Pat Regan's Blog, page 9

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/ 

Southport Car Boot/Table Top Sale

 

Venue:
Liverpool Road Methodist Church (Red Brick),
Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD


SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
Opens to the public from 2pm to 5pm
Free public admission
Over 25 stalls with lots of bargains to browse through,
plus a fundraising stall for the Hope Street Hub in Ormskirk who support mental health and anxiety.

Hope Street Hub in Ormskirk.
https://hopest.org.uk/about-us/
All spaces £10 each (approx. 6ft)
tables available for an additional £3

Selling spaces available outside if weather p...

In Pictures: Mind Body and Spirit Fayre

 

A selection of photos from the Mind Body and Spirit Fayre, held at Pleasureland on Saturday 24 August 2024. 

Please help us to support local businesses and charities.
https://southport-crafts-arts-and-preloved-items-fayre-1.jimdosite.com/ 

Mind Body & Spirit event including handmade crafts at Pleasureland

 
Craft and food stalls required for this weekend.

Be part of a great new event.

Spaces still available for our event this Bank Holiday Saturday 24th August. Great venue right next to Southport Pleasureland.

Visitors £1 admission, children free

We have a wonderful and constantly growing array of sellers and readers at our event on Saturday 24th August. 

Open to the public from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm. Entrance via the Valhalla building. 

It is getting very exciting!

So far:

Readings and psychic games with 'J...

The paintings need dusting

 

Rule one: when you stick paintings away in the attic they get very dusty, unless you cover them up.
Consequently, some of my old artwork below finally got treated with the old wet rag this morning. Please excuse light reflections as they were just fast snaps taken as I was cleaning them. 

So to be honest - some of the art above is not that great and only kept for sentimental value. Several paintings though I had accepted in the Atkinson Art Gallery exhibitions, back in the 80s and 90s. Many more ...

Southport: Riots not root cause of atrocity

 

Southport stabbing survivor says riots have nothing to do with atrocity

Here are a few extracts from a recent AOL report…. 

A survivor of the Southport stabbing has said riots which have erupted across the country have nothing do with the atrocity.

Grandfather John Hayes, 63, has revealed he is lucky to be alive after he was stabbed in the leg as he rushed to help screaming children during the attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

Mr Hayes believes their deaths were simply the trigger for th...

KING JAMES BIBLE – evil hiding in our midst!

Biblical Christian teachings: our great tradition, our moral guidance - or an ancient EVIL, transparently hiding behind the veneer of social and religious respectability? 

Regardless of private beliefs, our politicians have by custom essentially played up to the Christian tune.  The King James version (KJV) of the Bible which contains vicious justifications to beat children, was a little TOO extreme for moderate Christians. 

Its ranting and psychopathologic content was so transparently prejudiced ...

Southport Riot last night

 

Sights and sounds from the riot last night, outside the mosque on Sussex Road/ St Luke's Road corner. 

Above: riot police deployed outside the mosque. 

Above: police chopper flying through the smoke of fires. 

Above: large crowds gathered to witness the troubles, as the day turned into night. 
 






 


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