The website for ex-pupils and staff of LSPD/SPHB/BSHIC
The BBC is looking for ex-pupils/staff who were at the school in 1973. If you’re one of those or know someone, please contact one of the following:
Wedding news: congratulations to Clare Sparks who will be getting married in September 2014.
BBQ news: those who went to Ainsdale beach today were faced with very strong winds. So strong that it wasn’t possible to put up gazebos properly. A few tried, including Mike Fahey who said he struggled and gave up in the end! A ‘Plan B’ was called for; Sue Tinsley offered to let everyone meet at her house to continue the BBQ Reunion. A very big thanks go to Sue for saving the day. Stephen Granger has already commented on the day in the Guestbook.
Former pupil Michael Hoggart has been in touch to say he is now an actor with the Wirral Autistic Society Make Waves drama group. He says he’s enjoying himself. Michael says he was a care worker and a teacher in a couple of plays, and they’re now working on a play about aliens.
Michael says he can be seen in a YouTube video of one of his performances – watch here.
Charlotte Smith has recently been interviewed by deaf journalist Charlie Swinbourne about her book Sherlock Holmes and The Murder at Lodore Falls. Charlotte mentioned our school in the interview. Further book information can be found at the following pages:
Charlotte’s blog – http://charlottes-sherlockianjournal.tumblr.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/#!/SherlockHolmesLodoreFalls
Twitter – https://twitter.com/SHLodoreFalls
Charlotte will be signing copies of her new book at Waterstones in Southport on 6 October from 1.30pm.
Former pupil Charlotte Smith is to have her first ever book, Sherlock Holmes and The Murder at Lodore Falls, published by MX Publishing in June.
Three different stories never told before are contained in this new book. In the main story, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are drawn into a case that involves murder, blackmail and robbery. The other two stories are Christmas tales.
The book can now be pre-ordered from Amazon.
Maryam Kamel has been in touch to say she is enjoying a healthy lifestyle in Saudi at the moment. She goes to the gym, plays basketball and swims. Maryam says she also enjoys eating healthy food every day at the Day Centre in Saudi.
Former pupil Mike Fahey has finally completed his MA course and his last exhibition at the University of Central Lancashire was held from 11-16 September in the Hanover Building.
The preview evening took place on 15 September and a few ex-pupils supported the event. Martin Cookson, Stephen Smith and Tony Wright all turned up to view Mike’s paintings. Mike wishes to say thanks for the support he received.
The following morning Mike got his results and he is delighted to report that he got Master of Arts with Distinction. As he said, someone, somewhere thinks he can paint! Well done Mike!
A new Facebook Group has been set up led by former pupil David Jones, his wife Suzie and Todd Garner. They are in discussions with Centremodel Ltd., the developers behind the proposed restoration of the school into apartments, to retain the school building for the use of the deaf. A presentation is being prepared for the developers and associated interested parties, including Sefton Council.
To follow the developments of this, please click here. (You need to be logged into Facebook to see this page.)
Former pupil Mike Fahey recently had one of his paintings on display in the PR1 Gallery at the University of Central Lancashire.
One of the visitors on Preview Night was another ex-pupil, Philip Fletcher, seen here with Mike and his “little” painting in the background.
Another of Mike’s paintings is on show at the Atkinson Gallery in Somerset from 21 February until late March.
With news of the next Reunion taking place at the Scarisbrick Hotel in October recently announced, many of you will be trying to make contact with friends to tell them about it.
There are currently three ways to keep up to date with what’s happening: by using this site you’re reading now, the message board set up by Charlotte Smith and the Facebook Group looked after by Mike Fahey. The first two have been around a while, but more people are getting interested with the Facebook Group.
For those that don’t know, Facebook is a social networking site which allows you to contact friends. You can share as much or as little info as you like. Users can tell everyone their news (known as Status Updates), send private messages, add photos and take part in discussions.
Users have their own individual pages and there are Groups where everyone joins in together. The school Facebook site is one such group. If you’re not already on Facebook, now might be the time to join. You need to sign up with an email address and a password (don’t use the same password as your email password though!) – it’s free to sign up & use Facebook. Hopefully, we’ll see more of you on Facebook soon!