For those that aren't aware, next to the new lifeboat station there's the existing model boating lake. Right next to that is what looks like an area of concrete with a stepped wall - this was … [Read more...]
Jimmy Rae Gig Dates
Popular Hoylake based singer/songwriter Jimmy Rae (pictured) has a couple of forthcoming gigs that you might like to attend and they are detailed below. If you've not heard of Jimmy before then you … [Read more...]
News Roundup This Friday
Sand Removal: Windblown sand on the beach that had banked up against the wall was being moved with a digger today (between Kings Gap and the old lifeboat station). It would appear that the sand was … [Read more...]
Friday Photo: A Moostery
Okay, so here's a little mystery for you ...or perhaps not! Todays photo is of a cows head as you can see. It's actually one of a pair of adornments you'll find on a building in Hoylake. But the … [Read more...]
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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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...]
Hoylake Olympian Enjoys Business Success
Hoylake is home to Chris Boardman, the former professional cyclist and Olympic gold medal winner. As an aside, cycling has always been of interest to me - I used to be a member of a local club and … [Read more...]