ll have been, enjoyed time in fresh surroundings, returned, and will probably still be trying to clear the backlog of emails, telephone calls and letters created by going on holiday in the first place! Sometimes you wonder if it is worth it!! Of course, we all know that everyone needs a holiday – some time off – a change from the norm. But often it can be such a fraught time. Whilst it is meant to be a time for rest and relaxation, we often fill it with all those things we’d like to do, or places to see, or jobs we don’t get time for during our normal day to day life. Holiday is Read more…
Ramblers
The April Ramble – Led by J & J Sommerville
The published walk was walked the previous day and was found to be very muddy and as only 4 walkers had mustered, an alternative walk was substituted. It started from the ferry car park at Knott End on a beautiful sunny but windy day. The walk followed the sea wall for 2½ miles to its end and then turned southeast onto Fluke Hall Lane and thence to Wheel Lane. After passing a large hotel the walkers took a footpath on the right across several fields, one of which had a dozen or so horses and ponies who decided to accompany the group on the ramble. One of the ramblers had a fan club of 5 horses around him, they sensed he had Polo Mints on his person. Escaping from the horses over a foot bridge, the walkers passed a quail Read more…
Ramblers
The March Ramble – Led by John Dixon
The Seven ramblers assembled at the triangle in Long Preston on a rather dismal Saturday morning and set off in a northerly direction taking the first lane on the left which led to a series of styles over several fields to a farm track. At the next field a stream was reached and because of the rain was crossed with difficulty. After four other fields Brookill Gill Beck had to be crossed with even more difficulty, and thence up onto Langber Lane which was followed for about a mile. Along this track a barn, at least 5 miles from the nearest road – Brookilber barn was being converted into a large luxury house, making it one of the most remote houses in Yorkshire. At Great Houber on Hellifield Moor, the group took a footpath in a south-westerly direction to Haw Read more…
From the Manse
From The Manse: Spring 2008
Dear Friends, ‘Love is in the air, everywhere you look around – or so the popular song goes. But is it? Today, as I write, many people will be celebrating St. Valentine’s Day. A day when, regardless of its origins, cards, flowers and chocolates become big business as we declare undying love to that ‘special someone’ in our lives. (Don’t worry; I did get a card and flowers from Colin!!) But on the face of it, there doesn’t seem to be much love around. The Newspapers, TV and Radio, all report the violence on our streets; contentious issues seem to cause argument and ill-feeling; the Biblical teaching of ‘Love thy neighbour’ seems to get more and more difficult each day. However, do not despair – I came across this very heart warming story, which proves that love is not dead, Read more…
General
Worship
How do you feel about the Worship at Christ Church? Whether you are actively involved in preparing worship or just an interested party – it is important that the worship we experience is meaningful and engaging. At our last Church Council meeting, we discussed the possibility of setting up a Worship Consultation Group – a group of people with ideas and thoughts about preparing for the major festivals within the church year. If you would be interested in becoming part of such a group – please speak to me, so that I can report back to the next council meeting on the 18th March. Thank you. Yours in Christ, Helen
Prayer Walks
Prayer Walk Two
Route From the front door of church, cross the road to Victoria’s India. Walk down Berry Lane to Irwell Street and turn right as far as the Scout and Guide huts and pause for prayer (1). Return to Berry Lane and continue down to the Millennium Cross and pause for prayer (2). Continue to the bottom of Berry Lane pausing near Booth’s (3) then turn right and continue as far as the travel agents and pause again (4). Cross over Inglewhite Road and walk towards Barnacre Road as far as George Street. Turn left into George Street and left again into Mary Street West and proceed as far as St. Mary’s Close and pause for prayer (5). Retrace steps along Mary Street West and George Street to Inglewhite Road. Turn left and proceed as far as Barnacre Road and turn Read more…
Ramblers
The February Ramble – Led by Veronica Spaven
Only five met at Green Ayre in Lancaster on a beautiful sunny morning, setting off on the Coastal path towards the castle. Taking a footpath on the left the group moved uphill, passing the ruins of the Roman bathhouse, on up to the Priory Church and around Lancaster Castle/Jail. Walking downhill to the King’s Arms Hotel (where Charles Dickens once slept and it is hoped that he was more comfortable than this writer was when he slept there), turning right to look at the Penny Hospital, built 1720 by Guilermo Penny as alms houses. Swinging left, the route led past the imposing Town Hall to the Lancaster Canal and onto the towpath. Following the canal south past new developments of apartments, then out into open country until Aldcliffe. Here the ramblers left the canal to walk up a road which Read more…
Dates For The Diary
Fairtrade Fortnight
To mark the end of Fairtrade Fortnight, there will be a Fairtrade Open House at the Manse (9 Hurstway Close, Fulwood) on Saturday March 8th from 10am-4pm. Come along and sample some Fairtrade products. There will be some for sale, tea, coffee and fellowship comes free. Money collected from donations or Fairtrade goods bought will go to help the work of PARC (Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee) and hopefully provide Olive Trees/Almond Trees and water tanks/supply to those on the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Helen