Hoylake resident Viki Boult successfully swam The Mersey at the weekend and raised funds for neonatal twin cot for Arrow Park Hospital. Viki says: "I made it across the Mersey in one piece! It … [Read more...]
Hoylake Parade: Defibrillators on site
(Left to right: Vaughan Williams, Rob Hussey, North West Ambulance, Jane Murch, Red Cross). The Parade now has two defibrillators on site and is the closest available equipment for those living in … [Read more...]
Beach: Grass spraying
As you can see from the notice above, the spartina grass that is spreading again on the beach is to be sprayed with a herbicide. Workers were out on the beach earlier, on what has been a rare dry day … [Read more...]
Hoylake cafe closed again
It seems that McKinnells Cafe (formerly Spotty Blue Teapot) closed for business last weekend. The cafe reopened as McKinnells after Spotty Blue Teapot closed a few weeks ago. The shop front signage … [Read more...]
Friends of Hoylake and Meols in Bloom fund raiser
Jan Foster writes: The Hoylake Social Club hosted a wonderful evening last Friday. A local band "Chasing Adele" entertained a large audience. Wow that girl can sing. One to watch!! Followed by The … [Read more...]
News Roundup 4th July 2012
A few items of local news: Spotty Blue Teapot Children-friendly cafe The Spotty Blue Teapot closed approximately a month ago and is now trading as McKinnells Coffee Shop. The shop front signage … [Read more...]
Hoylake Library: Proposed new opening hours
Revised opening hours for Hoylake Library (pictured) are being considered according to an article in the current issue of the Conservatives newsline newsletter. The library was if course saved from … [Read more...]
Beach: Car stuck in sand
A Vauxhall Corsa was stuck in soft sands out on the beach early on Thursday morning. The car was stuck in the sand on the beach roughly opposite Hoylake Lifeboat Museum. According to reports a 4x4 … [Read more...]
Friends of Grange Hill: Like to help?
Local resident Derek Longman hopes that you might like to support a 'Friends of Grange Hill' group to improve and maintain the Memorial Garden around the Memorial on Grange Hill in West Kirby … [Read more...]
Food Hygiene: How does your favourite Hoylake venue score?
Wirral Council has finally published food hygiene ratings for outlets across Wirral that serve food. The list not includes restaurants and takeaways but venues such as schools, care homes and even … [Read more...]