News – Page 12 – Birkdale Reunion Association

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.

24 August 2012

Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club wants to buy the grounds in front of our school and turn it into cricket pitches. The Cricket Club has approached the developers about buying the land or leasing it on a long-term basis.

7 August 2012

Plans to turn our school into flats and homes have been shelved after the developers withdrew their appeal. Will new plans come forward? Only time will tell. In the meantime, the grounds and buildings continue to be neglected. It is such a shame.

6 August 2012

Mr Henderson has moved into Westcliffe Manor on Westcliffe Road in Birkdale. He has had a cataract operation and is due to have a second one later this month.

Mr Henderson is now finding it difficult to look after himself as he is suffering from dementia and is very forgetful. He will be at Westcliffe Manor for the forseeable future.

5 July 2012

The Birkdale Reunion Association Committee is pleased to announce that Tony Wright and Sue Tinsley have both accepted their invitation to sit on the Committee as full members. This brings the total Committee members to 5.

The Scarisbrick Hotel has advised us that they only have 4 rooms left on hold at the special price of £75 for the 2012 Reunion. If you wish to stay there, please get in touch with them quickly. For details of other accommodation available in Southport, please check out www.visitsouthport.com.

26 March 2012

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.

11 March 2012

cs-holmes 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.