Pat Regan

Southport Air Show 2016

The weather was kinder than many expected and the intrepid pilots all put on an amazing show. Anyway, pictures often speak more than words so here we go… The show seemed a
10th September 2016

Sarinah calls in at RAF Woodvale

A B-25 Mitchell medium bomber (Sarinah) was seen today at RAF Woodvale. The RAF received almost 900 Mitchells, using them to replace Douglas Bostons, Lockheed Venturas and Vickers Wellington bombers. The Mitchell
9th September 2016

Southport food caddies bringing in maggot infestations

Sefton’s food caddie collection extended timing is bringing in maggots and potentially placing public health at risk, according to residents and councillors. In June, the press reported that in Sefton the collection
3rd September 2016

Southport Flower Show, 20th August – Day 3

Today’s event was not quite as wet as yesterday’s and blue skies showed at times. Jonathan Marshall with his horses and falcons proved popular once again. The Stunt Monkey team doing their
20th August 2016

Southport Flower Show 2016 – the second day

Southport Flower Show 2016 – the second day The 19th August 2016 saw a very wet and dull flower show, not at all like yesterday’s sun-filled event. http://pat-regan.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/southport-flower-show-2016.html Seats remained empty for
19th August 2016

Southport Flower Show – 2016

The Southport Flower Show was opened by celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott yesterday (18 August). Thousands of visitors attended the annual floral event at the resort’s Victoria Park. It’s being promoted as the
19th August 2016

Sun dogs witnessed over Hightown

Yesterday evening (16 August 2016) saw a spectacular atmospheric phenomenon known as a sundog. In fact two sundogs briefly appeared, to the left and the right of the solar orb, in a lovely
17th August 2016

Birkdale Village Summer Fayre – 6 August 2016

The Birkdale Village 2016 Summer Fayre pleased the crowds and the weather was kind. Vehicle enthusiasts were in their element at this event, with a great selection of classics on hand. Various
7th August 2016

Lughnasadh: ancient time of the harvest

July has, in the UK at least, frequently been a time of squally weather and drizzle with little or no respite. What can we deduce though from the ancient and mysterious mythological
31st July 2016

Orangemen in Southport – 2016

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12th July 2016

Kitesurfers at Ainsdale

The July tides at Ainsdale are attracting many kitesurfing enthusiasts Vivid colours against the Mersey backdrop. Feet first, perhaps not the most elegant way to do it. Finally, the shore is left
11th July 2016

Iron ladies or rusty bigots with big mouths

After the Brexit fight and Cameron’s promise to go, the cats’ claws are out for his job. I for one feel that the choices being tabled are pretty inadequate, to say the
9th July 2016