Friday 22nd May 2026 The origin of this ride started in summer 2022 when Jim first floated the idea of a five-country tour to me although it had been on his mind longer than that. Plans were made and a date was set for 12th May 2023. Despite all the arrangements being made it didn’t […]
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A long weekend at Anglesey Outdoors
Friday 15th May 2026 A chance encounter in a café in Delamere Forest last December was the catalyst for this weekend’s trip. I was cycling with three mates and when we stopped for coffee, a man interrupted our conversation to enquire whether we fancied a weekend at an outdoor pursuits centre in Anglesey. We didn’t […]
Sunday 26th April 2026 I’m very much a planner. And I feel lucky to be made that way since I derive almost as much as enjoyment from the planning process as in the activity itself. But I’m also a worrier, which I think is complemented by planning – one mitigates the other. When I conceived […]
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Prior to Norfolk
Monday 20th April 2026 I haven’t been out much on the bike recently, following an unfortunate incident with a dog which removed rather more skin from my knuckle than I was willing to donate. It’s not a very engaging story (and a bit gory), so I won’t dwell on it, but suffice to say I […]
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Spring in Sheffield
Friday 6th March 18:30 I really enjoy pet-sitting for my children. This week has been particularly busy since I was needed in Longridge on Tuesday and Wednesday with Maple, and I’m now in Sheffield with Felix and another cat, but more of that later. Laurence needed to be in St Albans this week and as […]
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2025 programme reports
17th November 2025 The Brindle Estate & the Cavendish family Darren Cranshaw On 17th November, Darren Cranshaw, the Society’s own archivist, explained the history of the Brindle Estate and also how the Cavendish pub got its name. Darren was well placed to give this talk, since his family have been tenants on the estate for […]
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What have you missed?
Reports from previous talks 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2019 / 2020 16th February 2026 Annual General Meeting and display of artefacts There was an encouragingly large turnout of members for the Annual General Meeting of the Brindle Historical Society on Monday 16th February. In giving a summary of the society’s year, Henry Stone mentioned […]
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Future planned talks
Curtain Up! Theatre History 16th March Adrian Tayler This presentation charts the development of British theatre from the Middle Ages onwards, concentrating specifically on the story of the Lancaster Grand theatre (which opened in 1782) and the many and varied acts that have performed there over the years. Visit to […]
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2025 Cycling year
2025 was an enjoyable year on the bike. I decided last year that mountain biking wasn’t for me (after an unfortunate spill near the summit of Whernside) so this year I stuck to roads and paths which suited me more. I don’t like getting muddy and my shoes and clothing aren’t appropriate for MTB use […]
December 14th – 17th 2025 Sunday 14th December Two friends had come over from California to a cottage in the Cotswolds for the Christmas period and had very generously invited us to stay a few days with them along with another couple who’d travelled from Chichester. We’d planned to drive down on Sunday morning, but […]