WI Members Only

LANCASHIRE FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Countryside and Environment Sub-Committee

DATE: Thursday 21st March 2013 – walk commences at 10.00am but walkers will need to arrive at 9.45 for a prompt start.

Cost: £2.00 per person

The walk is approximately 5 miles and commences on a quiet lane towards the canal towpath.  We will then walk towards Bilsborrow, cross the A6 and railway, followed by some fields and farm tracks.  The walk will finish along the road to the Village Hall.  There are about 3 stiles and some muddy areas if wet, however it is a flat walk.  There will be toilet facilities at the beginning and end of the walk at Barton Village Hall.  Tea and coffee will be available after the walk.  Please note that dogs are not allowed.  For further information on this walk please contact Joyce Plant on 01772 862691.

Directions to the parking and starting point.

Situated on the A6 north of Preston, about 3 miles north of Junction 32 (M6).  From the North travel along A6 through Bilsborrow.  Barton Village Hall is on left just over Railway Bridge.  Ample parking available.

Please contact the Lancashire Federation at the below website for an application form and return to the address at the bottom of this article:

http://www.thewi.org.uk/become-a-member/structure-of-the-wi/england/lancashire/about-us

The Federation Secretary, LFWI, Office 7/9 Croston House, Lancashire Business Park, Centurion Way, Leyland, PR26 6TU.  Closing date: Monday 4th March 2013.