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
In Pictures: Birkdale Indoor Car Boot and Table Top Sale
Goats and bargains may seem like unlikely bedfellows, yet this was exactly what visitors discovered at the Birkdale event today. The weather was unkind at times with hailstones and blustery winds, but
Birkdale Indoor Car Boot and Table Top Sale
We bring you bargains, crafts, goats and gorgeous homemade cakes! Free public admission. Saturday 12th October, 2.30pm to 5.30pm Liverpool Road Methodist Church, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD. ‘Cosy Cakes’ will
SOUTHPORT CLASSIC AND SPEED CAR SHOW HIT BY RAIN
The popular event took place today, Sunday 15 September 2024, at Victoria Park. Sadly, the poor wet and cool weather struck and this was reflected in the empty spaces that normally held
In Pictures: Birkdale Indoor Car Boot and Table Top Sale
The crowds of bargain hunters who attended the event at the Red Brick Church in Liverpool Road Birkdale, on Saturday 14th September, were treated to three rooms and outside sale items to
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
British Musical Fireworks Championship tickets selling fast
Tickets are still available for the 2024 British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport later this month (Friday 20th and Saturday 21st September.) The hard working Tourism team at Sefton Council are busy
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
In Pictures: Indoor Car Boot Sale at the Red Brick Church
Here we have a small selection of images from today’s event at the Red Brick Church hall, in Birkdale… More information about future events: https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/ Support local businesses!
Acting the Goat at Birkdale Craft Fayre
Woodland’s Animal Sanctuary kindly provided the friendly goats Ana, Elsa, and Olaf at yesterday’s (20 July) Birkdale Craft Fayre. See also… Please help us to support local businesses! More… https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/ https://www.woodlandsanimalsanctuary.org.uk/
Merlin cannot make it so come and see Ana Elsa and Olaf
Tomorrow (Saturday, 20 July) come and see the goats Ana, Elsa, and Olaf from Woodland’s Animal Sanctuary. Unfortunately, Merlin the Shetland pony could not make it. They will be joining us at
Birkdale Craft Fayre – Special Offer
We have our Birkdale Craft fayre this coming Saturday (20 July) at St. Peter’s Church Hall. On this particular occasion, we are offering sellers… TWO SPACES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! NB.
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…
Birkdale Craft Fayre – Coming Soon!
Southport Craft and Preloved fayre. Stallholders wanted. Our next craft event will be held on Saturday 20th July at St Peter’s Parish Hall, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4BY. It opens at 10.30am until
Classic Car and Motorcycle Transport Fundraiser in town centre
Southport Auto Centre today presented the popular event in Wright Street. All money raised goes to the Macmillan cancer charity A plethora of various vehicles delighted the crowds.
In Pictures: Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day
Just a few images from the Fun Day event held in botanic today.
Southport Craft Event
Our next event is Saturday 15th June at St Peter’s Parish Hall in Birkdale, Southport. It opens at 10.30am until 2.00pm free admission. We have some lovely artisans with their handcrafted gifts
Stallholders required for next Ainsdale Village craft fayre
Stallholders are wanted for our next event on Saturday 8th June. We have a fayre on from 11.00am to 2.00pm at Ainsdale Methodist Church, 688 Liverpool Rd, Southport, PR8 3NA. We have
Council quietly apologise for 2023 Air Show logistics
Sefton Council have admitted the 2023 Air Show ‘didn’t go to plan’ after a water-soaked beach left traffic backing up for miles. A late decision to close the beach to cars on
In Pictures: Birkdale Craft Fayre, Saturday 18 May 2024.
A small selection of photos from today’s craft fayre in Birkdale. The ladies who were fundraising for Queenscourt Hospice raised £77.00 we believe, and it was a good day all around. Supporting
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/
Pictures from today’s Birkdale Craft Fayre
Supporting local businesses and good charitable causes in Southport A small selection of photos taken at the Birkdale Craft Fayre, held today (27th April 2024) at the Methodist Hall (Red Brick Church),
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
Craft & Gift Fayre in Birkdale – This Saturday 20th April
This Saturday: 20th April Opens to the public from 10.30 am to 2.00 pm. Venue: St Peter’s Parish Hall, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4BY Stall spaces still available – so don’t delay, contact us
In Pictures: First Sacred Heart Craft Fayre, held by Southport Crafts!
Today (6th April 2024) saw our first craft fayre held at Ainsdale’s Sacred Heart church hall. Please help us to support local businesses and surf this link for news of forthcoming events: