Southport & West Lancs afternoon run & Curry. 25 September.

[Meldrew2]

Meldrew, I'll peel off at Mere Brow. Do you know the Legh Arms has reopened under the care of the same people who have the Hopvine in Burscough? Everyone raves about the Hopvine, but as I am not a fan of pub culture I've not been in it.

I know the Legh Arms well - it's half a mile from my business premises and features on our facebook wall! It's a lot more "gastropub" and a lot less "pub" since the Hopvine people took over.

http://www.usedstaticsforsale.co.uk

 

[lisa110rry]

Aha! Guess I may know where your business premises may be! Did you know the Legh Arms in the days when Walter and Jean had it? I was a barmaid there for a short time - I was truly bad at it, but it was convenient for a little pin money when our son was young.

 

[flango]

Please keep me posted on the time of the curry I'll be there for that

 

[Meldrew2]

I'm off on holiday for a few days - back on the 14th.

I'll firm up the route, times and the list of who's coming when I get back.

 

[lisa110rry]

Just bringing this back to the top to say that we shall be n holiday from the 17th for a week, so I will be dropping out of circulation. However, I've already printed the route and put it in my little car. Unfortunately, on the 25th she may be less than gleaming, but we're looking forward to it!

 

[kasper]

as a fairly new member the wife and I would love to attend and meet a few new people we will be there for lunch

 

[Meldrew2]

as a fairly new member the wife and I would love to attend and meet a few new people we will be there for lunch

Welcome kasper. Look forward to meeting you both.

 

[lisa110rry]

Lovely! In particular, the more ladies the better. As mentioned on another thread, Greenie is having her brakes replaced tomorrow. Too shaming that there's a noise coming from one of them, I think the pad has slipped. If we meet at 12 I may have time to give her a wash and brush up.

Meldrew2, I may have trouble printing the route if it diverts from that already posted. Any chance you or someone else could print a copy for me? (I easily get lost...)

 

[Meldrew2]

Meldrew2, I may have trouble printing the route if it diverts from that already posted. Any chance you or someone else could print a copy for me? (I easily get lost...)

Bearing that in mind, I think it's best to keep to the posted route.

I'll print off a few copies and have them with me if anyone needs a copy.

 

[Meldrew2]

OK - here's the route. I've had to change a few bits near Blackburn because although the route looked ok on a map, google street view told me that several of the turns were not signposted.

I'll print a few copies and have them with me - as well as copies of the route onwards for those of a curry-tasting disposition.

The onwards route has Parbold Hill and the Legh Arms by special request...

Starting from The Sandpiper, Bickerstaffe. L39 0HD Leaving 2pm.

Turn left on to A570 and continue to traffic lights by Stanley Gate PH.

Turn right (Lathom Road) to T junction.

Turn left on to B5240 (Lyelake Lane).

Just after Warbreck Garden Centre, gentle left on to A577 and almost immediately right on to B5240 (Plough Lane) Signposted Pilkington Technology Centre opposite junction and Parbold Burscough B5240”on right side of road.

At mini roundabout turn left. Signposted Liverpool Preston (A59) Southport (A570) Burscough A5209

At second mini-roundabout turn right (Junction Lane) Signposted Preston (A59) Burscough B5241

Through traffic lights on bridge to another set of traffic lights. Turn right. Signposted Preston A59

After passing Rufford Old Hall (National trust) on the right, prepare to turn right. Just after passing Rufford Arms Hotel, at the ghost island, turn right on to A581 Signposted Croston Chorley A581

After Croston Village, turn right (still A581) Signposted Chorley A581 Leyland (B5253)

After passing the Elephant (Indian Restaurant) prepare to turn left. On the bend (SLOW marked on road), turn left on to Runshaw Lane Signposted opposite junction (small fingerpost) Leyland 2 1/2

Stay on Runshaw Lane, crossing bridge over M6 and through Euxton to traffic lights by Bay Horse PH.

Continue straight ahead (Euxton Lane), under railway bridge and continue through next set of traffic lights.

At the roundabout, take 1st exit. Signposted Chorley B5252 (A6) Motorway M61

After the hospital, turn left on to A6 then after Hartwood PH turn right at the roundabout Signposted Manchester (M61) Blackburn (M65) Preston (M6) A674


Continue straight ahead at motorway roundabout. Signposted Wheelton A674

After passing Hoghton Arms PH at motorway roundabout take the 3rd exit. Signposted Blackburn A674

At traffic lights turn right Signposted Blackburn A674

At Feniscowles, turn left on to Pleasington Lane Signposted Pleasington also brown sign for Pleasington Golf Club.

Pass Railway PH and station. Pass Butlers Arms PH and Pleasington Priory. Pass Clog and Billycock PH. Turn left at traffic lights on to A677

At next traffic lights continue straight ahead. Signposted (M6, M61) Preston (A59) A677

After passing Shell station on right, arrive at KFC on left for coffee stop.

Post Code for KFC is BB2 7BU



Afterwards - turning left out of KFC will take you to M6 Junction 31.

 

[Meldrew2]

If you're going solo, and have Sat Nav, you might find a simpler set of directions...

Starting at L39 0HD (Sandpiper)
Via L40 5UF (Pilkington Technology Centre
Via L40 1SG (Rufford Old Hall)
Via PR7 6JH (Bay Horse PH)
Via BB2 5JF (Pleasington GC)
To BB2 7BU (KFC)

This will certainly get you to the destination, and it should take you along the same route.

 

[ianw19]

Hoping to join you for lunch and the drive afterwards. Her ladyship also along for the ride.

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[Deleted member 113659]

I'm also hoping to pop along. Be great to meet you all.

Ant.

 

[Meldrew2]

Lunch at the Sandpiper - meeting between 12.00 - 1230 on Sunday 25 September

Please let me know if anything below is wrong:

Meldrew2 x2
lisa110rry x1
trapperjohn x1
Happytalk73 x1
kasper x2
ianw19 x2

flango - meeting for curry - about 6.30?

Dogbreath - are you joining us?

 

[Meldrew2]

Friday bump.

Anyone else fancy coming along?

 

[PobodY]

Maybe next time. - Especially if you come a bit further south.

 

[Deleted member 113659]

Friday bump.

Anyone else fancy coming along?

Sent you a PM.

 

[lisa110rry]

I'm back after a wonderful week on the boat on the Broads! Now, some of the lads on this forum can get near the knuckle so I'm going to do the same in a girlie way. After a wonderful week cruising on the Broads, with few opportunities for on shore showers ( there are two showers on board the boat but we find them a bit claustrophobic, so we just do dirty for a while), my hair is lank, I'm probably not the most fragrant. But then, Mr 110rry is the same. Tomorrow morning after giving little dog her walk, it will be time for a lovely long soak and hair wash, so little greenie may not be her pristine best. We shall see. But we shall certainly see you all at the meeting point!

 

[daveenty]

Have a good time people, I'd liked to have been there but had TRAX booked and paid for a while now.

Sooner be local than down at Silverstone to be honest, but it's probably the last big meet of the season so my last chance for catch up with the Southern contingent.

 

[lisa110rry]

Oh...my...word! Currently heaving it down in stair rods! Never mind folks, as soon as this has blown over, there's cloudless blue sky coming north from Southport, it will be a lovely afternoon! Accuweather tells me so and I believe it. However, no point in cleaning the car. I'm going to hope there will still be an opportunity to have the top down.