Tag: Formby Nature Reserve

Trailer for Formby National Trust

Formby Nature Reserve were offered a 16ft trailer for sale at a discount from Attingham Park. The trailer was still a considerable amount of money so an appeal was launched. SoFA agreed to donate £1000 towards the trailer for Formby Nature Reserve.

The trailer has now been delivered to Formby and it has already been put to good use. The Rangers are delighted as it is much bigger than their existing trailer. It is very versatile and has been used for many purpose such as for moving bulk materials during forestry and woodland work over the winter. The trailer has also be used to move heavy equipment around the site and also to move portable toilets to Gawthorpe Hall. In the summer it will be used to clear litter left by visitors, tobacco waste and old building rubble off the beach.

We are really pleased that our donation has been put to such good use in helping with the purchase of this trailer. This will ultimately help the rare sand lizards, natterjack toads and tiger beetles to thrive at Formby Nature Reserve.

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Article by Lois Hughes and photographs supplied by Edwina Alcock, with thanks.

Southport Lifeboats – Elaine Almond

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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.

If you would like to attend this talk, any other of our events or would like to join our Association, please complete the Contact Form.

Summer Lunch

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A Summer lunch has been planned at one of our favourite venues, Southport Old Links Golf Club in Churchtown. In the past we have enjoyed excellent food, the venue and the company of friends. Details together with the menu can be found in our Spring Magazine.

Currently this lunch is for SoFA members only. If you are not a member but are interested in any of our events or wish to join the Association, please use our Contact Form.

DUKW’s to water – Peter Dyer

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Peter will talk on the DUKW rescue service which served the Southport community for nearly five decades.

If you are interested in this talk, any of our events or wish to join the Association please use Contact Form.

Lytham Hall

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Lytham Hall is the finest Georgian House in Lancashire. It is a Grade 1 listed building situated in 80 acres of parkland. The site of Lytham Hall dates back to a 12th century Benedictine monastery. Sir Cuthbert Clifton built a Jacobean Manor House in 1606 which was then remodelled by Thomas Clifton in 1752 into the Palladium House that stands today.

Access: Please note, the house is on 3 floors and unfortunately there are no lifts.

Cost: to include travel, tea/coffee on arrival, private talk, lunch and gratuities.

Lunch: Option 1 – Hotpot with red cabbage Option 2 – Vegetarian lasagne.

Please indicate your choice of lunch on booking form.

Pick-up points are Formby, Ainsdale, Birkdale, Southport and Churchtown. Details can be found in our Spring Magazine.

Currently this outing is for SoFA members only. If you are interested in this outing, any of our events or wish to join our association please use Contact Form.

ZOOM TALK – JOB OF A LAUGHTIME

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Zoom meeting Tuesday 8th February at 2:30pm
JOB OF A LAUGHTIME BRAD ASHTON

Keynote speaker Brad Ashton will keep SoFA entertained with amazing numerous and humorous back stage stories. He had the pleasure (and sometimes displeasure) of writing TV comedy for Ken Dodd, Tommy Cooper, Les Dawson, Dick Emery, Bruce Forsyth, Frankie Howard, Hylda Baker, David Frost and Bob Monkhouse, amongst others.

Be prepared for some startling revelations!

This Zoom meeting replaces the cancelled February face to face meeting, which is unable to go ahead, due the temporary closure of the Royal Clifton Hotel.

If you are not a member, but would like to attend this Zoom session, any of our events or interested in joining our Association, please complete our Contact Form.

Zoom meeting Tuesday 8th February at 2:30pmJOB OF A LAUGHTIME BRAD ASHTON

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Zoom meeting Tuesday 8th February at 2:30pm
JOB OF A LAUGHTIME BRAD ASHTON