30 November 2022

Several former pupils and staff attended Nora Furness’ funeral on Monday (28 November). The service was held at St James’ Church in Birkdale and was led by Reverend Eddie Loxham. Nora’s grandchildren, Sarah and Timothy, gave lovely tributes.

Refreshments were provided in the church hall after the service, and this gave everyone a chance to catch-up and reminisce about Nora. Below is a photo of some ex-pupils with former teacher Brian Birkby.

Left to right: Stephen Malpus, Stephen Granger, Mr Birkby, Martin Cookson,
Barry Hodgson, Andrew Stewart, Dorothy Caven, Neil Caven & Christopher Ball

1 November 2022

Sad news: Mrs Nora Furness, known to many as Matron, died today aged 105 years. She passed away in Southport Hospital at 2am after going to the hospital on Friday (28 October) with a chest infection.

Update 13.11.22: Mrs Furness’ funeral will be taking place at 1pm on Monday, 28 November at St James’ Church in Birkdale. This will be followed by a private committal. Family flowers only, but donations to Southport Centre for the Deaf will be appreciated. Please send to Dean Brothers Funeral Directors, Deans Court, Gores Lane, Formby, L37 7DF.

29 September 2022

This is an advance notice that planned server maintenance will be taking place on 5 October from 10pm onwards. This means you may experience some interruptions accessing this website. It could take up to 5 hours to complete, but hopefully, it will be less than that.

6 September 2022

News has reached us that former pupil Patricia Johnson has passed away following a battle with cancer. Patricia left our school n 1974.

Thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.

Update 09.09.22: it has been announced that Patricia Johnson’s funeral will take place at 10am on Monday 19 September at Wigan Crematorium.

Update 21.09.22: due to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral taking place on 19 September, the date and time for Patricia’s funeral have been changed to Monday 26 September at 11am. The full address for the crematorium is Wigan Ince Crematorium. Warrington Road, Lower Ince, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN3 4NH.

7 August 2022

Former pupil Fergus O’Connor sadly passed away last Tuesday (2 August). He left our school in 1969. Thoughts are with his family and friends during this time.

Update 14.08.22: Fergus’ funeral will take place at Carleton Crematorium in Poulton-le-Fylde, near Blackpool, on Wednesday 24 August from 10-10.30am.

Update 21.08.22: Fergus’ granddaughter Nicola Geddes says everyone who would like to come and join the family to pay their respects is welcome. There will be a celebration of his life at Fleetwood Bowling Club at 11 am where there will be hot and cold food available.

Fergus O’Connor

23 July 2022

News has reached us that former pupil Lindsey Heyes passed away early this morning. Lindsey had been ill with cancer for some time.

According to our records, Lindsey left Birkdale in 1993.

Our thoughts are with Lindsey’s family and friends during this sad time.

8 February 2022

Information has been received giving the sad news former pupil David Donovan passed away on 5 February in hospital after a short illness. David left the school in 1972.

Our thoughts go out to David’s partner Dee and family.

7 February 2022

Janet Mulcahy has been in contact to inform us that her mother Mrs Barbara Morris sadly passed away yesterday morning, aged 94. Like Janet, Mrs Morris was a former teacher at the school.

Our condolences go to Janet and her family during this sad time.

Update 18.02.22: Barbara Morris’ funeral will be taking place at 1pm on Wednesday 23 February at Southport Crematorium.

17 January 2022

An update re: this year’s Reunion on Saturday 21 May at the Masonic Hall in Southport.
 
The Masonic Hall are not doing buffets due to Covid. However, they can do hot food such as hot pot, or a choice of fish, chips & mushy peas, beef burger & chips, or sausage & chips.
 
Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available.
 
This would be table service and served individually. Tickets will cost £10, which includes the food.
 
A Facebook poll will be done to get an idea of numbers interested in this. If you’re not on Facebook, please use the Contact Form to share your feedback.
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