Pat Regan | OTS News - Southport

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

Freshfield Children’s Centre meeting with Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson Director of Social Care & Health attended the presentation session at Freshfield Children’s Centre on Wednesday 1st November. Quite a few people turned up to listen and ask questions. Mr

3rd November 2017

Halloween: home truths regarding our native, pre-Christian, spiritual heritage

A great deal of confusion exists around the topic of Halloween. Consequently, what follows may help to simplify the situation. Halloween was formerly called ‘Samhain,’ which comes from the Gaelic/Celtic meaning for

30th October 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

Professional Babysitting Agency requires sitters

A call is being put out to all people who have a qualification to work with young children. Are you a teacher, childcare practitioner, childminder? Do you need to earn some spare

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

Childcare providers fight for better funding levels

A House of Commons debate on the ‘effect of the 30 hours childcare funding’ is to take place today. The shadow minister for early years, Tracy Brabin, has confirmed that she will

12th 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

Click Thunderclap before 7.00 pm today to support an increase in childcare funding

Childcare in England is grossly underfunded and many childcare settings and childminders have been forced into closure. Many of them rated as Outstanding by Ofsted. If you have a family member or

7th 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

Health Secretary Hunt faces angry protesters at Southport Hospital

Health Secretary Hunt faces angry protesters at Southport Hospital Mr Hunt arrived later than anticipated at 12.24 pm. He was greeted with loud howls of contempt and angry jeers from a vocal

22nd August 2017

In Pictures: Southport Flower Show – 19 August 2017

Once again the weather held out and although the show ground was wet the day stayed dry.. Pictures speak louder than words, so here are more images to check out… Mr Tumble

19th 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

Red Arrows (filmed from Southport) flying over Blackpool

It’s a long way over the Ribble Estuary to expect any useable photographic results of the Blackpool Air Show. Nevertheless, I shot some footage of the Red Arrows doing their thing, along

13th 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

In Pictures: Birkdale Village Summer Extravaganza 2017

5 August 2017 The event was organised by local traders from Birkdale Village. A variety of attractions on offer included live entertainment and fairground rides, along with classic cars being exhibited. Local

5th 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

Should cats be allowed to roam free across our busy roads?

This controversial topic is one that needs addressing for the safety of cats and human road users too. Campaigners from the CatsMatter group have contacted OTS News. They stated: “Our aims are to challenge the laws

17th 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

In pictures: Supercars of the Northwest – 9 July 2017

Car enthusiasts flocked to see a wide range of vehicles today, at Southport’s Victoria Park. Supercars of the Northwest https://www.facebook.com/SOTNorthwest/ Pat Regan © http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/

9th July 2017