IT'S going to be a blast this half term
in Southport... With the Happy Halloween Event throughout the October half term,
in Southport Pleasureland and with a Halloween Parade on Lord Street, plus many
other businesses joining in, you are in for one heck of a good time in
Southport. As Pleasureland owner, Norman Wallis has told us, it's going to be a
"spooktacular Halloween." The main attraction will be Southport
Pleasureland, and activities start on Saturday, 24 October 2015, when the 2nd
Spookfest turns the seaside resort into Spookport, the UK's biggest Halloween
Town... Setting off from the tourist attraction that night will be a massive
Halloween Parade. The Parade will travel down the full length of Lord Street and
with lots of small events taking place throughout the town. Some events will be
"not too scary" and ok for young children, where as others will be... Then over
the next few nights things will keep building, with a fantastic fireworks
display on Monday, 26 October 2015. On every night the park is open Pleasureland
will have its normal fun mix of rides and amusements, set around a park's family
friendly area, which has now been decorated with Halloween props. Plus, over
those nights it will also be inhabited by some unusual characters... Norman has
told us:- "Please do join us and take a look at our pumpkin displays. If
you visit us, the park will be free to enter, except on Halloween Night, as that
will be ticket only! We have lots of surprises in store for you as you wander
around enjoying the sights and sounds, soak up the atmosphere. You can also see
our one of our many free shows that will be taking place or enjoy a cup of
witch's brew in one of our coffee bars!" On 31 October will be The
Scream Fest, at Pleasureland, 2 arenas', 32 acres of devilishly good fun, from
2pm to 2am! Sadly, that event is ticket only one and to get tickets for it, go
to:-
SouthportPleasureland.Com for more
information. Other events, not as big will also be taking place, like at the Fox
and Goose, who are running 'Dusk till Dawn Special'. Plus on the
outskirts of Southport, in Formby
Shorrockshill will also host an event...
and the West Lancs. Light Railway are also hosting the Halloween Specials, see
WLLR.Net for more information about it.
Then to finish on a blast on Friday, 6 November 2015, Southport Pleasureland
will be lighting up the skies yet again, with another fantastic fireworks
display! Plus on Saturday, 7 November 2015, on Victoria Park, the annual charity
bonfire and fireworks event takes place, run by Southport Round Table. We are
told that the Round Table event will be quite a blast and is free for under-5s,
£3 for under-11s and £7 for anyone 12+. The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and
the firework display will begin at 8pm. If you are staging a Halloween event,
bonfire and/or fireworks event, in and around Merseyside, then please do email
the information to us via:-
News24@SouthportReporter.Com.
Counterfeit £20 Scottish
notes being used on Merseyside
MERSEYSIDE Police are urging businesses
and the public to be vigilant following reports that 2 men have used counterfeit
£20 Scottish Notes in shops within the
Southport Town Centre area. The 1st man is described as being white,
around 5ft 5in, aged in his early 20's and with a shaved head. He was wearing a
blue and white top. The 2nd man is described as being white, aged in his early
20's, taller than the 1st man and with brown curly hair. Neighbourhood Inspector
Graham Fisher:- "We would encourage local businesses and members of the
public to be extra vigilant in checking £20 notes, especially Scottish currency,
and report any counterfeit currency to Police. Any members of the community with
information are encouraged to speak with officers in the area, or to their
dedicated neighbourhood team on:- 0151 7773446. Anyone with information who does
not wish to speak with us directly can call Crimestoppers anonymously on:- 0800
555 111." For information about Bank Notes click
here and also for Scottish Notes click
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Win tickets for Fox and Goose
Halloween Party:- "Dusk Till Dawn Special"
ROADHOG will be playing live in
Southport this Halloween, at
Fox & Goose'Dusk Till Dawn
Special'. Tickets in advance will cost £2 advance and £3 on the
door. We have a pair of tickets giveaway... Quentin Tarantino and George
Clooney took part in the 1996 film called:- 'From Dusk Till Dawn',
so to enter our giveaway, all you need to do is tell us what was the
establishment populated by? Email us your full name and contact phone
number. The winning name will be picked from the list at random and will be
contacted by the Fox and Goose. Please note that no cash alternative is
offered and you must be over 18 to enter and to attend the event. Age and ID
checks will be taking place on the night! Email us to:-
News24@MerseyReporter.Com Our standard competition terms and
conditions, along with the venues, will apply to giveaway as well. If you
don't win this, don't be put off, as on the night will have lots of
giveaways, along with the Best Costume
Competition, that has a cash prizes...
for more information on that and the other giveaways see the venues event
terms and conditions.
Former Everton manager
Howard Kendall has died at the age of 69
THE Everton manager Howard Kendall has
died in Southport Hospital in the early ours of Saturday, 17 October 2015, aged
69. Tributes started to flood in, as the news broke, for this very highly
respected football legend. In a statement given to the press, Everton FC said
that:- "Kendall passed away in Southport Hospital, surrounded by loved
ones. It's a sad, sad loss and he will be sorely missed. The thoughts of
everyone associated with the Club are with Howard’s family at this difficult
time and it would be appreciated if everyone could respect their request for
privacy." He was the club's most successful manager and an inspiration
man. At the match against Manchester United, on Saturday, both sides paid
tribute by wearing black armbands as a mark of respect and a minute’s applause
was held before the game started. Our Editor Patrick Trollope said:- "All of
us at Southport and Mersey Reporter would like to pass our condolences to
Howard's family."
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Deceased estates notice - Lilian May
Jackam
Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, any persons
having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of Lilian
May Jackam (also known as Lillian May) Jackam (Deceased), late
of Birch Abbey Rest Home, 55 Alexandra Road, Southport,
Merseyside, PR9 9HD, UK, who died on 04/10/2018, are required to
send particulars thereof in writing, to the undersigned
Solicitors, on or before 24/05/2019, after which date the Estate
will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests
of which they have had notice. Churches Solicitors, 12 High
Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL, UK. Ref:-
'T553015.'
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