News Roundup 29 June

Just a few items of news for you: Arson Attack On Hoylake Pub On my way to the tip on Sunday morning I drove along Market Street and noticed a police van blocking Shaw Street. As I got close I could see that the top of the road was taped off. As reported by HeartWirral (a local radio station) fire crews were called to the Punch Bowl in the early hours of Sunday morning to deal with a fire in the bar... [Read more]

Hoylake & Meols In Bloom Garden Party

Last Sunday afternoon I popped down to a garden party being held to raise funds for Hoylake & Meols In Bloom. Fortunately the rain held off and quite a number of locals came to see and enjoy Jan Fosters lovely, award winning garden. Jan has informed me that the event raised £490 and this will go towards the planting of the tubs, borders, etc throughout Hoylake and Meols. New additions for this... [Read more]

Friday Photo: Before The Row

Recognise this view? No ..well picture yourself stood opposite The Ship Inn in Wood Street, facing the Co-op Supermarket and The Row. Syd Bird sent me this photo from the 1960’s and his great grandfathers Jesse’s Yard must be just out of shot on the left. Note the sign on the wall indicating the new development to come. Whatelse can you tell everyone about this photo? You can click on... [Read more]

Plans For Old Lifeboat Station

The Liverpool Daily Post this morning reports that Wirral Council and Mersey Docks & Harbour Company are aiming to find an appropriate new use for the whole site. Mersey Docks & Harbour own the building whilst the adjacent car park is owned by the council. Some locals are keen to see the building turned into a lifeboat museum. It is quite likely that other interested parties will be thinking... [Read more]

BBC Mentions Parade School Centenary

The Liverpool news section on the BBC website has an article about the Parade School centenary.  Read More →