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NEWS FROM THE GATEACRE SOCIETY (Sep.2009):
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Our next meeting:
THE ADVENTURES OF A VICTORIAN MILLIONAIRE
A presentation by Richard Baker at 7.30pm
on Monday 28th September, in Gateacre Chapel
Richard Baker is one of Liverpool's park rangers, a role which he has been filling for 16 years. He is responsible for delivering environmental education to schools, and other activities including guided walks. The walks cover many different aspects, including local history which is one of Richard's particular interests. Richard is also a broadcaster for Radio Merseyside, presenting 'Nature Watch' on Andy Ball's Saturday morning show, and 'Nostalgia Night' weekly with Linda McDermott.
In his costumed presentation on 28th September, Richard will tell us the story of Liverpool-born Henry Yates Thompson. Henry was a millionaire explorer who travelled the globe, eventually settling down and marrying. Back in Liverpool, he became involved in the city's parks movement, and became a great benefactor. The talk tells of his amazing adventures, and the fascinating tale of his beautiful Sefton Park Palm House. There's even a ghost story involved in his intriguing tale!
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ALL WELCOME
Admission Free
Donations invited
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HERITAGE OPEN DAY EVENTS IN GATEACRE
Saturday 12th September
The Heritage Open Days programme this year runs, nationally, from 10th-13th September, and in Liverpool from 10th-20th September. In Gateacre the ONE day to make a note of is Saturday 12th, when two local churches will be open to visitors: St Stephen's, Belle Vale Road (10am-4pm) and the Unitarian Chapel, Gateacre Brow (2pm-5pm). The Gateacre Society will have an information table on the village green (Grange Lane/Gateacre Brow) from 11.30am-2.30pm, and the Children's Society will be holding a sponsored walk on the theme 'Back to the Future' (click here for details).
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Page created 4 Sep 2009 by MRC
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