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Category Archives: News
Peter Vincent
Today we said goodbye to Peter Vincent, the late Treasurer and longest-serving committee member of the Friends of Bidston Hill. A kind and generous man who will be missed by all who knew him. It will be strange to open the Windmill without him. Caroline said it right in her heart-felt eulogy, reproduced below with permission. Eulogy A letter to Peter from Caroline Dear Peter Well, writing this and speaking at your funeral wasn’t on my bingo card for 2026.I’m pretty sure you’re as shocked as all of us here today. And can I say, I think you’d feel pretty special knowing how many people have shown up for your … Continue reading
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Bidston Hill Newsletter – Winter 2025/26
In this issue Chair’s Report Green Flag Status Events on the Hill Bidston Observatory Bidston Lighthouse Ranger’s Report Membership This issue is available to download as a PDF. Chair’s Report Earlier this year, our long-standing Chair, Roy Caligari, took the decision to stand down from the role he had held for fifteen years. I’m honoured to step into the role of Chair for The Friends of Bidston Hill following Roy Caligari’s remarkable stewardship. Over the past decade and a half, Roy championed countless projects that have helped preserve the natural beauty and historic character of Bidston Hill. His dedication has left a lasting legacy, and I’d like to thank him … Continue reading
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A Very Merry Observatory
Bidston Observatory are offering Christmas Dinners this December. More information is available on Facebook.
Changing of the guard
The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Bidston Hill took place on 9th September 2025 at Bidston Observatory. Chris Langton was elected as the new chairperson, Roy Caligari having retired from the role after fifteen years at the helm. Chris says: I’m honoured to step into the role of Chair for The Friends of Bidston Hill following Roy Caligari’s remarkable fifteen‑year stewardship. Over the past decade and a half, Roy championed countless projects that have preserved the natural beauty and historic character of Bidston Hill. His dedication has left a lasting legacy, and I’d like to thank him for his tireless service. In my new role as Chair, I hope … Continue reading
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2025
Our Annual General Meeting will take place at 7pm on Tuesday 9st September, 2025. The venue will be Bidston Observatory, Wilding Way, Bidston Hill, CH43 7RA. Over the years, this iconic building has played important roles in astronomy, time-keeping, tide prediction (including the tide tables for the D-Day landings), coastal oceanography and much more. Recently restored, it now operates as an Artistic Research Centre. We need your support and are seeking new members and volunteers to help with the conservation of Bidston Hill and opening the Windmill to the public. We also invite nominations to serve on the management committee for the forthcoming year. Only current members of the Friends … Continue reading
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Notice of Annual General Meeting 2024
Our Annual General Meeting will take place at 7pm on Thursday 1st August, 2024. The venue will be Bidston Observatory, Wilding Way, Bidston Hill, CH43 7RA. Over the years, this iconic building has played important roles in astronomy, time-keeping, tide prediction (including the tide tables for the D-Day landings), coastal oceanography and much more. Recently restored, it now operates as an Artistic Research Centre. We need your support and are seeking new members and volunteers to help with the conservation of Bidston Hill and opening the Windmill to the public. We also invite nominations to serve on the management committee for the forthcoming year. Only members of the Friends of … Continue reading
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Clearing Ivy
The Friday Group volunteers meet every Friday morning to carry out maintenance tasks on Bidston Hill. Lately, they’ve been clearing ivy from oak trees and the like, to keep the trees healthy.
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2023 Memberships Due
Members of the Friends of Bidston Hill are reminded that all memberships become due for renewal in January of each year. The annual membership fee remains at only £5 per year, and covers all family members living at the same address. New members are always welcome. You can download a membership form here.
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2021
It has been sometime since we have communicated through the website regarding matters relating to Bidston Hill. I think all will appreciate this is due to the pandemic which prevented any plans for events being initiated. We are hopeful the 19th July will bring further unlocking of restrictions, giving way for our committee to meet and continue where we left off before the Covid-19 Outbreak. With this in mind, assuming restrictions are lifted on this date, we plan to hold our Annual General Meeting, in order to put forward for appointment, nominees for those interested in serving on the committee for the forthcoming year. All are welcome to attend and … Continue reading
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COVID-19
Dear Friends, It will come as no surprise that due to the virus and recent government restrictions, all of our planned events/activities on Bidston Hill have been cancelled. This is notwithstanding my recent ‘Newsletter’ post which was written before the escalation of the crisis. Once the situation becomes clearer, we will post further information. We hope you have a lovely summer and hope it is not too long before circumstances return to normal, when we can all continue to enjoy some of the events our committee work so hard to arrange each year on Bidston Hill. Roy Caligari Chair
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