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Mawdesley Villages

Local Explorers

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Christine Garrity
Group email: Local Explorers group

A new group - visiting the quirkier places in our local area.

Contact Christine via the link on this page if you have any suggestions or would be willing to recce possible places to visit.

So far we have had a tour of Bank Hall ,the Atkinson in Southport and Southport Lifeboat Station

Following a recent visit Dewlay’s Cheese Factory, one of our members commented

‘Before I went I knew the basics but Louise's presentation really kept my interest throughout as we we watched the manufacturing process take place before our very eyes. That gave me such an insight and knowledge to pass on to others. I will reflect upon it whenever I eat a piece of cheese as I did this evening!’

Forthcoming events

10th January 2025
2:00 pm
Outing

Leyland Heritage Centre (not the museum)

An exhibition of photos depicting the history of Leyland with a talk by one of the Historical Society Volunteers At the moment their lease is due to run out in […]

Below is from a recent trip, "Walking with Alpacas" (click on the pictures to enlarge)

Suggestions for future visits

Helmshore Textile Museum

Canal Boat Trip from Burscough

Local Heritage Trails

St Walburgh’s, Preston

Lytham Windmill

Ribble Steam Railway

Hangar 42

Southport Fernery

Amazon Fulfilment Centre