Mike Kenwright is coming along to tell us the story of the construction of the canal which was opened 125 years ago. Come and hear what he has to say […]
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125 Years of the Manchester Ship Canal
The Manchester Ship Canal was opened 125 years ago. We will be mounting a display about the construction of the canal and telling the stories of the canal in Acton […]
Read moreAGM
Wednesday 22 May – AGM 7pm for 7.30pm, Lewis Carroll Centre The business of the AGM shouldn’t take long. It’s an opportunity to reflect on what we’ve done and what we’ve […]
Read morePubs and Alehouses
There are now four pubs in the parish. Years ago there were three Red Lions, with the one in Moore said to be the oldest pub in Halton. Alehouses sold […]
Read moreAll Saints’, Daresbury
All Saints’ Church was built in the twelfth century, so it has a LOT of history! Myra has been looking at some of the major events that have been a […]
Read moreFamily Trees
Have you ever fancied tracing your family tree? Not quite sure how to go about it? Or maybe you’re interested in some of the families who lived in the parish […]
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The Canal in Moore
Today, the canal is used by pleasure craft, but of course it was built in the 18th century as a ‘superhighway’ for both freight and passengers. Alan Jones is very […]
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WW1 Tea Party – Saturday 17 November
Come along to our tea party to commemorate all those from the Daresbury who died, fought and looked after the parish during WW1. Enjoy the displays in church, tell us […]
Read moreLest We Forget…..
This year, on Remembrance Sunday, we celebrate 100 years since the end of World War One. Our display will focus on the 16 men who lost their lives and whose […]
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Early Railways
Come and hear Graham talk about the very early railways. This is part 2 of his series of talks about ‘Life Before the Combustion Engine’. Last year he told us […]
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