Following on from last Friday's photo that prompted several comments and another post, I've got a little treat for you! Syd Bird, who now lives in Scotland, is the great grandson of Jesse Bird … [Read more...]
Parade School Centenary
One of the most prominent buildings in Hoylake celebrates its centenary in 2009 and invites you to join the celebrations. Currently home to Hoylake Community Centre this substantial building was of … [Read more...]
A Bird In The Book
Regular reader Bernie who now resides along way from Hoylake in Ontario, Canada has sent me some great information relating to the Jesse Bird discussions that we've been having. These two images … [Read more...]
Jesse Bird Update
Many thanks to all of you who knew what Jessies Yard used to be - see I told you you'd know! Thanks for getting in touch either by email or by leaving a comment - it's great to hear from you. Great to … [Read more...]
Boardman Completes Marathon
Well done to one of Hoylake's most famous sons, ex cycling ace Chris Boardman who completed the London Marathon 2009. Swapping two wheels for two feet, Chris completed the long distance running … [Read more...]
News Round-up
Just a few brief items of news to mention in no particular order: there's a tattoo studio in The Quadrant I've noticed that the little pathway between Sandringham Ave and Manor Road alongside … [Read more...]
Empty Anns Florists Plans
Hot on the heels of yesterdays planning news I spot another planning application this morning. This one is for permission to convert the now empty Anns Florist shop, which relocated earlier this year, … [Read more...]
Hoylake Planning News
You can keep track of the latest Hoylake planning applications by simply following the link on the resources page. There haven't been many applications at all this year but there's been a couple … [Read more...]
More Heaps News
Further to my news about Heaps leaving Hoylake, their Managing Director, David Millar has kindly been in touch with an update. David says: Yes I’m afraid we are leaving Hoylake after 39 … [Read more...]
Heap and Partners Leaving Hoylake
Long established engineering business Heap & Partners is closing it's two Hoylake operations and is relocating to Birkenhead. Most locals will know the business simply as Heaps and it's been … [Read more...]