Journal
Written, curated and regularly updated by Sean Brady.
Local Election Candidate Faces Investigation
Complaints have been made to the police - though Cllr Jamieson says the allegations are 'nonsense' https://t.co/DH7ASYaPMQ
— Kate Lynch (@katelallyx) April 24, 2019
Complaints have been made to the police - though Cllr Jamieson says the allegations are 'nonsense' https://t.co/DH7ASYaPMQ
— Kate Lynch (@katelallyx) April 24, 2019
Formby Library bees doing well. Workshops and honey coming very soon!
— Beehives & Bookworms (@beesandbooks) April 23, 2019
The only public libraries in the UK to have an interactive apiary on site for members of the public 👌🐝 pic.twitter.com/VbrIX25VT7
Enjoy St George's Day
Devastating woodland fire at Formby yesterday, our rangers & Merseyside Fire Service still damping down. We're devastated to see the destruction. Please help protect woodland and wildlife, by calling the fire service immediately if you spot signs of fire. https://t.co/SaLYrEBmLY pic.twitter.com/NtxqiIE5On
— Formby (@NTFormby) April 23, 2019
Dramatic images show firefighters tackle huge fire in woods https://t.co/TnWs5PSlFB
— Sean Brady (@FormbyVillage) April 23, 2019
Firefighters have worked very hard in arduous conditions to contain & reduce the fire at Formby woods using hoses, beaters, shovels & axes. They remain at the scene dealing with flare ups & hotspots, doing excellent work preventing further damage to the environment 🌲🔥🚒 pic.twitter.com/RC0ZgLVCiW
— Mersey Fire (@MerseyFire) April 22, 2019
. @MerseyFire spent Easter Monday battling a large blaze at #Formby woods. They worked to put out the flames as they spread through pine trees by Formby Golf Club. We are told crews are still damping down at the scene but have made good progress protecting the environment. pic.twitter.com/6LBdtQakkt
— BBC Merseyside (@bbcmerseyside) April 23, 2019
Fire crews have been called to a large fire at Formby woods.
Crews were alerted at 2.41pm and were delayed by heavy traffic in the area.
5 fire engines are in attendance at a fire of approximately 1000 square metres involving pine trees located at Formby Golf club. Firefighters are locating water sources and liasing with national trust rangers and golf club staff.
The incident is ongoing.
UPDATE 7.30PM
Fire crews have greatly reduced the intensity and spread of the fire using beaters, axes, hoses and shovels in extremely hot conditions.
Please be aware.
On high days and holidays, whenever the weather is good, there are always major issues with car parking and access to the beach in Formby. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment and park your vehicle so as not to cause inconvenience to local residents or pedestrians.
Is Formby being overwhelmed by visitors?
Read more about proposed solutions.
"We are now standing at a crossroads. We must decide what path we want to take"
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) April 22, 2019
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish activist, addresses the Extinction Rebellion protest in London pic.twitter.com/lNaHCCflc6
A Thought for Easter and Beyond
‘The need to develop a mutually enhancing mode of human presence to the natural world will be a central concern in every phase of human activity’
Thomas Berry, ‘When the trees say nothing’
🌍 It’s International Mother Earth Day!
— European Commission 🇪🇺 (@EU_Commission) April 22, 2019
Europe has in place the world’s most ambitious climate and energy framework.
We are committed to reaching 20% of EU energy from renewable sources by 2020 and much more → https://t.co/w1tdtWyeS8 pic.twitter.com/h8a18daWFg
“I don’t want to protect the environment: I want to create a world where the environment doesn’t need protecting.”
— The Little Collector-Wirral (@TLCwirral) April 21, 2019
Have a happy Easter. Lots of love.
The Little Collector 💖💖💖 #plasticfree #protectocean #protectearth @KeepBritainTidy #keepbritaintidy pic.twitter.com/bftOxgVNdw
Enjoy your Easter Break
The ☀️is shining, Gin is being poured and it’s the weekend 😊
— Remedy Southport (@RemedySouthport) April 20, 2019
Not only that, our deck chairs are now out! 🍸 pic.twitter.com/RGo5ISceJB
The sun is shining, there's no wind to speak of and the weather forecast is good. Let's hope it stays this way.
I hope you all have a good weekend and Bank Holiday. I'm planning to take a few days away from the screen.
Bluebells Galore
“A fine and subtle spirit dwells
In every little flower,
Each one its own sweet feeling breathes
With more or less of power. “
(Opening lines of a poem by Anne Bronte celebrating ‘The Bluebell’)
I can still recall a childhood memory of walking through a vast, seemingly, everlasting bluebell wood. It was sunny, and my parents had decided on a ‘Mystery Trip’ one Sunday afternoon.
I’m sorry to say we picked armfuls of the flowers to fill vases on getting home. Nowadays, and rightly so, you can look, but not touch or pick.
What started this line of thinking was a small valiant patch of bluebells I spotted thrusting outwards from beneath an adjacent garden fence while walking the footpath from Green lane towards Paradise Lane........
The Atkinson Bank Holiday Times
Given the weather why not venture into Formby Village, meet up with friends and enjoy a coffee or drink.
It's time for a spot of Easter conviviality, don't you think?
🐰 Bank Holiday Visitor Information 🐰
— The Atkinson, Southport (@AtkinsonThe) April 19, 2019
Please be aware #TheAtkinson is closed on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
🥚 Good Fri 19 Apr: Closed
🐣 Sat 20 Apr: Open 10am-5pm
🐥 Sun 21 Apr: Closed
🐤 Bank Hol Mon 22 Apr: Closedhttps://t.co/404Frr7utD…/04/bank-holiday-visitor-information/ pic.twitter.com/OwEZuIY85x
Climate change really ought to be addressed now
Reducing UK emissions - 2018 Progress Report to Parliament - Committee on Climate Change
— Sean Brady (@FormbyVillage) April 19, 2019
In this report, ‘The Committee sets out four key messages to Government to put emissions reductions on track, based on the lessons of the last decade.https://t.co/jF74tfEpjH
Climate Change may seem to be far removed from Formby, but we will experience the effects as much as the rest of the planet.
My questions: ‘What can I do?’, ‘What should our local Councillors be doing?’,
The NHS in Sefton is changing and it needs your help
Sefton residents are being asked for their views about how local services could be improved. They will also be asked to share their ideas on how people can live healthier lives and what improvements they think could be made to help people access services quickly.
With growing pressure on the NHS – people living longer, more people living with long-term conditions, and lifestyle choices affecting people’s health – changes are needed to make sure everybody gets the support they need.
Share your views via the ‘what would you do?’ online surveys here and help make care better.
Read more about why you should take part here.
04/18/2019
Good Friday Walk of Witness
Walk of Witness and Passion Play in Formby village this morning 11am. We're serving free tea, coffee and hot cross buns afterwards in the outdoor seating area to the rear of the pool ➕ ➕ ➕ pic.twitter.com/75yJTATvnk
— Nina Killen (@NinaKillen) April 19, 2019
Sefton Festival of Golf May 4-12
Sefton Council is hosting a fabulous festival of golf to coincide with the British Masters tournament at Hillside Golf Club.
As the borough prepares to welcome thousands of golf fans for the British Masters tournament, a week of golfing activities is taking place at Southport Golf Links and Bootle Golf Course from May 4-12.
The festival is to appeal to both beginners and existing golfers, of all ages and ability and is supported by the European Tour and former Southport Golf Links junior member, Tommy Fleetwood......
(Source: My Sefton)
