Merseyside North Volunteers

Mysterious Moving Signs

It seems to be a commonly reported issue and as Halloween approaches maybe as a volunteer group we can keep an eye on our mysterious moving signs.

The most recent reported issue has taken place in Bootle on route 810 where two signs on Worcester Road have had a mystical force dislodge the posts from the ground and turn them to point in the wrong direction. The issue has been forward onto the local authorities so that the posts can be fixed.

If you are out and about on our areas network of cycling and walking routes and you come across similar, let us know and perhaps together we can resolve the mystery... or at least get it fixed.

'Ditch Those Stabilisers' at Litherland Sports Park

On Tuesday the 27th October my five year old Son and I attended the 'Ditch Those Stabilisers' session at Litherland Sports Park. The session was organised by Seftons Travel Awareness and Safety Team. The track at Litherland Sports Park offered the perfect environment for my son to feel safe and confident whilst attempting to ride his bike. Staff were on hand to give practical advice and assistance. I'm proud to say it didn't take him long to get rolling and I'm looking forward to having many fun adventures with him on two wheels over the coming months. I can recommend the workshops and encourage you to look out for future dates in Sefton's Walking and Cycling Newsletter.

An August Bank Holiday Weekend of Activity.

Over the weekend of the 29th and 30th of August, I was out and about publicising, cutting and sticking. On Saturday the 29th we had a publicity stall at the Family Fun Day at Crosby Leisure Centre and Swimming Baths. I had some good discussions with members of the public in relation to future activities and the cycle network in our area. I was able to introduce the Trans Pennine Trail to a number of people who were looking for a quiet family friendly area to cycle with their children. It was also good to network with other organisations such as 'Crosby Community Markets' and 'Guide Dogs for the Blind'.

The following day on Sunday the 30th I cycled from Ainsdale along the Trans Pennine Trail/Route 62 towards Lydiate and Sefton Meadows. The main purpose of this ride was to address some of the issues that have been reported by members of the public. With the bike trailer fully packed, some new signs have been added in certain areas to hopefully alleviate anyone straying from the Trail. Nettle encroachment and the occasional bramble on the path seems to be the main hazard at the moment so, some trimming also took place.

Some examples of the work...