The invited guests were gathered inside the temporary fencing and a fair sized crowd had gathered outside too. Live music was provided by the Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass Band.

After the official opening by our local MP Stephen Hesford, all were invited inside the brand new building for a look around and slice of cake.

I understand that the transfer from the current station to the new one will be completed over the next few weeks. It’ll be good to see this fine new building being put to good use soon!

The photos I took of the ceremony aren’t great but I’ll get around to loading them anyways.

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Lifeboat Station Official Opening Ceremony

I took these photos on a rather grey and damp early Monday morning so apologies for not showing Hoylake off in a better light!

I spotted the blokes unloading their van on Sunday morning on the way back from my run.

Though earlier in the week the fountain had some tarpaulin or heavy sheets draped over it for some reason - maybe to protect the newly fitted bits on the top?

I think I’m correct in saying that a third Queen Victoria head has been fitted and perhaps a naming plaque is going to fitted at some point - for now a blank disc is in place.

Anyways, it looking rather smart don’t you think?

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More About The Fountain

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Site Revamp

You’ll notice it’s no longer black and yellow and more importantly you’ll notice that the actual centre stand and water dish have not (yet) been replaced. I’ve no idea if there’s more to come? The water dish and stand were separate items to the main stand so perhaps they’re still being renovated.

Although you can’t tell, I know that beneath the concrete base there’s a water pipe with a stop-end on it. I spotted the end of the pipe lying there before the base was replaced …I’ve got a photo too somewhere. So even if the water dish is to be replaced I can’t imagine the fountain will actually be working.

Personally, I like the colour scheme - I wonder if it’s how it was originally painted?

There’s a couple of bits missing in the top too - Queen Victoria isn’t there on all four sides. Eagle eyed viewers of the real thing might notice something about the gargoyle dragons (or whatever they are) - three have open mouths whilst one has his/hers firmly shut.

Notice the rusty water stain - it’s only been a week!

Here’s a view of the inside with the white and yellow flower that it’s in each corner.

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Water Fountain Is Back

When: Friday 10th October
Where: Hoylake Social Club, Trinity Road
Cost: £5

There is a raffle, an auction, and local band Mustard Club are performing.

All proceeds go to the RNLI charity.

The event organisers are looking for some local businesses to donate raffle prizes - so if you can help out, please do.

If you want tickets or you’ve got any queries feel free to call Paul on 07786 383 685

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Hoylake RNLI Fund Raising Event

The property may afford potential for a variety of alternative uses. We are informed by the Vendor that under existing planning guidelines, planning would be considered for a number of uses including refurbishment of the existing building as a nursing home, new build nursing homes development, boutique hotel, office accommodation and use as a single dwelling (new build or refurbishment) all subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Architect drawings of a proposed new build 42 bedroom nursing home are available from the Auctioneer’s office upon request, however prospective purchasers are advised to make their own planning enquiries with the local authority.

So, we’ll wait and see what happens in our current property market.

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The Paddock, Meols Drive, Hoylake

I’ve heard a few people mention that the Somerfield building (remember when it was Kwik-Save - whatelse has it been?) is going to become a Home Bargains store. Looks like we’ll be seeing more of these bargain stores …I read somewhere that Aldi are looking at building a store in Moreton on the site where the 3 Counties car sales garage is. And last year they were looking to build a store in West Kirby - I’m not sure what’s happening with that.

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Somerfield Closes

I gather the chaps running the business behind the scheme are Simon Matthews-Williams and Paul Bolton. Their company is (I think) called Sanguine Hospitality …I note that if you try that as a .co.uk it redirects (as we say in the trade) to another of their hotels Hoole Hall. I gather that Mr Matthews-Williams is a former boss of the Liverpool Crown Plaza and Mr Bolton is a property developer (if you’re reading chaps it’d be great to hear from you!).

From what I read in The Wirral News, the £7m revamp will:

• retain the original house
• include a brasserie restaurant
• include a bar
• include a function room for 100 people
• see that part of hotel remains open during the revamp

In my earlier post I mentioned an underground car park - anyone know what that actually is?

The company behind the proposed new West Kirby hotel seem to be facing some local criticism - will the Kings Gap redevelopment meet with local approval or disapproval I wonder?

By the way, did you know that in google you can do something like this: define:sanguine and you’ll see that sanguine can mean confidently optimistic and cheerful

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New Kings Gap Hotel

Something that gets me out and about is needed so I’m setting up Wirral Lawns and we’ll see how it goes. I’ll be offering a general, reliable service covering lawn mowing, weeding and the like and ideally I’m looking for clients in the areas of Hoylake, West Kirby, Meols …or more generally West Wirral I guess!

So if you know of someone who is looking for a gardener feel free to give me a mention - thanks!

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A New Hoylake Mowing Service

I’ll look for some other photos another time but I have managed to stumble upon some old photos that the BBC has here that I thought I’d mention to you. They’re not great quality but worth a look anyways!

Who was that lady I wonder? And was it referred to as Hoylake Lido?

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Hoylake Baths