Pat Regan

Saturday, 21 February 2026

In Pictures: Today's event at the Red Brick Church Hall

Time flies when you're having fun.

Pictures from our indoor car boot/flea market event in Birkdale - 21st February 2026.

Please check the following link for our next events...

https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/

Monday, 16 February 2026

LIGHTPORT EVENT SOUTHPORT - celebrating the town's "Elegantly Eccentric" identity

Lightport is a brand-new, free immersive light and sound experience that transforms Lord Street in Southport into a 400-metre walk-through "rainbow of colour and creativity".

Produced by international artists Lucid Creates, the event features a series of interactive light installations, including high-tech lasers, mirrored LEDs, and a towering 10-metre luminous rainbow finale called ARC.

MORE PICTURES OF THE EVENT...

Lightport serves as the official launch for Southport 2026, a year-long programme of major events celebrating the town's "Elegantly Eccentric" identity. It is funded by Sefton Council and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to boost local tourism and engagement during the winter months.

The "Elegantly Eccentric" identity was introduced as the core vision for the Southport 2026 cultural programme. The phrase and the surrounding branding were officially launched by a collaboration of local leaders and creative directors:

Claire McColgan CBE: As the Associate Director of Culture for the Liverpool City Region and Director of Culture Liverpool, she has been a primary spokesperson for the "Elegantly Eccentric" project, describing it as a way to turn the town into something that celebrates its unique, flamboyant history.

Patrick Hurley (MP for Southport): He has strongly endorsed the branding, stating that the "Elegantly Eccentric" vision "captures that spirit [of Southport] perfectly and updates it for the 2020s".

Councillor Marion Atkinson: The Leader of Sefton Council launched the programme alongside McColgan, framing the identity as a tribute to Southport's history of "spectacle and eccentric entertainment".

Dates: Saturday 14th – Monday 16th February 2026.

Time: 5pm – 9pm each evening.

Cost: Completely free; no tickets or booking required.

Route: A 400m trail divided into four zones:

Mermaid Gardens: Immersive illuminated landscape and mirrored LEDs.

Monument Square: Features "Gradients" (layered light sheets) and overhead laser spectacles.

Christ Church Gardens: Pulsing neon light experience.

Town Hall Gardens: The "ARC" finale, a massive walkthrough rainbow made of 7,000 pixels.

Sunday, 15 February 2026

Advance UK’s (and Restore Britain's) 'Church Spin' sincerely needs a reality check!

Advance UK’s promotional video sincerely needs a reality check. Within this abstract clip we are treated to images of invading Romans being faced off by Celts with a woman at the helm, who is presumably the Iceni Queen Boudicca.

The narrator quips – “Rome arrived but we resisted”.

He however failed to clarify that the Romans and the Celt were at the time Pagans, not Christians.

The image suddenly jumps to the St George Cross flag with lofty claims that the land was ‘forged on Christianity’.

The St. George’s Cross (red cross on a white background) first appeared as an English emblem in the late 12th to 13th century, initially used by soldiers in the Crusades. So, we have suddenly jumped many centuries here and dismissed many essential aspects of our native British Pagan heritage.

The massive Pagan achievements that actually created the British nation were conveniently omitted from this cherry-picking pro-Church political video.

When the Romans officially invaded and conquered Britain in 43 CE, the country was not Christian. The native Britons practiced Celtic Paganism, and the incoming Romans brought their own polytheistic, state-sponsored Pagan religion.

Any talk of 'resistance' was undertaken by native Pagan warriors, not Christians, and one great example would be Queen Boudica.

Queen Boudica was the 1st-century Pagan Queen of the Iceni tribe in Britain who led a massive uprising against Roman occupation in 60-61 AD.

Known as the "Victorious Woman," she has become a lasting British national symbol of our Pagan resistance against oppression, independence, and the defense of our indigenous ways.

At the end of this clip, we see a list of famous historical figures, including one‘Caractacus’.

Whilst Boudica fought in the 60s AD, Caratacus was the leader of the Catuvellauni tribe who commanded the British resistance against the initial Roman invasion starting in AD 43, fighting for eight years before his capture.

Again, we see that this is a vital part of our PAGAN heritage and resistance!

Anyone who has foolishly fallen for the absurd Christian propaganda in the video seriously needs to consider the following.

Farming and agriculture were invented by Pagans

Military defence was invented by Pagans.

Architecture was invented by Pagans.

Roads were invented by Pagans.

Coinage was invented by Pagans.

The original traders and merchants were Pagans.

Central heating was invented by Pagans.

Clothing and fashion were invented by Pagans.

Art and philosophy were an expression of the earliest Pagans cultures.

Modern religious traditions, festivals and customs were hijacked from Paganism.

Medicine was invented by Pagans.

Writing was invented by Pagans.

Marine travel was invented by Pagans.

Laws were invented by Paganism.

Democracy was a Pagan invention.

Metalwork was invented by Pagans.

Days of the week and months named via Pagans.

It is wholly wrong, unjust and manipulative for 'any' political group to misrepresent our native Pagan heritage, via promoting the much later imported foreign religion of Christianity as our only true heritage.

Rewriting the past to rubber stamp biased missionary narrative by one conquering Abrahamic faith system over overs is the highest form of deceit! Such misleading propaganda is unhelpful and holds no connection to authenticity. To be taken seriously, especially within politics, first of all we need to speak the truth.

Some months ago, Mr Farage of the Reform Party was also guilty of the very same spin, which I highlighted here:

https://pat-regan.blogspot.com/2024/06/no-pastor-farage-you-are-100-wrong.html

I also note here that whilst the UK is in a state of chaos, thanks to the authoritian blunderings of the current Fabian PM and prior to him the last bungling blue-rinse government, I do actually agree with quite a few of the more commonsense aspects promoted by both Advance UK and Reform.

Nevertheless, I for one will never permit them to bang the old missionary church drum against our native Pagan heritage, without challenge!

If they want genuine support from the electorate then first, they must promote truth, not discredited eccleciastical religious spin. I realise that they think they will win over floating lip-service Christians with this 'holier-than-thou' approach, yet houses built on such shaky foundations will sink in due course.

Britain, like other countries, is originally built on ancient Pagan wisdom. Foreign cults like Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are modern eastern imports that have been craftily injected into our native culture, mainly due to shrewd fanancial decisions taken by powerful mind - controllers in high places many centuries ago.

Addendum:

RESTORE BRITAIN - latest bible - bashing spin exposed!

If this Advance UK evangelical nonsense was not enough, we now have Restore Britian foolishly insulting countless Brits, via saying you cannot be a true British patriot unless you are Christian.

Restore Britain’s fundamentalist fantasist Rupert Lowe and his new fan club haven’t quite grabbed the reality that, like Islam and Judaism, CHRISTIANITY IS IN FACT AN ALIEN ABRAHAMIC FAITH TO THE BRITISH ISLES.

This land was, like other places, PAGAN eons before the Christian ONE GOD faith system was officially enforced on the British Isles. All the native traditions, festivals and customs etc that Christianity absurdly calls its own were hijacked from our PAGAN ancestors.

IT’S TIME THAT ADVANCE UK AND RESTORE BRITAIN WOKE UP. INSULTING MILLIONS OF NONE – CHRISTIAN BRITISH PATRIOTS IS BASICALLY A VERY STUPID IDEA FOR ANY SERIOUS POLITICAL OUTFIT TO UNDERTAKE.

One could almost think that these two new political parties were little more than MISSIONARY EVANGELICAL OUTREACHES set up to get more reluctant bums back onto church pews.

Ye gods – save us all from these evangelists in posh suits … I wonder what our heroic Pagan Queen Boudica would have thought about all this...

Saturday, 14 February 2026

MORE WILD HABITAT AT KEW UNDER THREAT - but who cares about protected species anyway?

Major Southport employer submits planning application for huge land development – So it's, ‘BYE BYE’ for more of our wild green spaces….

Friday, 13 February 2026

BROOKDALE RESOURCE CENTRE goes from strength to strength

WHAT IS BROOKDALE RESOURCE CENTRE?

Brookdale, nestled in the heart of Ainsdale, is a unique daycare centre designed exclusively for older adults and individuals with varying stages of dementia. The centre is distinguished by its safe, secure, and stimulating environment, complemented by a beautiful private garden, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. At Brookdale, the team is committed to promoting dignity, independence, and overall well-being. They understand that each individual is unique, and work closely with them and their families to develop personalised care plans that address their specific needs and preferences

Key aspects of Brookdale's approach include: Person-Centered Care: Tailoring services to meet individual needs and preferences. Brookdale believes in the power of therapeutic activities. Attendees engage in a diverse range of activities, including exercise, sensory stimulation, reminiscence therapy, arts and crafts, gardening, and music therapy, ensuring a holistic approach to their care. Community Engagement: Facilitating social interaction and community involvement through outings and local activities. Family Support: Providing guidance, support, and information to family members and caregivers.

By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, Brookdale is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with dementia. The team understands the challenges that families face, and our aim is to provide much-needed respite and support to all our carers.

Brookdale Resource Centre

Sandbrook Way,
Ainsdale,

Southport,

Merseyside,

PR8 3RN.

Direct Dial: 01704 571026
Mobile: 07813394473
Email: salwa.moustafa@ndirections.co.uk

https://ndirections.co.uk/brookdale/

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Yesterday’s indoor car boot sale at St. John Stone, Woodvale

Chilly January winds failed to keep the bargain hunters away from the Woodvale event, which took place on 24 January.

Funds were also raised for the very worthy Cupboard Southport, which is always focused on fighting food waste and promoting sustainable living.

https://www.facebook.com/southportcommunitycupboard/?locale=en_GB

Please surf the following link for more information about our forthcoming events...

https://southport-crafts-and-events.jimdosite.com/

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

The mystery of the lost Southport Edwardian medal

I recently stumbled upon a worn yet mysterious medal while looking inside a dusty old tin full of my metal detecting finds, from many years ago.

I vaguely recall that it was unearthed somewhere in the Halsall to Scarisbrick area and probably back in the 1970s.

I shall let the images within this article and the data below explain this curious matter in more detail...

Sir Charles Scarisbrick was a significant figure in Southport's development; known for extensive land ownership and philanthropy He briefly served as Mayor of Southport from 1901-1902.

He acquired significant tracts of land, including areas where Southport grew, from the Bold and Hesketh families.

Charles also donated £7,000 for the Southport Infirmary (opened 1895), with his German wife Bertha's name on the children's ward.

He was seen as a fairly secluded man from an old Catholic family. He habitually avoided public life despite his wealth and influence.

The medal that I discovered displays the wording 'Charles Scarisbrick Mayor' and 'Borough of Southport 26 June 1902'. On the other side of the medal, we can see the image of King Edward V11 and Queen Alexanda.

The key to the secret behind this old medal opens up a page in Southport's bygone past...

Back in 1902, like many towns across the UK, Southport was preparing for the scheduled coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. However, the nation's jubilant disposition changed when just two days prior, on June 24, 1902, it was announced that King Edward VII had been diagnosed with appendicitis and required an emergency, life-saving operation.

While major events were hastily cancelled, many smaller celebrations went ahead in some areas, simply because arrangements were too far advanced to cancel, which naturally resulted in a gloomier atmosphere. Moreover, because of the last-minute change, many souvenirs, medals, and programs were produced with the incorrect date of June 26, 1902. Southport was at that time in the midst of the Edwardian era.

It’s amazing that this find from the 1970s produced such a fascinating snapshot in time of the town's history. Nonetheless, how this medal ended up buried in a rural Lancashire area outside of Southport is still an enduring mystery.

My instinct tells me that it may have been dropped by a coronation party goer visiting one of the local Scarisbrick pubs, like the Heatons Bridge or the Saracen’s Head in Halsall.

Reports also indicated that many celebration parties happened in Lancashire, with at least one in Scarisbrick. This was apparently in the grounds of Scarisbrick Hall, allegedly 2000 people attended, courtesy of the owner Marquis de Casteja.

If you know any more please let me know!