The website for ex-pupils and staff of LSPD/SPHB/BSHIC
A reminder that the Beach BBQ at Ainsdale is taking place this Saturday, 18 June from 3pm.
People need to enter the beach by Pontin’s entrance and turn left, follow the beach down until you see old friends who will be parked up to the right as they go down the beach. Remember family and pets are welcome to come as well. People must provide their own food, drink and BBQ tray. Most people take chairs or blankets to sit on.
Plans by Centremodel Ltd to turn our school into apartments were turned down by Sefton Council at a Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday, 9 March. The application was refused by Sefton Council at that meeting.
Details of a Mary Hare/Birkdale Reunion have been announced. Please see this page for more info.
Many of you may now be aware that Mr John Furness, Principal from 1956-76, passed away sometime during the weekend of 22/23 January. He had been admitted to hospital, and died peacefully under their care. Mr Furness had been unwell for some time and was staying in a nursing home before being admitted to hospital.
Mr Furness’ funeral took place at St James’ Church on Lulworth Road in Birkdale on 2 February. The service was lovely, and the school was well represented by both ex-pupils and staff. Miss Clark, who was Mr Furness’ Deputy for 18 of the 20 years he was Principal, made a speech reflecting on the years she worked with him.
Several former members of staff were present; these include teachers Miss Dray, Miss Daintith, Mrs Goodall, Mrs Morris, Mrs Rothwell, Mr Henderson, Mr Birkby and Mr Fyles. Classroom Assistant Mrs Hunt was also there as was former Principal Mr Loxham with his wife. Mrs Pattison from the school office also attended the service.
The family went on to the Crematorium after the service at St James, and refreshments were laid on at the Cambridge Hotel afterwards.
Donations were given to the Alzheimer’s Society.
The date for the next Reunion at the Scarisbrick Hotel has been set for 13 October 2012. Please make a note of this in your diaries now. Further details to be announced in due course.
Another BBQ on Ainsdale beach, organised by Jane Ashworth, is being planned for 18 June. As last time, it’ll be from 3pm onwards. Please encourage family, friends & pets (no goldfish though!) to come along! If you have any ball games, bring them too.
Mr Henderson has sent a message via his daughter, Christine Watkinson, on Facebook. He sends best wishes to everyone for the New Year. He is very grateful for all your Christmas cards and continued support, but is sorry to those he has not managed to send cards to. He is overcome by the numbers he continues to receive.
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.
The Reunion Committee is meeting on Sunday, 2 January. If you have any issues that you would like them to discuss, please email info@bshira.co.uk.
In June we reported that Centremodel Ltd presented their proposals for the restoration of the school at a meeting held at Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club. On 2 December their plans were submitted to Sefton Council.
The earliest date for a decision is 24 December; the application expiry date is 3 March 2011.
If you feel strongly about saving Birkdale School, below are a number of places to go to keep up with developments and/or to share your opinions: