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Formby Merseyside. Formby interviews with the experts on : 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
Hugo Page CroftRecorded 23/24 April 2024A GOOD STORY WELL TOLD.Audio recordings of personal, family & business histories. To share experience & anecdotes between one generation and the next.A fabulous life story from Hugo Page Croft in April 2024.We begin the conversation with his maternal Grandparents. His Father’s part in World War 2 - magical anecdotes of American dentistry on the beaches in France 10 days after the 1944 D Day landings.Hugo talks about the Croft family in Herefordshire.He dips into the family’s link with King George the Third’s daughter, Princess Charlotte, in 1817.Hugo talks about how his surname Page Croft was a union of marriage.Hugo Page Croft’s family were Maltsters.Hugo describes growing up and community life in post World War 2 England. He lived in the small town of Ware.Then we embark on his journey from being at home growing up as the middle child of three. To boarding at Shrewsbury School. After school we hear how his business, Moray Maltings began. Captivating stories take us through over 20 years of Scottish Maltings in the 1970s and 1980s. How the business worked with Farmers and educational establishments to develop seed. We finish as the business is sold to Scottish and Newcastle Breweries in 1986.Formby Podcast would like to thank Arabella Page Croft and Kieran Parker for requesting this recording -A GOOD STORY WELL TOLD.Contact Formby Podcast formbypodcast@gmail.com
Living in Ince Blundell in the 1920s 1930s until 2000.Viva was born in 1925. She chatted about growing up with her family. She is one of 6 brothers and sisters.She described the family house. Three bedrooms one for the boys one for the girls and one for Viva’s parents.The toilet is always an interesting subject for me. In 1928 Viva and her family had 2 toilets - situated at the bottom of the garden. The family toilet would have been two seats were cut into a plank of wood. Not flushed away all toilet contents were caught in a bucket - which was then distributed around the garden as food for the plants. - Here you can here Joan - born in 1935, saying her father had the best Rhubarb in Altcar. - All fed by toilet waste .Bottoms were wiped on newspaper pieces . Cooking for a family of 8 possibly 9 as Viva’s grandmother lived locally . Was done on a range - Viva’s mother lit this every day. It was in the main living sitting room. The family kitchen was for preparing meals - vegetables, meat, and would of have a tap for cold water. The kitchen also contained a handy bath in the corner. Perfect for 6 children.Viva laughs at her own stories as she recounts schooling, ploughing fields, life with six siblings BBC Radio Lancashire BBC Radio women’s hourSandgrounder Radio - huddle Independent Southport Dune FMIt was an absolute pleasure of speaking to Viva - she was then 97 years old. A magical life story from Ince Blundell Merseyside . Thanks to Joan Rimmer for joining me and arranging the meeting with Viva. Listen to Formby Podcast contact us at formbypodcast@gmail.com Formby Podcast and Absoluteformby instagram. TikTok Formby Podcast YouTube Formby Podcast X (Twitter) Formby Podcast #FormbyPodcast #bbcworldservice #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #bbcsounds @bbcupload 1920年代、1930年代にインス・ブランデルに住んでいたビバは1925年に生まれました。彼女は家族と一緒に育つことについておしゃべりした。彼女は6人の兄弟姉妹の1人です。彼女は家族の家について説明した。3つのベッドルーム、1つは男の子用、1つは女の子用、もう1つはビバの両親用です。トイレは私にとっていつも興味深いテーマです。1928年、ビバと彼女の家族は庭の底に2つのトイレを持っていました。彼女の家族のトイレで2つの座席が木の板に切られた。すべてのトイレの中身がバケツに入った - その後、植物のための食べ物として庭の周りに配布された - ここであなたはここでジョアンすることができます - 1935年に生まれ、彼女の父親はアルトカーで最高のルバーブを持っていたと言いました。 - すべてトイレの廃棄物によって供給されました。底は新聞紙で拭いた。ビバの祖母が地元に住んでいたので、8人、おそらく9人の家族のために料理をする。家族の台所は食事を準備するためのものでした - 野菜、肉、そして冷たい水のための蛇口があるでしょう。キッチンは隅に便利なお風呂があります。6人の子供に最適です。ビバは、学校教育、耕作、6人の兄弟との生活を語りながら、自分の物語を笑うBBCラジオ・ランカシャーBBCラジオ女子アワーサンドグラウンダーラジオ - ハドルインディペンデント・サウスポート私はビバと話す絶対的な喜びを持っていました - 彼女は当時97歳でした。インス・ブランデル・マージーサイドの魔法のライフストーリー。ジョアン・リマーが参加し、ビバとのミーティングを手配してくれてありがとう。Formby Podcastを聴いて、formbypodcast@gmail.com Formby PodcastとAbsoluteformby instagramまでご連絡ください。TikTok Formby Podcast YouTube Formby Podcast X (Twitter) Formby Podcast #FormbyPodcast #bbcworldservice #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #bbcsounds @bbcupload 在20世纪20年代到20世纪30年代一直住在Ince Blundell。Viva出生于1925年。 她聊着和家人一起长大。 她是6个兄弟姐妹之一。她描述了这个家庭住宅。 三间卧室，一间给男孩，一间给女孩，一间给Viva的父母。对我来说，厕所总是一个有趣的话题。 1928年，Viva和她的家人有2个厕所-位于花园底部。 家庭厕所会是两个座位被切成一块木板。 没有被冲走，所有的马桶里的东西都被装在一个桶里-然后被分发到花园里，作为植物的食物。-在这里你可以在这里，琼-出生于1935年，说她父亲在阿尔特卡有最好的大黄。-全部由厕所垃圾喂养。底部被擦在报纸上。为一个8口之家做饭，可能是9口，因为Viva的祖母住在当地。 在一个范围内完成-Viva的母亲每天都点燃这个。 它在主客厅里。家庭厨房是准备饭菜的——蔬菜、肉类，还有冷水的水龙头。 厨房的角落里还有一个方便的浴缸。 非常适合6个孩子。维瓦在讲述学校教育、耕田、与六个兄弟姐妹的生活时嘲笑自己的故事英国广播公司兰开夏郡电台英国广播公司电台妇女一小时Sandgrounder收音机 - huddle独立南港沙丘FM与Viva交谈绝对是一种乐趣——她当时97岁。 来自Ince Blundell Merseyside的神奇生活故事。感谢Joan Rimmer加入我，并安排与Viva的会面。收听Formby播客，请联系我们Formbypodcast@gmail.comFormby播客和Absoluteformby instagram。TikTok Formby播客YouTube Formby播客X（推特）Formby播客#FormbyPodcast #bbcworldservice #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #bbcsounds @bbcupload
Gong Bath - grab a blanket, lie down, close your eyes. 60 minutes of gongs, bells, chimes and symbols. Steve Gong runs classes for groups in a church hall in Ainsdale Merseyside. Quite magical . Have a look at @resonate8056 on instagram - this is the link https://www.instagram.com/resonate8056?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Thank you Steve for giving permission to Formby Podcast to record the evening and to share it with you for Formby Podcast. If you have a story email us - formbypodcast@gmail.com
Simon SutcliffeFormby Firebirds - Ladies Cricket in Formby Merseyside is thriving. The Ladies Cricket team has huge support form Formby Cricket Club. The main inspiration/ coach / anchor man is Simon Sutcliffe.A magical story illustrating the benefits of team sport. How life / communities in the UK benefit from sport in this case cricketing success. We asked SimonIn November 20231. How did your journey in cricket begin, and what inspired you to pursue it seriously?2. What role does cricket play in your daily life, and how do you balance it with other commitments?3. Can you describe your most memorable cricketing moment or achievement so far?4. Who are your cricketing role models, and how have they influenced your approach to the game?5. How do you prepare for a cricket match, both mentally and physically?6. What challenges have you faced in your cricketing career, and how did you overcome them?7. Can you share any insights into the sacrifices you've had to make to excel in cricket?8. What are your long-term goals or aspirations in the world of cricket?9. How has cricket shaped your personality and values outside of the sport?10. What advice would you give to young aspiring cricketers looking to build their lives around the game?11. Any funny stories that stand out?Simon SutcliffeCricket FirstX / Twitter - @Cricketfirst20Instagram Cricket_first20
Picture this: In the heart of Workington, the Symphonium gracefully serenades the town at Helena Thompson Museum Park Road, weaving the enchanting notes of "Silent Night." A gift to the community, the house stands as a testament to the harmonious connection between art and the people of Workington. Formbypodcast@gmail.com #HelenaThompsonMuseum #WorkingtonWonders #SymphoniumSounds #CommunityHarmony #SilentNightMagic #MusicalHeritage #CulturalGift #TownTreasure #EnchantingSpaces #ArtfulLiving #LocalHistory #MuseumMagic #GiftedHouse #WorkingtonGems #SerenadeInStone #LivingArt #CommunitySpirit #CivicPride #SymphonyInSilence #TownTraditions #ParkRoadMelodies #MusicalGift #HeritageHub #WorkingtonCulture #SonicLandmarks #GiftToThePeople #CreativeCommunity #HarmonyInHistory #NoteWorthyGift #CulturalHub
Grange Oversands Cumbria Dawn Chorus, 14 November 2023Blackbird is spooked , church, bells chime, more rain comes down northern train heads from Barrow to Manchester early morning in Grange Over Sands#uklotteryfunding#fundingopportunitiesUK#lotteryforchange#lotteryfunding#fundingopportunities#changinglives#artscouncilengland#artsfunding#creativegrants#culturalessentials#supportingthearts#artisticexpression#culturalinvestment#artscommunity#creativeimpact#fundingcreativity#grangeoversands#dawnchorus#cumbriasounds#naturemelodies#morningrain#blackbirdsong#chimingbells#northerntrain#barrotomanchester#soundsofgrange#novembermornings#serenecumbria#rainydayvibes#localsoundscape#ruralcharm
Whistling Tree Frog Liitoria Ewingii evening Chorus New ZealandTerrace Downs Golf CourseCanterbury 1 - 1/2 hours drive from Christchurch New Zealand September 2023Evensong - 3hours 50 minutes with the Whistling Tree Frog and a view of Mount Hut, New Zealand. Recorded September 2023Whistling Tree Frog was a species introduced into New Zealand from Tasmania 1875. Listen to Formby Podcast for full recording of the Terrace Downs night time Chorus.Contact us atFormby Podcast @ gmail.comWww.Instagram.Com/FormbyPodcast Formby Podcast instagram TikTok Formby Podcast YouTube Formby Podcast X (Twitter) Formby Podcast Www.Instagram.Com/absoluteformby #FormbyPodcast#bbcworldservice #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #bbcsounds#bird#golf #golfnz@fableterracedownsresort
New Zealand Hobbiton Bilbo Baggins’ Dawn Chorus 2023 Hobbit This is what Bilbo Baggins listened to I every morning when he was filming The Hobbit in New Zealand Hobbiton@hobbitontours #matamata Dawn ChorusFull podcast - 1 hour - listen to Formby Podcast #formbypodcast #bilbo #bilbobaggins New Zealand Hobbiton Bilbo Baggins’ Dawn Chorus 2023 #dawnchorus #newzealand #nz #rspb @gorentals.nz #gorentals We hired a car with Go Rentals Auckland Airport to Wellington Airport/ booked at the very last minute- excellent service.We visited Hobbit Film Set #hobbit @hobbitontours 9.40 am - worked for us #mustdo @peterjackson905 Where we stayed / two of us travelling we chose Air BnB just brilliant price , location , availability- again very last minute. Warm, cosy, great beds and how showers and very inky blue dark skies. 11 minutes drive to Hobbiton #perfect @airbnb Amanda’s Place 55 Todd Road, Karapiro, Waikato 3496, New Zealand#waikato #darkskies #stars #southerncross Next Rotarua hot pools - a natural phenomenon. Sulphur rich clay @hellsgatenz Hell’s Gate Next stop for us Wiatomo for the Glow Worm Caves this black water extravaganza filled our day - we were the 9am tour @legendaryblackwaterraftingco #nottobemissed #abseiling #riverscramble #rivertubing #glowworms #newzealand #nz #tours#toptip #fabulous @boxoffluffies
Joan Rimmer Slide Show ‘ Our Formby ‘A Sandgrounder is the name given to someone born within River Alt in Formby and the River Nelson Hesketh Bank Southport . And has 3 generations born within theses geographic boundaries. Memories In this episode Joan Rimmer and Stephen Gerrard go through their slides of old Formby. August 2023 Formby Podcast would like to thank Stephen Gerrard Joan Rimmer Muriel Sibley - for starting the whole Formby Talk / slides idea. This recording of Our Formby was recorded in the Methodist Church, Elbow Lane, Formby.The talk is an afternoon show put on especially as part of the social support for adults living in Formby. And anyone interested in the history of Formby .Stephen Gerrard has written the music and performs songs in this performance of Our FormbyThanks to the Methodist Church Especially Winnie Pickering - introduction Mark Pickering Slides Audio Shiela KirkValerie HogbenDominic Dickson we send our appreciation. An incident with a bike prevented him from presenting Our Formby for this episode. But I am sure he will be back.Dougie Knight - the Policeman and fabulous artist. We send our appreciation and thanks for his drawings for the Pegu. Dougie Knight died in 2023.Formby Podcast would like to thank Joan Rimmer and Stephen Gerrard for this opportunity to capture history and magical music in one afternoon in August 2023
Nightime singing hot Insects calling in the night hot, 18.00 hours darkness descends. Hot . Fans buzz working hard to create a breeze, hot . Night time lanterns glow, orange, yellow, gold, green, blue, flowers, patterns . #hot #hoian #sounds #relax
Here Dr Phil Smith shares in intricate knowledge of insects . We explore questions - why does it matter that a Tiger beetle on Formby Dunes disappears.
His stories of biological control are quite staggering. Quite incredible.
Why have the government allowed pesticides that alter Bees behaviour, banned in the EU. Now in England it has been reintroduced to help farmers grow oil seed rape. Oil seed rape why should I care - well you will find it is used in cooking oil. You will have it in the kitchen . Restaurants take aways will cook in it / with it .
Join the Buckthorn Bashers October - March Meet Ainsdale Beach Thursday afternoon For 2 hours Ainsdale Clearing Sea Buckthorn
Insects of the Sefton Coast Published by Lancashire and Cheshire Fauna Society in 2023 Written by Dr Phil Smith
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Relaxation Spanish Beach sounds
35 minutes of beach sounds: the rhythm of gentle lapping waves of the Mediterranean sea set a background, voices chatter, laughter warms makes you smile, tapping as a baby explores sound. Spanish voices
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Dawn Chorus May 2023Formby Merseyside L37England UKThis 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
Dr Julia RaveyBraintenancePublished in 2023Born 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 ….
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
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
Relaxation purring cat part of the capturing voices / relaxation/ spring sounds #mediation#relax
Friends of Williamson Tunnels40 - 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 . orgDuring 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.comwww.williamsontunnels.com #liverpool #georgian #hertiage #williamsontunnels #history #localhistory #tripadvisor #liverpoolcitycouncil
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
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
Jimmy Goulbourne Capturing Voices Lancashire AccentJimmy Goulbourneborn in Formby November 1914Plumber in Formby 1930s - 1980sThis 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
This is the story of the MexicoSet 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 MasonsNo. 880 in the register of Mark Lodges.Narrator : Godfrey HirstThe 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 2023Free 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.
The story of Jane Kwok Chinese name Wu Ming Ting. Born Shanghai 1928She 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 Republic was formed. 1949, Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong declared the creation of the People's Republic of China. Communism crept over China.Jane’s memory of her mother was that she could not walk.Foot binding had began and became a fashion in China’s educated soceity in the 1200s . Binding girls feet is one of the most vivid images from China. The culture of foot binding girl’s feet was a custom demanded by society. “In Chinese society, it was the only way forward for women,” says Farrell. “They did it because they thought it would give them a better future, a better life.” Jo Farrell - photography published in The Guardian written by Jack Mills The Guardian Mon 15 Jun 2015 02.00 EDTThe photographer Jo Farrell tracked down 50 surviving women whose feet had been bound. Many could no longer walk, and kept their disfigurement hidden. Her images reveal the survivors’ strength, determination – and hopeUnbound: China’s last ‘lotus feet’ – in picturesFoot binding was embedded in Chinese Culture - Jo Farrell reports - ‘Guo’s mother was unwilling to bind her feet, so at the age of 15 she bound her own. She had watched how her own mother did it and copied her. All her small toes are broken underneath the sole, but ultimately she didn’t manage to reduce the length of the feet.Jo Farrell Living History: Bound Feet Women of China," talk The Women's Foundation, HK (MAY 2015) Asia House, London (JUNE 2015) The Guardian (JUNE 2015) http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/jun/15/the-last-women-in-china-with-bound-feetHow were the feet bound?Foot binding, or footbinding, was the Chinese custom of breaking and tightly binding the feet of young girls in order to change their shape and size. Feet altered by footbinding were known as lotus feet, and the shoes made for these feet were known as lotus shoes. www.wikipedia.orgWhy did the Chinese stop foot binding?From https://www.britannica.com › scienceOpposition to the practice became more widespread when missionaries to China argued that it was cruel; missionaries also pointed out that the rest of the world looked down on it. After the Nationalist Revolution in 1911, footbinding was outlawed in 1912.Oct 10, 2022Interviewed by Formby Podcast in 2022 for ‘Catching Voices’ Would you like to be on Catching Voices? Contact FormbyPodcast@gmail.comThanks to Lisa Clayson for arranging this incredible interview and for sharing her family story.Thank you to Wu Ming Ting /Jane KwokNote References Jo Farrell - photography published in The Guardian written by Jack Mills The Guardian Mon 15 Jun 2015 Jo Farrell PhotographerLiving History: Bound Feet Women of China," talk The Women's Foundation, HK (MAY 2015) Asia House, London (JUNE 2015) The Guardian (JUNE 2015) http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/jun/15/the-last-women-in-china-with-bound-feetbritannica.com www.wikipedia.orgwww.historylearningsite.co.ukhistory.state.gov
"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 #ListeningProject#activewalksefton#Formbyvillage#comingsoon#Formby#merseyside #mersey##merseysidemakers#familydaysout #seaside#mumpreneur#supporteachother#redsquirrelsformby#nationaltrustformby #nationaltrustformbypoint #nationaltrustformbybeach #nationaltrustformbypinewoods #formbybubble #activesefton #seftoncouncil #ntformby #activewalksefton #park#greensefton#podcast #woodlandplanformby @FormbyBubble @StJeromesSch @TimesRadio @BBCNatureUK#sandlizard#lizarduk#blessed#formby #monfluencer#makingmemories#biglittlefeelings
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 .
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
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
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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. Discovered from research, we know the sand dunes in 2022 are 400 years old.
In this podcast we hear about how Formby’s Sand Lizards are rare and protected by law. We have them on the Formby sand-dunes. In the breeding season, males are brilliant green. They probably arrived here thousands of years ago.
Snakes last seen in the area in the 1700s. None now apart from escaped pets.
Common Lizards are smaller and more often seen than Sand Lizards.
We also have two kinds of newts. These are amphibians that breed in water but spend most of their time on land, including in gardens.
Would you like to make a record of what’s in your garden? You could press leaves and look them up. You could take photos . Put them all in a book, look them up and label them
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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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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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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.
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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
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Viking Village 10th Chapter Written by Edith Kelly. Formby Civic Society in 1973 read by Joan Rimmer
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.
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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
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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 after the First World War until the 1960s.
The Formby Brass Band thrives in the 1900s
1856 cricket club was opened
23,000 residents population 1973
Sea Bathing - safe sandy beach
Sand winning was allowed in this sand was colleced and moved / lost huge sand dunes to industry.
Tipping of tobacco leaves waste from the tobacco industry in Liverpool was permitted til 1974
Nature Reserve Area created in 1965 from Formby to Ainsdale. With set paths .
Litter is a problem and comes in from visitors to the beach. But litter also is washing in daily from boats onto the shore. The problem is the land is privately owned in the 1960s.
New local government structure is planned in the 1970s
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
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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. Blacksmith and wheelwrights businesses looked after horses and carts. Cycling became popular in the 1900s
Cars Cars made the biggest difference in Formby. Formby became accessible.
Nurse Paid by the local community, the nurses were given a house in Formby. To help women with childbirth. Maryland Nursing Home was established with money from Formby’s early nursing service. Volunteer services and provisions- Clubs, societies. Luncheon Club was formed in the 1960s.
The Pram Club was one of the first set up in the country for mothers and babies.
Formby has always had a massive army of volunteers running services to support and enrich the Formby community.
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 Formby Civic Soceity 2021 for giving 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
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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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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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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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 .
Formby Podcast would like to thank Chris Hunter and Kate Martins team at National Trust Formby. Also Formby Podcast would like to thank Stephen Gerrard for writing and performing Gypsy Wood. Music by Stephen Gerrard can be found on his website Stephen Gerrard.Com Guitarist Musician Formby Podcast is an independent production. Contact us to tell your story FormbyPodcast@gmail.com
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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
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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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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 !
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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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
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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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 - 2022 Written Peter Collinson. 100 copies printed. Buy a copy at the Tennis Club. Or Email petercollison@BTinternet.co.uk
Formby Lawn Tennis Club President Former Chairman and president Peter 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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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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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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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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
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
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 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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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 -
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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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Kate shares her knowledge answering questions such as - creatures living in Formby Pinewoods - roe deer, red squirrel, stoats, weasels, rabbits
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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.
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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
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Volunteer work with the rangers in Formby.
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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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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.
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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 .
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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 .
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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 species. Formby Pinewoods is a perfect natural sanctuary for them. Now managed by the National Trust. A plantation Finally when visiting Formby Pinewoods. You can see the layout of the pine trees are clearly a plantation. To see these orderly lines of mature pine trees, visit and see the woods behind St Luke’s Church in Formby . It’s quite strange - in the dappled light you can almost feel transported back in time to the late 1800s.
The Dunes The tiny trees on 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 .
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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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.
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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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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.
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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
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 see the Blue Plaque on Wicks Lane Formby -a stunning redbrick house by the metal footbridge, crossing the railway line.
102nd Anniversary Memorial and Tribute to Percy French Programme of Events Monday 24th January 2022
Gerry Molumby is the master of ceremonies and singer.
John Phillips Formby Civic Soceity here talks about Percy French’s connection with Formby and his life in the early 1900 music halls. The world before the First World War.
Closing remarks by Sarah Mangan from Irish Consul General to the North of England.
Blessing and graveside memorial - Rev Dr Matt Davis, Vicar of St Lukes Church Formby.
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Songs by West Clare Railway Sung by Gerry Molumby. Ach I Dunno The Mountains of Mourne
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 of it now a protected area) attracts many thousands of visitors throughout the year. The history of Formby has never been dramatic, but it is full of interest, and it is here told for the first time, with for good measure chapters on local flora and fauna.
Formby Podcast would like to thank Joan Rimmer for reading the book. We could only manage chapter by chapter. A magnificent work now readily available to anyone interested in Formby.
Formby Podcast would also like to thank The Formby Soceity 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 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) attracts many thousands of visitors throughout the year. The history of Formby has never been dramatic, but it is full of interest, and it is here told for the first time, with for good measure chapters on local flora and fauna.
Formby Podcast would like to thank Joan Rimmer for reading the book. We could only manage chapter by chapter. A magnificent work now readily available to anyone interested in Formby.
Formby Podcast would also like to thank The Formby Soceity 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
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
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. If you have a story email FormbyPodcast @gmail.com
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’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 village where she was born. In 2019 Joan received the Pride of Formby Lifetime Achievement Award.
We end the podcast with the song - ‘Living the Simple Life.’ This song is the poem written by Joan Rimmer, here it has been set to music and performed by Stephen Gerrard. A long standing friend of Joan Rimmer. For all of Stephen Gerrard songs visit YouTube Stephen Gerrard or visit the website. WWW.stephengerrard.com
Thanks / COVID-19 Thanks to Joan Rimmer for recording with Formby Podcast. It’s been a lot of fun. The recordings have all taken place each day on the telephone due to Covid 19 lock down restrictions 2020 2021. It has been a fantastic journey of chat - each morning at 10.30. We have had a busy year and it’s kept us both very entertained.
The image used for the Formby Podcast cover is
There are many images in the book drawn by Muriel E Sibley, a friend of Joan’s in the book are two poems dedicated to Mrs E Sibley, her photographs and her line drawings are kept by the Atkinson Museum, Southport.
The Village that was Formby. If you would like a copy - there are a few left please email formbypodcast@gmail.com - -£25 for 2 books - The Village that was Formby and The Joan Rimmer - Formby V.E. Day Celebrations Scrapbook (published in 2020 just before lockdown) the price includes postage and packing.
More Stephen Gerrard music visit. WWW.stephengerrard.com
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Formby Podcast shares music poems local social history. Interviews with experts- 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. Formby Asparagus For up to date what’s on in Formby see Instagram @ absoluteformby
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’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 village where she was born. In 2019 Joan received the Pride of Formby Lifetime Achievement Award.
Living the Simple Life is a poem written by Joan Rimmer. Here it has been set to music and performed by Stephen Gerrard. A long standing friend of Joan Rimmers. For all of Stephen Gerrard songs visit YouTube Stephen Gerrard or visit the website. WWW.stephengerrard.com
Thanks to Joan Rimmer for allowing Formby Podcast to record this reading. The recordings have all taken place each day on the telephone due to Covid 19 lock down restrictions 2020 2021. It has been fantastic to chat each morning at 10.30. It has certainly kept us both very entertained. It has been a lot of fun and a lot of learning.
The image used for the Formby Podcast cover was drawn by Mrs Muriel E Sibley, there are two poems dedicated to Mrs E Sibley, her photographs and her line drawings are kept by the Atkinson Museum, Southport.
The Village that was Formby. If you would like a copy - there are a few left please email formbypodcast@gmail.com - -£25 for 2 books - The Village that was Formby and The Joan Rimmer - Formby V.E. Day Celebrations Scrapbook (published in 2020 just before lockdown) the price includes postage and packing.
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
More Stephen Gerrard music visit. WWW.stephengerrard.com
Formby Podcast celebrates the civic, cultural and natural history of Formby. Contact formbypodcast@gmail.com Or instagram @absoluteformby
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 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 village where she was born. In 2019 Joan received the Pride of Formby Lifetime Achievement Award.
Living the Simple Life is a poem written by Joan Rimmer. Here it has been set to music and performed by Stephen Gerrard. A long standing friend of Joan Rimmers. For all of Stephen Gerrard songs visit YouTube Stephen Gerrard or visit the website. WWW.stephengerrard.com
Thanks to Joan Rimmer for allowing Formby Podcast to record this reading. The recordings have all taken place each day on the telephone due to Covid 19 lock down restrictions 2020 2021. It has been fantastic to chat each morning at 10.30. It has certainly kept us both very entertained. It has been a lot of fun and a lot of learning.
The image used for the Formby Podcast cover is the cover for Joan Rimmer - Formby Memories in Verse first published in 1987. The cover was drawn by Muriel E Sibley, there are two poems dedicated to Mrs E Sibley, her photographs and her line drawings are kept by the Atkinson Museum, Southport.
The Village that was Formby. If you would like a copy - there are a few left please email formbypodcast@gmail.com - -£25 for 2 books - The Village that was Formby and The Joan Rimmer - Formby V.E. Day Celebrations Scrapbook (published in 2020 just before lockdown) the price includes postage and packing.
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
More Stephen Gerrard music visit. WWW.stephengerrard.com
Formby Podcast celebrates the civic, cultural and natural history of Formby. Contact formbypodcast@gmail.com Or instagram @absoluteformby
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 village where she was born. In 2019 Joan received the Pride of Formby Lifetime Achievement Award.
Thanks to Joan Rimmer for allowing Formby Podcast to record this reading. The recordings have all taken place each day on the telephone due to Covid 19 lock down restrictions 2020 2021. It has been fantastic to chat each morning at 10.30. It has certainly kept us both very entertained. It has been a lot of fun and a lot of learning.
The image used for the Podcast cover is the cover for the book - The Village that was Formby.
If you would like a copy - there are a few left please email formbypodcast@gmail.com - -£25 for 2 books - The Village that was Formby and The Joan Rimmer - Formby V.E. Day Celebrations Scrapbook (published in 2020 just before lockdown) the price includes postage and packing.
For more Stephen Gerrard songs visit YouTube Stephen Gerrard or visit the website. WWW.stephengerrard.com
Formby Podcast celebrates the civic, cultural and natural history of Formby. Contact formbypodcast@gmail.com Or instagram @absoluteformby
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. For all of Stephen Gerrard songs visit You Tube Stephen Gerrard or visit the website. WWW.StephenGerrard.com Shell - Shell Activity Sheet Top Trumps Activity on the sand Spell your name using shells Spell your name using pod razor shells
Now with your shells -
Activity 1 - Sorting 1. Put your shells in size order 2. Find the following : 3. The smallest shell 4. The smallest pod razor shell 5. The longest pod razor shell 6. Who’s got the widest shell 7. Who’s found toughest shell - that’s hard to crush 8. Who’s found a sea potato - the most fragile shell
Activity 2 Measurements Measure a pod razor shell in centimetres - The pod razor shell grows roughly 1 cm a year - a pod razor shell that measures 16 cm is estimated to be 16 years old. - How old are you?
Age a Raid Trough shell Can you see the growth rings on the shell - perhaps its 2 or 3 years old
Sand castle Build a sand castle and decorate it with your shells
Activity 4 Mapping - 1. Show where you live and which beach you are on. On the map you drew of UK . 2. Map of route to the beach. 3. Map of beach. - what’s the name of the sea your beach is next to?
Shells you may find on the beach Otter Shell Piddock Shell Pod Razor Shell Cockle Shell Sea Potato - sea urchin Banded Wedge Shell Moon Snail Dog Whelk - snail like shell Queen Scallop
At home Can you cook chowder -
Before you go
- Planning & organisation - Show the plan for your trip taking in who’s going. The route, the weather, the tides, the clothes, the provisions you’ll need to keep safe.
- Weather Why is the weather so important when planning your trip - wind, sun, rain, temperature.
- Tides Why the tide is so important to my trip to the beach
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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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.