Twits in Ormskirk May 2012

The Twits - Pictures from the first half of the matinee show Ormskirk Civic Hall May 19th 2012

The spring production for the Derby Players amateur dramatics group is The Twits by Roal Dahl.

The matinee show at the Ormskirk Civic Hall on Saturday afternoon 19th May 2012 was packed with children and parents, who were treated to a lively and colourful performance, filled with comedy, vibrant costumes and energetic dance routines from a hugely talented group of artistes, both young and not quite so young.

Continue reading to see the pictures from the second half of the show opening number.

Flossies Vintage Clothing and Craft Fayre at The Forum Bar Ormskirk May 2012

Flossies Vintage Clothing and Craft Fayre at The Forum Bar Ormskirk May 2012

In a recession business owners need to innovate to attract new customers.  The Forum Bar on Railway Road in Ormskirk, West Lancashire has done just that and is the venue for Flossies Vintage Clothing and Craft Fayre, held this time on Sunday 20th May 2012.

Gorse Hill Nature Reserve Aughton Open Day May 2012

Gorse Hill Nature Reserve Aughton Open Day May 2012

Prior to World War II the land around Holly Lane in Aughton, West Lancashire was covered with rich woodland.  After the war the woodland was cleared to make way for farming to feed a hungry country.  Now sixty years later the wheel has turned full circle and the woodland has returned.

Aughton Annual Parish Assembly Photos & Report 14th May 2012

Aughton Annual Parish Assembly 14th May 2012. The parish councillors gathered tonight at the Aughton Village Hall, may have been surprised, when they arrived for the annual parish assembly, to see so many middle aged male residents crowding the entrance hall.  However, this eager group was actually the Aughton Male Voice Choir attending a rehearsal and not a flash mob hitting the parish council meeting.

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In fact, when everyone was seated, it turned out that only two Aughton village parishioners were in attendance.

Northern Song Stars Singing Competition Ormskirk May 2012

Northern Song Stars Singing Competition Ormskirk May 2012

Earlier this year, in March, the Northern Dance Stars Competition, showcased, at Ormskirk Civic Hall, the best of local dance talent.  Dancers from the Kelly Shirley School of Dance in Burscough won several plaudits from the judges.

On Saturday night 11th May 2012, Amanda Bladwin, the brains behind Northern Stars, presented a packed audience, with another fabulous show, filled with local singing talent, all vying to be the winner of the Northern Song Stars Singing Competition.

Northern Song Stars Singing Competition Ormskirk May 2012

Queenscourt Hospice Star Trekk VI Ladies Night-time Walk May 2012

The Queenscourt Hospice Star Trekk VI ladies only night time walk, took place this evening on Friday 11th May 2012 in Southport.

Queenscourt hospice Star Trekk VI

The Star Trekk began at the Southport Eco Centre, where the charity walkers gathered together, before setting off at 10pm to walk through the night on either a 6 mile (purple t-shirt) or 11 mile (yellow t-shirt) trek around the town.

Ormskirk Knights family horse racing night - with a difference

Knights of Saint Columba Horse Racing Night

The Knights of Saint Columba in Ormskirk are holding a fun family horse racing night at St. Anne's Parish Centre on Friday 25th May 2012.

Unlike your typical video racing, the Knights have corralled a number of mechanically driven horses, who will 'gallop' down the track to the finishing line.  The race night made up of six races, each with six horses will raise funds for the Knights' benevolent fund.

Tickets are £5 each or £10 for a family ticket.  There will be a licensed bar. The evening starts at 7.30pm.

Ticket enquiries, please telephone: Mark Condon: 01695 573614, Tony Gill: 01695 573358, Peter Terry: 01695 571723

Burscough Dancers Wow Liverpool Audience!

Kelly Shirley School of Dance from Burscough

Kelly Shirley School of Dance from Burscough Wows Liverpool Audience!

Article and Photos by Fiona Hicks

Dancers from the Kelly Shirley School of Dance, sponsored by Booths, and based at their studio in Burscough have once again been performing at one of their favourite venues, the Liverpool Empire.

40 dancers spent the afternoon of the 22nd April backstage at the Empire preparing for the evening performance of ‘Smile Together’. The dancers were lucky enough to be invited to perform 3 routines throughout the show, and enjoyed every moment on stage. The response from the audience was fantastic, and even the Liverpool Empire Stage Crew rushed to the wings to watch the dancers routines.

The Spice Girls get wet wet wet in Ormskirk charity Swimathon Photos April 28th 2012

Ormskirk charity Swimathon Photos April 28th 2012

The Ormskirk Spice Girls got wet wet wet over the weekend as the West Lancashire Mayoress and friends swam in fancy dress at the charity Swimathon held at Park Pool in Ormskirk.

Joey Jones & Pat Van Den Hauwe at Left Bank Brasserie Ormskirk April 2012

Joey Jones & Pat Van Den Hauwe at Left Bank Brasserie Sportsman's Night Ormskirk April 2012

The Left Bank Brasserie in Ormskirk was the venue last night (Thursday 27th April 2012) for the Joey Jones and Pat Van Den Hauwe Sportsman's Night.

Promoter Jim Buckley, brought the two Liverpool legends back to the North West to entertain guests at the £25 per ticket Sportsmans Dinner.

More Ormskirk Scouts photos St Georges Day Parade 2012

More photos taken of the Ormskirk and District Scouts St George's Day Parade 22nd April 2012

There were so many happy faces on display in Ormskirk on Sunday, that Life In Another Town needed to publish a second photo set to show all the photographs taken on the day.

Ormskirk and District Scouts St Georges Day Parade 2012

In addition to photos sets, there is a great video clip of the Scouting event in Coronation Park also on Life In Another Town.

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Ormskirk Cricket Club Mums Dad Lads and Lasses Sunday Cricket raising money for Bowel Cancer UK April 22nd 2012

Ormskirk Cricket Club Mums Dad Lads and Lasses Sunday Cricket raising money for the Bowel Cancer UK charity April 22nd 2012

The Bowel Cancer UK charity was the benificiary of the Mums, Dads, Lads and Lasses Cricket day on Sunday 22nd April 2012 at the Ormskirk Cricket Club.

The Ship at Lathom Spring Beer Festival April 2012

The Ship at Lathom Spring Beer Festival April 2012

Despite the economic doom and gloom, at least one local business has innovated to attract additional customers.

The Ship pub and restaurant at Lathom in West  Lancashire held its first beer festival over the weekend of 21st and 22nd April 2012.

Ormskirk and District Scouts St Georges Day Parade Sunday 22nd April 2012

Ormskirk and District Scouts St George's Day Parade Sunday 22nd April 2012

Hundreds of local scouts from Ormskirk and District, including Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Rainbow groups, enjoyed the sunny, dry weather on Sunday and paraded from St Anne's Primary School through along to Coronation Park.

Riverside steam vintage vehicle rally Southport 2012

Riverside steam vintage vehicle rally Southport 2012

Despite the wet weather all week, the weekend, although windy, was sunny and dry.  This brought visitors in their droves to the Riverside steam vintage vehicle rally in Southport.

Ormskirk Servolution painting at Greetby Hill School April 21 2012

Ormskirk Servolution volunteers painting at Greetby Hill School April 21 2012

Local ward Councillor and Christian Adrian Owens and volunteers from the Ormskirk Christian group Servolution came together on Saturday 21st April to repaint the railings at Greetby Hill CE School.

Christians painting Greetby Hill School

A Mini Adventure at Halliwell Jones in Southport

Mini Halliwell Jones Southport Dealership expansion launch event 19th April 2012

Life In Another Town was invited to an event last night at Halliwell Jones - Mini car dealership showroom in Southport.

Halliwell Jones Mini Dealership in Southport

The Mini dealership has invested in its site on Southport Road in Scarisbrick and expanded its operation.  The event was held to celebrate this next stage in the life of the car dealership.

Military Vehicle Trust event at Heaton's Bridge Video Interview 15th April 2012

Military Vehicle Trust event at Heaton's Bridge Video Interview 15th April 2012

Military Vehicle Trust event organiser Mark Lancaster, talks to Life In Another Town about the event held over the weekend at Heaton's Bridge in West Lancashire.

Heaton's Bridge Military Vehicles Trust Meet April 2012

The Military Vehicle Trust event at Heaton's Bridge also collected money for Help For Heroes.

For more information about the Military Vehicle Trust please visit their website at;   http://www.mvt.org.uk/

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Royal Recognition for West Lancashire Scouts April 2012

Stuart and Gemma to receive Queen's Scout Award

Royal Recognition for West Lancashire Scouts

Article by Andrew King - Ormskirk Scouts

Two Scouts, Gemma Roberts and Stuart McMichael, from West Lancashire have been invited to Windsor Castle later this month to receive their Queen Scout’s Award.  This is the highest award in Scouting.  Gemma and Stuart have completed a diverse range of activities to gain the recognition of the award.

Skelmersdale Sea Cadets Bag Pack Success April 2012

Skelmersdale Sea Cadets - T.S Rodney

Skelmersdale Sea Cadets Bag Pack Success April 2012

T.S Rodney Skelmersdale Sea Cadets and Staff came together on Saturday 14th April at Asda in Skelmersdale to raise funds for their group by packing shopping bags for customers.  Generous shoppers responded by putting £750 in the buckets.

Skelmersdale Sea Cadets - TS Rodney

Skelmersdale Sea Cadets are part of the UK's largest maritime youth charity.  Cadets go to sea, learn to sail and do adventure training, all on a nautical theme, plus get extra skills to give you a head start in life.  The money raised by bag packing will be used to maintain and equip the cadets in their activities.

If you would like to find out more about Skelmersdale Sea Cadets please visit their website. 

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