End of the line for two Merseyrail trains
Railway devotees flocked to Southport train station last Sunday (3 November) afternoon to say farewell to two iconic 507 trains. The pair of Merseyrail’s 507 units made to journey from Southport to
Forthcoming Southport Craft Fayres and Indoor Car Boot Sales
We have a few events coming up, all perfect for finding those early special and unique Yuletide gifts. This coming Saturday 9th November we are at Liverpool Road Methodist Church, Liverpool Road,
Jason is UK Horticultural Young Champion – Updated
To rapturous applause, Ainsdale man Jason Regan was presented with the Young Community Champion UK accolade in the Britain in Bloom RHS UK Finals yesterday. BBC’s ‘The One Show’ was filming therein
Southport Car Boot/Table Top Sale
Venue: Liverpool Road Methodist Church (Red Brick), Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER Opens to the public from 2pm to 5pm Free public admission Over 25 stalls with lots
In Pictures: Mind Body and Spirit Fayre
A selection of photos from the Mind Body and Spirit Fayre, held at Pleasureland on Saturday 24 August 2024. Please help us to support local businesses and worthy charities. Surf this link for
Mind Body & Spirit event including handmade crafts at Pleasureland
Craft and food stalls required for this weekend. Be part of a great new event. Spaces still available for our event this Bank Holiday Saturday 24th August. Great venue right next to Southport
Southport Air Show, Second Day – 14 July 2024 – in pictures
Day two of the Southport Air Show continued, albeit without the Typhoon. Thankfully, the day remained largely dry again, yet dark cloudy skies persisted. The following link displays the first day of
Southport Air Show – 13 July 2024 – in pictures
A dull afternoon with rain threatening, but apart from a few longish flight delays the show went on…
In Pictures: Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day
Just a few images from the Fun Day event held in botanic today.
Summer Craft Fayres in Southport
We have a few spaces left for this coming weekend (18 May). We are also taking names for our 8th June event. Support our local businesses. https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/
Southport Community Cupboard raises funds at Birkdale Craft Fayre
Fayre Organiser Cath Regan (right) was presented with a lovely bunch of flowers by Debbie and John from ‘Southport Community Cupboard’. The allotted fundraising stall at the latest Craft Fayre in St
22° Halo over Southport
An impressive 22° halo around the Sun showed itself this afternoon, over Southport’s sea shore. Such halos form as sunlight (or moonlight) is refracted by millions of hexagonal ice crystals that are
Southport man fighting for life after being repeatedly stabbed
A Southport man is currently in a critical condition in hospital after he was stabbed multiple times last night. A huge police response was launched in Meols Cop shortly after 8pm on
Crossens Craft & Gift Fayre – a few pictures from 9th March
A small selection of photos from the Crossens fayre last weekend Photo credit: Cath Regan Support our local businesses! More information… https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/ NB. This coming Saturday 16th March 10.30am to 2.00pm
Easter and Mother’s Day Woodvale Fayre
Saturday 2nd March 10.30am to 2.00pm is the date for our second monthly craft and gift fayre at our new venue in Woodvale, Ainsdale. St John Stone Parish Hall, Ainsdale, Woodvale, Southport
Telegraph pole protestors: We’ll stay as long as it takes
Local residents opposing the planned installation of telegraph poles on Wennington Road say they will continue their peaceful protest ‘for as long as it takes’. A group of protestors have monitored the
Craft and gift fayres back in business for 2024 season
‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre’ events will be starting up again very soon on Saturday 24th February, just in time for Mother’s Day/Special Person’s Day. There will be lots of
Silver Voices; campaign to delay the switch over of traditional copper wire landlines to internet -based telephone systems
Silver Voices latest campaign is gathering pace ‘Our campaign to delay the switch over of traditional copper wire landlines to internet -based telephone systems (VoIP or Digital Voice) is fast gathering pace.
Santa rides through Ainsdale
The Southport Hesketh Round Table Santa and his elves were spotted delighting the crowds in Ainsdale tonight. More: https://www.facebook.com/SHRT1199/?locale=en_GB
Latest November Southport Craft Fayre images
Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre organisers held two fayres this weekend. The first, on Saturday 18th November, was held at St Peter’s Church Hall in Birkdale and the second was
Two Craft Fayres in Southport this weekend
Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre in Birkdale and Crossens this coming weekend Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre organisers are holding their monthly fayre this Saturday at St Peter’s
Come along to the 2023 High Park Christmas Lights Switch On
Christmas Trees
Forthcoming October Craft Fayres: Venues and Dates
Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayres – dates and venues for your diary Our three separate October fayres are beginning this coming Saturday. They are the place to be, in
In pictures: Southport Classic and Speed Show – 17th September 2023
A celebration of more than a century of motoring history, featuring Southport’s record-breaking motor sporting inheritance. The popular event took place on Southport’s Victoria Park. More: https://www.southportclassicandspeed.com/participant-information Car Detailing Central https://car-detailing-central.jimdosite.com/
Birkdale Crafts and Preloved Items Fayres – the next two weekends
‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre’ organisers are holding a fayre this Saturday at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Road, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4BY The fayre is open from 10.30 am
Air Show Organisation – the Birkdale Fiasco!
The Southport Air Show has been a crackingly good event for many years. However, organisation behind the recent show left a lot to be desired. The scene at Birkdale was chaotic. The
Southport Air Show 2023: Day 2
Rain clouds threatened yet the day stayed generally dry. Mud glorious mud and quite deep in places… And yes – some aircraft even managed to arrive, as planned…
Southport Air Show 2023 – First Day
Southport Air Show
Ainsdale Green – join in the fun this Sunday
Latest information for our ‘Last of the Summer Picnics’ event this Sunday Toilets are available from 1.30 pm inside the church hall. Free teas/coffees are available inside the hall too from 2.00