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Yesterday’s Festive Craft Market in Birkdale & cookie funds raised for ‘Oscar’

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

16th November 2025

Political failure to recognise pension flaws leading to unsustainable divide – say Silver Voices

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

30th October 2025

In Pictures: Yesterday’s (18 October) Birkdale Arts & Crafts Market

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/

19th October 2025

In Pictures: Yesterday’s (11 October) Car Boot Sale at Heatons Bridge Inn

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/

12th October 2025

CAR BOOT SALE THIS SATURDAY (11 OCTOBER) AT HEATONS BRIDGE

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

8th October 2025

Yesterday’s Car Boot Sale In Pictures: Once Again We beat The Rain

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

28th September 2025

IN PICTURES: BIRKDALE CAR BOOT SALE – 6TH SEPTEMBER 2025

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/

6th September 2025

Southport Air Show – 31 August 2025 – in pictures

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

31st August 2025

Southport Air Show 2025 – the rain came down

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

30th August 2025

In Pictures: Car Boot Sale – Heatons Bridge – 25 August 2025

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/

25th August 2025

ORMSKIRK MOTORFEST 2025

A selection of photos from today’s event…

24th August 2025

Car Boot Sale – Heatons Bridge Inn – Bank Holiday Monday 25th August

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

23rd August 2025

HEATONS BRIDGE INN – CLASSIC CAR CLUB MEET UP

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

17th August 2025

SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW 2025

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

16th August 2025

Heatons Bridge Car Boot Sale: 9th 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

10th August 2025

In Pictures: Birkdale Car Boot Sale 2 August 2025

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/

3rd August 2025

In Pictures: Heatons Bridge Car Boot Sale

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

26th July 2025

Car boot sale Saturday 26th July at Heatons Bridge Inn

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

24th July 2025

CAR BOOT SALE HEATONS BRIDGE INN

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

18th July 2025

Lovely spell of warm weather sees crowds flock to Ainsdale Beach

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

13th July 2025

In Pictures: Heatons Bridge Car Boot was open when many others closed

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

5th July 2025

Outdoor car boot sale Heatons Bridge Inn

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

3rd July 2025

SOUTHPORT FLEA MARKET/INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE

SUNDAY 15TH JUNE 11.00AM 2.00PM Valhalla Building Adventure Coast Southport/Formerly Pleasureland Marine Drive Southport PR8 1RX Crafts, bakery, good quality table top, clothes, toys, antiques & collectibles all welcome. One person’s unwanted

8th June 2025

SOUTHPORT FLEA MARKET/Indoor Car Boot Sale – Saturday 31st May

‘Southport Crafts & Events’ organisers return this weekend to Liverpool Road Methodist Church, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD. Saturday 31st May 11.00am to 2.00pm Free public admission Refreshments available Looks set

29th May 2025

In Pictures: Southport Flea Market 17th May 2025

A lovely warm sunny day for the Southport Flea Market, which was held at Valhalla building, Adventure Coast Southport, on the Marine Drive. Please help us to support small businesses and worthy

18th May 2025

In Pictures: Indoor Car Boot Sale/Flea Market at Valhalla Building today

All the fun of the fayre today with the ever-popular addition of our four-legged friends from Woodlands Animal Sanctuary. Please help us to support local businesses and worthy causes. More pictures below

26th April 2025

Birkdale: Indoor & outdoor car boot/table top sale

Indoor & outdoor car boot/table top sale at Liverpool Road Methodist Church. Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD. Saturday 12th April. 11.00am to 2.00pm. Fingers crossed, it looks set to be a

8th April 2025

In Pictures: Southport Indoor Car Boot Sale – Saturday 29th March 2025

A selection of images from the Southport Indoor Car Boot Sale Saturday 29th March at the Valhalla Building, Adventure Coast Southport (previously Southport Pleasureland). Our fundraisers today were Community Cupboard and Brain

29th March 2025

Birkdale Indoor Afternoon Car Boot Sale

Come and join us in the fun at the Birkdale event. Venue: Liverpool Road Methodist Church Hall (Red Brick), Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD. Date: Saturday 8th March, 2025. Time: 2.30

6th March 2025

In Pictures: Southport Indoor Car Boot and Craft Fayre

With sunshine galore for a change, we had a wonderful turnout for our first indoor car boot sale at Valhalla on Southport’s Esplanade today. The fayre was buzzing with activity, as busy

22nd February 2025