Pat Regan's Blog, page 66
June 12, 2017
The mysterious SS Chrysopolis, still holding her secrets in the Irish Sea
The SS Chrysopolis allegedly got stranded in February fog about 2.5 miles off Southport's Spencer's Bank, some time around the end of WW1.
Dates and reports vary it seems because some give the stranding as 14th February 1919. Other sources say it was 21 Feb or 28 and in 1917 or even 1918.
To add to the mystery, wartime reporting restrictions were said to apply to the press. Therefore, how confident can we be that it was even a straightforward standing?
The Chrysopolis was 260 feet in lengt...
June 11, 2017
Ainsdale Discovery Centre flooded again
Once again, minor flooding has occurred this weekend following heavy rain at the Ainsdale Discovery Centre car park.
If you live in Ainsdale - make sure you own a good pair of wellies. The old Lido area sees these minor floods on a regular basis.
Above: this was the scene in January 2016.
https://www.visitsouthport.com/things-to-do/ainsdale-discovery-centre-p92073
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June 4, 2017
Ainsdale Fun Day, 3 June 2017
Nice warm weather arrived for the 2017 Ainsdale Fun Day, which appeared to be very successful.
Below are photos and videos from the popular event...
Damon Noone, brother of Herman's Hermits' Peter Noone, performing live at the Fun Day.
Terry Durrance (left) with Damon Noone.
Musicians everywhere, doing what they do bestBrass in action
Worthy causes that need highlighting at the event 
Seriously tasty vehicles on display 
Fantastic day had by all and well done to the organisers.....
