It is with regret we announce the recent passing of another of our group, Colin Rogers. Colin was an enthusiastic member of the Naturalists’ for many years. He was inseparable from his wife Noreen, with whom he had recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. They loved walking with the group Read more…
For those who may not be aware, Bill passed away on 13th April. His funeral was on Wednesday 29th April and was well attended within the current restrictions. His presence and good nature will be sorely missed on future walks. (Simon) At 12 noon on Wednesday 29th April 2020, a Read more…
Photos from the Fylde Naturalists walk at Entwistle reservoir.
Just to give a contrast to people’s images from the walk yesterday, here are some from the recce we did a week last Tuesday. We had rain, wind, hail, sleet and we drove back to Darwen in snow. Parts of the path were deeply underwater, but in a few of Read more…
We arrived at Chipping at 11am fearing the worst after the previous night’s weather report. Instead we had a dry if very blustery day. We started the walk at the church and passed what was left of Berry’s Chair Works, then across the fields to Birchen Lea Farm and on Read more…
Seventeen of us, including 2 new faces, set off on Ian’s new small coach for a walk at Chipping led by Rosemary, stopping at Barton Grange on the way for refreshments and a look around. Knowing what the ground had been like when we recced the walk a couple of Read more…
A blustery day to start with as 20 of us met at Lowther Pavilion, and it continued as we walked along the promenade (luckily the wind was behind us). A short detour from the prom led us through a nice estate and back to the estuary. From there we continued Read more…
Everything was good about the day. The walk, the weather, the scenery and the company. Great walk Dave. 6.5 miles and 800ft of up.
21 members set off on a circular walk from Claylands Caravan Park, Garstang and headed towards Scorton. We decided not to venture over muddy fields so consequently kept to the tracks and lanes. We arrived at “The Apple Store” and investigated the newly opened workshops. We then continued onto “The Read more…