Welcome to the We Have Ways Northern IC, Afflicted men & women from the North of England to infinity and beyond! All welcome, WhatsApp Group & meets.https://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3metzqkomg226Never in the field of human gluttony have so many calories been eaten by so few. The Northern IC February NW pub meet. Tex-Mex in Preston Fantastic evening. We just need to lie down now for a week or two. Gathering again in March, location tbc. #WW2 #WeHaveWays14 Feb 2026 22:05 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3metzqkomg226https://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3mdrvdyowjs2aOur next NW Pub Meet is at 7pm on Wed Feb 11th, in Preston. Conscious that our finely honed Northern bodies are temples, we're going no pies, max Protein...at an American smokehouse. Ahem. All welcome for nosh and waffle, bring your own mushy peas. #WeHaveWays #WW201 Feb 2026 08:16 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdrvdyowjs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3mdqti6jpes27An annual highlight to travel to Glasgow for the Highland IC Bier and Bratwurst shindig organised by @louiseprovan.bsky.social Always a pleasure see our Scottish chums, every one undoubtedly a renegade but the best of company. 👏👏👏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #WW2 #WeHaveWays31 Jan 2026 22:10 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdqti6jpes27https://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3marcy7r55k2tFrom all of us oop North to all our friends in the WW2-universe, may your Christmas rations be fulsome, your leave peaceful and the New Year bring health, continuing friendships and above all many pies. #WeHaveWays #WW224 Dec 2025 22:32 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3marcy7r55k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3m76etnwhbs2fIn darkest Widnes, the NW IC celebrated another year of waffle and the best company with a modest 14 dish festive Chinese banquet. 👏to David, travelling 6 hours(!) to attend, our walking wounded and Erik, our Landie roller/Quizmaster. Legends all, see you in '26. #WeHaveWays04 Dec 2025 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m76etnwhbs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3m4af5rrsss2oThe Northern IC monthly NW Pub Meet rolls on to Wigan! Wed Nov 19th, Curry Night in Wigan, not a kebab or pie to be in sight. But much waffle. And strategic manoeuvring over poppadoms. #WeHaveWays #WW228 Oct 2025 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4af5rrsss2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3m3id66vgzc2vTop meet at Hangar 42 Blackpool, fascinating exhibits, excellent guides & Polish Heritage Flight c/w Polish film crew! Great shop, unique keyrings bought, cast from Ju88 exhibited! Highly recommended. Then delicious curry in best company. Next Meet: Wed 19 Nov #WeHaveWays18 Oct 2025 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3id66vgzc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lzmfz3ta7k2jAnother very enjoyable WHW NW Pub Meet in Preston. Many pies. And a very big sausage. (No, don't even go there!) And much waffle in excellent company. Next meet: Sat 18th Oct, Blackpool, Spitfire Visitor Centre...and chips, of course. All welcome! #WeHaveWays24 Sep 2025 21:47 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzmfz3ta7k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lz4zahnpqk2hEy up, the fire lads an’ lasses o’ th’ Northern IC are also getherin’ fer a bit of a pub do wi’ some scran. No fancy grub ‘ere, it’s pies an’ mushy peas all round. Every bugger’s welcome t’ join us in Preston, Lancs, Wed 24th September. #WeHaveWays18 Sep 2025 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz4zahnpqk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lyuyuxe6xs2qThe Northern IC sends our best wishes and a crate of pies to NW stalwart @riksbar.bsky.social who, returning from WHWFV, tested a Land Rover's ability to drive on its side. Spoiler: it doesn't. Ouch. Get well soon Erik, the pub meets are waiting. #WeHaveWays #NWmanDown15 Sep 2025 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyuyuxe6xs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lxffaklkfk2nIf you're going to WHWF V, this from @redfivemodels.bsky.social is a must, only available on site. #WeHaveWays27 Aug 2025 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxffaklkfk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lxa5cdouhc2qOur good friends @newarkairmuseum.bsky.social are having an Aerojumble on Sat 27th Sep, 9am-4pm. Highly recommend visiting the superb museum and then stocking up on all the stuff you never knew you needed but, once seen, it somehow ends up on a shelf at home. #WeHaveWays #AvGeek25 Aug 2025 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxa5cdouhc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lxa5bpyz6k2qOur good friends @newarkairmuseum.bsky.social are having an Aerojumble on Sat 27th Sep, 9am-4pm. Highly recommend visiting the superb museum and then stocking up on all the stuff you never knew you needed but, once seen, it somehow ends up on a shelf at home. #WeHaveWays #AvGeek25 Aug 2025 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxa5bpyz6k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lx3gpaah2s2fHugely enjoyable Liverpool meet today visiting the superb Western Approaches Museum plus WW2 meanderings, surrounding of fine nosh and ale at Ma Boyles and much waffle in the best of company from near and far. Next Pub & Pies Meet: Preston, Wed 24th Sep. All welcome. #WW2 #WeHaveWays23 Aug 2025 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lx3gpaah2s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lwyphk5ris23The men & women of the small but perfectly formed NW section are gathering for the September Pub & Pies meet on Wed 24th Sep in Preston. Much inane waffle, many tangents, the odd book and much nosh. Northern perfection. All welcome. #WW2 #WeHaveWays22 Aug 2025 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwyphk5ris23https://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lvyffi3ai22jIt's the NW Pub Meet Summer Special and we're heading to the beach! Ok, Liverpool seafront but it oozes WW2 history, has Western Approaches and the odd tavern. Sat 23rd August .. waffle, WA, walking the seafront, nosh, lubrication. All welcome. #WeHaveWays09 Aug 2025 18:27 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvyffi3ai22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lulhtadkks2lOnce again a crack lean mean unit of the We Have Ways Northern IC selflessly sacrificed their bodies to surround many pies, countless fish and many chips in Preston, And they waffled. Excellent company as always. Next NW pub meet: Sat 23rd, Liverpool. It'll be snorkers all round....😉22 Jul 2025 21:40 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lulhtadkks2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3ltzmh7x6qs25Once again the brave men and women of the Northern IC will selflessly launch Operation Pie Surround, to seek and destroy the NW's finest pies, chips and gravy. And enjoy much waffle. Tuesday 22nd July, Preston, All welcome #WeHaveWays15 Jul 2025 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltzmh7x6qs25https://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3ltrsjyvmos2bNews that the sun baked Northern IC Dambusters marchers have about 6 miles left of their all-terrain march in 30 degree heat in aid of Finley's Touch. Please help them overcome delirium and a selfless lack of alcohol for hours by donating⬇️ #WeHaveWays https://www.justgiving.com/page/matthew-smith-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=01512 Jul 2025 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltrsjyvmos2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3ltqtrhcahc2ehttps://www.justgiving.com/page/matthew-smith-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=015 [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jul 2025 07:32 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltqtrhcahc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3ltqtdibdmk2eOnce again, Northern IC Dambusters marchers look each other in the eye, question their own sanity and set off on Operation Scorcher. 15 miles of undulating terrain in 30 degrees heat. All for FinleysTouch . Please support them by donating #wehaveways ⬇️ justgiving.com/page/matthew-s…12 Jul 2025 07:24 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltqtdibdmk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3ltpaef3dkc22It's hot! 30 Degrees and only mad dogs and the Northern IC would be doing a 15 mile Dambusters march in the Sat sun ... but all for Finley's Touch . Please bung a few pounds their way to compensate for the MANY pounds of sweat they will lose! #WeHaveWays https://www.justgiving.com/page/matthew-smith-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=01511 Jul 2025 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltpaef3dkc22https://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3ltmsolukoc2jTarget in sight! Sat 12th July, Northern IC ‘Dambusters’ march for Finley's Touch , 15 miles around Derbyshire lakes. Please support this superb charity and our intrepid and truly afflicted (and faintly certifiable) walkers by donating ⬇️ #WeHaveWays https://www.justgiving.com/page/matthew-smith-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=01510 Jul 2025 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltmsolukoc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3ltbrnvr3us2zMessage from the Rt Hon OC... @almurray.bsky.social The Northern IC Dambusters March over many miles for Finleys's Touch is next weekend! Please give what you can for this very worthy cause so close to Al's heart. Thank you! #WeHaveWays https://www.justgiving.com/page/matthew-smith-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=01506 Jul 2025 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltbrnvr3us2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lt4t4k3egs2vAgree, a theatre and is rarely mentioned in terms of the FAA. Excellent book, highly recommended. [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Jul 2025 08:27 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt4t4k3egs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lsw5gtz4gc24The We Have Ways July NW Pub Meet is in Bamber Bridge, Lancs on Tuesday July 22nd. Expect waffle, tales of growing piles of shame and collective surrounding of many pies and much gravy. All welcome. #WeHaveWays #WW201 Jul 2025 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsw5gtz4gc24https://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lsonkgvvg22jSuperb We Have Ways NW IC Burnley meet! Northern brekkie, private viewing of The Great Escape with unlimited pick and mix(!) , Padiham Armed Forces day, more food (!) , many pints and simply the best company. Thanks Erik for organising! #WeHaveWays28 Jun 2025 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsonkgvvg22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lrqe7l4sys2eThe Northern IC's crack section of individuals, often mistaken for Gladiators by account of their outstanding devotion to fitness, is again undertaking an arduous Dambusters lakeside march for FinleysTouch #WeHaveWays Please donate what you can ⬇️, https://www.justgiving.com/page/matthew-smith-3?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=01516 Jun 2025 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrqe7l4sys2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/whwnorthernic.bsky.social/post/3lqa3f2552223Another great WHW NW Pub Meet with afflicted gathering in Warrington. Pies were outflanked and chips destroyed without mercy. Next: Burnley, Sat 28th June for the great IC Cinema Meet, film⬇️, Padiham parade, nosh, pub and unlimited pick and mix(!) Will be messy. #WeHaveWays28 May 2025 11:18 +0000at://did:plc:khuu7o7yohpdhjomhn3bmlbn/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqa3f2552223