The website for ex-pupils and staff of LSPD/SPHB/BSHIC
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.
We are sorry to report that former pupil Harold Yarwood passed away on Saturday. His funeral will take place this Friday. Harold left our school in 1966.
Our condolences go to his family and friends at this sad time.
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.
We are sorry to learn of two recent deaths, both of them former pupils of the school.
Jacqueline Bairstow, who left Birkdale in 1966, passed away on Wednesday 25 January following heart surgery in Torpoint, Cornwall. She lived an active life and was very much involved with the charity Heartswell South West. Jacqui was also an active user of Facebook under her married name as Jacqui Dore. Our condolences go to her daughter Becky and the rest of Jacqui’s family.
28-year-old Billie-Jane Coulton was hit by a train at Mexborough station [in South Yorkshire] just after midnight on Thursday 26 January. Mystery surrounds this tragic incident, but police are not treating it as suspicious following earlier reports of two men being arrested.
Dorothy Griffiths has let us know that Robert Taylor recently passed away after suffering from cancer. Robert left the school in 1957.
We are sad to report the death of George Millington who passed away in Southport at 6.45pm on 8 January. George was married to former pupil Maureen Hegarty.
We send our condolences to Maureen, her family and friends.
Update 13.01.11: George’s funeral will be taking place at Christ Church at 10am on 20 January.
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.)