Crossing The Line: Another level crossing could close
Following the news that Elm Grove level crossing could be closed a private meeting was held last Monday between Network Rail and invited residents. My understanding is that Network Rail is also looking to close the level crossing at Sandringham … Read More...
Friday Photo: Ghost signs
I haven't checked, but I reckon that the above old shop doorway is the nearest Hoylake can offer as a ghost sign. A ghost sign is old hand-painted advertising signage that has been preserved on a building for an extended period of time and has … Read More...
Rock and Goals Fundraiser
When: Saturday 18th May at 1pm till 4pm Where: West Kirby Residential school, Meols Drive. West Kirby What: A fun afternoon with Chester Rock choir performance, football match, cake and refreshments, Beat the goalie, Tug of War, Bouncy castle, … Read More...
Missing cat
Bengal female cat has been missing from Saxon Road Hoylake since about 3.30pm on Tuesday 2 April 2013. She was wearing a brown camouflage collar but may have lost it. She is very timid if approached. Please get in touch if you've seen the cat and … Read More...
Ian Skelly: Secret gig played at The Lake
Ian Skelly - drummer with acclaimed Hoylake band The Coral - played a "secret" gig at The Lake pub last Friday. Many thanks to Jessica Wilkie for the photo above. The secret gig was announced on twitter during Friday with the venue only being … Read More...
Other News
Elm Grove Crossing: Set to close?
Confirming a couple of messages that I've received in the last couple of days, the Wirral Globe reports that Network Rail are looking to close the level crossing at Elm Grove. There's a private … Read More...
Shops and shopping deals in Hoylake
You've probably noticed but there have been a few openings/closings of shops in Hoylake recently. I thought I'd do quick run down of what's been happening on and around Market Street: (1) Hoylake … Read More...
Big Beach Cleanup: Hoylake
This Friday (26th April) is the day that the Big Beach Clean-up takes place at both Hoylake and West Kirby and volunteers are more than welcome. Organised and promoted by the Marine Conservation … Read More...
Public Meeting: Night time economy
Residents and visitors to Hoylake have always enjoyed socialising at one our many venues. But could our local night time economy be better managed for everyone? With that in mind, here's a press … Read More...
Pebbles Cafe: Existing toilet block to be demolished and replaced
This week's Wirral Globe reports that the disused toilet block (pictured - taken in March, 2011) on North Parade is to be demolished and replaced with a new building that will be the Pebbles Cafe. The … Read More...
Sensory Garden: Officially Open
The Sensory Garden at Meols Parade Gardens was officially opened this weekend as Jan Foster writes: At long last our Sensory Garden, at the Meols end of the Parade Gardens has finally been … Read More...
Use your brown bin for garden waste? Get ready to pay for it
The free, brown bin, garden waste recycling service offered by Wirral Council is soon to become a paid-for service. Wirral Council has announced the withdrawal of the free collection service that … Read More...
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