Category Archives: Out and About

Pogonophobia!

I appear to have accidentally become a national spokesman against Pogonophobia (The fear and hatred of beards). This was through my involvement with The British Bead Club and The Liverbeards. The BBC is in a bit of a kerfuffle because more »

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Even More Liver Sketch Club

Another couple of visits to the Liver Sketch Club has produced some more splendid portraits! This time I chose to dress as a steam liner captain. Related Posts:More Liver Sketching ClubThe Wirral Society of Arts Annual ExhibitionThe Liver Sketching Club

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Fifth Liverpolitan Tweed Run

The fifth Liverpolitan Tweed Run saw magnificent weather and a marvellous ride down the prom from the Pier Head to the Festival Gardens, onto the the Rose Of Mossley for refreshments, back through Sefton Park, Princes Park and finishing in more »

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The Fourth Liverpolitan Tweed Run

The Fourth Liverpolitan Tweed Run was well attended and we were treated with glorious spring weather. This time the run was from West Kirby to Liverpool via New Brighton. Breakfast at the Sweet Pea Cafe, a choice of a picnic more »

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Ribble Steam Gala

Today we visited the Ribble Steam Railway. We spent the day riding on trains, playing on trains, climbing on trains and getting dirty on trains. Splendid! Related Posts:Living History WeekendReflection on the WaterfrontSpring on the WaterfrontMore QuackersDuck Tails

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Grand Ruritanian State Christmas Ball

The Crown Prince of Ruritania held a Grand State Ball in the Victoria Galleries for his subjects. We were treated to the St Helens Concert Band playing some marvellous Waltzes and Marches. Brox and I danced the evening away! We more »

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