Pat Regan

Councillor Preece stepping down

Jude Storer will be the Liberal Democrats Ainsdale Ward Candidate in this May’s Local Elections. After eight years and winning two elections Councillor Haydn Preece has decided to stand down. Cllr Preece
8th February 2018

Seal stranded at Formby Point

People at Formby Point kept vigil on a stranded seal this morning.  The animal was active and had ended up quite a long way from the ebbing tide. Fears were that it
7th February 2018

Supercars of the Northwest is Back for 2018

‘Supercars of the Northwest’ is back with its first event this year. This is set to take place on the 25th of March 2018. There will a massive selection of cars to ‘wow’ the
5th February 2018

In pictures: UK Hot Cars – the Warm Up

The latest UK HOT CARS meet up happened today in Southport, by the Marine Lake. Southport Motor Engineer, Dave Elsby, and photographer, Jason Regan, were on call to check up on the action. Photos
4th February 2018

Protest to save Formby’s mature village trees

Annoyed protesters gathered this morning in Formby’s rain-soaked village, to say ‘No ‘ to Sefton Council’s controversial tree felling plans. According to the Council data pinned to trees, 6 specimens are set
29th January 2018

Pine Pixies Pre-School Yuletide fun

Pine Pixies Pre-School in Formby recently held their Christmas party and who better as the secret visitor but Santa himself. Parents, children and staff joined together in singing a few Xmas melodies
2nd January 2018

A sundog, geese and ice skating at frozen Marshside

Sub-zero temperatures frequently increase the chances of interesting natural events. Today, a sundog was witnessed (on the left side of the solar orb) over Marshside. A sun dog or sundog (also called
12th December 2017

In Pictures: festive goings – on in Formby today

Romans galore today as seasonal festivities took place in Formby Village … The Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Dave Robinson, in attendance. http://mysefton.co.uk/2017/11/24/make-christmas-special-for-children-with-the-mayor-of-sefton/ And for a brief period it even snowed… Pat Regan
10th December 2017

December 2017 supermoon

The supermoon of December 2017 illuminated the UK skies last night as it moved nearer to Earth, appearing 14% bigger and 30% brighter than usual. The December full moon, traditionally known as
4th December 2017

In Pictures: Southport’s Xmas Parade 2017

Once again, the ever-popular Xmas Parade hit Southport’s streets tonight. Delivering donated toys to Springbrook Children’s Home in Ainsdale… https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade/ Traffic in the Parade forced over as ambulance had to push its
3rd December 2017

Southport by night in pictures

Lord Street in Southport after the Xmas light were switched on… Pat Regan ©  http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/ 
3rd December 2017

RAF Woodvale’s new Gate Guardian – UPDATEDï

This morning the aircraft, Hawk XX247, was being assembled at RAF Woodvale.This is to be Woodvale’s new Gate Guardian. Prior to this aircraft’s arrival here, others that served in this gate position included the
28th November 2017

Pine Pixies Pre-School job vacancy

Pine Pixies Pre-School is looking for a new staff member to join their team. Why not start 2018 off with a new job? A part time job vacancy has arisen for a
27th November 2017

Wild winds race across Ainsdale shoreline

The weather boffins are telling us that snow and ice are on the horizon. Winter is settling in fast and the winds are starting to howl across the bleak shoreline at Ainsdale.
24th November 2017

Conservatives wrecking UK childcare

Southport’s Conservative MP Damien Moore is seen above pretending to support small businesses, when in fact he is only supporting the ones which make him and his fellow Conservatives look and sound
16th November 2017

Dave Elsby Mobile Motoring Services

With the winter and the mad Xmas rush now upon us you may suddenly realise that your car needs a service, MOT or other repairs. Clearly you could do without all the
14th November 2017

November: Lest we forget…

A brief but heartfelt tribute to the fallen, by a grateful grandson of just one warrior who crossed over the bridge many years ago  Private Patrick Regan. Kings Liverpool Regiment. Died:  21
11th November 2017

Ainsdale beach and the Irish Sea

In these times of excessive stress over jobs, finances personal relationships and other concerns, it’s good to know that our wild spaces still provide spiritual solace and inner tranquillity. Forgetting the somewhat
8th November 2017

Giant 16 foot spider attacks terrified shoppers

Southport shoppers understandably trembled in fear as Arachnobot, the giant 16 foot spider, munched his way down Chapel Street. Nothing could stop this crazed creature from digesting men, women and children, as
28th October 2017

Pine Pixies Pre-School autumn fun and job vacancy

Children attending Pine Pixies Pre-School in Formby have been enjoying their autumn activities. Making characters out of the garden leaves that have fallen and pumpkin carving being just a couple. Pine Pixies
26th October 2017

In Pictures: Supercars of the Northwest in Southport

Supercars of the Northwest, end of season event, was held today at Victoria Park in Southport. More:  https://www.facebook.com/SOTNorthwest/  Video by Jason Regan  Pat Regan © http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/ 
22nd October 2017
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