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May 2023 First Sunday
future wanders
April 2023 First Sunday
Dear friends in loitering
I hope you are enjoying Spring. It’s First Sunday, This Sunday and so time to wander together.
Folk have been asking to explore outside the city centre and there was a suggestion for different loiterers to facilitate walks where they live, and so I thought I…
First Sunday March 2023
Dear friends,
It’s First Sunday This Sunday and so time for a loiter. Join us 2pm this Sunday, 5th March, outside the entrance to MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) on Liverpool Road. Taking inspiration from the worlds of science and magic we will wander together and speak to the streets. It…
Victory for Our Irwell and the Ralli Quays towpath Campaign
Campaigners have won access to the River Irwell at Ralli Quays in Salford. Working together as “Our Irwell” they have successfully overturned plans to divert the public right of way through a hotel lobby.
Developers Legal and General have amended their plans and they now include the guarantee…
February 2023 A Glossop Adventure
Dear friends and fellow loiterers
February's First Sunday is a bit different as we are venturing outside Greater Manchester for the first time. Please join me for the final iteration* of the People's Tour of Glossop on Sunday February 5th
More details and free tickets here. https://www…
January 2023 Wander Details
Dear friends and comrades in loitering
The First First Sunday wander of 2023 will take place this Sunday, 8th January (yes, I know that’s an interesting definition of “First Sunday” but sometimes time-slips).
Join me at 2pm, Piccadilly Gardens, near the metal memorial tree. We can excava…
January 2023
December 2022 First Sunday
It’s First Sunday this Sunday and so time again for an extraordinary stroll….
Meet The LRM under the tiled map at Victoria Station, Manchester, 2pm this Sunday 4th December. We shall wander at will for about 2 hours and then have a convivial beverage somewhere agreeable.
As ever the directio…
November 2022 First Sunday and Glossop News
It’s First Sunday, This Sunday and time for some post Hallowe’en tricks or treats. We’ll be focusing on finding the magical in the mundane from ghosts under the pavement to spirits in the air…..
Join us 2pm this Sunday 6th November in St Anne’s Square outside The Royal Exchange Theatre (a…
Ralli Quays Update
Hi everyone
There has been some important progress regarding Ralli Quays and I am using this blog to share information as we do not have a dedicated webpage. For more information please email mlrose@thelrm.org tweet @thelrm or text/whatsapp 07974929589
People who wrote to the DFT to object t…
October 2022 First Sunday
Hooray! Its First Sunday this Sunday and so time for a communal wander.
We will be exploring some of our favourite subjects: rivers, regeneration and play in our city. However the plan for this month is slightly different to most loiters because we know the end point…
We will meet 2pm on Oct…
First Sunday September and Ralli Quays update
First Sunday this Sunday and we are meeting for a wander 2pm outside Salford Central station
There is also a public meeting for anyone interested in the Ralli Quays towpath campaign. This is Wednesday 7th September 6.30 at 53two https://www.53two.com/
Here's some press coverage of the camp…
Save Access to Our River Irwell: Important Update
August 2022 First Sunday
Dear friends and loiterers
It’s First Sunday, this Sunday and I am really looking forward to wandering together again. There has been some talk of revisiting Angel Meadow to explore changes since our last visit so let’s meet on the corner of Angel Street and Style Street at 2pm on Sunday 7th …
Update today:
July 2022 First Sunday
Timetable of activities for Saturday June 4th
Hello everyone
Saturday June 4th 12.30-4.30
Drinkwater Park, Rainsough Brow, Prestwish M25 9XW
A Day Out at Drinkies with Walk The Plank and The LRM
Here's the timetable for performances - you are invited to drift across the park creating your own trail - for access details and other infor…
June 2022 First Sunday: extra special and not just cos it isnt on a Sunday
June 2022: A Different First Sunday (and not just because its on a Saturday instead)
Dear friends, lovers and loiterers
I am delighted to share an invitation to join The LRM and our friends at Walk The Plank for a “Day Out at Drinkies”. This is part of Walk The Plank’s Irwell Weekender and prom…
May 2022 First Sunday
May Day May Day
It’s First Sunday, This Sunday and time for a wander….
Join us 2pm at the Lincoln statue in Lincoln Square Manchester on Sunday May 1st. The direction and pace will be determined by the collective following some resonant prompts…. I don’t know where we will end up but after…