Author: Pat Regan

Time flies when you’re having fun.  Pictures from our indoor car boot/flea market event in Birkdale – 21st February 2026.  Please check the following link for our next events… https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/

Lightport is a brand-new, free immersive light and sound experience that transforms Lord Street in Southport into a 400-metre walk-through “rainbow of colour and creativity”. Produced by international artists Lucid Creates, the event features a series of interactive light installations, including high-tech lasers, mirrored LEDs, and a towering 10-metre luminous rainbow finale called ARC. MORE PICTURES OF THE EVENT… Lightport serves as the official launch for Southport 2026, a year-long programme of major events celebrating the town’s “Elegantly Eccentric” identity. It is funded by Sefton Council and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to boost local tourism and engagement during…

WHAT IS BROOKDALE RESOURCE CENTRE? Brookdale, nestled in the heart of Ainsdale, is a unique daycare centre designed exclusively for older adults and individuals with varying stages of dementia. The centre is distinguished by its safe, secure, and stimulating environment, complemented by a beautiful private garden, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. At Brookdale, the team is committed to promoting dignity, independence, and overall well-being. They understand that each individual is unique, and work closely with them and their families to develop personalised care plans that address their specific needs and preferences Key aspects of Brookdale’s approach include: Person-Centered Care:…

Chilly January winds failed to keep the bargain hunters away from the Woodvale event, which took place on 24 January. Funds were also raised for the very worthy Cupboard Southport, which is always focused on fighting food waste and promoting sustainable living. https://www.facebook.com/southportcommunitycupboard/?locale=en_GB Please surf the following link for more information about our forthcoming events… https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/

The last event in our 2025 Southport Crafts calendar took place today, at the Red Brick Church in Birkdale. Once again, we raised money for Oscar’s Appeal, via selling Subway cookies, and The Cupboard also had a stall. https://www.facebook.com/southportcommunitycupboard/?locale=en_GB https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-oscar-live-laugh-and-fight-brain-cancer? More:  https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/ 

Car Boot Sale/Flea Market Indoor – Saturday 20th December 11.00am to 2.00pm Liverpool Road Methodist Church (Red Brick) Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD. Xmas lights, winter plants, Xmas wreaths, collectables. Football Merchandise, Posters, Metal Signs and Stickers. Children’s clothing plus more. We will be selling freshly baked Subway cookies for Oscar’s funding: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-oscar-live-laugh-and-fight-brain-cancer Also there with a stall is ‘The Cupboard’, Birkdale. Please spread the word, and come along to find that special gift for Yuletide! Tea, coffee & hot chocolate available to keep out the December chills. https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/

Despite the chilly November winds and showers, buyers arrived at the popular Birkdale event, to hunt out pre-Yuletide bargains. ‘Southport Crafts and Events’ raised £50.00 for Oscar’s Appeal, via cookie sales. The cookies were kindly donated by Subway. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-oscar-live-laugh-and-fight-brain-cancer? Funds were also raised by ‘The Cupboard’. https://www.facebook.com/southportcommunitycupboard/?locale=en_GB More news on our forthcoming events here: https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/

Saturday 29th November 11.00am to 2.00pm. Liverpool Road Methodist Church (Red Brick) Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD. Free public admission. Fully booked with three rooms and over 30 stalls for this Saturday’s indoor event at Liverpool Road Methodist in Birkdale. Collectables, antique, vintage, crafts. We are sure a lot of you will have seen on FB the posts about three-year-old Oscar. We are supporting the family’s fundraising at our event this weekend. All Subway cookies we sell have been baked by a local shop and donated for Oscar’s funds. Please come along and buy some. Help to keep Oscar’s…

Local talented artisans displayed their wide-ranging  skills yesterday, at the Craft Market held at St Peter’s Church Hall in Birkdale.  HOPE FOR OSCAR Thanks to Subway for kindly donating cookies. All cookie sales and donations (£50.00) raised went to the Hope for Oscar cause…  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-oscar-live-laugh-and-fight-brain-cancer?  The Cupboard Southport also raised funds at the event.  https://www.facebook.com/southportcommunitycupboard/?locale=en_GB  Photos by Cath Regan  More info:  https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/ 

NATIONAL SCANDAL  Silver Voices is the only independent, individual membership organisation for senior citizens in the UK. The group’s latest news, highlighted below, shows that our UK politicians are increasingly failing elderly people.  TRIPLE LOCK INCREASES CONFIRMED BUT DANGERS LURK The calculations for the Triple Lock increases to the state pensions from next April are now clear. The earnings figure of 4.8% will be taken, because this year it is higher than either inflation (3.8%) or the 2.5% safety net. The Government will formally endorse these figures in the November Budget (there is no indication that they will not do…

Here we have a few images from yesterday’s well-attended market at St. Peter’s Church in Birkdale. More: https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/ 

Once again, the weather was kind and the event went ahead. More info and contact details for next events: https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/

Outdoor car boot sale – Saturday 11th October Open to the public from 10.00am Free public admission and parking Heatons Bridge Inn, 2 Heatons Bridge Road, Ormskirk, L40 8JG. Munchies Burger Bar will be there this Saturday at Heatons Bridge Inn. Customer and seller parking ‘only’ on the field to the rear of the inn. No parking in the pub car park. Sellers please arrive at 9.30am. cregan192@yahoo.com WhatsApp 07548262061 NB. Please check our pages the day before in case of bad weather. Contact us for more details: https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/

The Car Boot Sale organised by Southport Crafts went ahead yesterday, despite fears of rain. Here is a small selection of images from the event, which took place behind the Heaton’s Bridge Inn in Scarisbrick. More updates for forthcoming events in and around Southport on this link: https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/

Busy times today at the Car Boot Sale in the Red Brick Church, Birkdale . Southport Crafts and Events – supporting local businesses and worthy causes. More: https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/

The second day of the 2025 Southport Air Show saw better weather, albeit with the odd shower…

Many spectators appeared to enjoy the first day of the 2025 Southport Air Show. As usual the pilots performed great. However, others told an altogether different story. Complaints included: Several notable aircraft missing from the flight schedule. Eurofighter Typhoon scarpered away too soon, after allegedly experiencing technical problems. Overzealous security staff giving mixed signals to confused spectators as to where to stand or not stand. Public grievances about pushy staff over-eager to do spot checks on private bags. To top it all off, the rains came down, the brollies went up and the show finished early. What was YOUR experience…

A few photos from the well-attended bank holiday car boot sale today, at Heatons Bridge Inn. Please see this link for information of forecoming events: https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/

A selection of photos from today’s event…

Heatons Bridge Inn Outdoor Car Boot Sale 2 Heatons Bridge Road, Ormskirk, L40 8JG. Bank Holiday Monday. 25th August. Free public admission 10.00am to 2.00pm Sellers please arrive from 9.30am to set up NB. All seller and customer parking only on the field behind the Inn More: https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/

A small selection of images presented here from today’s Classic Car Meet Up, which was held at the Heatons Bridge Inn. All donations went to Macmillan Cancer Support. Heatons Bridge Inn https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057567694876 Heatons Bridge Classic Car Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/1218406149594360

Here are a few images from the Southport Flower Show today, Saturday 16th August 2025. 

Blustery weather conditions persisted at the Heatons Bridge Car Boot Sale, but at least it stayed dry again. Here is a small selection of pictures from the event. Please keep an eye on the Southport Crafts website for details of forthcoming community events.  https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/  

Once again, the hard-working Southport Crafts team ordered the sunshine, which arrived in abundance for this latest Birkdale event. More:  https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/ 

Although dark clouds threatened rain, the showers held off and the sun shone on the event at Heaton’s Bridge today (26 July 2025). More photos from the day below.  NB. We are back at Heatons Bridge on 9th August. https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/

Open to the public from 11.00am to 2.30pm Heatons Bridge Inn 2 Heatons Bridge Road Ormskirk L40 8JG Free public admission & parking Our outdoor car boot sale is situated in the beautiful surroundings of Scarisbrick. Either come along as a stallholder to sell your items, or a customer and spend time at our sale. Have a drink in the Inn and a walk along the canal. A perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Located on the field behind a wonderful, friendly and traditional country pub, Heatons Bridge Inn. Right next to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Please note:…

Saturday 19th July 11.00am to 2.30pm Free public admission Heatons Bridge Inn 2 Heatons Bridge Road, Ormskirk, L40 8JG Sellers –  pack your cars and vans up and come along at 10.00am to set up. All vehicles selling or buying, are to park on the grass area at the rear of the Inn. Directions will be given.  Sellers: Cars £12 Vans £20 Food seller still needed, so if you have a West Lancs Street Traders licence and insurance come along at 10.00am. There were lots of hungry visitors last time around. Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are there too. Come and say…

Rising July temperatures attracted the crowds to the sands of Ainsdale Beach today.  

With frequent rain showers and windy conditions some local car boot sales failed to go ahead. However, organisers of the new car boot at Heatons Bridge in Scarisbrick gambled on the weather and were rewarded with an event enjoying humid and often sunny periods.  More info:  https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/

Southport Crafts & Events has an exciting new and beautiful venue organised, right by the Leeds & Liverpool Canal for an outdoor only car boot sale. Saturday 5th July (weather permitting) Open to the public from 11.00am to 2.30pm Free public admission Heatons Bridge Inn 2 Heatons Bridge Road, Ormskirk, L40 8JG. Sellers only- please turn up on the day at 10.00am. No sellers admitted after 10.40am £12 cars £20 vans Customer and seller parking ‘only’ at the rear of the building Check our Facebook & website for updated details the evening before if uncertain weather. cregan192@yahoo.com https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/ https://www.facebook.com/southportcraftsartsandpreloveditemsfayre WhatsApp…