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
11th September 2023

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…   
10th September 2023

‘Last of the Summer Picnics’ event in Ainsdale

Sights and sounds from the ‘Last of the Summer Picnics’ event in Ainsdale, enjoyed on 3 September 2023. Many thanks to everyone who helped behind the scenes to make this fantastic community event possible.  Meanwhile, the Craft Fayre inside the
4th September 2023

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
1st September 2023

Carnival Pride puts to Sea

Here’s just a quick handheld superzoom clip of the luxury cruise liner, Carnival Pride, leaving the Mersey this afternoon, following its visit to liverpool. Before long, she was on her way into
16th August 2023

In Pictures: Craft Fayre in Ainsdale today

Craft Fayre in Ainsdale today.  Venure: Ainsdale Methodist Church, 688 Liverpool Road, Southport PR8 3NQ. 10.30am to 3pm. Please surf this link for additional info on future events: https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/  
12th August 2023

No, not aliens – new TV drama series

Residents could have been forgiven for thinking ET had landed yesterday evening, as eerie lights cut through the Ainsdale trees. But never fear – it was just high-powered lights from a film
8th August 2023

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
23rd July 2023

New Cut Lane ditches claim another car

The hidden ditches of New Cut Lane in Birkdale have claimed another vehicle victim. A car veered off the infamously dangerous road in the early hours of this morning before smashing into
15th July 2023

The Open to return to Royal Birkdale in 2026

One of the most prestigious tournaments in golf is returning to Royal Birkdale in 2026, Sefton Council has announced. The iconic Southport links has previously hosted golf’s original championship on ten occasions,
11th 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
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