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  • The Rock Garden, Sizergh Castle
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    Sizergh Castle, A Visit to the Rock Garden

    BySouthportRed October 19, 2025October 19, 2025

    Explore the stunning autumn colors of acers in the rock garden at Sizergh Castle, a historic gem in the Lake District.

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  • The Beach Cafe, St. Annes
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    Beach Birthday Breakfast

    BySouthportRed October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

    Today is my dear wife’s birthday so we decided a little treat was in order. We went for a walk along the beach to St. Annes. It was a grey morning but with no wind as we strolled along the beach to the Beach Café for a hearty breakfast. We walked just short of 6…

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  • The Harris Museum, Preston
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    A Grand Day Out at the Harris Museum!

    BySouthportRed October 11, 2025October 17, 2025

    At the heart of Preston is the magnificent Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library. Now freshly refurbished at a cost of £19 million, it has reopened with a major cultural attraction – the Wallace & Gromit exhibition! As soon as you step into the Harris, you’re struck by its grandeur. The soaring ceilings, intricate detailing,…

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  • The River Darwen near Pleasington
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    The Beamers Trail

    BySouthportRed October 3, 2025October 17, 2025

    A group of three or four of us try to meet once a month for a walk. It’s a bit weather dependent but usually takes place on the first Wednesday of the month. Our walk for October found us in Witton Park in Blackburn, repeating a walk that Heather and I had done in May….

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