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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.

20th July 2023

Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre – tomorrow Saturday 15 July

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14th July 2023

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

8th July 2023

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

3rd July 2023

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/

1st July 2023

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

28th June 2023

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,

25th June 2023

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

16th June 2023

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

14th June 2023

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

6th June 2023

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)

3rd June 2023

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

28th May 2023

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

15th April 2023

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

20th March 2023

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

14th March 2023

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

15th December 2022

In Pictures: Southport Xmas Parade 2022

More action from the Southport Christmas Parade. More: https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade/about

4th December 2022

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

3rd December 2022

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

30th November 2022

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

23rd November 2022

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

25th October 2022

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

1st October 2022

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

29th September 2022

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

27th September 2022

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

11th September 2022

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

17th August 2022

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

2nd August 2022

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

10th July 2022

In Pictures: Southport Air Show, 2022: First Day

The weather held out and the planes arrived to thrill the crowds. The famous Red Arrows showing their class… Below: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, consisting of a Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane.

9th July 2022

Birkdale Craft Market is in Lydiate today

Visit the Craft Market today (26th June). 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Lydiate Parish Hall, 288 Southport Road, Lydiate, L31 4EQ. Including a Kids’ Corner and refreshments available. More: https://www.facebook.com/birkdalecraftfair https://www.facebook.com/Magickal-Gifts-and-Treats-527228217682125

26th June 2022