Pat Regan

In Pictures: Intercity Blues Band in Southport

This afternoon the Intercity Blues Band entertained crowds on Southport’s Lord Street. The band playing by the Diana Princess of Wales water fountain, in front of Southport Arts centre. https://www.facebook.com/intercitybluesband/  Pat Regan ©  http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/ 
1st July 2017

Armed Forces Day, Southport 2017

Locals and visitors to the resort were treated with the Armed Forces Day spectacular. Grand music from the Band of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, on Lord Street. Keeping order with dignity
25th June 2017

In Pictures | Woodvale Rally 2017

Sights and sounds from Southport’s Woodvale Rally Held at Victoria Park, Southport – 17th and 18th June 2017 http://www.woodvalerally.com/ Woodvale Rally is run by the 1st Southport Scout Group, raising funds to
17th June 2017

Ainsdale Discovery Centre flooded again

Once again, minor flooding has occurred this weekend following heavy rain at the Ainsdale Discovery Centre car park. If you live in Ainsdale – make sure you own a good pair of
11th June 2017

Pre-school childcare community links

This term has seen some lovely community links for Pine Pixies Pre-School children and families. Chris who runs “Chris Toal Estate Maintenance” very kindly has donated the time, work and equipment needed, to
4th June 2017

Ainsdale Fun Day, 3 June 2017

Nice warm weather arrived for the 2017 Ainsdale Fun Day, which appeared to be very successful. Below are photos and videos from the popular event… Damon Noone, brother of Herman’s Hermits’ Peter Noone,
4th June 2017

Sandbrook Way fly – tippers in evidence again

Once again, Sandbrook Way has been the target of unsightly fly-tipping. This brings the whole area down and is totally unnecessary. Various materials and rubbish have been dumped behind flats, opposite to
24th May 2017

Southport vigil for Manchester attack victims

Southport vigil for Manchester attack victims. A vigil was held this evening in Southport for victims of the Manchester Arena attack (Tuesday 24 May). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/23/manchester-arena-attack-22-killed-suicide-bomber-ariana-grande/ The Southport Town Hall event was hosted
23rd May 2017

30 hours funding plan brings childcare crisis

In September 2017 the Government is bringing in the start of the 30 hours ‘free childcare’. Whilst 15 hours is offered to all children the term after their third birthday, this extra
10th April 2017

Sub sighting off Ainsdale beach creates concern

Local sea fisherman, Berthold Konrad, thought he’d had one too many beers this morning. While fishing on the beach with his wife Ingmar, the couple spotted what looked like a large submarine.
1st April 2017

Fly Tipping end of Meadow Lane, Ainsdale

Total disrespect for the environment and local community  is again evident, as more fly-tipping is discovered on land behind Meadow Lane. Furniture has been dumped at this location. Graffiti and more waste
27th March 2017

Marina Lake Southport – crumbling walls and graffiti

Dilapidated broken walls and corroded metal railings greet visitors to the classic resort, opposite Morrison’s store. Southport’s Marine Lake has been a popular attraction since Victorian times. However, it is still crying
20th March 2017

Accident in Formby, Duke Street

Several vehicles were involved in an accident this morning at the bottom of Formby Bridge and Duke Street. The road was cordoned off and traffic redirected by helpful people at the scene
18th March 2017

Masked shoppers in ASDA create public alarm

This morning shoppers in Southport’s ASDA supermarket were somewhat alarmed to see a large group of young people rushing around the store wearing what appeared to be surgical masks. One ASDA patron,
16th March 2017

Pine Pixies Pre-School’s Forest School Trip

Pine Pixies Pre-School children recently went on a Forest School trip to the local woods behind St Luke’s Church in Formby. St Luke’s School staff and parents joined us for a walk
13th March 2017

Pine Pixies Pre-School, Formby Library trip

Pine Pixies Pre-School children recently went on a trip to Formby Library. Some liked to read. While some just felt like ‘chilling out’… The librarian very kindly did some activities with us,
12th March 2017

Southport: how safe is it today?

Graffiti is again a problem at Southport’s Marine Lake. Additional damage to older lakeside buildings and more low-grade graffiti has also been exposed following clearance work around the lake. OTS News has
6th March 2017

Flooding hits Formby

Heavy rainfall created some flooding in Formby today. Deep pools of flood water, outside the Gild Hall in Church Road, made walking difficult for pedestrians. http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/  Submit News Contact us with your community,
28th February 2017

Repair work on Woodvale’s eyesore continues

Workers today carried on with operations to patch up the Brook eyesore on the corner of Sandbrook Road/Way. The troubled Woodvale site has been a focus of various problems and local embarrassment
16th February 2017

New Ainsdale trees welcome – updated

Following the regrettable and highly controversial felling of a large mature tree in Bowness Ave passageway, two new trees have been planted as promised by the Council. This is good news, yet
10th February 2017
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