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Formby Merseyside. Climate Change, Bins at the beach, National Trust woodland Plan - are just a few of the latest Formby interviews with the experts. Other topics covered in our 70 podcast include : bivalves, the Red Squirrels, the Pink Footed Geese that fly over, the Pinewoods - explaining the different types of tree, when and why they were planted. The God Stone - What was that for? For update of what’s happening in Formby see Instagram absoluteformby
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May 22, 2023
Relaxation Dawn Chorus Formby 2023 - only the birds singing in this episode
Dawn Chorus
May 2023
Formby Merseyside L37
England UK
This is part of Formby Podcast’s relaxation recordings - it is long but quite magical bird song captured.
There is only bird song in this episode
The next episode will have an expert introducing the birds as they wake up.
#ntformby #rspb
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Apr 29, 2023
Goal achieving Braintenance Dr Julia Ravey BBC Radio 4 Producer Presenter Dr Neuro Science
Dr Julia Ravey
Braintenance
Published in 2023
Born in Allerton, Liverpool. This fabulous Liverpool girl brings to busy lives - how to find and achieve your goals. How to dream outside the box, how to set the goal and how to get there.
Dr Julia Ravey gives you the steps / the staircase to reach for the stars .
How does she do it ? - basically-
5 minutes everyday. 5 minutes again and again and again - AND it really does build up and work. You will be astonished as your goal develops and you have achieved something - a long wanted goal.
Dr Julia Ravey says
‘You will never have 3 hours to do this or that - but everyone has 5 minutes. And she is so completely right. My tax for 2022- 2023 is ready ! My garden is ready for Open Garden visits ! And my house is definitely clearer ! I am on to the paperwork of life!
Braintenance is a must read . Get things done in your life.
Thanks to Dr Julia Ravey - an absolutely loved chatting to you. I am off to read it again. This time I want to ….
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Apr 5, 2023
Relaxation Norther English Farm Spring Sounds #lamb #moo #newlife
Capturing Sounds of Spring on a Northern English Farm. A latch opens the gate the door. Food pellets drop into a bucket. Water buckets are filled. Lambs bleat, ewes baa, cattle moo, a tractor purrs as it drops of the day’s provisions, the quad bike buzzes round to inspect the sheep as they wait to lamb, the snowdrops are out in their thousands, sunny yellow straw swishes as feet walk by. The Oxford Black pig calls to her piglets - unbelievably cute. The swollen river rushes past, hens toot at their piggy visitors, sparrows trill and crows caw in the distance, the Royal Mail delivery arrives, spring breeze and sunshine make the grass grow. #spring #newlife #relaxation
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Mar 30, 2023
Relaxation Martinmere Black Tailed Gulls arrive March 2023 Spring Sounds
WWT Martinmere West Lancashire attracts thousands of migrating birds. In March (Formby Podcast recorded in 2023) Capturing Spring Sounds mainly of the Black Tailed Gull . #relaxation Formby Podcast would like to thank Liz for introducing the birds . #wwt #rspb #springwatch
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Mar 27, 2023
Relaxation Cat purring
Relaxation purring cat part of the capturing voices / relaxation/ spring sounds #mediation#relax
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Mar 24, 2023
Friends of Williamson Tunnels created in 1806 to 1840 Liverpool Tunnels Liverpool Mole
Friends of Williamson Tunnels
40 - 44 Mason Street Liverpool L7 3EW
(Opposite 39 Mason Street)
Formby Podcast visited the Williamson Tunnels with the Friends of Williamson Tunnels in March 2023 we spoke to Tom Stapledon a guide, a Trustee, a digger, a volunteer and the Project Manager.
Thank you to the Tom Stapledon
Thank you also to Lynn Mills, Chris and Mike. And Mandy for my first tunnel tour.
To set the scene of Liverpool in the late 1700s early 1800s.
Information was taken from
Liverpool Museums . org
During the 18th century Liverpool was Britain's main slaving port. Between 1700 and 1807, ships from Liverpool carried about 1.5 million Africans across the Atlantic in conditions of great cruelty. Most Liverpool ships went to the islands of the Caribbean where captains sold the Africans to plantation owners.
Tours available on Wednesday and Sunday
At 11.00 12.30 2.30
To contact / book a tour -
Email : …… ……..
visits@williamsontunnels.com
www.williamsontunnels.com
#liverpool #georgian #hertiage
#williamsontunnels #history #localhistory #tripadvisor #liverpoolcitycouncil
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Mar 20, 2023
Relaxation Frog Chorus Capturing Voices 2023 Spring first lunch outside #Meditation #relax #spring
Relaxation Frogs Spring sounds. All the words have been removed from this version for your enjoyment . Frog chorus captured on 17th March 2023, Freshfield Formby Merseyside, UK Our first lunch outside on sunny St Patrick’s day 17 March 2023. We have 2 ponds in the garden. One has a sunny aspect. The other enjoys a shaded position next to a large Cyprus tree. A new rain water system introduced recently captures fresh rain water and feeds the ponds filling them with fresh rain water. Solving our leaking pond problem. One frog floats alone in the newly topped up shaded pond. The sunny pond has a chorus of 20 frogs some floating, some sitting on the piles of frog spawn that have only recently been laid. (see photo). This recording captures the frogs welcoming the arrival of the female frogs. The female frogs have returned to lay their eggs - frogspawn. No female frogs were moved but it will be interesting to see how long it takes or if any female goes for the replenished shaded pond . The shaded pond currently only attracts frogs on hot summer days . These confident little frogs liked being photographed. They were brave not moving for any one. The dog was fascinated by them. ……. …….. ……… ………. ………. .. If you have a story or voice you would like to be recorded email Formby Podcast …………………………………. Formby Podcast @ gmail. com
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Mar 18, 2023
Frog Chorus Spring sounds first Lunch outside St Patrick’s day 17 March 2023 . Freshfield, Formby
Frog chorus captured on 17th March 2023, Freshfield Formby Merseyside, UK Our first lunch outside on sunny St Patrick’s day 17 March 2023. We have 2 ponds in the garden. One has a sunny aspect. The other enjoys a shaded position next to a large Cyprus tree. A new rain water system introduced recently captures fresh rain water and feeds the ponds filling them with fresh rain water. Solving our leaking pond problem. One frog floats alone in the newly topped up shaded pond. The sunny pond has a chorus of 20 frogs some floating, some sitting on the piles of frog spawn that have only recently been laid. (see photo). This recording captures the frogs welcoming the arrival of the female frogs. The female frogs have returned to lay their eggs - frogspawn. No female frogs were moved but it will be interesting to see how long it takes or if any female goes for the replenished shaded pond . The shaded pond currently only attracts frogs on hot summer days . These confident little frogs liked being photographed. They were brave not moving for any one. The dog was fascinated by them. ……. …….. ……… ………. ………. .. If you have a story or voice you would like to be recorded email Formby Podcast …………………………………. Formby Podcast @ gmail. com
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Feb 28, 2023
Capturing Voices - Jimmy Goulbourne a Formby Plumber Joan Rimmer Tapes recorded in 1993.
Jimmy Goulbourne
Capturing Voices
Lancashire Accent
Jimmy Goulbourne
born in Formby November 1914
Plumber in Formby 1930s - 1980s
This is a great story capturing a wonderful Lancashire accent Jimmy Goulbourne is a Formby man. His father was from Formby. His mother was from Rainhill, Liverpool.
Jimmy Goulbourne shares fabulous memories about growing up in Formby in the 1920s.
Jimmy Goulbourne’s Grandfather was a joiner on the Liverpool railways in the 1800s.
He talks about how he got into plumbing, when most of the boys from would work on Formby Farms.
Some hilarious memories of Formby’s local Fire Service 1930, in action.
This is one of Joan Rimmer’s tapes. Recorded in 1993. Jimmy Goulbourne talks as part of a project capturing Lancashire accents.
Jimmy Goulbourne tells entertaining stories of how he became a plumber in Britain in the early 1930s.
Jimmy Goulbourne’s Wife Jessica and the telephone bell make regular guest appearances several times during the recording.
Thanks to Joan Rimmer who has rediscovered this tape recording of Jimmy Goulbourne from 1993. #formbypodcast #absoluteformby #beach #lancashire #accents
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Feb 23, 2023
The Mexico a vivid description of the last few hours of the Mexico in December 1886.
This is the story of the Mexico
Set in 1886 this is story of the greatest loss of Lifeboat Crew the RNLI has ever known.
The Mexico was built in 1860
the story begins at her birth in a Sunderland ship yard in 1860.
It ends with loss in the Irish Sea off the Southport Formby coast in December 1886.
The Mexico began her days called The John Bull . She had no engine, she was a three mast sailing ship. Renamed the Mexico in 1881. She was a cargo ship.
She arrived in Liverpool in 1886 and following an inspection in a dry dock. She was passed to sail. The voyage was to take cargo to Ecuador.
She left Liverpool with an experienced captain who had sailed her for many years.
This story is beautifully written. A vivid description of the last few hours of the Mexico in December 1886.
The crew of the Mexico were rescued by the Lytham Lifeboat Crew.
The team that delivered the lecture was Semper Fidelis lodge of Mark Master Masons
No. 880 in the register of Mark Lodges.
Narrator : Godfrey Hirst
The recording was made at Southport Temperance Lodge. Southport Temperance Lodge hosted Masons from Lytham & St Anne's Lodges in Southport Masonic Hall. On 9th February 2023
Free Mason Lodges are massive fundraisers giving donations each year to charity. They have given thousands of pounds to local lifeboat associations to buy new boats.
Thank you to Paul Dwan for a fascinating evening of local history.
Learning another story of local bravery. And also for an informative tour Southport Masonic Lodge, taking time to explain how Masonic Lodges function.
Fascinating, informative, and delicious food.
Formby Podcast thanks Paul Dwan and Southport Temperance Masons for allowing us to make this recording at the Southport Masonic Hall in February 2023.
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Dec 24, 2022
Capturing Voices Jane Kwok, Wu Ming Ting / Lisa Clayson
The story of Jane Kwok
Chinese name Wu Ming Ting.
Born Shanghai 1928
She is 94 years old.
Formby Podcast interviewed at her home in Crosby November 2022.
Jane was one of 6 children, girls and boys, born and raised in Shanghai during a time of massive cultural change and unrest in China.
Educated in speaking 5 different languages - regional dialects from China, Mandarin, Cantonese, English and French, Lucy got a job working with China National Aviation Corporation as an air hostess. During her travels with the job she met her husband and moved to the UK living in Crosby. Working, caring for family, bringing up 4 girls.
China was ruled one family during the Qing Dynasty from 1643 - 1912.
In 1900, China’s glory days were behind her. China was a nation in decline. In 1900, China was heavily controlled by foreign nations who tended to dominate the ports such as Shanghai. China was ruled by the Qing family, though the family is better known as the Manchu’s.
1912 - 1949 Chinese Repub…
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Nov 27, 2022
Sand Winning Formby Sand was a valuable mineral used in Industry during the 1900s Dr Phil Smith
"Sand-winning: Memories of sand-winning (or sand-mining) on the Sefton Coast are fading but it was a major industry for about 60 years. Hundreds of thousands of tonnes were taken from the sand-dunes and beaches, ending in 1970. In places, coastal defences were weakened, this being one of the reasons why it stopped.
The sand was used for casting in metal foundries, for glass-making and even for filling sand-bags in Liverpool at the start of World War II. The remains of enormous sand-quarries can still be seen if you know where to look." Formby Podcast would like to thank Dr Phil Smith for sharing his story. If you have a question or a story. Email Formby Podcast at Formby Podcast @ gmail. Com
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Nov 14, 2022
Olympic Sport of Fencing . Formby Ravens Fencing Club meet weekly Monday 7.45 - 9pm
The Olympic Sport Fencing . Formby Ravens Fencing Club Meet each week Monday 7.45 - 9pm Formby Ravenmeols Community Centre near Park Road Formby Join from age 11. £5. Cost. Equipment provided by the fencing club. For more details contact the club by emailing laurencepritchard@sky.com or telephone 07889 625070 Thanks to Laurence Pritchard. Thanks to Joan Shavaksha for the instruction. To contact Formby Podcast. Email. FormbyPodcast@gmail.com
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Nov 11, 2022
Jupiter can be seen in Formby Skies - here Mr Williams from Formby High Astronomy explains
Mr Williams is a teacher at Formby High School in Formby . He has run an Astronomy GCSE course for the last 10 years . Here he talks about the planets Mars, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter as they follow the elliptic line across Formby’s Skies - that’s the line the sun follows - if you were wondering . We explore the night skies of Formby Thanks Mr Williams
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Nov 4, 2022
Scouts in Formby - 4th Formby Holy Trinity Scouts Podcast recorded 3 November 2022 in Formby
This is 4th Formby Scouts and we meet at Holy Trinity Workshop, Formby, on a Thursday evening, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
In this episode we made a podcast - interviewing the leaders and the scouts.
I enjoy the many hikes and camps across the year and it is generally just a good experience.
Because I like fires and in Scouts you make a lot of fire also the camps are fun especially when your with your mates. The scouts worked brilliantly together as a team. They took photos, recorded individually in small groups, recorded as a group. Sorted the hashtags and wrote the podcast notes. Podcast Notes
Thanks to the Scout Leaders
Matthew
Oliver Jenkins
Finnbarr Mulrooney
Ewan
Thanks to the Scouts who took part in this podcast 2/11/2022
Aled Hopkin
Alex Wright
Daniel Hill
Oliver Trapnell
James Gregory
Jacob Lavin
Henry Todd
Alan Burness
Callum Franklin
Connor Cowling
Lucie Matthews
Izzy Cruickshank
Scott Matthews. #Science
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Oct 18, 2022
Sand-Where does it come from? Long Shore Drift Sand Lizards newts Dr Phil Smith Make your own Record
Formby Sand Dunes are made of sand. You walk over the sand dunes to get onto Formby beach.
But where does each grain of sand come from ?
In this podcast Dr Phil Smith tells all, in ways we can all understand .
Sand is washed in from deposits in the Irish Sea. After it arrives on Formby beach, some is blown up to form dunes and some is washed north or south by long-shore drift.
Before the Second World War in the 1930s until the mid 1970s an industry began in Formby called Sand Winning - lorry loads of sand taken from the dunes and sold for industry - glass making.
During the Second World War Formby people made bags and filled them with sand - sand bags .
Dr Phil Smith talks about how
Sand comes from in from the sea. Every grain of sand on the Sefton Coast arrives on the beach at Formby Point and is moved / blown to Ainsdale and Hightown by a process know as Long Shore Drift
Did you know how old Formby’s Sand Dunes are? Dr Phill Smith talks about the age of Formby’s Dunes. Di…
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Oct 9, 2022
Climate Change How wildlife is being affected on Formby’s Sand Dunes Natterjack toads dune greening
Climate Change Formby Dunes 2022
By Dr Phil Smith
A fascinating conversation on the effects of climate change on Formby wildlife and where they live.
Hot summers and lower rainfall is welcomed by some of us and helps if you are a plume-horn hoverfly invading from the south. It's not so good if you need wetlands for breeding, like the Natterjack Toad and lots of other insects, for which our sand-dunes are famous.
Warmer temperatures also help invasive plants grow over the dunes; bad news for many creatures, including the Sand Lizard, that depend on bare sand for their livelihoods.
Formby Podcast would like to thank Dr Phil Smith for another enlightening chat. Contact Formby Podcast email FormbyPodcast@gmail.com Instagram @absoluteformby
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Sep 12, 2022
Viking Village 12th Chapter The Story of Formby Published 1973
By Formby Civic Soceity Joan Rimmer
Chapter 12
Viking Village
By Edith Kelly. The Story of Formby
Published in 1973
By Formby Civic Soceity
Audio book read by Joan Rimmer in June 2021. The Story of Formby
Published in 1973
By Formby Civic Soceity
Written by Edith Kelly’s book Viking Village, The Story of Formby
Thanks to Joan Rimmer reading this text and for her enthusiasm also thanks Joan for introducing me to Edith Kelly’s book, and Formby’s - Seeds Directory
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Sep 11, 2022
Viking Village 11th Chapter
Written by Edith Kelly. Formby Civic Society 1973 read by Joan Rimmer
Flora and Fauna
Plants growing on Formby Dunes in 1973.
Viking Village 11th Chapter
Written by Edith Kelly. Formby Civic Society in 1973 read by Joan Rimmer
Viking Village
Chapter 11
In this chapter 11 flora and fauna up to 1973 is described and discussed.
Written by Edith Kelly. Formby Civic Society in 1973.
Audio book read by Joan Rimmer June 2021.
Formby Podcast would like to thank Joan Rimmer for reading the book. We have organised the readings chapter by chapter. Edith Kelly pulled together the experts in Formby in 1960s publishing this magnificent work in 1973. Here it is now readily available to anyone interested in Formby.
Formby Podcast would also like to thank The Formby Soceity 2021 for giving us permission to produce this audio book.
Formby Podcast is an independent production if you would like to share your story -
Contact us
FormbyPodcast@gmail.com
For more information on Formby see our instagram page
@Absoluteformby
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Aug 27, 2022
Viking Village 10th Chapter
Written by Edith Kelly. Formby Civic Society 1973 Read by Joan Rimmer
Viking Village
Chapter 10
Written by Edith Kelly. Formby Civic Society in 1973.
Audio book read by Joan Rimmer June 2021.
Chapter 10
Cottages
Cottages were owned by the Formby Family
Families lived the same cottage for generations they maintained .
How cottages were built and building materials used.
Cottages from the 1630s
How Park Road got it’s name.
Dean cottage an example of an old Formby Cottage preserved today.
Find me
Steps to the Grapes Pub
Formby Podcast would like to thank Joan Rimmer for reading the book. We have organised the readings chapter by chapter. Edith Kelly pulled together the experts in Formby in 1960s publishing this magnificent work in 1973. Here it is now readily available to anyone interested in Formby.
Formby Podcast would also like to thank The Formby Soceity 2021 for giving us permission to produce this audio book.
Formby Podcast is an independent production if you would like to share your story -
Contact us
FormbyPodcast@gmail.com
For more…
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Aug 25, 2022
St Peter’s Last Night of the Proms - part of 275 year Hertigage Celebrations
Last Night at the Proms
Part of the St Peter’s Heritage Year and The Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Here comes a packed church of St Peter’s Formby.
A selection on organ favourites and choral sensations.
You can join David Holroyd and his choir and friends in this musical extravaganza.
This is one of the talks at St Peters for Heritage Week 275 years - Celebrated in 2022.
Thanks to Cannon Reverend Anne Taylor for allowing Formby Podcast to publish from recordings taken from St Peters Church.
Thank you to David Holroyd for sending Formby Podcast the recording.
If you have a story and you’d like us to tell it for you or you’d like us to record you telling you a story or you have a talent. Contact us formbypodcast@gmail.com
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Aug 22, 2022
Litter Bins - Chris Hunter Ranger at Formby updates on bin management and the problem with Litter
Bins - are collected 3 times a week by Sefton Council. Chris Hunter Ranger at Formby gives an update on bin management and the problem with Litter In this podcast Chris Hunter from National Trust Formby takes a look at the bins - a constant issue with the number visitors Formby attracts
Formby Podcast would like to thank Chris Hunter and Kate Martins team at National Trust Formby this chat. Contact us to tell your story
FormbyPodcast@gmail.com
Or look up other things going on in Formby @absoluteformby instagram
Formby Podcast is an independent production.
Contact us to tell your story
FormbyPodcast@gmail.com
Or look up other things going on in Formby @absoluteformby instagram
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Aug 22, 2022
Viking Village 9th Chapter Written by Edith Kelly. Formby Civic Society in 1973 read by Joan Rimmer
Viking Village 9th Chapter
Written by Edith Kelly. Formby Civic Society in 1973 read by Joan Rimmer. Audio book read by Joan Rimmer June 2021.
Chapter 9
This chapter begins with the First World War in Formby. The war memorial was built on land given by the Weld Blundell Family. To remember young lives lost during the First World War by Formby families. ‘John Boathouse’ was the name etched to distinguish him from other John’s with the same name.
Asparagus thrives in the 1930s with Jimmy Lowe wining prizes.
1880 Formby Shows begin. 1886 Formby Horticultural Society first show.
Breweries Formby had 2 Breweries in the 1800s. The Grapes had a running track behind it that was used for training.
Cockle Jack - sold cockles around Formby houses in the 1900s Drilling for oil started in the 1880s. Ending in the 1960s after 1.5 million gallons of oil was taken.
Formby Bypass arrives in 1937.
The Hermit of Ravenmeols Formby Bill Tasker lived on the dunes in a homemade shack aft…
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Aug 21, 2022
Viking Village 8th Chapter
Written by Edith Kelly. Formby Civic Society 1973. Read by Joan Rimmer
Viking Village 8th Chapter
Written by Edith Kelly. Formby Civic Society in 1973.
Audio book read by Joan Rimmer June 2021.
Chapter 8
In this chapter mains water arrives in Formby initially from Ormskirk. But as Formby grows other sources had to be found. For waste water Sewage pipes began to replace sess pits in the early 1900.
Schools
The Senior School (Formby High) opens in 1938.
How school worked during the 2nd World War.
Range High is planned in the 1960s. To allow for the population explosion in the 1970s
Library
Formby’s first Library opens 1939 New building is built in the 1961. Issuing over 1,000 books a day by 1966.
Telephone
1896 the telephone arrives in Formby. 1908 Formby had 4 users.
The Ambulance Service used a converted hurst and was run by the Red Cross .
Fire Service used bells and whistles to call volunteers to help put out fires.
Transport
Horse and trap still used in early 1900s.
Milk was delivered by a horse and cart. Cabs were called to the station.…
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Aug 2, 2022
Flora & Fauna Tiger Beetle Maran Grass. Dr Phil Smiths talks about moths and insects on Formby Dunes
Dr Phil Smith is a Specialist in Flora, Fauna and insects on the Sefton Coast which includes Formby. He studies the creatures living on the dunes .
Here he talks about the Tiger Beetle - very rare insect that we have living on Formby Dunes . The Tiger Beetle are some of the fastest creatures on six legs. They keep stopping to survey their surroundings.
He also talks about Maran Grass, ragwort and moths living on the dunes - you may see the caterpillars crawling around.
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Aug 2, 2022
Flora & Fauna - Evening Primrose here Dr Phil Smith our Flora specialist tells about Formby Dunes
Dr Phil Smith
Specialist in Flora, Fauna and insects on the Sefton Coast which includes Formby. Here he talks about the flower - evening primrose . The yellow trumpet flowers you will see towering on the Formby dunes.
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Jul 30, 2022
National Trust Volunteers corporate groups here is your chance Chris Hunter Ranger Volunteer
National Trust Volunteers corporate groups here is your chance Chris Hunter Ranger Volunteer coordinator.
Formby Podcast would like to thank Chris Hunter and Kate Martins team at National Trust Formby this chat.
Contact us to tell your story
FormbyPodcast@gmail.com
Or look up other things going on in Formby @absoluteformby instagram
Formby Podcast is an independent production.
Contact us to tell your story
FormbyPodcast@gmail.com
Or look up other things going on in Formby @absoluteformby instagram
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#familydaysout
#seaside
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Jul 28, 2022
Viking Village 7th Chapter published in 1973 by Formby Civic Society read here by Joan Rimmer
Viking Village 7th Chapter
Written by Edith Kelly and the Formby Civic Society in 1973.
Audio book read by Joan Rimmer in June 2021.
Chapter 7
In this chapter 1900s are explored as Formby grows .
The Urban District Council takes over running Formby.
Formby Podcast would like to thank Joan Rimmer for reading the book. We have organised the readings chapter by chapter. Edith Kelly pulled together the experts in Formby in 1960s publishing this magnificent work in 1973. Here it is now readily available to anyone interested in Formby.
Formby Podcast would also like to thank The Formby Soceity 2021 for giving us permission to produce this audio book.
Formby Podcast is an independent production if you would like to share your story -
Contact us
FormbyPodcast@gmail.com
For more information on Formby see our instagram page
@Absoluteformby
#formby #stpeters #hertitageweek #sing #joanrimmer #localhistory #story #chat #sing #universityofliverpool
#university
#1746 #history #sallysheard #…
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Jul 28, 2022
Viking Village 4th Chapter The Story of Formby read by Joan Rimmer
Viking Village
Chapter 4
The Story of Formby
Published in 1973
By Formby Civic Soceity
Written by Edith Kelly’s book Viking Village, The Story of Formby
Thanks to Joan Rimmer reading this text and for her enthusiasm also thanks Joan for introducing me to Edith Kelly’s book, and Formby’s - Seeds Directory Also Formby Podcast would like to thank Formby Civic Society for their permission to read and publish this book.
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Jul 27, 2022
St Peter’s Church Pipe Organ talk and recital by David Holroyd
St Peter’s Church Pipe Organ talk and recital by David Holroyd. This is one of the talks at St Peters for Heritage Week 275 years - Celebrated in 2022.
Thanks to Cannon Reverend Anne Taylor for allowing Formby Podcast to publish from recordings taken from St Peters Church. Thank you to David Holroyd for sending Formby Podcast the recording.
If you have a story and you’d like us to tell it for you or you’d like us to record you telling you a story or you have a talent. Contact us formbypodcast@gmail.com
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Jul 26, 2022
Viking Village 1st Chapter The Story of Formby Read by Joan Rimmer thanks to Formby Civic Soceity
Viking Village Chapter 1. Edited by Edith Kelly. Published by the Formby Civic Society 1973. Read by Joan Rimmer This chapter starts at the beginning of time and takes us to Formby in the 9th Century. Thanks to Joan Rimmer for taking the time to read this for Formby Podcast. If you have a story email FormbyPodcast @gmail.com
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Jul 26, 2022
Pinewoods 2022 Chris Hunter tells of plans to keep Formby Pinewoods healthy for the next 100 years
Woodland Management Plan
Trees will be coming down / being felled, in winter 2022
Here Chris Hunter a ranger in National Trust Formby explains the woodland plan for Formby 2022.
Formby has been designated a ‘Triple SI’ - what is that it’s an area of Scientific Interest.
Why has Formby been awarded the Triple SI? Because of Formby’s Dune System. The sand dunes.
Because of this Triple SI
National Trust need approval to fell any trees in Formby Pinewoods. Approval has to come from Natural England and the Forestry Commission. The plans are all pulled together in the National Trust Woodland Management Plan.
Part of that plan is informing local communities of the plans. The National Trust completed this consultation in Formby Library in 2021.
There will be talks and walks in August September 2022 - no need to book - just keep a look out for dates and turn up - all free .
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Jul 25, 2022
Woodland Walk from Victoria Road through the woods along the beach Chris Hunter National Trust
In this podcast Chris Hunter from National Trust Formby takes you on a walk from Victoria Road through the woods looking for evidence of red squirrels. Along the beach listening to birds. A magical description of a walk in Formby. He looks at wheelchair access along the boardwalk at Lifeboat Road
Formby Podcast would like to thank Chris Hunter and Kate Martins team at National Trust Formby for the audio walk.
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Jul 22, 2022
Douglas Knight RHS gold medal winner talks about award winning rock gardens -
Douglas Knight
Won gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 9 times with his waterfalls . Here he talks about meeting Queen Elizabeth II . The award winning gardens .
Job if you want to work with gardens this is a story of tremendous luck, vision and becoming a specialist in this case in waterfalls. I met Douglas Knight in his garden for a chat.
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Jul 21, 2022
Relax with the Dawn Chorus Walk in National Trust Formby Chris Hunter
Relax Formby this is the first of our woodland walks . Here Chris Hunter, Ranger at the National Trust Formby takes us on a morning walk in May 2020 through Formby Pinewoods. Thanks to National Trust Formby, Kate Martin and her team for this audio.
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Jul 19, 2022
Job with National Trust. This podcast is a must Isabelle Spall National Trust Formby tells her tale
The Job
How did you get your job with National Trust. If you would like to be a ranger - this podcast is a must Isabelle’s tells her pathway. How she got to being Dynamic Dunes Manager she’s an expert on Formby, dunes, sand Natterjack roads and Nicotine Cliffs
Isabelle Spall National Trust Formby Dynamic Dunes Manager.
For sharing her expert knowledge with Formby Podcast and our listeners
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Jul 19, 2022
Natterjack Toads are described by Isabelle Spall from National Trust Formby
Natterjack Toads
These are an extremely rare breed of toad. We have the habitat at Formby that is perfect for this species to live.
Very shy, nocturnal they are know as a runner toad as they do not jump.
Here the Natterjack Toad is described. It’s life cycle. It’s unusual singing voice. It is known as the Birkdale Nightingale.
Formby Podcast would like to thank
Isabelle Spall National Trust Formby Dynamic Dunes Manager.
For sharing her expert knowledge with Formby Podcast and our listeners
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Jul 18, 2022
Pools for toads in Formby sand dunes are explained by Isabelle Spall.
Pools - are work in progress. They are found in the sand dunes. Here the pools are explained by Isabelle Spall National Trust Formby Dynamic Dunes Manager.
And who has put the money for this work - National Heritage Lottery Money and European money has helped to fund the work.
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Jul 18, 2022
Sand on the beach Isabelle Spall explains where sand comes from. How it moves up and down the beach.
Sand on Formby Beach. Isabelle Spall
Manager of the Dynamic Dunes Project for National Trust Formby.
Talks about Formby’s sand - where it comes from, how it moves , how the sand is moving. Sand winning - the removal of sand for industry in the 1950s - in this case to make glass - we still see the effects in Formby towards the end of Ravenmeols Road today . Dunes shovelled away . Today the National Trust is watching out for Formby and the dunes - no more sand winning here. Isabelle Spall is part of Kate Martin’s team in Formby National Trust.
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Jul 14, 2022
Snails on Formby sand dunes National Trust Isabelle Spall gives her theory - there are thousands!
National Trust
Isabelle Spall
Manager of the Dynamic Dunes Project for National Trust Formby.
Talks about Formby’s Nicotine Cliffs - the snails - what are they doing there !
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Jul 14, 2022
National Trust Tobacco Cliffs Formby Beach. Isabelle Spall manages The Dynamic Dunes Project 2022
National Trust Formby
Isabelle Spall
Manager of the Dynamic Dunes Project for National Trust Formby.
Talks about Formby’s Nicotine Cliffs - boulders on the beach. Why are they tumbling onto the beach? What are they made of? Isabelle tells us it’s all thanks to the tobacco industry in Liverpool dumping tonnes of wet leaves in Formby in the 1950s.
National Lottery Money and European money has helped to fund the work.
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Jul 14, 2022
Formby Lawn Tennis Club Peter Collinson talks about his book, the Club and the LTA
Formby Lawn Tennis Club Podcast 6
Peter Collinson talks about Formby Lawn Tennis Club today in 2022
In this podcast we look into
The trustee roll at the tennis club. And the LTA
This is the last part of Formby Podcast’s chat with Peter Collinson
A History of Formby Lawn Tennis Club. 1888 - 2022
Written Peter Collinson. 100 copies printed. Buy a copy at the Tennis Club.
Or Email petercollison@BTinternet.co.uk
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Jul 13, 2022
Formby Lawn Tennis Club Podcast V. Is the club house haunted ? What is the highlight of the book ?
Formby Lawn Tennis Club Podcast V
Peter Collinson talks about Formby Lawn Tennis Club today in 2022
What was the highlight of the book - what is a must read in the book.
Is the Club house haunted?
Has any Royalty visited the club - well ‘no’ but good to ask !
You can buy the book at the bar at Formby Lawn Tennis .
A History of Formby Lawn Tennis Club. 1888 - 2022
Written Peter Collinson. 100 copies printed. Buy a copy at the Tennis Club.
Or Email petercollison@BTinternet.co.uk
Formby Lawn Tennis Club Trustee , President
Former Chairman, Former Treasurer.
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Jul 11, 2022
Formby Lawn Tennis Club Podcast 4 New developments in 2022
Formby Lawn Tennis Club Podcast 4
Peter Collinson talks about Formby Lawn Tennis Club today in 2022
In this podcast we look into Formby Lawn Tennis Membership, The development of the club Paddle Courts. The arrival of the artificial courts in the 1980s replacing the lawn tennis courts.
Peter Collinson talks about Formby Lawn Tennis Club today in 2022.
In this podcast we look into Formby Lawn Tennis Membership.
The new development of Paddle Courts. !!
Also new - a clay court. - planning permission is currently in with Sefton Council.(2022)
Why the original 9 Grass Tennis Courts replaced with artificial courts - mainly so the club could play tennis all year round. The last 3 remaining grass courts were closed in 2015. ‘Members would rather wait for an artificial court rather than playing on the grass courts.’ Also very expensive to maintain.
The arrival of the artificial courts in the 1980s replacing the grass tennis courts.
A History of Formby Lawn Tennis Club. 1888 -…
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Jul 2, 2022
Formby Lawn Tennis Club - characters in the Club written and printed by Pete Collinson
Formby Lawn Tennis Club 1888 Characters / Volunteers at Formby Lawn Tennis Club . One character from the past is Frank Noble.
He was a member for over 60 years enforcing the club rules that have made it into the club we see and enjoy today.
Debbie Johnson has been Club secretary for over 35 years and is still counting in 2022
Gerry Thompson was part of the club as it bought land to the west of the club adding extra courts and the carpark.
In this podcast Peter Collinson talks about Formby Lawn Tennis Club today in 2022
Membership, coaching. A History of Formby Lawn Tennis Club. 1888 - 2022
Written Peter Collinson. 100 copies printed. Buy a copy at Formby Lawn Tennis Club.
Or Email petercollison@BTinternet.co.uk
Formby Lawn Tennis Club President
Former Chairman and president
Peter Collinson wrote this book - as a ‘branch off’ from his research on family history during the first Covid lockdown in March 2020.
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May 23, 2022
Formby Lawn Tennis Club 1888 - 2022. The Clubhouse
A History of Formby Lawn Tennis Club 1888 - 2022.
In this second podcast from the interview with Peter Collinson
All of the information has be taken from Formby Lawn Tennis Club minute log book from 1936 and photos collected in.
Formby has 2 tennis clubs Formby Lawn Tennis Club and Formby Village next to Holy Trinity Church was formed in 1910.
Here we talk about The Tennis Club house building probably an old army barracks. It has been extended over the years.
We talk about Peters involvement in the club.
Finishing with a funny story from William Thorpe -
Bar chairman.
Thanks to Peter Collinson Chairman, Trustee, Life President, Treasurer of Formby Lawn Tennis Club
To get a book - they are on sale at Formby Lawn Tennis Club.
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May 11, 2022
Formby Lawn Tennis Club - written by Peter Collinson The tennis club got the land in the late 1800s
A History of Formby Lawn Tennis Club. 1888 - 2022
Written Peter Collinson. 100 copies printed. Buy a copy at the Tennis Club.
Or Email petercollison@BTinternet.co.uk
In this podcast we hear why Peter Collinson wrote this book - a branch off from his research on family history during the first Covid lockdown in March 2020.
Starting with Reverend John Lonsdale Formby. He gifted the land to Formby for a Tennis Club in the Club owns the freehold for the land after the Formby Family gifted the land to the club
Peter has contacted the LTA archive, Formby Cricket Club, he has worked with Land Registry, Census information. He has worked with Formby Lawn Tennis Clubs committee minutes from 1934 onwards.
Pre 1934 he found no records.
Refers to the gift from Rev John Lonsdale Formby Vicar at St Peters 1846 - 1894 gave the land in 1850s/1860s The Cricket Club dates from 1865. Thanks to Peter Collinson for this interview. @StJeromesSch @TimesRadio @BBCNatureUK
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May 4, 2022
Formby Asparagus washing, grading bunching more about the Brooks family. Here Caroline Taylor talks.
Buy Formby Asparagus cut by hand several times a week from 26 April till the end of June . In this podcast we look at Washing, Grading, bunching the Formby Asparagus. I have been buying Formby Asparagus for many years.
This podcast washing grading bunching I find out how it gets to the shelves to be sold. What do you do with your asparagus? How do you cook
Caroline makes an omelette with her asparagus.
Thanks to David Brooks and Caroline Taylor for talking to Formby Podcast. If you have a story or a hobby. Contact Formby Podcast by email Formbypodcast@gmail.com
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May 4, 2022
Jelly eggs, straws sticking out of the sand - paddle worm and straws are mason / spaghetti worms
Jelly eggs, straws sticking out of the sand - paddle worm and straws are mason / spaghetti worms
Senior Marine Curator
Dr Teresa Darbyshire
Specialises in Marine Bristle Worms at he National Musem Wales Cardiff
Thanks so much for talking to Formby Podcast about marine worms living in the sand on Formby Beach
If you would like us to tell your story - email
Formbypodcast@Gmail.com
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May 3, 2022
Formby Asparagus David Brooks talks about growing asparagus has been a family hobby all of his life
To buy Formby Asparagus follow the signs on Larkhill Road the shop is open from the 26April until the end of June . The lady picking say is the 21st June the longest day Formby Asparagus has been part of Formby’s history for many years . Poems have been written. Awards have been won . Link to Formby Podcast
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Apr 27, 2022
Lugworm Sand Spirals on Formby Beach
Dr Teresa Darbyshire National Museum Wales Cardiff
Lugworm
Dr Teresa Darbyshire
Specialises in Marine worms at Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales Cardiff
She has interest in all shore life, but specialisies in lugworm
Lugworm live deep in the sand on Formby Beach.
Formby Podcast asked
What is a lugworm
I am on the beach what am I looking for ?
How do I spot them ?
You will see spirals of sand at the waters edge at low tide.
What is the spiral of sand - is it called ‘the cast?
Thanks to Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales Cardiff for this fantastic information.
If you are a school Formby Podcast could possibly help you link with the experts in our interviews
To contact us email
formbypodcast @gmail.com
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Apr 26, 2022
Southport Sword Dancers - at the Beer Station Freshfield by train station
Southport Sword Dancers Playing and dancing outside the Beer Station by Freshfield Station Formby. April 2022. This was recorded as they played and danced - apologies for the wind interference but I think on the whole the music is magical and the clashing swords can be heard. Dressed in matching blue trousers each dancer had Bells and ribbons #folk #dance #southportsworddancers @beerstation #beer #Formby #formbybeach #absoluteformby #Formbypoint #formbyPinewoods #formbywhatson #whatsonformby #formbytimes #formbymustdo #formbypodcast #absoluteformby #beach #stjeromes #beachschool #nationalmuseumwales #ntformby @ntformby @stjeromes #FormbyPodcast contact us FormbyPodcast@gmail.Com
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Apr 26, 2022
Viking Village Chp 6 Lifeboat wrecks Railway Flying - Joan Rimmer reads Edith Kelly’s book from 1973
Viking Village
Chapter 6
Formby History is very much linked with the sea, with a magical red beach.
Dr Sumner rescuing men from Formby Shores.
Storms
Formby Wecks - the Pegu
Life Boats
Life Boat men - were fishermen. Who left their catch to help the ships and men in distress.
Cockle beds 1867 Formby Was in the local paper.
Coast Guards 1856 became a coast watching service.
Formby Coast Guards were part of many sea dramas.
The Railway arrives in Formby. 1854 Freshfield Station was built.
Before the railway people would come from Manchester to Southport by boat!
Railway meant businessmen could travel. Formby started to grow.
Formby by the Sea
1875 - aim to develop Formby into a resort similar to Southport.
Flying was a very entertaining pass time in 1920.
Formby Podcast would like to thank Joan Rimmer for reading the book. We have organised the readings chapter by chapter. Edith Kelly pulled together the experts in Formby in 1960s publishing this magnificent work in 1973. Here…
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Apr 26, 2022
Viking Village Chp 5
Edith Kelly read by Joan Rimmer
Chapter 5
Viking Village
Edith Kelly
Audio book read by Joan Rimmer in June 2021.
Tithes.
Tithes in Formby 1836 - all changed .
Very confusing!
Holy Trinity
School and church all here today from fundraising
1891 March - Formby’s first Jumble Sale.
Percy French - buried at St Luke’s Church Formby. He was a massive fundraiser.
The Methodist Church in Formby - as it developed meeting in shops, gardens, thatched houses and mills around Formby.
United Reformed Church
The Congregational Church
Visiting ministers came on horseback in 1817.
The Baptists
1882
There is much much more -
Formby Podcast would like to thank Joan Rimmer for reading the book. We have organised the readings chapter by chapter. Edith Kelly pulled together the experts in Formby in 1960s publishing this magnificent work in 1973. Here it is now readily available to anyone interested in Formby.
Formby Podcast would also like to thank The Formby Soceity 2021 for giving us permission to produce this audio book.…
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Apr 22, 2022
Churches Together Formby Altcar & Hightown 2022 Walk of Witness produced by Dympna and Mark Edwards
Churches Together Altcar & Hightown Friday 15th April 2022
This live version of the Easter Passion Play is held each year in Formby Village - starring Formby Residents. Costume and scenery by Formby Churches Together.
The play follows Jesus’ last few days on earth reflecting stories from scriptures - Herrod, carrying the cross, his crucifixion, and his resurrection. It’s an incredibly moving interpretation of this major Christian Celebration.
The event was produced in 2022 by Dympna Edwards.
Filmed and edited by Mark Edwards.
For the video see YouTube Churches Together Formby 2022
Thanks to Mark Edwards for the audio of this magical event
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Apr 22, 2022
National Trust Bins Litter Rubbish waste -where have all bins gone - Formby now has 1100 litre bins
The National Trust Formby - the bins. Formby’s audio walks where Chris Hunter describes the Pinewoods.
National Trust Formby
Kate Martin
Lead Ranger for National Trust Lancashire Central Merseyside
Thanks to the National Trust Formby .
Thanks to Kate Martin - an absolute font of knowledge all about Formby . #redsquirrel #redsquirrelreserve
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#ukwildlife #uknature
#audiowalks
#mr.squilliams @mr.squilliams
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@plotnikova1960
#fruits
#help
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Apr 22, 2022
National Trust Kate Martin talks about Roe Deer, Squirrels - squirrel pox 2021
National Trust Formby
Kate Martin
Lead Ranger for National Trust Lancashire Central Merseyside
Kate shares her knowledge answering questions such as - creatures living in Formby Pinewoods - roe deer, red squirrel, stoats, weasels, rabbits
Thanks to the National Trust Formby .
Thanks to Kate Martin - an absolute font on knowledge and all about Formby.
#redsquirrel #redsquirrelreserve
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#ukwildlife #uknature
#audiowalks
Thanks to for photography #mr.squilliams @mr.squilliams
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Apr 19, 2022
National Trust Formby Volunteers Kate Martin talks about opportunities . How you can get involved.
Volunteer in Formby
Opportunities to work as a volunteer with the National Trust in Formby.
Tuesday- woodland management, removing old fences.
To apply to be a volunteer contact the team in either of the links below.
Nationaltrust.org.uk/Formby join the team
Formby@nationaltrust.org.uk
Kate also talks about Formby’s audio walks where Chris Hunter describes the Pinewoods.
National Trust Formby
Kate Martin
Lead Ranger for National Trust Lancashire Central Merseyside
Thanks to the National Trust Formby .
Thanks to Kate Martin - an absolute font on knowledge and all about Formby .
Volunteer work with the rangers in Formby.
#redsquirrel #redsquirrelreserve
#formbyredsquirrels #bbcnorthwest #nationaltrustformby #nationaltrustformbypoint ##nationaltrustformbybeach #nationaltrustformbypinewoods #formbybubble #activesefton #seftoncouncil #nottinghamtrentunis
#ukwildlife #uknature
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Thanks to for photography #mr.squilliams @mr.squilliams
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Apr 17, 2022
National Trust Freshfield, Formby Lead Ranger Kate Martin - tells us about countryside management
National Trust Freshfield, Formby Lead Ranger Kate Martin - tells us about countryside management.
The job, with the National Trust.
How do I get your job as Leader Ranger?
What do I do?
What qualities? What qualifications do you need to be a ranger.
National Trust Formby
Kate Martin
Lead Ranger for National Trust Lancashire Central Merseyside . Thanks to the National Trust Formby .
Thanks to Kate Martin - an absolute font on knowledge and all about Formby .
Kate talks about her job and how she climbed the National Trust career ladder.
Volunteer work with the rangers in Formby.
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Thanks to for photography #mr.squilliams @mr.squilliams
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Apr 12, 2022
National Trust Birds - clever clever crows, rooks, jays, knots, wading birds Kate Martin explains
Visit the beach and you will meet the one or two crows on Freshfield, Formby Beach. A quick look at birds on the beach - crows, jays, wading birds.
National Trust Formby
Kate Martin
Lead Ranger for National Trust Lancashire Central Merseyside
Thanks to the National Trust Formby .
Thanks to Kate Martin - an absolute font on knowledge and all about Formby .
#redsquirrel #redsquirrelreserve
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See a grey squirrel-
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Apr 12, 2022
National Trust Dunes, Sand where does it come from why is it red Kate Martin Shares her knowledge
National Trust Formby
Kate Martin
Lead Ranger for National Trust Lancashire Central Merseyside
Kate share her knowledge answering questions such as - where does the sand come from ? Moving Dunes, The Christmas Tree Scheme, Marram grass which is so important to the sand dunes and doesn’t like being stood on. Sand movement.
Is the beach sand level high or low ! Was it the Victorian revetments that caused / contributed to coastal erosion ? The coast line is moving in and out - it has been for a millennia.
Kate is a font of knowledge. The dunes are explained by Kate Martin - it’s great to hear and understand a clear explanation of this natural phenomena .
Thanks to the National Trust Formby .
Thanks to Kate Martin - an absolute font on knowledge and all about Formby .
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Apr 11, 2022
National Trust- Irish Sea Water quality & wild swim Formby. Grey Atlantic Seals
National Trust Formby
Kate Martin
Lead Ranger for National Trust Lancashire Central Merseyside
Kate Martin talks about the water off Formby. Wild swim anyone? She tells us about the Grey Atlantic Seals where they come from and what they eat. Thanks to the National Trust Formby .
Thanks to Kate Martin - an absolute font on knowledge and all about Formby .
#redsquirrel #redsquirrelreserve
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#nuts
#fruits
#help
#volunteer
#lancashirewildlifetrust
@lancashirewildlifetrust
@animalworld
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#ainsdale
#forestfinds
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25
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#lancashire
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Apr 9, 2022
National Trust Formby Pinewoods & Pine trees Lead Ranger Kate Martin is brilliant
Imagine working in Formby Kate Martin is the Lead Ranger for the National Trust the whole Formby Point Area. National Trust Formby
Kate Martin
Lead Ranger for National Trust Formby and Central Lancashire Properties.
Kate Martin begins by setting out the National Trust Formby boundaries.
The whole Formby Point area. From Cabin Hill Nature Reserve
Formby Golf Club
Natural England Ainsdale National Nature Reserve .
Kate explains the 2 estates that were given to the National Trust to manage. The 2 estates were
the Blundell Family Estate and the Formby Family Estate.
The species of pine tree. The interview covers Kate talking about the pinewoods, the species of trees in Formby’s woods - Corsican pine, Maritime pine, Lodge poll pine, Black pine. Where the species originated from keeps us very entertained. Why some are removed and why others are encouraged. Mainly to do with the red squirrels.
Formby is the core of Red Squirrel stronghold. A unique native endangered…
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Apr 7, 2022
Formby First World War 1914 - 1918 Tony Pawson - St Peter’s Church Hertigage talks
Formby First World War 1914 - 1918 Tony Pawson
This is one of the talks at St Peters for Heritage Week 275 years - Celebrated in 2022.
The effect of the First World War on Formby.
A Community in War Time . 1914 - 1918 - this talk is based the book - the book is available
Thanks to Cannon Reverend Anne Taylor for allowing Formby Podcast to publish from recordings taken from St Peters Church. Thank you to David Holroyd for sending Formby Podcast the recording.
If you have a story and you’d like us to tell it for you or you’d like us to record you telling you a story or you have a talent. Contact us formbypodcast@gmail.com
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Apr 7, 2022
St Peter’s Church Health History from Cradle to Grave in Formby by Professor Sally Sheard
Professor Sally Sheard
University of Liverpool Modern History
Formby Health History from Cradle to Grave .
The celebrations from St Peter’s Church celebrations continue with is this excellent talk. Information, funny and all about Formby.
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Apr 4, 2022
St Peters Heritage Week
Joan Rimmer and Dominic Dickson Formby Memories Slide Show
St Peters Heritage Week 275 years - Celebrated in 2022.
Joan Rimmer and Dominic Dickson Formby Memories slideshow photographs, chat, poems, anecdotes and poems set to music. In this episode Dominic Dickson sings Joan’s poems in his fantastically quirky way, it’s an absolute must. They are so catchy. The poems from Joan Rimmers many books The Village that was Formby capture bygone days of Formby. Characters that gave Formby the name it has today.
Thanks to Cannon Reverend Anne Taylor for allowing Formby Podcast to publish from recordings taken from St Peters Church. Thank you to David Holroyd for sending Formby Podcast the recording.
If you have a story and you’d like us to tell it for you or you’d like us to record you telling you a story or you have a talent. Contact us formbypodcast@gmail.com
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Apr 4, 2022
St Peter’s Church Formby Voices from the Churchyard written by Ted performed by Parishioners 2022
The St Peter’s Players performance of Voices from the Churchyard written by Ted Williams. Characters include William Brown, Dr Sumner, Abraham Patterson, Ruby Moores, to name a few are buried in St Peter’s Graveyard in Formby. This brings to life amazing characters that lived in Formby . The recording was recorded in real time - please excuse some of the unavoidable interference and traffic that was captured. Thanks to Reverend Canon Anne Taylor, Vicar of St Peter’s Church Formby, for allowing Formby Podcast to record and publish this podcast. St Peter’s Heritage Week 2022 is raising funds for the church. All donations are gratefully received by the St Peter’s Church Formby. Please contact directly. If you have a story you would like to share contact us at FormbyPodcast@gmail.com
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Mar 17, 2022
Percy French Irish singer buried St Luke’s Church Formby Gerry Molumby sings Formby Civic Society
We open this podcast with Gerry Molumby singing one of Percy French’s songs / ballads - the words are poetic and amazingly relevant to life today.
Percy French Irish singer, poet, water colour painter. ‘He drew lightening sketches’ 1898 - to raise money for Holy Trinity Church. He came to visit his cousin a Vicar of Holy Trinity Church Formby often. The Holy Trinity Vicar then lived on Wicks Lane Formby. The Formby Civic Soceity has worked with Councillor Joe Riley and Councillor Irving of Sefton Council and Formby Parish Council to get a Blue Plaque commemorating Percy French placed outside the house.
Percy French died in Formby whilst visiting his cousin and is buried in Formby’s St Luke’s graveyard.
Formby Civic Soceity organised on 24 January 2022, a memorial service to celebrate Percy French’s life work and songs - his legacy. This is the recording from the celebration.
You can visit Percy French’s the grave in Formby at St Luke’s Church L37 2DF
You can se…
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Mar 10, 2022
James Smylie Grey Lives Matter
Grey Lives Matter Squirrel Apocalypse written by Smylie James .
Published through Amazon Kindle Direct Publish
Based in Formby. The book sees red and grey squirrel’s battling for Formby - James Smylie includes Formby’s history. It’s worth a read. Elaine’s (laneyloo2021) illustrations are fabulous, vivid and fabulously unique.
To win a copy of the book Grey Lives Matter and two beer mats
message the answer to our question mentioned in the podcast
add a comment and copy in a friend. Competition ends 13 September 2022
#GoodLuck
You can contact James Smylie instagram @smylie.james
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Mar 2, 2022
Knots Wading birds @formbybeach Richard Du Feu UK Ringing Programme tells the story Formby’s Knots
Little birds on the waters edge are living on Formby Coast - eating shell fish . One of these are called Knot.
Richard Du Feu is part of the UK bird ringing programme. We can learn so much about the movement of birds - reading the labels tells you where they have Ben breading, eating and travelling.
These birds are a success story . If they successfully hatch 2 eggs in their 20 year life . The Knots will continue to thrive.
Here we talk about the Knot - a wading bird from the Sand Piper Family .
Would you like to get involved in bird survey - Richard has lots of options for you.
@richarddufeu @FormbyPodcast @absoluteformby #wadingbirds #Coast #beach #ukbeach #formby #nationaltrust @AmgueddfaCymru @NTFormby
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Feb 11, 2022
Mermaid Purse, Thornback Ray, Cat Shark Dog fish This interview is with Maya Harries the Ray Project
Walking on Formby Beach the Irish Sea laps onto the red sandy beach - today we are looking at Mermaid Purse - the local name for egg cases that carry the egg of Rays, Skates and dog fish otherwise known as cat sharks .
Here Formby Podcast interviews Maya Harries from The Ray Project - instagram @therayproject Maya talks us through the life cycle of a Ray, the type of ray we would find off Formby . She describes cat sharks and Thornback Ray
Thanks to The Ray Project for sharing their information and teaching us to be aware of mermaids purse on the shore line.
Formby Podcast can arrange experts to link with schools
If you would like to contact us email formbypodcast@gmail.com
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Jul 9, 2021
Viking Village 3rd Chapter The Story of Formby by Edith Kelly Read by Joan Rimmer
Chapter 3 Read by Joan Rimmer Formby History Viking Village The Story of Formby by Edith Kelly, The Formby Soceity printed in 1973. Read here by Joan Rimmer in June 2021. Illustrations by Muriel Sibley and Mildred M Wason Viking Village
The village of Formby was founded by Norse settlers in the tenth century in what was then a remote and inaccessible part of the Lancashire coast, cut off by forest, lake and marshland from the rest of the country. For many centuries its inhabitants led a quiet and isolated life, tending their fields and their livestock, making and mending their boats and fishing gear, and keeping a watchful eye on the dunes and watercourses which alone protected them from inundation. It was not until the nineteenth century that the coming of the railway openings up communication with Liverpool and began the process by which Formby eventuyrally become a Merseyside commuter town. Even today, however the district retains many distinctive features, and the coastline (much o…
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Jun 25, 2021
Viking Village Chp 2 The Story of Formby by Edith Kelly, The Formby Soceity Formby History Chapter 2
Formby History Viking Village The Story of Formby by Edith Kelly, The Formby Soceity printed in 1973. Read here by Joan Rimmer in June 2021. Illustrations by Muriel Sibley and Mildred M Wason Viking Village
The village of Formby was founded by Norse settlers in the tenth century in what was then a remote and inaccessible part of the Lancashire coast, cut off by forest, lake and marshland from the rest of the country. For many centuries its inhabitants led a quiet and isolated life, tending their fields and their livestock, making and mending their boats and fishing gear, and keeping a watchful eye on the dunes and watercourses which alone protected them from inundation. It was not until the nineteenth century that the coming of the railway openings up communication with Liverpool and began the process by which Formby eventuyrally become a Merseyside commuter town. Even today, however the district retains many distinctive features, and the coastline (much of it now a protected area) att…
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May 28, 2021
Willows Suite sung by Southbound Attic Band written by Barry Jones inspired by Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows inspired The Willows Suite - Sung here by The Southbound Attic Band written and sung by Barry Jones The Willows Suite
By Barry Jones
Words and music inspired by and including extracts from the book “The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame first published in 1908.
Barry Jones is a singer song writer living in Formby. The Southbound Attic Band is Barry Jones and Ronnie Clark.
If you would like a copy of The Willows Suite. Words, Music, story and CD please contact Barry Jones via the Southbound Attic Band Website.
www.SouthboundAtticBand.com ©️Southbound Attic Band 2021
Formby Podcast would like to thank The Southbound Attic Band.
If you have a story you would like us to publish as a podcast.
Contact Formby Podcast at FormbyPodcast@gmail.com
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May 20, 2021
Formby UK 2007 - 2019. Joan Rimmer
THE VILLAGE THAT WAS FORMBY.
written & read by Joan A Rimmer
Formby 2007 - 2019
THE VILLAGE THAT WAS FORMBY.
written and read by Joan A Rimmer.
This is final part of the story bringing us up to date 2019. Continued disputes with Sefton District Council about trees in the village this time. Letters and poems to the Formby Newspaper, The Formby Times.
In this episode, the last of
THE VILLAGE THAT WAS FORMBY written and read by Joan A Rimmer.
Joan Rimmer combines stories, poems, stories and letters. Often amusing- this is pure nectar local Formby history captured in verse and in prose and now read for you on an audiobook for future generations to enjoy, remember and become empowered by this superb read.
It is an absolute privilege to hear Joan reading account of Formby life.
The Village that was Formby Joan Rimmer was born in Formby in 1935 of an old established local family. She began writing in 1987 and received instant acclaim for her evocative nostalgic poems on Formby. Two years later, with the publication of My Formby, she became Formby…
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Mar 25, 2021
Formby Podcast shares stories about music, nature, history, talks & life in Formby Merseyside
Formby Podcast - music poems local social history. Interviews with experts- where does sand come from ? What is living on the beach in the sand - the rare black lugworm. Bird life - why the pink footed geese fly over twice a year. We interviewed Formby Asparagus For up to date what’s on in Formby see Instagram @ absoluteformby
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Mar 25, 2021
Formby Remembered A Century of Change
Written & read by Joan A Rimmer
Formby Remembered A Century of Change
Written & read by Joan A Rimmer
THE VILLAGE THAT WAS FORMBY written and read by Joan A Rimmer.
Formby Remembered A Century of Change
In this episode Joan Rimmer reads the next part of her book Formby Remembered - A Century of Change
Here we listen to Joan reading hysterically funny accounts of driving lessons . An amazing journey with Joan Rimmers story telling technique we are catapulted back to this superb account of Formby life and characters.
I love this book.
The Village that was Formby Joan Rimmer was born in Formby in 1935 of an old established local family. She began writing in 1987 and received instant acclaim for her evocative nostalgic poems on Formby. Two years later, with the publication of My Formby, she became Formby’s best selling author of 1989 and again repeated this success in 1992 with Formby Remembered. Her books have circulated world wide bringing pleasure to thousands and firmly placing her at the forefront of Formby…
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Mar 21, 2021
The Poems - written & read by Joan A Rimmer from THE VILLAGE THAT WAS FORMBY
The Poems
THE VILLAGE THAT WAS FORMBY by Joan A Rimmer
Formby Memories in Verse
THE VILLAGE THAT WAS FORMBY written and read by Joan A Rimmer.
In this episode Joan Rimmer reads her poems first published in 1987 Formby Memories in Verse and in 1988 More Formby Memories in Verse.
Joan Rimmer included the Hillsborough poem at the end. It was written on 15th April 1989 after the other books.
It is an absolute privilege to hear Joan reading this superb account of Formby and her magical poems that so vividly capture Formby life and characters in rhyming couplets. Naming just a few poems would include - Tasker. Joan Holden. Rimmers. The Boathouse. The milk round. The Swamp. And the amazing account of the Marmalade Cart.
The Village that was Formby Joan Rimmer was born in Formby in 1935 of an old established local family. She began writing in 1987 and received instant acclaim for her evocative nostalgic poems on Formby. Two years later, with the publication of My Formby, she became Form…
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Mar 11, 2021
Joan A Rimmer. The Village that was Formby - written and read by Joan A Rimmer
Unabridged version —Book One ——THE VILLAGE THAT WAS FORMBY written and read by Joan A Rimmer.
An absolute privilege to hear Joan reading this superb account of Formby and her magical poems that so vividly capture events.
The Simple Life is a poem written by Joan Rimmer.
Set to music and performed by Stephen Gerrard.
The Village that was Formby Joan Rimmer was born in Formby in 1935 of an old established local family. She began writing in 1987 and received instant acclaim for her evocative nostalgic poems on Formby. Two years later, with the publication of My Formby, she became Formby’s best selling author of 1989 and again repeated this success in 1992 with Formby Remembered. Her books have circulated world wide bringing pleasure to thousands and firmly placing her at the forefront of Formby’s most talented writers. Her renowned local history charity slide shows attract capacity audiences and her local press contributions invariably reflect the deep love she has for the vi…
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Mar 9, 2021
Sea Shells razor shells cockle shells moon shells Bivalves Activity Sheet podcasts show notes below
For the free Activity Sheet see this podcasts show notes. Or - see instagram @absoluteformby. Or email formbypodcast@gmail.com What’s in the bag - Shells found on Formby Beach Anna Holmes Bivalve Curator National Museum Wales goes through our bag of shells we found : Otter Shell, Piddock Shell, Pod Razor Clam Shell, Banded Surf Clam, Raid Trough Clam, Sea Potato, Cockle Shell, Moon Shell, Blue Muscle, Queen Scallop - Where do they live ?
What do they eat ?
Why are there so many Pod Razor Clam shells on the beach some days ?
Is that a bad thing ?
Is that climate change ?
How old was this creature ? How does it move ?
Why do some shells have holes in them - perfect for shell necklaces - meet the snails that love eating bivalve soup. And you get a necklace in return.
I know the wading birds eat bivalves the knot specialist said that see our KNOT FORMBY PODCAST
Anna there are lots of shells on Formby Beach
Is that a bad thing? - NO its just one of those things.
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Nov 25, 2020
Stars night sky Mr Williams Formby High School Astronomy Teacher Mars our moon, Polaris Venus.
Star Gazing in Formby
What can we see? Our expert Mr Williams talks about Orion, Polaris, Venus Mars & the Moon. The UK is on top of the World.
Waxing Waining Moon phases. What stars to look for to see Orion - The Hunter. All about the phases of Venus - the evening star - clearly visible on a Formby evening in the direction of the beach, east. Shooting Stars, Meteor Showers Mars - Is there life on Mars.
Astronomy Teacher at Formby High, Formby High pupils can join Mr Williams for Astronomy GSCE from Year 9.
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Nov 24, 2020
Moon the best time to look, what to look for - Mr Williams explores the night skies of Formby
Mr Williams teaches at Formby High School in Formby . He has run an Astronomy GCSE course for the last 10 years . Here he talks about the moon. We explore the night skies of Formby Thanks to @ghislain_fave instagram for the cover photograph of the moon
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Nov 22, 2020
A Quiet and Solitary Man written and performed by Stephen Gerrard. Formby’s Hermit Bill Tasker
A Quiet and Solitary Man written and performed by Stephen Gerrard. Formby’s Hermit Bill Tasker
Formby’s Hermit is described by Edith Kelly in her book of 1972 The Viking Village. The Hermit of Ravenmeols lived in a make shift shack of unbelievable construction in Formby sandhills. Thanks to Stephen Gerrard a Formby Singer Song Writer for allowing me to reproduce his superb music. For you to enjoy.
See YouTube channel for more Stephen Gerrard music
www.stephengerrard.com or find him on you tube. See also the poem by Joan Rimmer for another view of this Formby man.
Absoluteformby is an independent production it is also available on instagram.
Absoluteformby - see the other podcast for more local music, poems, wildlife and history . Thanks for listening.
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Nov 21, 2020
Formby’s Hermit Bill Tasker written & performed by Stephen Gerrard - A quiet & Solitary Man
Formby born singer song writer Stephen Gerrard for more music and information go to www.stephengerrard.com Formby’s Hermit is described by Edith Kelly in her book of 1972 The Viking Village. The Hermit of Ravenmeols lived in a make shift shack of unbelievable construction in Formby sandhills. Thanks to Joan Rimmer for reading her Tasker Poem and for her enthusiasm and support for this podcast. Thanks to Stephen Gerrard a Formby Singer Song Writer for allowing me to reproduce his superb music.
See YouTube channel for more Stephen Gerrard music
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Nov 21, 2020
Formby Red Squirrels live in Formby’s National Trust Pinewoods. Kat Fingland is our Squirrel expert.
Formby is the core of Red Squirrel stronghold. A unique native endangered species. Formby Pinewoods is a perfect natural sanctuary for them
Red Squirrel - Do Red Squirrels hibernate ?
Kat Fingland
Post Graduate PHD Researcher - Nottingham Trent University
Working with Lancashire Wildlife Trust
National Trust Formby
Studied the Formby Red Squirrel for 5 years. Her PHD will be published in summer 2021.
Thanks to
Kat Fingland Red Squirrel Researcher at Nottingham Trent University.
National Trust Formby
Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Thanks to Edith Kelly’s book Viking Village, The Story of Formby
Thanks to Joan Rimmer for her enthusiasm and introducing me to Edith Kelly’s book, Seeds Directory - confirming Mr Gledhill’s residency in Argarmeols
Thanks to instagram @mr.squilliams for the cover photograph
See a grey squirrel-
Website for Lancashire Wildlife Trust -
www.lancswt.org.uk
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Nov 19, 2020
Tasker - the Hermit Formby The Hermit of Ravenmeols . Music by Stephen Gerrard Poem by Joan Rimmer
Formby’s Hermit is described by Edith Kelly in her book of 1972 The Viking Village. The Hermit of Ravenmeols lived in a make shift shack of unbelievable construction in Formby sandhills. Thanks to Joan Rimmer for reading her Tasker poem and for her enthusiasm and support for this podcast. Thanks to Stephen Gerrard a Formby Singer Song Writer for allowing me to reproduce his superb music. Here the music is written and sung by Stephen Gerrard. Thanks to Joan Rimmer The line drawing of Tasker’s Hut is by Muriel E Sibley. Allowing you all to enjoy these Formby talents.
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Nov 19, 2020
Formby Lifeboat House - imagine living on Formby Shore, Formby Beach, living next to Formby waves .
Pete Norris was born in Formby Lifeboat House. Mrs Norris his mother lived in Lifeboat house from the age of 17 and throughout her married life. Bringing up 5 children in the Lifeboat House.
Joan Rimmer has lived in Formby all her life - she has kept the spirit of Formby alive through her books, poems and slide shows.
In this podcast Pete and Joan talk about Lifeboat House.
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Oct 25, 2020
Pink Footed Geese fly over Formby Absoluteformby asked Louise Clewely Martin Mere’s Reserve Manager
Pink Footed Geese Migration. The flocks of geese flying over Formby in October and February March. What are the birds flying in a v formation over Formby? We hear them calling as they fly over. Where are they going ? Where are they coming from ? Why is there always the one flying on its own ? Is it going to be ok? Absoluteformby asked Louise Clewely, Reserve Manager at Martin Mere Wild Fowl and Wetland Trust. The title Pink Footed Goose photograph thanks to @halvorso instagram. For more information on Formby : poems, songs, local history and nature - see the instagram page @absoluteformby - you don’t have to have an instagram account, just type @absoluteformby into google. #absoluteformby
Many thanks to
Louise Clewely, Reserve Manager at Martin Mere Wild Fowl and Wetland Trust.
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