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:
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.