Mervyn Saunders has enjoyed a life-long interest in Entertainment in its many forms. His talk a Brief History of Entertainment is a broad based and informative introduction to several aspects of the subject.
He speaks of the Beer Gardens in the 17th Century via Music Hall, Variety, Circus, Film, Radio and then Television. It is a fascinating journey through to the modern day and the internet.
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Blood Bikes transport blood, platelets, samples, surgical instruments, human donor milk, and many other clinical products. Blood Bikers do not get paid for their work, they are volunteers who support the NHS by delivering blood, medications and other vital supplies. They are part of a network of registered charities throughout the UK and Ireland. While they don’t receive a salary, they contribute significantly to the healthcare system by providing an efficient service, especially during non-standard hours.
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Mike Hilton is a volunteer at Rufford Old Hall and a member of SoFA. He will talk to us about the Art of Money Laundering which will include the Brinks-Mat Gold Bullion Robbery.
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Southport Offshore Rescue Trust is an independent charity that provides a 24-hour lifesaving service around the Southport Coast. In the 1980’s, after a series of tragedies off the Southport coast, bereaved relatives and local people campaigned for a new lifeboat service for the town.
The current Southport Lifeboat called Heather White, covers an area between the River Mersey and the River Ribble and up to 25 miles offshore. The Southport ILB, Christopher Taylor, provides cover for inshore or shallow waters and Southport Marine Lake.
The Southport Lifeboat also operates three ATV Quad bikes, which are used to cover the beach, sand dunes, marshes and woodland area. The newest addition to the team is the use of UAS (drones) to help locate casualties. Elaine will talk about the brand new Southport Lifeboat Station on Marine Drive.
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Operation Fish was the relocation of British money and gold ingots from the UK to Canada for safekeeping during the Second World War. Bernard Nevin’s talk details the operation to ship the UK’s gold bullion reserves from the Bank of England to Canada via Martin’s Bank in Liverpool.
Bernard will tell the story of the race to save Britain’s wealth.
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The Pahar Trust is an international team of committed supporters, fundraisers, businesses, organisations, volunteers and a small team of staff. They work to improve the standard of education, health and sanitation for communities in rural Nepal. Chris Hughes is an ambassador and former trustee of The Pahar Trust and will give a presentation on the work of this charity.
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Mervyn Saunders has enjoyed a life-long interest in Entertainment in its many forms. His talk a Brief History of Entertainment is a broad based and informative introduction to several aspects of the subject.
Mike Hilton is a volunteer at Rufford Old Hall and a member of SoFA. He will talk to us about the Art of Money Laundering which will include the Brinks-Mat Gold Bullion Robbery.
Southport Offshore Rescue Trust
Operation Fish was the relocation of British money and gold ingots from the UK to Canada for safekeeping during the Second World War. Bernard Nevin’s talk details the operation to ship the UK’s gold bullion reserves from the Bank of England to Canada via 
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