Pat Regan

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

In Pictures: Storm Brian hits Southport

Close on the tail of Hurricane Ophelia, Southport was today treated to Storm Brian. A few hardy individuals arrived to witness the scene at Southport Pier, as the high tide flooded in…
21st October 2017

The day the solar orb turned red over Southport

A strange red sun has been reported across parts of England. The Sun (above) filmed at 11.32 am near to Southport pier today. The phenomenon was created by fragments of Hurricane Ophelia
16th October 2017

UK Government – set to destroy childcare sector

Westminster Hall Thursday 12 October 2017 Meeting started at 1.30pm, ended 4.31pm http://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/35e1fae6-2e59-4f08-a779-3a667c34ae7d Robert Goodwill MP will not listen to common sense when faced with expert childcare providers that tried so hard
14th October 2017

Bimmo Fest at Birkers

THE ‘BIMMO FEST’ to be held at ‘BIRKERS’ on Sunday the 8th October 2017, 12 noon till late… All for a great cause…  All monies raised will go to help selected local
4th October 2017

In Pictures: Southport Air Show – last day

The September sunshine greeted the crowds, as the last day of Southport’s 2017 Air Show got underway. Watch the exciting moment as the Breitling wingwalker unfastens the harness to enter the aircraft.
17th September 2017

In Pictures: Southport Air Show 2017, Day 2

Once again, the weather held out for day 2 of the Southport Air Show… Sally B, the UK’s last airworthy B-17 flying fortress thrilled the crowds today… The Eurofighter Typhoon doing its
17th September 2017

In Pictures: Southport Air Show 2017 – first evening

Friday the 15th  September 2017 saw the opening of the latest Southport Airshow. The ever-popular Lancaster bomber and its Spitfire escort making a welcome appearance… The Eurofighter Typhoon came in fast, out
16th September 2017

In Pictures: Ormskirk Motorfest – 27th August 2017

Photos and video by Jason Regan … Car repairs, call Dave Elsby Motor Engineer mobile no 07980 713661 The show included an entry of 300 cars and motorcycles, plus a wonderful 1950’s Fire Engine. The parades ran
28th August 2017

In Pictures: Southport Flower Show 2017

Despite the recent ferocious August rains, the 18th of the month remained largely dry and bright. This ensured a steady trickle of visitors to the Southport Flower Show’s attractions. The ever-popular Ben Potter
18th August 2017

Pine Pixies Pre-School fun

Our end of term parties were enjoyed greatly, with the Teddy Bears’ Picnic for the younger children and the Leavers’ Party for the older children moving on to school. Many varied ‘teddies’
8th August 2017

Formby Pre-School damage, situation revealed

I wrote an article reporting what I considered vandalism in my nursery setting. It has since transpired that the damage was done whilst a group was renting out the church hall during
4th August 2017

Pine Pixies Pre-School delighted with Ofsted result

Pictured above are some of the children at the setting with left to right: Catherine Regan, Registered Person, Co-Managers Martine Platt and Lynda Birtles and Practitioner, Alesha Carr. Pine Pixies Pre-School in
24th July 2017

Getting in a little too deep at Marshside

“Erm, what’s this all about then?” A young bull decides to ‘chance it’ across the dark waters at Marshside.. Heron seems quite unimpressed… Very pleased to reach dry land… Pat Regan ©
22nd July 2017

Drones to be registered

The UK government has announced plans to introduce drone registration and safety awareness courses for owners of the small unmanned aircraft. It will affect anyone who owns a drone which weighs more
22nd July 2017

When a UFO is not a UFO – updated

Once again, a strange phenomenon has created suspected UFO activity that is exciting the UK media. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4692558/Mysterious-ring-shaped-UFO-appears-M62.html Mysterious rings in the sky have provoked many theories, yet I have actually seen these
14th July 2017
Pine Pixies Pre-School Formby

Pine Pixies Pre-School gardening fun

Pine Pixies Pre-School gardening fun The children at Pine Pixies Pre-School in Formby have been working hard on their gardening skills. Sunflowers, potatoes, radishes, runner beans, herbs are just a few of
5th July 2017
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