A big thanks to Tom Singleton for covering this years annual Tug O War that took place on the beach opposite the Sailing Club. Tom reports: We went down to witness the annual Tug O War showdown … [Read more...]
1810 Memorial Service
You might have read in the local papers about the recent Hoylake 1810 Memorial service at the Lifeboat Station but for those that haven't Ian Davies has kindly sent in this press release: Tuesday … [Read more...]
Icy But No Snow …Yet
As much of the country appears to be having great difficulties with snow here in Hoylake we've hardly had a flake. There's been a slight covering, a bit of hail and even some thunder and lightening. … [Read more...]
Christmas Opening Times
If you're worried that you'll run out of milk (or indigestion tablets) over the Christmas holidays then you might find this information helpful ! Here's a list of some of the local convenience … [Read more...]
Will It Snow?
It might snow this week, though I wouldn't bet that we'll see much here in Hoylake. The photo above is one of mine taken back in early February this year (just days before the lifeboat crew moved in … [Read more...]
Road Traffic Accident Fatalities
The BBC have published some rather grim road traffic accident figures including the number of fatalities on our roads. According to the figures the last recorded road fatality in the Hoylake area … [Read more...]
Using Empty Shops
Unfortunately we have several empty shops along Market Street, like the old Barrie & Co menswear store (sale details at Clive Watkin). Thresher Wine is about to close, if it hasn't … [Read more...]
Hoylake YMCA Update
Following on from last weeks Friday Photo about the old Hoylake YMCA building, here's another photo from Syd Bird's brilliant archive showing the Hoylake YMCA being constructed. And how's this for … [Read more...]
Hoylake Community Centre: Can You Help
Carla Williams contacted me at the end of last week and reminded me about the forthcoming changes to local amenities such as Hoylake Community Centre. Our local council is going to implement something … [Read more...]
Digital Switchover Final Stage
Today was the date for the second and final stage of the digital switchover in our region (stage one took place last month). The analogue signal has now been switched off and we are now all receiving … [Read more...]