News
Streetview Live On Google Maps
March 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment
This morning on Google maps the streetview functionality went live allowing you to see your own road at street view level. I think coverage is for much of the UK now, though I’ve only quickly tried Hoylake and West Kirby. Liverpool streetview was available some time ago. It’s not a universally popular feature as some see it as an invasion of privacy. Personally, I think it’s great – how about you? I’ve viewed our road of course, my mum and dad’s in Meols and various parts of Hoylake. If you live in a private road or up a very narrow lane or on Hilbre Island (!)... [Read the full story]
Featured Photos
Friday Photo: Sandhey Slipway
March 5, 2010 · 8 Comments
Many thanks to Ian Powers who has sent in two great photos related to the Sandhey slipway, which is the slipway just past the Meols end of the Parade Gardens. The above photo shows a fresh fish seller and Ian says: …a photo of Sandhey Slipway with a fish seller selling whatever the local fishing boats brought in. When the Nobbies came in there were a number of fish sellers selling fish to local residents. Usually bottom feeding fish, plaice, garvin as I remember, and of course shrimps. I certainly remember that in the 50s one seller, May Hughes filled an old pram with fish and would walk... [Read the full story]
Events
Hoylake Photographic Soc: Epson Night
February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
News of a forthcoming event at Hoylake Photographic Society Carol Tipping writes: A first on Wirral: an EPSON EVENT at Hoylake Photographic Society.The event will showcase the latest printers, drivers, scanners, home cinema projectors, inks and media. You will have the opportunity to try out the products during hands-on sessions, and print out your own images. Mike Richards, a fully-trained Epson representative will be on hand throughout to answer questions, and supply information sheets. Come along and have a look at the printers and what else is shown! A good chance to test the equipment and... [Read the full story]
Property
Hoylake Property Watch: December 2009
February 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Apologies for being a little late with the December ‘09 property statistics. A quiet month with just 3 recorded transactions: a property in Cable Road for over £550,000 a property in Grosvenor Road a property in Newton Road The most expensive property on the current market in Hoylake has a guide price of £1,950,000. January figures should be available soon. Read More →
Places
Full T’ Brim
February 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Good to see that the model boating lake is still holding water! I’m only joking of course, the newly repaired boating lake should be fine for a few years yet. It’s currently just about as full as it could be – in fact I don’t think I’ve seen it so full. When it’s windy (that’ll be quite often then) the water in the lake can splash over the sides. Typically it’ll be the righthand side due to the prevailing westerly wind and the water pours into what was the kiddies splash pool part of the old outdoor pool: As it has rained heavily during the week... [Read the full story]
Offers
Monday Money Savers 14th December
December 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Here are this weeks Monday Money Savers: Amazon Literally thousands of offers and free super saver delivery on all qualifying orders with no minimum spend – click here BBC Shop Enter their free prize draw to win of an All Star Christmas Stocking worth over £500! – click here. Closing date 4th Jan 2010. Cadbury Gifts Direct Quote SANTA09 at checkout and you will receive an extra 20 Cadbury chocolate bars inside your Santa Treatsize box. Treatsize varieties are: Dairy Milk, Crunchie, Caramel, Fudge and Buttons. Now only £12.50 for 100 when you quote SANTA09 – click here Comet Save... [Read the full story]
News
News Roundup: 5th March 2010
Here are some local items of news for you all. Hoylake In Bloom There are now new, stocked flower borders inside the Meols Parade Gardens (I have got a photo, but can I find it!). During the week the beds have been covered with a mushroom based mulch. Remember that volunteers maintain all the flower beds and tubs around Hoylake so don’t let your... [Read more of this review]
Have Your Say #1
The volunteer team at Hoylake Village Life (website) are looking for your feedback on several questions relating to Hoylake. I’ll be publishing several topics over the next few weeks in a series I’m calling Have Your Say. Your feedback will help the HVL team focus on the items that matter, with the aim of making Hoylake a better place to... [Read more of this review]
Plaque Is Back
Thanks to Neil Mitchell (Wirral Borough Council) for notifying me that the plaque has been replaced on the small sculpture at The Quadrant. You may recall that person(s) unknown removed the plaque late last year. The plaque has now been afixed with both a specialist glue and prison screws. Let’s hope it’s not pinched again. Read More →
News Roundup 24th February
Here’s a quick few items of local news and events for you. Area Forum Apologies for the very short notice but this afternoon sees the West Wirral Area Forum take place at Westbourne Hall, West Kirby, drop in 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the meeting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Contact Tracy Smith (Wirral Council) on 0151 691 8026 for confirmation. Thanks to... [Read more of this review]
Wirral Council Strategy For Hoylake
Many thanks to those of you who have been in touch to alert me to the rather wordy but interesting Wirral Council Core Strategy Report (available here, opens in new window). The report covers the whole Wirral and refers to Hoylake in several sections. Here are some of the paragraphs that I’ve copied from the report (my own headings) Lowest Ranking... [Read more of this review]
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