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Nice day out in Liverpool visiting the Walker Art Gallery and Central Library. Had fun sketching in the sculpture gallery. Medieval, Baroque and Renaissance galleries particularly good places to chill (literally). Sorry to see the library cafe apparently closed.

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Still a bit scorchio in #Royden so kept the walk short and shady. Laburnum arch still looking peachy. Coffee and carbs in the courtyard.

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Pleasantly warm again first thing in #Royden. Understandably quite busy, especially noticeable on the narrow paths up to Thurstaston Hill. Nice to see people enjoying the fine weather.

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Not really a sun person but enjoyed the warmth this morning in #Royden. Shade from trees much appreciated.

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Distinctly warm this morning in #Royden. I suspect more clouts need casting! Bit of a renewal theme with the photos. Also, saw a treecreeper.

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Current fave album is Remember the Humans by Broken Social Scene. Just beautiful music.๐ŸŽต

Apple TV on a bit of a roll at the moment. Widow’s Bay and Criminal Record have become a regular watch with For All Mankind not far behind. ๐Ÿ“บ

Warm but largely overcast morning in #Royden. Feeling reckless so cast a clout. Rhodos and bracken prominent though a few early rhodos losing their flowers now.

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Brief tour de #Royden this morning. Fairly quiet. Weather gods smiling for a change.

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Congrats to both teams on a fitting climax to this year’s Women’s Six Nations. Great to see the Red Roses continue their winning streak ๐ŸŒน ๐Ÿ†

Passing showers this morning in #Royden. Peak rhodo I would guess. Skipped coffee (Benty’s busy).

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Mostly drizzle this morning in #Royden. Up top again for a distant view of the yachts off West Kirby. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.

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Gentle meander around a very quiet #Royden in the noonday sun. Coffee at the courtyard.

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To the top of Thurstaston Hill today. On the edge of a rain cloud moving up the estuary. A fair amount of rain overnight. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.

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Stormy skies, showers and a strong breeze this morning in #Royden. A few puddles underfoot and just the one moorhen chick in evidence on the mere. Coffee and carbs in a very quiet Benty’s.

Afternoon stroll around #Royden to admire the rhodos in the sun. Not many waterfowl evident on the mere though ducks kept popping up in unexpected places, plus a family of fledgling moorhens in the shade.

Cold start, big clouds this morning in #Royden. Rhodo blossom looking very nice and a fair number still in bud. Sadly no time for coffee.

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Bright but chilly first thing in #Royden. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.

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To Port Sunlight for the May Morris exhibition at the Lady Lever. Pandora up to her usual tricks. Coffee and carbs at the gallery followed by a bit of a wander.

A gallery hallway is adorned with classical paintings, sculptures, and elegant furniture beneath a high vaulted ceiling with skylights.An exhibition room showcases vintage clothing on a mannequin within a glass case, alongside framed artworks and informational panels on the orange walls.A marble statue of a classical woman stands gracefully on a pedestal in an alcove, draped in flowing attire.A charming brick house with tall chimneys and a lush garden sits near the roadside.

Wander around the North Wirral Coastal Park this morning. Notable features: much sedgewarbling, 1763 lighthouse, home of the miniroll and a dancehall played by the Beatles. Coffee and carbs at The Green Hut closely observed by the wildlife.

A scenic pathway bordered by greenery and purple flowers leads to a tall tower in the distance.A path is lined with vibrant yellow flowers and bordered by lush green trees and grass.A circular plaque on a brick wall commemorates The Beatles' performance on March 26, 1962, at the former Apollo Roller Rink.A starling with iridescent feathers stands on a perforated table outdoors, surrounded by chairs and greenery.

Cold and overcast today in #Royden but mercifully dry. Retreated undercover for coffee and carbs at Benty’s.

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Rain in prospect next week so nice this morning to have a gentle amble around #Royden in the sun. Coffee and carbs at Benty’s.

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Mostly dry this morning in #Royden apart from a brief and fortuitously light shower. Walled garden open and looking lovely though laburnum arch not quite there yet. Coffee and carbs at courtyard.

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Warm and dry this morning in #Royden with occasional puddles from overnight rain. Skipped coffee.

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