In a hot summer, there’s no better place than a UK beach – but even in more typical weather these shores offer walks and wildlife, picnics and rockpools
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Went up to Formby Point with dog and camera this afternoon. The dunes were splashed with warm sun; out to sea and over the Welsh mountains crouched on the skyline to the southwest there were banks …
Today I pose the controversial question that could shake our view of Blackpool light entertainment to its very foundations: was much-loved Blackpool entertainer George Formby an ILLUMINATI FREEMASO…
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Romance 1937 style. Words for today; Maybe you think I look a tramp More to come; same blog time, same blog channel LYRICS Leaning On a Lamp Post George Formby (Composed by George Gay) I’m le…
Golden in time Cities under the sand Power, ideals and beauty Fading in everyone’s hand Give me some time I feel like I’m losing mine Out here on this horizon line With the earth spinni…
The Squirrel Walk at Formby Point. Enjoy the large area of beach, sand dunes and pine woods, stunning stretch of unspoilt coastline, long sandy beaches and attractive pine woods. Spot one of the rare red squirrels feeding on pine cones and Search for 5,000-year-old red deer footprints on the beach. www.iknow-northwest.co.uk
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Preston Movie Makers chairman Jim Whalley is set to start filming a movie of ukulele legend George Formby with the title – Formby’s Lost Love – coming from a book by Alicante author Andrew Atkinson. “Filming locations have been looked at – we are very keen to get shooting scenes for the Formby’s Lost Love […]
A family of red squirrels visit photographer Terry Donnelly's garden every single day. | ITV News Granada
Bless 'Em All ('The Service Song') – Vintage sheet music download. Words and music by Jimmy Hughes and Frank Lake, 1940. As recorded by George Formby. For voice and piano. Tune for ukelele, piano accordion chords. 4 Pages including front and back covers - printable from PDF file. Important note: On purchase you will receive: a pdf copy via your Etsy buyer’s account which can be downloaded and saved to your desktop or device. You can then print out a copy of the sheet music or view it directly on your device (pc, tablet or phone). As this is not a purchase of a physical copy I do not post out any item to you. The music has been carefully scanned and digitised into PDF format which retains the appearance of the original pages. The download can be easily read by Adobe Reader or other similar pdf reader. Due to age there is some discolouration and foxing. Copyright note: Due to their age, these vintage and antique music pieces are believed to be out of copyright. If, however, you are a copyright holder, please let me know. You can contact me via Etsy messages. How to download your digital item (from Etsy): https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115013328108?segment=shopping
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www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-formby-2.htm Formby North west coast, between Liverpool and Southport Stunning coastline with large areas of beaches, sand dunes and pine woods Don't miss Stunning stretch of unspoilt coastline Long, sandy beaches and attractive pine woods Search for 5,000-year-old red deer footprints on the beach You may catch a glimpse of a rare red squirrel Making the most of your day Environmental artwork on the theme of 'changing coastlines'. Pine Woods Enjoy a stroll around the peaceful pine woodlands and look out for the endangered red squirrel. The woods here are one of seventeen red squirrel reserves in northern England; the reds are attracted by the large numbers of conifers, as they feed on the ripe pine cones. Beach Wide open skies and an expanse of space make the beach at Formby a fantastic get-away from hectic urban life. Erosion of the sand has revealed footprints from animals and humans dating back to the late Neolithic/early Bronze Age, about 3500 to 7000 years ago. Asparagus fields The asparagus grown among the sand dunes at Formby is world-famous. In the 1930s it was so popular that it was served to passengers on the luxury liners leaving from Liverpool. Work is currently underway to develop an 'asparagus trail', which will lead visitors through the heart of this historic landscape Dunes (through coastal path route) These beautiful dunes form a part of one of the largest areas of dune habitat within the UK and provide an excellent home for many rare and endangered species such as the Natterjack Toad and the Northern Dune Tiger Beetle. They are under constant threat from erosion, however, and the dunes move inland at a rate of approximately four metres a year. Get in touch Victoria Road Freshfield Formby Liverpool L37 1LJ 01704 878591 (General enquiries) 01704 874949 (Learning and educational enquiries) Email: [email protected] Facilities Important Note WCs close at 5.30pm in summer, 4pm in winter. Coach parking is restricted and must be booked WCs At the roadside near to Victoria Road entrance. Open 9am to 5.30pm in summer, closes 4pm in winter. Closed Christmas day Families & children Baby-changing facilities in the women's and men's WCs Dogs Dogs welcome, but please keep pets under close control at all times and on a lead in the vicinity of the squirrel walk. Please clear up after your pet and take any mess home with you. Picnic areas There are three picnic areas close to Victoria Road. The picnic area to the south of Victoria Road is a dog-free area. Eating and shopping Ice cream van in car park in suitable weather. Local shops in Formby village centre. Public houses Several pubs in local area. Information for visitors Welcome leaflet and various Sefton Natural Coast walking, cycling and event guides are all available from the car park entrance kiosk. Audio guide Audio guide available from the car park entrance kiosk, please contact us for more information. Learning Formby is a unique site for environmental education with a superb range of study options for woodland, beach and dune habitats. We have a variety of guided and self-guided tours and learning activities on offer, all of which are designed to meet National Curriculum requirements. Booking is essential and all groups must book at least two weeks in advance. Bookings and enquiries can be made by telephoning 01704 874949. Getting there Car-free travel highlight Easily accessible by public transport, Freshfield train station is ½ mile easy walk from the entrance to Formby along pavements. For the more energetic, Sefton Coastal Path runs through Formby By foot Sefton Coastal Path runs from Crosby in the south to Crossens (north of Southport) in the north and cuts right through the property. There are rail stations along the route with various points of entry. By bike National Cycle Route 62 runs within 3 miles of the property at Ainsdale, from here you can follow on-road routes to Formby. Please note, these roads can be busy at times and access to the property is via a busy dual carriageway. For more information visit Sustrans. By bus Arriva 48A, Southport to Formby, frequent service. Alight at Cross Green, then 5 minute walk to Formby. Cumfy Coaches 160/1/4, Formby station to Freshfield station. Alight end of Harrington Road/Victoria Road, then 10 minute walk to Formby. For more information visit traveline. By train Frequent services from Liverpool and Southport stations to Freshfield station, then ½ mile walk, along pavements, to the entrance of Formby, or 1 mile to Formby beach. For more information visit Transport Direct . By road M62 then M57, or M6 then M58. Follow signs for Southport and central attractions (A565), heading north on the dual carriageway. Continue straight over the 1st roundabout (ignoring the sign for Formby). At the traffic lights, which are at a crossroads, take a left into Formby and follow the National Trust brown signs. From Southport follow the A565, head south on the dual carriageway, turn right at the BP roundabout and then pick up National Trust signs. Ordnance Survey maps Landranger Liverpool 108 Explorer Southport and Chorley 285 Access Mobility information Parking Designated accessible parking spaces on the roadside at Victoria Road. Parking is within 75 metres of WCs. WC One accessible WC with RADAR lock. Key is available from the entrance kiosk during normal opening times. Pathways and open space Access to the beach is over dunes, which are soft under foot and liable to change in certain weather conditions. Some short sections of paths with a gradient of 1:8. For more information please visit the Sefton Coastal Path website. All-ability trails There is an all-ability trail suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs, which runs through the woodland and asparagus fields. Seating, rest points and shelter Benches positioned along Sefton Coastal Path, south of Victoria Road. Resting points on Squirrel Walk and Cornerstone Walk. Visual information Braille guide available at entrance kiosk. Sensory highlights Listsen out for the wind in pine trees, the cry of sea birds and the roar of the tide. Soak in the remote atmosphere and enjoy the sense of being in a wide, open space. Red squirrel population Formby red squirrels comeback continues! Formby is well known as a special place to see red squirrels though numbers fell drastically during 2008 due to an outbreak of squirrel pox virus. Two years on and recovery seems to be well on the way. Signs of red squirrels feeding are widespread in the pine woods, reports of sightings in local gardens are coming in daily and visitors are excited by the increasing frequency of sightings during their woodland walks. Indeed we anticipate the results of Autumn monitoring will show that red squirrel population has recovered to over 50% of the pre squirrel pox level. The National Trust Formby is at the heart of the Sefton Coast woodlands where a co-ordinated forest plan has been implemented since 2003 to improve the red squirrels habitat. The coastal woodlands provide an ample source of pine cones and seeds which are readily exploited by the red squirrels. But grey squirrels appear in the neighbouring residential areas each year and the National Trust is keen not to attract greys into the red squirrels woodland stronghold. For this reason, feeding of nuts and other food supplements to the red squirrels was abandoned. National Trust wardens want to prevent contact between red and grey squirrels to prevent risk of disease transmission. If you’re planning a visit to National Trust Formby now, you have a much better chance of seeing a red squirrel than 12 months ago; but expect a different experience – bring your binoculars and follow our woodland trails to track down squirrels feeding in the tree tops. The reds spend much time daily, feeding on natural foods like pine cones which are much better for them than peanuts on the ground! Formby Red Squirrel Survivors Project The success of National Trust on-line gift sales in the 2007 Christmas catalogue – which were specifically for red squirrel conservation at Formby – is helping to support vital research along with funding from the Natural Environment Research Council. In October 2009 pioneering new research into the squirrel pox virus started at Formby. The study, led by researchers at the University of Liverpool, is looking at exactly how the reds become infected by the virus, and whether any of them have survived exposure to squirrel pox virus. The project hopes to provide a better understanding of how an outbreak of squirrelpox develops and what can be done to break the links that allow it to spread. Professor Mike Begon from the University of Liverpool, said: 'We are working to understand the dynamics of the squirrelpox virus and what might halt its spread. We are starting to see evidence of recovery in the red squirrel population but it is still important that we prevent contact between red squirrels and the greys that carry the virus. We are hopeful that our research will provide us with the knowledge we need to ensure the long term survival of red squirrels across the UK.' For further information please call the National Trust Formby office on 01704 878591 or e-mail [email protected]
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This is a poster print of the great British film comedian George Formby. It's been drawn and printed to resemble an old-fashioned bill poster, complete with halftone colours and subtle printing effects. It's the ideal gift for any fan of Formby's films
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