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 Hunts Cross and back on Sunday to mark the end of their service on the track.

 

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, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4PD for our popular indoor car boot. 

We have two fundraisers this weekend. Woodland's Animal Rescue will be back with their lovely goats and Southport Community Cupboard.

We have many stalls booked, car boot/table top items, plants, clothes, personalised gifts, plus our usual teas/coffees to warm you up as you spend time browsing. 

 Our 9th November sale is open from 2.30pm to 5.00pm. Free public admission.

The following weekend Saturday 16th November, we are at St Peter’s Parish Hall, St Peter’s Road, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4BY for our craft and gift fayre. The fayre opens at 10.30am until 2.00pm, free public admission.

We have some wonderful craft and gift sellers there. 

There will be a substantial amount of haberdashery items, namely buttons, cottons, beads of all description (made from wood, perspex, glass and metal). 

Beautiful children's books, cards, pictures and watercolours. Handmade bags, jewellery and phone charms. Gorgeous handmade boxes, candles and wax melts plus so many more. So come along and have a browse. Teas and coffees also available. 

Stall spaces still available, contact Cath direct on: cregan192@yahoo.com

WhatsApp 07548262061

https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/

Labour's appalling war against elderly people in the UK

 SHAME ON THEM

Labour's appalling war against elderly people in the UK continues. Silver voices mention a few pertinent points in the recent biased budget as follows. 

THE BUDGET:  

Failed to mention the cruel and crude decision to limit the winter fuel payment to those on pension credit, and introduced no mitigating measures to lessen the harm to older people on modest incomes this winter

Failed to give a commitment that other universal benefits such as the free bus pass and free prescriptions in England would continue for the rest of this Parliament

Failed to give assurances about the future of the state pension, amid rumours about future means-testing, raising the state pension age and the continuation of the Triple Lock. It also looks like the growing gap between the old and new state pensions is here to stay

Failed to guarantee compensation for the 1950s (WASPI) women

Failed to act on the extreme crisis in social care, other than a very limited immediate bail-out of £600 million to be shared between adult and children’s social care

Failed to unfreeze the lower tax threshold

Carer’s Allowance was raised but those on the state pension can’t receive it!

The crack down on benefit fraud may provide DWP with direct access to the bank accounts of all state pensioners. 

The odious lack of concern for the plight of the UK's elderly people and raving double standards coming out of Number 10 is mind-numbing. 

The Prime Minister and his supportive minions must be held responsible for their cruel actions. 

JOIN THE CAMPAIGN TODAY AGAINST THIS INSANITY... 

https://silvervoices.co.uk/join-us/  

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 at the crowded Manchester event. This was in effect the country’s Horticultural Oscars.

Moreover, the entire hard-working Ainsdale in Bloom team were presented with a Silver Gilt award for their noble community efforts.

Addendum: Jason was also presented with the following in Bolton on 31st October. 

NB. The team achieved the notable 'Best Town in North West Award' for Ainsdale in Bloom, 2nd year running. 

More info:

https://www.rhs.org.uk/get-involved/britain-in-bloom/bloom-awards-results#awardsandwinnerslist

 

RHS Young Community Champion - will Jason strike gold for Ainsdale?

Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals

UK Decision Time!

On Monday 21st October a decision on the above will be made.

Representatives from Ainsdale will be at the Manchester United Football Stadium to hear the result on how Ainsdale is judged in the Town category and how our Young Bloomer is judged within the UK Finals.

Ainsdale has already been judged by the RHS North West in Bloom as the Best Town in the North West.

Long - time volunteer, Jason Regan, has been a member of the Ainsdale in Bloom Village Bloomers team since he was 15 years  old and is now 21 years old.

The hard-working Ainsdale team are rooting for Jason who has been nominated for the prestigious Young Community Champion award.  

Watch this space for further updates. 

 

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 it was warm and welcoming for the crowds inside.

NB. Our next event is on Saturday 9th November, 2.30pm to 5.00pm -  also at Liverpool Road Methodist Church Hall, Liverpool Road, 

Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD. 

See also: 

https://www.woodlandsanimalsanctuary.org.uk/about/

https://car-detailing-central.jimdosite.com/ 

https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/

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 be there for indulgent, homemade weekend treats. Specialising in beautiful treat boxes and cupcakes.

Woodland's Animal Sanctuary are joining us and fundraising with their lovely goats, so don’t miss them. 

Please come along and support them and our stallholders.

Refreshments available

A few selling spaces are still available

Only £10/space

cregan192@yahoo.com

WhatsApp 07548262061

https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/

Ainsdale volunteer Jason nominated for prestigious horticultural award

 

Ainsdale resident Jason Regan has been a loyal volunteer with the Ainsdale Village Bloomers team since he was 15 years old. 

RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals are taking place on 21st October. 

Jason was nominated by the Ainsdale team for an RHS Young Champion Award. 

Jason is following in his grandfather Bill’s footsteps. Bill was the Head Gardener of Hesketh Park for 50 years. 

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 many more crowds and vehicles.

Above: Umbrellas never went out of fashion. Some car show enthusiasts almost took to singing and dancing in the rain... 

Above: Considering the appalling weather, a very sensible choice of vehicle. 

Hopefully, next year the sunshine will return instead of today's persistent drizzle. 

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 choose from. 

We  also had a fundraising stall for the Hope Street Hub in Ormskirk, who support mental health and anxiety.

https://hopest.org.uk/

More: https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/