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RAF WOODVALE: flying in the November mists

RAF Woodvale saw various military helicopters involved in low level flying manoeuvres today. A small crowd of onlookers and photographers lined the pinewoods as the evening mists arrived, just after sunset Military
14th November 2024

End of the line for two Merseyrail trains

Railway devotees flocked to Southport train station last Sunday (3 November) afternoon to say farewell to two iconic 507 trains. The pair of Merseyrail’s 507 units made to journey from Southport to
4th November 2024

In Pictures: Mind Body and Spirit Fayre

A selection of photos from the Mind Body and Spirit Fayre, held at Pleasureland on Saturday 24 August 2024.    Please help us to support local businesses and worthy charities. Surf this link for
25th August 2024

Craig’s Skydive for Greenfingers Charity

Each year Klondyke & Strikes choose a group charity, and this year they are supporting Greenfingers Charity. Greenfingers support children and families by creating magical gardens at children’s hospices throughout the UK.
28th July 2024

Acting the Goat at Birkdale Craft Fayre

Woodland’s Animal Sanctuary kindly provided the friendly goats Ana, Elsa, and Olaf at yesterday’s (20 July) Birkdale Craft Fayre. See also… Please help us to support local businesses!  More… https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/ https://www.woodlandsanimalsanctuary.org.uk/  
21st July 2024

Birkdale Craft Fayre – Coming Soon!

Southport Craft and Preloved fayre. Stallholders wanted. Our next craft event will be held on Saturday 20th July at St Peter’s Parish Hall, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4BY. It opens at 10.30am until
11th July 2024

An unexpected mini hailstorm left people thinking a new ice age had arrived in Birkdale yesterday.  Nevertheless, inside it was warmer as the craft fayre got underway.  Support local businesses.  More information
16th June 2024

Southport Craft Event

Our next event is Saturday 15th June at St Peter’s Parish Hall in Birkdale, Southport. It opens at 10.30am until 2.00pm free admission. We have some lovely artisans with their handcrafted gifts
8th June 2024

22° Halo over Southport

An impressive 22° halo around the Sun showed itself this afternoon, over Southport’s sea shore.  Such halos form as sunlight (or moonlight) is refracted by millions of hexagonal ice crystals that are
21st April 2024

HUNT’S BUDGET – TWO FINGERS UP TO OLDER PEOPLE

Latest news from the Silver Voices team shows discontent at Jeremy Hunt’s selective budget…. Silver Voices state…. TWO FINGERS UP TO OLDER PEOPLE ‘So said the Daily Telegraph in its immediate response
7th March 2024

Edge Hill University reveals £35m development plan

Edge Hill University has unveiled plans for a further £35m development, significantly enhancing the student experience at its Ormskirk campus. The largest element of the new plans is for 232 residential rooms,
22nd February 2023
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