We’ll go somewhere where there’s cheese’ was the cry so in November the Scarlets did! 

We visited the recently reopened Harris Museum in Preston where the opening exhibition was Wallace & Gromit: A Case at the Museum was taking place.  

This was followed by refreshments including cheese on toast at a nearby Gran Cafe. 

A grand day out was had by all! 

This month Scarlets visited the Wirral where we enjoyed a guided tour of Birkenhead Park designed by Joseph Paxton; assisted by Edward Kemp; on which New York’s Central Park is based on. Later Edward Kemp laid out Southport’s Hesketh Park possibly to the design of Joseph Paxton. 

Following the tour & walk through the parkland we travelled the short distance to West Kirby to enjoy the views of the Welsh coastline, Hilbre Island & refreshments. 

Tuesday 29th April ‘Clouds’ (a student run restaurant) held an American evening, their last themed event for this academic year
Several Southport Scarlets enjoyed a lovely meal including BBQ ribs, Cajun spiced chicken and key lime pie washed down with special cocktails
A great evening, looking forward to more special evenings later in the year

Southport Scarlets enjoyed a visit to Port Sunlight village  & the Lady Lever Art Gallery this month. Members enjoyed an interesting talk on the Wedgewood collection at the gallery followed by refreshments and a stroll around the village on a beautiful spring day! 

Southport Scarlets  visited the River of Light on Liverpool’s waterfront this month. We followed the self guide trail which included participating with a couple of the interactive light installations. After completing the trail the group visited a city centre restaurant for much needed refreshments. 

Some Scarlets enjoyed a sunny September day in Halton (Runcorn). Described as a hidden gem with a walled garden and surrounded by woodland walks.

February’s outing was a trip to Liverpool where we had a very interesting guided walk looking at historic pubs.

Scarlets are pictured below outside the oldest pub in Liverpool.

The February outing began with coffee at Hartley’s Nurseries in Maghull. We then went onto the Veolia Recycling Centre, Aintree where we discovered what should be put in the recycling bin, how it is sorted, separated and then sent onto a range of reprocessing companies to use items to produce new items or quality recycled products. Several questions were asked and answered by Rachel, the Veolia visitor guide who accompanied the group.

Karen Goddard

Happy Birthday to Us!

Wow Southport Scarlets WI is 10 years old- where did that time go! Quite a few of us were there at our first meeting and It seems we are growing from strength to strength.
Thirty nine members managed to brave the miserable weather and attended our November 10th birthday party night meeting. As with all WI events, there was cake, and what a beautiful one it was too. Baked by our President Elaine, and decorated by our member Kim, who managed to incorporate our sub groups (cinema, book clubs and allotment lasses). The theme was a cheese and wine evening, what a great cheese cake Josie made.

All our Presidents to date – Andrea, Ali, Elaine and Emma.

September 20th – 21st 2023

Once again the WI’ s of Lancashire showed off their very skill full abilities to the theme of Deck the Halls. As in recent years the show was held at the Best Western Garstang Country Hotel.
I am very proud to add that after 6 months of preparation and 63 entries the Scarlets came in a worthy 7th place. We had lots of positive comments on the entries too.