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Latest Southport News as of 20th April 2024
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Debbie Robson,
Jasmine Boyer,
Brenda Cracknell,
Catherine Hardy,
Gerry Gibbons,
Nigel Caulfield,
Ruth McMahon,
Sam Greenhill,
Vivien Fletcher,
Kevin Walsh,
Mark Atherton,
Kathryn Hearnden,
Allan Johnson,
Anna Kavanagh,
Jane Lawrenson,
Sue Wilson,
Susan McKenzie,
Maggie Haley,
Carol Hemmings,
Martin Woods,
Victoria Jamieson,
Joseph Rollings,
Magnus Eli,
Catherine Newton,
Aimee Tedham,
Andrea Meadow,
Julie Van Erp,
Kevin O'Farrell,
Kevin Corkhill,
Iain Langley,
Ian Gardner,
Vicky Brandon,
R Geoff Jackson,
David Harrison,
Philip Chadwick,
Steve Gilpin,
Margaret James,
Peter Tomlinson,
Sara Jones,
Jason McKenna,
Nadine Clark,
Stacey Wink,
Nicola Sinclair White,
Jay Lawrance,
Betty Watson,
Alan Phillips,
Imagine Formby,
Peter Reeves,
Susan Ingram,
Jenny Paul,
Paris Knight,
Callum Weedall,
Sam the Birkdale Gardener,
Andrea Philbin,
Elsie Stacey,
Jules Roz,
Sarah Milner,
Rainy Garcia Foley,
Seamus Breeze,
Olivia Rae Marshall,
Pal Kosina,
Marie Wilde-Niedzwiecki,
Carl Hughes,
Tom Remon,
Katie Vaughan,
Sam Parsons,
Karen Walker,
Angharad Collins,
Suzanne Hennig,
Chantelle Louise Bolton,
Southport Aces Pickleball Club ,
Alwynne Cartmell,
Eddie Dave,
Paul Dunbar,
Michael Evans,
Terry Jones,
Angie Wynne,
Carol Bradley,
Emma Callaghan,
Holly Crone,
All in one property maintenance,
Lesley Chandley,
Alan Nickson,
Laura Piet,
Paul Montesano,
WarrenCare,
Lew Sumner,
Morgan Foster,
Pops Lee,
Tony Mcculloch,
Megan Parker Sharples,
Linda France,
Jennifer Louise,
Olivia Gabrielle,
Jonathan Schlachter,
Lisa Maclean,
Georgia Barker,
Arstudio Anna,
Andrea Dlamini,
Blacksheepink Southport,
Gemma Aitchison,
Oksana Bortnovska,
Cath Riley,
Jill Miller,
Michael Byrom,
Farah Mustafa,
Alex Ryan,
Elizabeth Matthews,
Lee Gavin,
Andy Matthews,
Becky Spencer,
Katy Stivrina,
Sarah Elizabeth,
Eloise Miller,
Hanan Hanan,
Victoria Johnson,
Paul Forshaw,
Dy Swindlehurst,
June Jones,
Małgorzata Wąs,
Hesketh Arms Churchtown,
Victoria Potts,
Lee Baxter,
Cavan Bartlett New,
Michelle Fredericks,
Casper Hyde,
Cameron Scholes,
Rose Craven,
Daniel Nicholls,
Witch Stitch,
Gilly Forrester,
Eckersley's Blinds Ltd,
Marianne Evers,
Emily Brabin,
Sarah Kelly,
Isla Peterson,
A.C Property Maintenance services,
Alison Moulton,
Janet Taylor,
Valerie Bailey,
Tony Bailey,
Richard Allison,
Sara Delahunty,
Laura Ellen,
Sarah Louise Redmond,
Laura Bruce,
Danny Marsden,
Martin Pavion,
Pamela Chambers,
Sarah Spendiff,
Denni-leona Morgan,
Ant Fildes,
Frank Edgar,
John Hart,
Elizabeth Humphreys,
Darcy Iveson-Berkeley,
Harriet Sands,
Elisabeth Christian,
Helen Teale,
SanSan Field,
Anthony Gaspare Gambino,
Katie Pavier,
Sarah Louise,
Jack Henshall,
Katie Austin,
Vicky Andersen,
Sophie Aldred,
Karen Ball,
Anne Hayhurst,
Susan Davies,
Tony Madge Maguire,
Summer Black,
Newbridge Fishing Lakes,
Susan Boosey,
Mark Catherall,
Gillian Johnson,
Ian Smith,
Ruby Davies,
Sue Morris,
Cara Mascara Darby,
Sandra Henney,
Stephen Morgan,
Amy Haynes,
Cheryl Finch,
Paul Flint,
Paul Drysdale,
Hannah Haynes,
Jenny Turner,
Ali Johnson ... See MoreSee Less
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In 1565 an Irish Vessel was wrecked off the coast of North Meols, came ashore near the Old Pool and broke up. Her cargo was mainly sugar and potatoes, which were washed up in large quantities. From this event came the name “Sugar Hillock”, then a long bank not far above high water mark. The potatoes were used by the Villagers, and an ancient Scottish Encyclopaedia gives this event as the introduction of the potato to England, first grown in a place called the Meales in Lancashire. Sugar Hillock Chapel in Sunny Road, Churchtown, was the first building erected for the Methodists in 1816. Our area is still well known for the growing of potatoes, my Great Grandad and Grandad were both Potato Merchants in Banks Village. ... See MoreSee Less
Saturday April 20th Jigsaw - PNR CB 2 Can't get enough
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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 Ainsdale Civic Society's post ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations to this week’s Queenscourt lottery jackpot winner who lives in St Lukes Road, Southport. 🎉🍾🥂
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To sign up for our weekly lottery draw, please visit www.queenscourt.org.uk/lottery
You must be 18 or over to play. Full T&C's available on our website. ... See MoreSee Less
# **Saturday weather forecast**
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Hmmm now what shall we do tomorrow? How about 50% OFF ALL CLOTHES, SHOES AND BAGS????
It’s super Saturday and you know there’s always something happening on a Saturday.
oh we spoil you!! ... See MoreSee Less
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At Thursday’s Council meeting Councillor Mike Prendergast put forward a motion to have the cycle lanes along Queens Road, Hoghton Street and Talbot Street removed.
Most Southport councillors supported the motion. Only Southport’s Labour councillors opposed the motion with the Labour councillors for Birkdale, Kew, Norwood and Ainsdale all voting to keep the unpopular cycle lanes.
Councillor Prendergast said, “It is genuinely disappointing that all Southport councillors were not able to support the call to have the lanes removed. They have proven to be woefully ineffective in encouraging people to cycle, they’ve harmed local businesses and reduced accessibility to town centre services for those who rely on their cars.
The fact is that the way these lanes have been installed and imposed on areas that don’t want them has probably set the cause of active travel back significantly in Southport.
As I explained during the debate, we want to see safe cycling infrastructure in areas where people want it and will use it. We want to see measures taken to help us meet our climate change obligations; Hoghton Street could have been an ideal place to see the installation of EV charging points, for example.
What we are against, and have been from the start, is wasting public money on schemes that hardly anybody wanted. Simply spending a grant from central government because you can without thinking through the consequences is not a sensible way to use tax payer money.
The measures were described as an embarrassment during the meeting, and I agree. The continued refusal of the Sefton Labour Party and Southport’s Labour councillors to recognise this and simply dig their heels in just adds to the embarrassment.
Unlike Southport’s Labour councillors, we will continue to stand up for local residents.” ... See MoreSee Less
I heard today that a deer had been killed on the Coastal Road between the roundabout at Pontins and the roundabout at the end in Southport. Deer have been seen on Hillside Golf Course and Royal Birkdale Golf course so perhaps it is appropriate that a sign should be put up on the Coastal Road for motorists to beware of Deer. As the speed limit is 50mph the deer wouldn’t stand a chance unless motorists are warned 😟 ... See MoreSee Less
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POV: You're chasing down your friends and family 🚨🏎️
Book tickets now to join in the fun this weekend, tickets from £15.99 👇 👇 👇 👇
www.southportpleasureland.com/
#daysout #weekendfun #familydayout #themepark #attraction #rides #northwest #southport #southportpleasureland #tickets #fun ... See MoreSee Less
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# **[Disappointing that all Southport councillors were not able to ban support cycle lanes](www.qlocal.co.uk/southport/news_list/Disappointing_that_all_Southport_councillors_were_not_able_t...
At Thursday’s Council meeting Councillor Mike Prendergast put forward a motion to have the cycle lanes along Queens Road, Hoghton Street and Talbot removed.
Most Southport councillors supported the motion. Only Southport’s Labour councillors opposed the motion with the Labour councillors for Birkdale, Kew, Norwood and Ainsdale all voting to keep the unpopular cycle lanes.
Councillor Prendergast said, “It is genuinely disappointing that all Southport councillors were not able to support the call to have the lanes removed. They have proven to be woefully ineffective in encouraging people to cycle, they’ve harmed local businesses and reduced accessibility to town centre services for those who rely on their cars.
The fact is that the way these lanes have been installed and imposed on areas that don’t want them has probably set the cause of active travel back significantly in Southport.
As I explained during the debate, we want to see safe cycling infrastructure in areas where people want it and will use it. We want to see measures taken to help us meet our climate change obligations; Hoghton Street could have been an ideal place to see the installation of EV charging points, for example.
What we are against, and have been from the start, is wasting public money on schemes that hardly anybody wanted. Simply spending a grant from central government because you can without thinking through the consequences is not a sensible way to use tax payer money.
The measures were described as an embarrassment during the meeting, and I agree. The continued refusal of the Sefton Labour Party and Southport’s Labour councillors to recognise this and simply dig their heels in just adds to the embarrassment.
Unlike Southport’s Labour councillors, we will continue to stand up for local residents.”
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Winter grazing cattle have now been successful collected from the
Green Sefton enclosures #Ainsdale & #Birkdale Local Nature Reserve.
Big George the English Longhorn thanks responsible dog owners for keeping pets under control on the site.
Grazing cattle are due to return in October.
Please continue to keep dogs under control while on coastal reserves to avoid disturbance to ground nesting birds and away from flooded areas due to breeding amphibians and other wildlife.
Sefton Council Lancashire Wildlife Trust ... See MoreSee Less
Does anyone know a gymnastic coach who will do a few 1-1 coaching sessions to help a 6yr old perfect a few skills please, she attends a gym already but they don't do the 1-1 thanks in advance xxx ... See MoreSee Less
The Dinasours never left Southport and some can now use a keyboard 😂 ... See MoreSee Less
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# **Southport Champion of Champions 2024**
## **Saturday 20th April, 10am start at The Fleetwood Hesketh**
## **Kindly Sponsored by John Hughes.**
**Come on down to watch some of the best bowlers in southport play off for the glory of being named Southport's Champion of Champions 2024. You can also enjoy the hospitality and refreshments inside The Fleetwood Hesketh club.**
## **HERE IS THE DRAW.**
**Roy Webster v Hilary Baldwin**
**Fergal Wright v Bill Roddan**
**Joan Bullen v Alec Rimmer**
**Kez Adams v Jean Mayor**
**Neil Rigden v Ian Goulding**
**Sharon Rigden v Stephen Mcmanus**
**Colin Edge v Paul Crummey**
**Tim Hodge(Defending Champion) v Darren Edgerley**
**David Pritchard v Arthur Adams**
**Peter Wilson v Jimmy Abram**
**Andrew Gautrey v David Gordon**
**John Ashcroft v Ian Valentine**
**Christopher Willan v Kath Watkinson**
**Alistair Adams v Susan Anne Davies**
**Chris Porter v Matthew Greenwood**
**Ellen Crawshaw v Derek Leigh** ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s tomorrow !
20/04/2024
Tickets
www.southportbachchoir.uk/tickets-main ... See MoreSee Less
Are the dinosaurs still in town? Our grandchildren are visiting this weekend and we'd like to show them. ... See MoreSee Less
Train services disrupted as Fire Service deal with incident between Freshfield and Ainsdale
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Train services disrupted as Fire Service deal with incident between Freshfield and Ainsdale
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Due to the fire brigade dealing with an incident near the railway between Freshfield and Ainsdale the Southport and Hunts Cross line is disrupted. Disruption...Tomorrow is our fayre in Birkdale. Please come along and support our small businesses. Children's craft table and refreshments.
Hand made tote bags, knitted items, hair accessories and beautiful toddler's clothes, jewellery and other items, Mandy from Tropic offering free mini facials or hand pampers. Gorgeous hand made soft toys, slate gifts plus much more.
Come and have a sit and a chat with a buttered scone and tea or coffee. Or enjoy our hot chocolate drinks.
Fetch your children to play on our craft table with our home made playdough.
Stall spaces still available.
cregan192@yahoo.com
WhatsApp07548262061
Looking for stallholders for 27th April. Please see our website for details.
southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/ ... See MoreSee Less
Photos from Southport RFC's post ... See MoreSee Less
Stray Cat and Her Newborn Kittens Find Hope at Woodlands Animal Sanctuary
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Stray Cat and Her Newborn Kittens Find Hope at Woodlands Animal Sanctuary
eyeonsouthport.co.uk
If you follow the story of Woodlands Animal Sanctuary you may have seen on their socials the kittens who have recently found their way into their loving arms...Those who are at increased risk from COVID-19 can book their spring vaccination appointment now✅
People that are eligible:
Aged 75 or over (on 30 June 2024)
Have a weakened immune system
Live in an older adult care home
Vaccinations start from Monday 22nd April and continue until Sunday 30th June, but bookings have opened this week.
Find out more www.sefton.gov.uk/spring-vaccine-bookings ... See MoreSee Less