Flood alerts in place
River flooding alerts in place for watercourses near to Southport Above: the River Alt. River Alt flooding alert… ‘River levels will rise steadily on the River Alt due to heavy rainfall. Areas
Sunday’s Haskayne Fayre a success!
Despite persistent showers people arrived in good numbers to see what was on offer, at the first Haskayne Fayre. The successful event was organised by ‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre.’
Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre – Haskayne this Sunday!
‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre’ organisers are holding a fayre at Haskayne Village Hall this coming Sunday, 23rd July, 11.00am– 3.00pm. Venue: Haskayne Village Hall, 109 School Lane, Downholland, Ormskirk, L39 7JE.
Craft artists setting up shop in Ainsdale today
Today ‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre’ is in Ainsdale. The venue is Ainsdale Methodist Church, Ainsdale, 688 Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 3NQ. Free entry to the public. The fayre is on until
July – Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayres
Make July a ‘crafty’ month and support small businesses! ‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre’ organisers are holding three separate indoor fayres to visit this July, starting this coming Saturday. All
In Pictures; Ainsdale Show 2023
Images from Ainsdale Horticultural Society’s 2023 annual show, which was held today (Saturday 1 July). More info: https://www.ainsdalehorticulturalsociety.org.uk/
Rare Sand Lizard rescued in Southport’s Ocean Plaza Shop – UPDATED!
Sand lizards are a highly protected UK species. Southport’s coastal dune area is one of their last established strongholds. Sadly, a great deal of their vital habitat has been lost due to
In Pictures: Classic Car & Motorcycle Transport Fundraising Event
Yesterday, Southport Auto Centre held their annual fundraising Open Day, to help raise much needed funds for Macmillan Cancer Support & Southport Offshore Rescue Trust. A large selection of vintage classic cars,
Craft Fayre raises funds for Ainsdale in Bloom Village Bloomers
Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre organiser Cath Regan met with some of the Ainsdale in Bloom Village Bloomers team this afternoon. Cath handed over £65 to Brenda Porter, which was
June Heatwave Drives ‘Uninvited’ Visitor Into Pontins
Parts of the UK are officially experiencing a heatwave as temperatures continue to fluctuate around 30C. Ainsdale Beach was no exception today, with sun lovers soaking up the June heat. However, Ainsdale’s
Fayre organisers and Ainsdale in Bloom Village Bloomers team join forces for local community
Fayre organiser Cath Regan said: “The raffle at our first Ainsdale fayre is to raise funds for Ainsdale in Bloom Village Bloomers. They are a team of hard working volunteers who keep
Launch of New Crafts and Preloved Items Fayre in Ainsdale this Saturday
This coming Saturday 10th June,10.30am– 3.00pm, in Ainsdale Venue – Ainsdale Methodist Church, Ainsdale, 688 Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 3NQ. Lovely stalls with hand crafted items, bouncy castle (dry weather permitting)
Southport Car Enthusiasts Visit Ormskirk Motorfest 2023
Southport Motor Engineer Dave Elsby and Car Detailing Central’s Jason Regan took in the sights today at the Ormskirk Motorfest 2023. Here are a few of the images from the show… Car
Fun at the Fayre
It’s all go at the fayre today (15 April 2023). You are most welcome to join us to find that unique gift. Doors close at 4.00 pm. Venue: St Peter’s Church St Peter’s
Fun-Filled Craft Fayre with Funds raised for Children’s Charity
Event organiser Cath Regan and her team thanked everyone who supported the Craft Fayre at St Peter’s Church in Birkdale, last Saturday. Lots of great people and a plethora of beautiful handmade
Craft Fayre Fun this Saturday
Craft fair season seems to be upon us, and craft fairs are bursting out everywhere. Here are three such great events with free entry. Our Southport Crafts, Arts & Preloved Items fayre
In Pictures: Hard Ice in Southport – Stay off and Stay Safe!
With plummeting sub-zero temperatures, ice and snow have adversely affected many UK regions. Southport’s Marine Lake and also Ainsdale Lake have now frozen over. STAY OFF AND STAY SAFE! It should not
In Pictures: Southport Xmas Parade 2022
More action from the Southport Christmas Parade. More: https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade/about
Damien Moore MP: 5 years to get ‘interested’ in the loss of our Kid’s A&E services?
Genuine concern or blatant political engineering? Mr Moore seems to be ignoring the fact that CARES (Coalition Against Removal of kids Emergency & other Services) took the petitions they had raised to
Southport’s Pre-Xmas Craft Fairs To Visit
The last Birkdale and Cambridge Walks craft fairs of the year occur this Saturday and Sunday. BIRKDALE TABLETOP VINTAGE AND CRAFT FAIR Saturday 3rd December, 10am till 3pm sees the Birkdale Tabletop, Vintage and
Christmas Market Churchtown
The Market is based at ‘We Grow’ in Churchtown, which is a social enterprise run by Autism Initiatives that provides supported work placements for young autistic people to gain real work skills
SILVER VOICES UPDATE: UNPAID OLDER CARERS UNDER THE COSH, BUT WHO CARES?
Carers UK has published some important research revealing how unpaid carers are struggling in the cost-of-living crisis. A survey of more than 12,400 unpaid carers found that: 27% are already struggling with
SILVER VOICES LATEST NEWS RELEASE: New Age Of Austerity Beckons
The irresponsible mini-Budget of last week will inevitably lead to a new age of austerity with savage public expenditure cuts across the board. This may be exactly what some of the extreme
Response to Southport MP Damien Moore: launching new petition to return the Children’s A & E back to Southport
Southport MP Damien Moore is apparently launching a new petition to return the children’s A &E back to Southport. https://www.otsnews.co.uk/mp-launches-campaign-to-bring-childrens-ae-back-to-southport/ What has happened to make Mr Moore decide to launch a petition
Silver Voices: Budget Ignores 12.5 Million State Pensioners
Press Statement: Budget ‘Forgets’ 12.5 Million Older People: While billions of pounds are being borrowed to fill the pockets of bankers, corporations, businesses and the wealthiest working age people in society, the
In Pictures: Southport Classic and Speed Rally 2022
Pictures from the show – taken on Sunday 11 September, 2022. Additional information: https://www.facebook.com/southportclassicandspeed
Birkdale Craft Fair, Table Top & Vintage Sale – with Story Time
This Saturday 20th August, starting at 10am until 3pm. The venue is St Peters Church, St Peters Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4BY. Is your little one missing pre-school/nursery during the holidays? Story
The Maker’s Market this Saturday
The Maker’s Market is a super monthly event, hosting lots of talented local artisans showcasing their handmade crafts and goods. Please come along and visit us for a special gift or a
Southport Air Show 2022 – Day 2
More images from the second day of the show… Lovely weather with warm sunshine greeted the crowds today, at the Southport Air Show. The Black Eagles Display Team cut through the thin