I stumbled upon an article about open water swimming this week and thought I'd share it with you. The Love My Beach website features an article about Wallasey resident Chris Shaw (I presume that's … [Read more...]
Alight at West Kirby
Former local and talented artist Mason Edwards has produced another cracking railway poster. This one obviously features West Kirby and the Marine Lake. And to the far right the now-gone Hydro Hotel. … [Read more...]
U11s footballers wanted
Wirral Scout and Guide Charity Post 2016
With Christmas just around the corner and the time of sending cards to friends and loved ones getting closer, the annual Wirral Scout and Guide Christmas Post stamps are on sale now until the 14th … [Read more...]
Cat Grooming: Unusual business startup in Meols
A rather unusual business has been created by a Meols resident. Anita Richardson has opened her Love Cats mobile cat grooming service and as she explains, it's not just dogs who need a good … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween 2016!
If you're out trick or treating this evening, whether on your own or chaperoning your children... Happy Halloween! I met this pumpkin this morning. Don't think I've seen a carved pumpkin with a bit … [Read more...]
West Kirby Poster
A couple of years ago Mason Edwards created two super posters of the Royal Liverpool Golf Club and Hoylake station. Now Mason has now turned his attention to our neighbours at the end of Meols … [Read more...]
Thanks very much!
Just a quick post to say thanks very much to everyone who sponsored me for this year's London Marathon. At time of writing a total of £264.03 (inc. gift aid) has been donated, which is really … [Read more...]
Did you know Cynthia Lennon’s family?
Cynthia Lennon (nee Powell), John Lennon's wife, and her family lived in Trinity Road, Hoylake. Mike Feeney (website) is writing a book on the influence of the Beatles' muses and is researching the … [Read more...]
Running for charity
Back in October I managed to win a place in the ballot for this year's Virgin London Marathon. The event is massively over-subscribed and I think there's about a 1-in-9 or 10 chance of winning a place … [Read more...]