20 August 2025

News has been received that Margaret Hutton (nee Linton) recently passed away. No other details are available at this time. Margaret left school in 1964 and later married another ex-pupil, William Hutton, who left Birkdale in 1962.

It has also been confirmed that Andrea Whitehall died in 2024. Andrea left Birkdale about 1963 to go to Mary Hare.

19 August 2025

Former pupil and Reunion Committee member Bob Bayley died yesterday morning (18 August). He had been ill for some time but this was not widely known.

Bob left our school in 1973. He offered to get involved with organising the reunions in 2018 after Billy Lamont and Steven Brayshaw stepped down.

Our thoughts are with Bob’s wife Denise, family and friends during this sad time.

UPDATE 29.08.2025: Bob’s funeral will take place on 26 September at 1.45pm at Sutton Crematorium, Tamworth Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 6LG. The service will be live-streamed and recorded, which will be available online for seven days afterwards.

29 July 2025

We have had news that former pupil Tommy Gambles died peacefully today at 3.25pm in Spring Hill Hospice. He had been suffering from bladder cancer. Tommy left our school in 1967.

19 July 2025

There will be a Reunion at the Southport Coaster on Saturday 4 October from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £12 each and can be ordered now. Full details on how to get tickets can be found here.

The Southport Coaster is at 137 Lord Street. Postcode is PR8 1PU.

We hope to see many old and new faces at the Reunion – spread the word!

7 April 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Valerie Feather (nee Gornall) on Friday 28 March. She was surrounded and supported by her husband Dion and her two sons, Dion and Matthew. Valerie left our school in 1980.

A memorial service will be held at St. Marys Church, Morecambe on Thursday 10 April at 1.30pm. The family welcome anyone who wishes to honour Val.

Update 09.04.2025: For anyone who would like to see the service but are unable to attend, please visit this YouTube link where you will be able to watch it.

25 March 2025

Class of ’79 pupil Philip Williamson recently passed away. His funeral will be held on Monday 31 March at 1pm at Vale Royal Crematorium on the A556 road near Northwich. (The postcode is CW9 8RP.)

30 October 2024

It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Mr Bob Percy, who worked for many years in the Audiology Room at Birkdale.

Former Principal Mrs Wood says she remembers him for his sense of humour and philosophical, calm attitude as well as his attention to detail in anything audiological. He went about his work quietly, often with a smile, and took a great interest in all the young people at school and was proud of the achievements of former pupils.

Mrs Wood also says:

“I am glad that I had the opportunity to work in the same school as Mr Percy. I never heard him say a bad word about anybody. He was a valued colleague, a polite gentleman and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

Tony Wright also remembers Mr Percy as a funny and likeable person. Tony says Mr Percy even filmed a couple of magic shows he did with some of the pupils.

Mr Percy’s funeral will be at Southport Crematorium at 1pm on Monday 4 November.

28 June 2024

Lorna Haycock, who left our school in 1987, sadly passed away a week yesterday (20 June).

Her funeral will take place next Friday 5 July at 10.30am at Flintshire Crematorium, Oakenholt Lane, Northop, CH7 6DF.

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