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YULETIDE AND THE WINTER SOLSTICE

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS: WHAT THEY WON'T TELL YOU!

Is the widely-accepted Jesus Myth the real ‘Reason for the Season’ or just more, church-based, fundamentalist hype?

The popular Christian feast day of Christmas originates from the massive storehouse of our ancient Pagan past.

Any solid date regarding the alleged Jesus Christ's birthday is unrevealed and even the gospels fail to specify the exact time of this mythical figure’s commencement. In fact, the Church-orientated deception regarding the ‘of...

Bible-bashing Labour MP, Fiona Santayana, found guilty of lying to police

Religion and politics - need I say more? 

In 2017 A newly elected Christian Labour MP claimed that her victory in Peterborough was an answer to prayer. Fiona Onasanya who gained the seat from the Conservatives after a recount said: “God has shown me favour."

Speaking on what motivated her to run in the first place, she explained: “I believe to be a Christian is to be Christ-like – it’s to help people.

https://www.premier.org.uk/News/UK/Elected-Labour-MP-says-God-has-shown-me-favour 

Chr...

Ex - Councillor "ME, ME, ME” asked for an apology!

Former Sefton councillor, David Barton, was recently acquitted of money laundering.

His father, David Barton senior, was however previously convicted of multiple frauds and thefts following the longest trial in the history of Liverpool Crown Court, which lasted over a year. Judge Everett jailed Barton for 21 years.

https://www.otsnews.co.uk/judge-jails-care-home-boss-barton-21-years/ 

'Despicably greedy' care home owner jailed for stealing millions from pensioners

David Barton senior, 64, wa...

In Pictures: Southport's New Xmas Tree

Southport's latest Xmas tree (situated adjacent to the Town Hall on Lord Street) has been greeted with mixed reactions from the public.



















Is it a thing of magical beauty or a giant unorthodox monstrosity? One either loves it or hates it.




One advantage of not having a real tree (either at home or in town centres) is the avoidance of toxic chemicals used extensively by the real tree growing industry.

Potentially cancer-causing weedkiller now officially associated with real Christmas tree growing

Many...

More Blackpool tremors in the run up to Xmas

British Geological Survey has now recorded at least 21 tremors due to shale gas drilling operations in the Blackpool area, during this December alone. 

Safety measures must be halted for 18 hours if a quake of more than magnitude 0.5 is detected, which has happened several times since October. The strongest recorded to date was of a magnitude of 1.5, which was felt in the Fylde region on 11 December.  This occurred at a depth of one kilometre beneath the earth.























Frack...

A bible in one hand and a rifle in the other

How biblically – inspired hate text is used as justification for massive genocide by Church-based bigots.

We see plenty of shared posts on Facebook and Twitter about how certain wannabe militant (and largely unbalanced) individuals are so proud to be ‘God-fearing patriots’ etc. However, these flag-waving egotists conveniently fail to mention the racial hatred and religious intolerance that ‘their’ society was originally built on.

How many global races had their ancient native cultures totally t...

Fly Fishing book endorsed by Keith Farmer, friend of the late, great, Jack Hargreaves

Fly Fishing on Wild Becks, by Pat Regan, endorsed by Keith Farmer a pal of the legendary countryman, Jack Hargreaves.

Keith's opinion about Fly Fishing on Wild Becks - "A very enjoyable read! Pat has a wonderful laid back style of writing".




















https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1481250000/



















Above: Jack Hargreaves of 'Out of Town' television fame.



Keith (above) is a long- time angler and avid pipe-smoker.

Jack was famous for his very popular TV series called ‘Out of Town’.

https://www.youtube.co...

Real Christmas Trees: toxins behind the glitter

Santa’s Joy or the Grinch having a laugh? 

OK, you’ve bought a real Christmas tree off the back of a truck from a cowboy gardener, a roadside seller or a street market and you think you may have grabbed a fantastic deal. Things are not however always as they seem.

Finding a reputable seller with a good reputation in the business is vital. Make sure that you ask the seller to give you a firm assurance that the tree will last until Christmas. If the tree dies prematurely then you...

Missing dog Roxy - have you seen her?

Roxy has gone missing, have you seen her?

Apparently, she went missing from an area close to Southport Fairground. Have you received such a pet, possibly as a gift, in innocence?

Please share this news and help to get Roxy home.

If anyone spots her please ring one of the numbers given on the photo.


More

https://www.otsnews.co.uk/missing-dog-roxy-have-you-seen-her/ 

Southport Xmas Charity Parade and Toy Run 2018

Many vehicles were out in the Xmas charity parade tonight.


Of course, no Xmas parade would be complete without Santa... 


Rain made the roads slippery in places,
Well done to everyone involved...
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/498247287280859/ 
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