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Latest Southport News as of 28th March 2024
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Our volunteer team Easter đŁ spring reading recommendations. Open Thursday 1-4pm đđ ... See MoreSee Less
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Looking for a Joiner to help us with a very special bespoke project if anyone has any recommendations âşď¸ ... See MoreSee Less
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Looks like the water companies managed to smash their record from last year! And united utilities here is leading the pack! đĄ
Our MP Damian Moore along with the rest of the Conservative MPs voted to allow the water companies to continue dumping sewage. đ¤Ź
[www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68665335#:~:text=Raw%20sewage%20spills%20into%20England%20...'s%20rivers,1.75%20million%20hours%20in%202022](www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68665335#:~:text=Raw%20sewage%20spills%20into%20England%20...'s%20rivers,1.75%20million%20hours%20in%202022). ... See MoreSee Less
A massive thanks to Ashley Showrooms for generously supplying a toilet and sink for our volunteers workspace! We can't thank you enough đ𼰠... See MoreSee Less
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Southport Pleasureland announces 'UK first' ahead of reopening
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DinoTown - Southport BID
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Brick-built dinosaurs and prehistoric fun coming to Southport town centre between March 29-April 14.Thursday March 28th Jigsaw - They are coming soon - This Friday!
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A Jigsaw Explorer Jigsaw Puzzle
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This jigsaw puzzle is presented within Jigsaw Explorer's premium jigsaw puzzle web app. Anyone can use this web app to play their own photos as jigsaw puzzles, or choose from the thousands of beautifu...Photos from Becconsall- Lancashireâs Living Museum & Heritage Park's post ... See MoreSee Less
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# **Thursday weather forecast**
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# **[Full steam ahead at Southport Pleasureland this Easter after ÂŁ5m investment](www.qlocal.co.uk/merseyside/news_list/Full_steam_ahead_at_Southport_Pleasureland_this_Easter_afte...
Southport Pleasureland are steaming ahead with their highly anticipated opening for the 2024 season this Friday the 29th March.
The theme park is delighted to be opening its gates once again to visitors who will be thrilled at the new additions to the park this season.
The team at Southport Pleasureland are ecstatic ahead of the opening weekend, Norman Wallis, Chief Executive Officer, said âSince August 2023 we have invested over ÂŁ5m into the park. We have created a new themed land âSteampunk Bayâ.â
"We've worked day and night across the winter months to bring these new attractions to life and with the help of an incredible team, weâve managed to do it, just in time for opening.
Our 2024 season is going to be the best yet.â The investment into the park comes following a plan for monumental development which has already seen the creation of Viking Adventure Golf, an 18-hole mini golf, which was completed in 2022.
Norman Wallis said, âThe new land we have developed is a major draw to performers and festivals and we have already got some exciting events planned for Southport later this year.â âSteampunk Bay is the UKâs only steampunk theme park - Victoriana and sci-fi meet to create an immersive realm which will bring a whole new feel to the park.â
Southport Pleasureland re-opens for itâs 2024 season on Good Friday and are currently running a series of competitions across social media to entice park goers to visit the ever growing and evolving theme park. For tickets to Southport Pleasureland visit: [www.southportpleasureland.com](www.southportpleasureland.com/)
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Sefton Labour Group's version of Lazarus has re-emerged on the local election candidate list. Paula Murphy who recently stood down in Molyneux Ward, has been imposed in as the Litherland Ward Labour Candidate after her cousins, Marion Atkinson & Peter Dowd MP fixed it for her. Paula is the ex-wife of Paul Fraser of Sefton Committee Services and even managed to have other relatives as counting agents in the recent past. ... See MoreSee Less
Today, I have been out again around Birkdale talking with residents of Clive Lodge and nearby streets, frustrated by a classic Sefton blunder.
Residents have said that, a year ago, Sefton cut down a beloved tree due to the pavement being damaged by its roots, a result of the tree having no tree pit, yet they left the stump, failing to address the very issue they aimed to solve.
A double failure: a lost tree, an unresolved problem.
Iâm calling on Sefton Council to rectify this failure as soon as possible. #GreenSefton ... See MoreSee Less
# MOTORCYCLISTS â your opinions, pleaseâŚ
I'm currently in a bit of a battle/discussion with a nature reserve called Lunt Meadows, you may know of it.
I'm disabled and there is no wheelchair access to the reserve, even after a year of discussions and meetings with them on how to provide it.
This photo shows an access point which does not belong to Lunt meadows, but leads straight onto the reserve. This access point actually belongs to the Forestry Commission, but I'm told that the two wooden posts you see are to stop motorbikes.
**My argument is that only the most huge Harley Davidson style motorbikes would be stopped by these posts. Most normal motorbikes would easily get through if they wanted to. I have tried to get through in my wheelchair and even though it's pretty small and compact, it's too wide to get through, so I would argue that the only thing these wooden posts stop is a wheelchair.**
You can see the size of the dog and the man in the photo, do you think you could get between those posts on your Motorbike?
If you know the area, I would even be more grateful if somebody would go and film themselves riding between those posts and back out on a motorbike, just to prove the point and give me ammunition to battle them with. ... See MoreSee Less
Come and support local Artisans and Crafter's from Sefton and Merseyside at Southport Market Hall on Saturday 20 April. Free entry dogs allowed. ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we celebrate the magic that unfolds on stage â the power of storytelling, the energy of live performance, and the incredible communities that theatre brings together.
Here at The Atkinson, we're passionate about bringing the joy of theatre to Southport. Whether it's heart-stopping dramas, side-splitting comedies, or inspiring productions for all ages, we strive to offer something for everyone.
Have you experienced the magic of live theatre at The Atkinson? Share your favourite memories or tell us what show you're most excited to see in the comments below! ... See MoreSee Less
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Sefton Superstar Awards Celebrate Inspirational Young Achievers
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Sefton Superstar Awards Celebrate Inspirational Young Achievers
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Bootle Town Hall rolled out the red carpet last Friday for the inaugural Sefton Superstar Awards for cared for children to celebrate some truly inspirational...Our Future World Competition Sees Pupils' Art Displayed Across Recycling Centres
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Our Future World Competition Sees Pupils' Art Displayed Across Recycling Centres
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Our Future World competition got children to imagine what they want their future world to look like. Veolia and Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority aske...Southport Pleasureland Gears Up for Spectacular Season With New Steampunk Bay Attraction
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Southport Pleasureland Gears Up for Spectacular Season With New Steampunk Bay Attraction
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âSOUTHPORT PLEASURELAND ARE FULL OF âSTEAMâ AHEAD OF EASTER WEEKEND OPENING AFTER ÂŁ5M IS SPENT ON NEW ATTRACTIONSâ Southport Pl...Southport Friends of Palestine Holds Fourth Rally at The Atkinson
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Southport Friends of Palestine Holds Fourth Rally at The Atkinson
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On Saturday March 23rd Southport Friends of Palestine held its fourth rally outside the Atkinson on Lord Street. Gathered were about 80 people from all walks...Itâs that time of year again! đ¸
We have put two Natterjack Toad walks on for 3rd April and 17th April.
Please beware that our site is currently very wet, so the alternative route we will be taking is quite steep and narrow.
Due to the sensitive nature of these habitats, we canât allow dogs to join us.
Please contact the office on 01704 578 774 if you would like to book a space.
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# **[Come Together at the Royal Court Liverpool review by Pete Rimmer](www.qlocal.co.uk/merseyside/news_list/Come_Together_at_the_Royal_Court_Liverpool_review_by_Pete_R...
To get us in the mood Gaynor and I got off the train at Moorfield and strolled down to Mathew Street now called âThe Cavern Quarter" with music blasting out of many a bar was the sound of the Bealtes.It is no wonder that so many visitors to the city make their way to this music hub as it has such a good vibe and there is plenty to see.
There is still such a great interest in the music from Merseyside that itâs hardly surprising that following last year's amazing success of the musical Two Of Us at Liverpoolâs Royal Court that Tom Connor and Mark Newnham reprise their roles of John and Paul and bring to the stage another great show.
Telling the story of the start of the Beatles as the Quarrymen and their Hamburg exploits the story moves quickly from song to song and features all those you would expect .Itâs mostly high energy greatest hits performance everything from Love Me Do, A Day In The Life, Help, Sergeant Pepper, Strawberry Fields Forever, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds and much more but also features some softer moments with good acoustic versions of the quieter songs.
A great quartet of musicians Adam Keast (bass); Greg Joy (drums); Ben Gladwin (keyboards) and Mike Woodvine(Guitar) along with Tom and Mark playing guitars and piano make this show a must see production for anyone who likes a good night out.
We get a nice surprise at the end of the production with a rendition of the very last Beatles songâ Now and Then followed by a crowd-pleasing sing-along Hey Jude to send their audience home full of music.
You need to be quick if you want to see this one it finishes on 6th April. Itâs followed by a return of Alan Bleasdaleâs Boy from the Blackstuff starting April 19th.
Pete Rimmer
Photo credit: Andrew AB Photography
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We've been watching the BBC series about the RLNI. Last night, they mentioned the Mexico disaster. ... See MoreSee Less
If something in your body doesnât feel right, donât carry the worry of cancer with you. Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you canât rule it out.
Contact your GP practice.
[nhs.uk/cancersymptoms](t.co/XuRnzfPnCL)If something in your body doesnât feel right, donât carry the worry of cancer with you.
Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you canât rule it out.
Contact your GP practice.
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