Pat Regan's Blog, page 42
October 6, 2020
Flooding around Ainsdale
Forget the car - bring a boat. The car park at Ainsdale Discovery Centre was flooded as usual
More
https://www.otsnews.co.uk/kews-housing-estate-swamp-fiasco/
https://www.otsnews.co.uk/drivers-warned-of-severe-coastal-road-flooding/
https://www.otsnews.co.uk/in-pictures-flooding-around-ainsdale/
September 15, 2020
Filming on Ainsdale Beach
A film crew and cast were in action today on the beach at Ainsdale.
Although not confirmed yet, it is believed that this activity may be linked to the new 'Enola Homes' Netflix series; or to 'The Irregulars'.
Images were taken from several hundred yards away with super zoom.
Above - a long range clip of the action - is the tall man in the long black coat (on the right) Henry Cavill or...?
The weather stayed warm and dry for the film crew...
More
https://www.otsnews.co.uk/tin-star-cast-grabbing-ic...
September 12, 2020
Southport Police on alert for protest trouble today
Left wing protesters gathered at midday in a small group outside Southport Town Hall after hearing of right wing plans to stage a demo, allegedly concerning immigrants.
The situation was reported on a Facebook page called 'Merseyside Anti-Fascist Network'
Police had gathered outside the Town Hall and at the Scarisbrick Hotel on Lord Street
The left wing demonstrators and the police watching them had largely departed from the Town Hall site within the hour.
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September 11, 2020
How safe is our air space?
This blog is just a refresher on the MoD and why it decided to close the UFO monitoring facility
2009 report
Shock in the UFO community as the MoD’s UFO investigation service shuts down
Reports filtered into the press on December 4th 2009 explaining that the Ministry of Defence has stopped investigating reported sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the UK.
A telephone number and email address which allowed the public to report sightings for examination was closed on 1 December afte...
September 10, 2020
The Squirrels of Ainsdale - why we need more trees
Both grey and red squirrels are to be seen in Ainsdale gardens.
This blog is just a brief report of recent sighting of both species in Sandbrook Road
Above: This lovely red was spotted this morning (10/9/2020) hunting for food in hazel and birch trees.
The Red Squirrel is a protected species in the UK and is included in Schedules 5 and 6 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (WCA) (amended by the Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000). It is an offence to intentionally kill or injure a red squi...
September 7, 2020
Chinook helicopters training at RAF Woodvale today - UPDATED!
Chinook helicopters from RAF Benson are currently operating at RAF Woodvale.
Essential training for crews has been scheduled from 6-11 September 2020 during exercise Kukri Dawn. This exercise is part of the operational flying phase of the Chinook training course run by 28 squadron based at RAF Benson; the operational conversion unit for the Puma and Chinook forces.
Above: a dull day with some light rain for the helicopters
The helicopters will primarily be operating in rural training areas but ma...
Chinook helicopters training at RAF Woodvale today
Chinook helicopters from RAF Benson are currently operating at RAF Woodvale.
Essential training for crews has been scheduled from 6-11 September 2020 during exercise Kukri Dawn. This exercise is part of the operational flying phase of the Chinook training course run by 28 squadron based at RAF Benson; the operational conversion unit for the Puma and Chinook forces.
Above: a dull day with some light rain for the helicopters
The helicopters will primarily be operating in rural training areas but ma...
September 6, 2020
In Pictures: Craft Fair at Dobbies Garden Centre
The scene today within the Craft Fair marquee at Dobbies in Kew.
At least the weather stayed fine, as the day continued...
More
https://www.ukcraftfairs.com/craft-events/22135/artisan-craft-and-gift-fair
https://www.otsnews.co.uk/pictures-southport-flower-show-2019/
https://www.otsnews.co.uk/pre-school-childcare-community-links/
https://www.otsnews.co.uk/new-soft-play-area-opens-dobbies-garden-centre-southport/
August 30, 2020
‘THANK U NHS’ Spitfire over Southport Hospital today
The iconic WW2 aircraft was seen today flying briefly over Southport & Formby General Hospital
Above: a long range shot of the Spitfire in action today.
The Spitfire was covered with the names of 80,000 NHS staff, family members, neighbours and friends chosen by the public to identify the sacrifices and acts of kindness over previous months.
The aircraft took off earlier from Duxford Airfield near Cambridge before flying over several hospitals.
See this link for donations
https://www.justgiving.com/f...
August 23, 2020
Ainsdale beach - as the tide ebbs away
The wild and wonderful coastline of the Irish Sea provides a wealthy feeding ground for many wading birds.
No matter what the weather brings, it's always great to wander along the wild Ainsdale tidal line...
Dunlin, sanderling and numerous other waders can be seen at Ainsdale ...
Stormy skies over the Irish Sea at Ainsdale can be as dramatic as any colourful sunset...
Choppy seas also attract extreme sports enthusiasts...
The dunes are constantly moving along the Sefton coastline... More
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