The date for this year’s Beach BBQ has been announced; it will be held on Sunday 29 June from 12.30pm onwards. The venue will be Ainsdale beach, near Pontins.
2 February 2014
The Birkdale Reunion Committee wishes to announce the ticket price for this year’s reunion will be £5 per person.
Due to a successful grant application to Birkdale Trust for Hearing Impaired Ltd (BTHI Ltd), we are able to offer this price, which would normally have been a lot higher. Tickets can be ordered now, but please be aware it is on a first come, first served basis. Entry to this event is by ticket only, and the limit is 120, so to avoid disappointment, get your order in quickly.
As well as subsidising the Reunion, the Trust has also paid for a portable loop system. We would like to thank BTHI Ltd for their grant towards cutting down costs of our reunion this year and for the purchase of the loop system.
5 December 2013
The proposed plans by developers to turn the school building into apartments face rejection by Sefton Council due to concerns raised by English Heritage and Sport England. Full report here.
Ronnie Gilbody has posted on the Guestbook details of Travelodge prices for weekend of the Reunion in 2014. Ticket prices for the Reunion to be announced in February.
24 September 2013
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:
- Charlotte Smith – cvj.smith@btinternet.com
- Erika Jones – erika.jones01@bbc.co.uk / Phone: 0117 974 7441 / SMS: 07981 431967
23 September 2013
Reunion 2014 will be held on Saturday, 11 October 2014 at the Masonic Hall on Duke Street, Southport. The Scarisbrick Hotel has changed ownership since our last event there, and they now charge for the use of the room. The Reunion Committee are looking at the menu options and will make sure vegetarians are catered for.
Further details, including ticket prices, will be announced at a later date. For now, please make sure you put the date in your diary!
16 August 2013
New plans have been submitted to Sefton Council by Centremodel Ltd to transform the school into 27 apartments. These proposals also include plans to build 30 four and five bedroomed houses.
The Champion has the story here, which includes comments from local residents on the new plans.
23 June 2013
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.
27 May 2013
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.
11 February 2013
The 2013 Birkdale Reunion BBQ will take place on Sunday 23 June at 1pm on Ainsdale Beach, Shore Road entrance (by Pontins). This event is also open to Mary Hare former pupils, family and friends.
If you’re interested in attending, please bring own BBQ (disposable), food and drink, a gazebo (if you have one) and any beach games. Pets are welcome too. The event is still held even if it rains due to gazebos and wind shelters, but it is hoped it’ll be dry and sunny!
There is car parking for a fee (around £5) and toilets are available.
12 September 2012
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.