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A Merry Christmas and a Very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year to All our Members and Friends. Our Chairman, David Barton, is not in the best of health at the moment, so those wishes go ten fold to him and his family and we wish him a speedy and complete recovery. In the meantime I have taken over the role of acting Chairman until such time as David is able to take the helm again in order that the Society may continue. When I helped to start the Society in 1988 our aim was to be a non-politically affiliated, campaigning organisation. It was to provide a focus and voice for the people of Churchtown, Crossens and Marshside in order to conserve the buildings and the environment for the benefit of all who live, work and visit the cradle of what is now the township of Southport. At that time we were not submerged into the larger organisation called Sefton! Over the years this role has gradually declined but I would like us to take our place, once again as a voice to be heard. I would like to hear about issues from you, both members and friends. I have identified the following on which I believe we should be stating our case.
1. The Fogbell, Marshside Road
2. Former Sandplant, Marine Drive What are your views?
3. Public Footpaths
4. Grot Spots Finally - Meetings. At our last meeting before the summer break it was suggested that an afternoon meeting time may suit people better in the winter. As we would not be able to use Churchtown School at this time we were going to look for a suitable alternative such as Marshside Church Lounge. This has been put on hold for a while until we are reasonably certain that we will have sufficient people attending. It is very embarrassing to invite speakers and only a handful turn up. We will hopefully be able to restart early in the New Year. We have decided that in view of the above we will suspend membership fees for twelve months. So get round your friends and acquaintances and encourage them to join FREE this year! We also need people to join the committee. Nothing too involved just a willingness to join in organising meetings and some events. Thank you for being members and supporting us over the years. If you have ANY comments, please get in touch
Ken Bridge FOR YOUR DIARY Local Events Sat 1st / Sun 2nd December 2007 RSPB Marshside Reserve – Christmas at Sandgrounders Hide (opposite former sandplant) Badge making and other children's activities. RSPB Christmas goods, bird food and feeders, nest boxes, binoculars etc. RSPB Gift Memberships. Further information call 01704 526378. Local Societies – let us know your events to put in our newsletter |
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