On the eve of the first batch of Wirral Libraries closures, Culture Secretary Andy Burnham has put a hold on the proceedings. A local inquiry will now be held to examine if the council is fulfilling … [Read more...]
Hoylake Supports Oxjam
This Saturday afternoon and evening sees some of Hoylake's pubs and bars supporting the Oxjam musical charity event (you can read more about Oxjam here). I took the above photo from outside Vanilla … [Read more...]
New Trees At Quadrant
Some new trees were planted at The Quadrant last Friday outside the HSBC bank. I'm guessing that they're a type of cherry tree - but don't quote me on that! [Update] Regular contributor Jackie … [Read more...]
Windblown Sand Update
Further to yesterday's news about all the sand on the promenade I can confirm that it's been pretty much cleared-up. I was running along the prom this lunchtime and a tractor was scooping sand up at … [Read more...]
Windblown Sand On Promenade
In a complete change of weather from last week, Monday in Hoylake has been cool and very windy. It's causing minor issues too - windblown sand is drifting onto the promenade and is building up in … [Read more...]
Hoylake Library Closure Date
Hoylake Library closes (see here for ealier news) it's doors to the public for the last time on Saturday 4 July 2009 reports Sue Taylor (New Brighton councillor). Other libraries/facilities closing … [Read more...]
Chas E Price Closes
One of Hoylake's oldest shops has closed. Small electricals shop Chas E Price is no longer trading and according to the notice in the window Island Electrics is opening there on 1st April (I presume … [Read more...]
Local Photographer Captures Hoylake Coast
West Kirby based professional photographer Matt Beddow has been in touch to let us know about his landscape photographs of Hoylake and West Kirby. I'm kind of interested in photography myself and hope … [Read more...]
Library Will Close
You might have heard elsewhere earlier today - Hoylake Library has not been saved and will close. I've previously mentioned the closure of our local library here and then here. I'm sure those locals … [Read more...]
Anns Florist Shop
Debbi, the owner of well known Hoylake florists Ann's Florist has been in touch. She would like to let you all know that the business has moved down Market Street a bit, leaving the old shop where the … [Read more...]