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Dr Anne Merriman is now a Roman Catholic Nun with the Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMMs), founded by Mother Mary Martin. It's 1973 and Dr Anne has had a calling. She leave as the Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMMs) and goes back home to Liverpool to be with her motherJoin us for the next episode. Hospice Africa 005 - Dr Anne Merriman recorded by Formby Podcast in March 2025Hospice AfricaHospice Africa Vision: Palliative Care For All in Africa.Mission: To bring peace to the suffering in Africa through the affordable and accessible palliative care. What We Do. Hospice Africa provides palliative care to patients and palliative care training for providers across Africa.http://www.hospice-africa.orghospiceafrica.uk@gmail.comHospice Africa detailsUK Registered Charity Number: 1024903Company number: 02835469Recorded by Formby Podcast 2025Contact us mul5@icloud.comThanks to Dr Anne Merriman Chris and Maria MerrimanAnd all Hospice Africa volunteers fundraising for Hospice Africa in shops in Old Swan Liverpool and Ainsdale . Hospice Africa is a - Registered Charity No. 1024903UK Registered Company 2835469Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hospice_africa_ainsdale/profilecard/?igsh=N3p2aTZ6NmxiYXQ2Contact Formby Podcast mul5@icloud.com

In this episode Dr Anne Merriman is now a Roman Catholic Nun with the Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMMs), founded by Mother Mary Martin. Here she talks about graduating in Ireland as a Doctor in 1963.Now as a newly qualified Doctor with a dream of working in Africa her first post was to work in Nigeria. She shares here medical stories of life in Nigeria.Having worked for 10 years in Nigeria she heads back to the Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMMs) in Ireland. They want her to get more medical qualifications to specialise as a physician so off she goes to the University of Edinburgh. After Edinburgh Dr Anne goes back to Nigeria until she follows a new calling. She decides after many years to leave the religious life. Dr Anne comes home to Liverpool look after her Mother. We finish here with her decision in 1973 to leave her permanent vows giving up her life as a nun with the Medical Missionaries of Mary MMMs and come home to Liverpool. Join us for the next episode. Hospice Africa 004 - Dr Anne Merriman recorded by Formby Podcast in March 2025Hospice AfricaHospice Africa Vision: Palliative Care For All in Africa.Mission: To bring peace to the suffering in Africa through the affordable and accessible palliative care. What We Do. Hospice Africa provides palliative care to patients and palliative care training for providers across Africa.http://www.hospice-africa.orghospiceafrica.uk@gmail.comHospice Africa detailsUK Registered Charity Number: 1024903Company number: 02835469Recorded by Formby Podcast 2025Contact us mul5@icloud.comThanks to Dr Anne Merriman Chris and Maria MerrimanAnd all Hospice Africa volunteers fundraising for Hospice Africa in shops in Old Swan Liverpool and Ainsdale . Hospice Africa is a - Registered Charity No. 1024903UK Registered Company 2835469Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hospice_africa_ainsdale/profilecard/?igsh=N3p2aTZ6NmxiYXQ2Contact Formby Podcast mul5@icloud.com

In this episode, Dr. Anne Merriman travels to Dublin to join the Roman Catholic religious order, the Medical Missionaries of Mary (MMMs), founded by Mother Mary. In 1957 as a MMM Nun she began her medical training in Dublin graduating in 1963.Hospice AfricaHospice AfricaVision: Palliative Care For All in Africa.Mission: To bring peace to the suffering in Africa through the affordable and accessiblehttp://www.hospice-africa.orghospiceafrica.uk@gmail.comHospice Africa detailsUK Registered Charity Number: 1024903Company number: 02835469Recorded by Formby Podcast 2025Contact us mul5@icloud.comThanks to Dr Anne Merriman Chris and Maria MerrimanAnd all our volunteers fundraising for Hospice AfricaHospice Africa is a - Registered Charity No. 1024903UK Registered Company 2835469Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hospice_africa_ainsdale/profilecard/?igsh=N3p2aTZ6NmxiYXQ2Contact Formby Podcast mul5@icloud.com

Hospice Africa Dr Anne MerrimanTalking about her early days Family School Education choicesThen life pathwaysHospice Africa Vision: Palliative Care For All in Africa.Mission: To bring peace to the suffering in Africa through the affordable and accessiblehttp://www.hospice-africa.org hospiceafrica.uk@gmail.comHospice Africa details UK Registered Charity Number: 1024903Company number: 02835469Recorded by Formby Podcast 2025Contact us mul5@icloud.com Thanks to Dr Anne Merriman Chris and Maria MerrimanAnd all our volunteers fundraising for Hospice Africa

Reverent Father Alf Parker Fr Alf Parker now moves to Kendal to become Parish Priest.In this final episode Fr Parker talks about his life and his ministry in the Diocese of Lancaster.This recording was recorded with Fr W A Parker in April 2024.Reverent Father Alf Parker died in November 2025. He was 88 - He won his last race and lived longer than any of his brothers Mother or Father . He was never alone .Listen to Formby Podcast If you would like to be recorded - contact us at mul5@icloud.com Formby Podcast and Absoluteformby instagram. TikTok Formby Podcast YouTube Formby Podcast X (Twitter) Formby Podcast #FormbyPodcast #bbcworldservice #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #bbcsounds @bbcupload Formby Podcast is an independent production

Underley Kirby Lonsdale.In this episode Father Alf is living and working in Underley Kirby Lonsdale . He had 10 very happy years teaching, Rugby in the 1960s 1970sFormby Podcast Is an independent production If you would like to be recorded If you have a story. Contact us Message mul5@icloud.com Thanks for listening Useful links / Comments December 2024> Thank you for the splendid two episodes recounting the life story of your uncle Fr. Alf.> As an ex-Underling (Underley Hall 1963-1970) I found both fascinating and look forward to future episodes!Thanks to Alex Walker your podcast is being listened to by a good number of us ex-pupils of Fr. Alf! He is very fondly remembered, especially by those he enthused with his passion for Rugby. I am attaching a link to a copy of his Rugby Records which you may have seen already - apologies: it appears to be upside down so I hope you have someone techy who can sort it! - and also a copy of the Underley Reunion Booklet put togeher by our classmate Joe Moxham after our first reunion meet-up in 2011. Fr. Alf attended and you will find photos of him at the event, as well as numerous references to him, his role at Underley and his sporting achievements.I - together with many others - am looking forward to listening to those next two episodes!Thank you so much

Fr Alf ParkerMay 1964 William Alfred Parker is ordained a Roman Catholic Priest with the Diocese of Lancaster, England, UK.He heads to Workington for his ordination.Now out in the world this episode he describes his early years as a Roman Catholic Priest in England in the 1960s, 1970s.Formby Podcast Is an independent production If you would like to be recorded If you have a story. Contact us Message mul5@icloud.com Thanks for listening

Father William Alfred Parker1936 - 2024Here he is at the Seminary, Ushaw .Life at Ushaw in the late 1950s early 1960sFr Alf Parker was ordained in Workington, Cumbria (Cumberland) his home town in May 1964.Formby Podcast is an independent production.If you would like your life recorded message us.mul5@icloud.com Thanks for listening Copyright Formby Podcast 2024

Father William Alfred Parker60 years a Roman Catholic Priest1936 - 2024Chatting here about life up to arriving at Ushaw in the mid 1950s I had the pleasure of recording Fr Parker (my Father's brother.)Over the next few episodes I will share my recordings . Have a listen Formby Podcast Is an independent recorder of voices If you would like to contact us Message usOnmul5@icloud.com

Philena Bruce. Palmist, Healer, Clairvoyant, Card Reader, Spirit Release Practitioner. Contact Philena https://www.philena.co.uk/Recorded July 2024I had the most amazing opportunity to record this lady who I had met many years ago at a wedding near Glastonbury.She is Palmist, a Healer, she will read a piece of jewellery. She is a Clairvoyant, a Card Reader and a Spirit Release Practitioner. Here tells stories of her work : how she enters the world of Palmistry, how she is a spirit release practitioner where she removes portals in houses.“I have never not been able to help anyone. “Give her a call. Her life story of her childhood can be heard in a you tube interview : The link to the you tube video is 
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Thank you Grace Martin for the contact details. And thank you Philena for a magical afternoon. Recorded in July 2024Russell Road LondonBy Formby Podcast Listen to Formby Podcast contact us at formbypodcast@gmail.com Formby Podcast and Absoluteformby instagram. TikTok Formby Podcast YouTube Formby Podcast #FormbyPodcast #bbcworldservice #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #bbcsounds @bbcupload Have a listen to Formby Podcast .To 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

Hugo Page Croft Recorded 23/24 April 2024 A 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 hour Sandgrounder Radio - huddle Independent Southport Dune FM It 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.com Formby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 Sutcliffe Formby 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 Simon In November 2023 1. 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 Sutcliffe Cricket First X / Twitter - @Cricketfirst20 Instagram 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 2023 Blackbird 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 Zealand Terrace Downs Golf Course Canterbury 1 - 1/2 hours drive from Christchurch New Zealand September 2023 Evensong - 3hours 50 minutes with the Whistling Tree Frog and a view of Mount Hut, New Zealand. Recorded September 2023 Whistling 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 at Formby Podcast @ gmail.com Www.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 Chorus Full 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 Formby Thanks to the Methodist Church Especially Winnie Pickering - introduction Mark Pickering Slides Audio Shiela Kirk Valerie Hogben Dominic 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 #seftoncouncil #dynamicdunes #greensefton #wildflower #wildflowerseeds #nomow #contract #nationalwildflowercentre #rimrosevalley #rhs #bbccountryfilelive #bbcopencountry #bbcradiocumbria #gardening #whatcanido #devilshole #nationaltrust #ntformby #buckthornbashers @bbcworldservice #bbcworldservice @formbypodcast #formbypodcast #absoluteformby #beach #stjeromes #beachschool #nationalmuseumwales #ntformby @ntformby @stjeromes

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 #costabrava #ryanair @ryanair #sagro #relax #relaxation #paint #painting #Mediterranean #spain #beach #waves

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

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 ….

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 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

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 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

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.

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 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 EDT The 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 hope Unbound: China's last ‘lotus feet' – in pictures Foot 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
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http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/jun/15/the-last-women-in-china-with-bound-feet How 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.org Why did the Chinese stop foot binding? From https://www.britannica.com › science Opposition 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, 2022 Interviewed by Formby Podcast in 2022 for ‘Catching Voices' Would you like to be on Catching Voices? Contact FormbyPodcast@gmail.com Thanks to Lisa Clayson for arranging this incredible interview and for sharing her family story. Thank you to Wu Ming Ting /Jane Kwok Note References Jo Farrell - photography published in The Guardian written by Jack Mills The Guardian Mon 15 Jun 2015 Jo Farrell Photographer Living History: Bound Feet Women of China," talk
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http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/jun/15/the-last-women-in-china-with-bound-feet britannica.com www.wikipedia.org www.historylearningsite.co.uk history.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 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 #Maths #Math #ScienceIsCool #Physics #MathsProblem #MathProblem #Breaktime #School #SecondarySchool #NuclearFission #NuclearScience #Maths #Math #Science #Lessons #PE #Homework #Friends #Detention #Teacher #Merits #Science #Art #Maths #Minecraft #GreekMythology #Art #Cats #Penguins #Learning #BackToSchool #MakingNewFriends #Homework #Corridoors #Teaching #Science #Teachers #Detention #Graduation #Gaming #Sleeping #Ants #ComputerScience #NotDoingHomework #podcast #newschool #piano #dodgeball #footy #christmas #bonny #bonnynight #halloween #scoobydoo #rememberanceday #gonebutneverforgotten #fireworks #poppys #santa #scouts #formby #camping #FIFA #CODMW2 #coca-cola #Hiking #beavers #cubs #4thformby #holytrinity #fishing #hockey #tank #swimming #cricket #economics #climbing

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 #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

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 # Formby Podcast #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 @championnewspapers M #woodlandplanformby #blessed #formby #monfluencer #makingmemories #biglittlefeelings

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 #blueplaquespotting #blueplaque #blueplaques #formbypinewoods #formbydunes #formbypoint #formbypodcast #formbycivicsoceity #vikingvillage #history #audiobook #audiobooks #audiobookstagram #local #listen #listentothis #listen

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 #blueplaquespotting #blueplaque #blueplaques #formbypinewoods #formbydunes #formbypoint #formbypodcast #formbycivicsoceity #vikingvillage #history #audiobook #audiobooks #audiobookstagram #local #listen #listentothis #listen

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 information on Formby see our instagram page @Absoluteformby #blueplaquespotting #blueplaque #blueplaques #formbypinewoods #formbydunes #formbypoint #formbypodcast #formbycivicsoceity #vikingvillage #history #audiobook #audiobooks #audiobookstagram #local #listen #listentothis #listen

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 #formby #stpeters #hertitageweek #sing #joanrimmer #localhistory #story #chat #sing #universityofliverpool #university #1746 #history #sallysheard #bbc #timesradio #modernhistory #localhistory #ukhistory #socialhistory #microfilm #formbytimes #bbcradio3

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 #forestrycommission #opencountry #accessforall #nationaltrust #access #naturalengland #woodlandplan #woodlandplanformby @AmgueddfaCymru @FormbyBubble @StJeromesSch @TimesRadio @BBCNatureUK #formbybeach @NTFormby @FormbyHigh @bbcmerseyside @NTFormby @FormbyStLukes @NTFormby @guardian #lugworm #marineworms @The_RayProject

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 For more information on Formby see our instagram page @Absoluteformby #blueplaquespotting #blueplaque #blueplaques #formbypinewoods #formbydunes #formbypoint #formbypodcast #formbycivicsoceity #vikingvillage #history #audiobook #audiobooks #audiobookstagram #local #listen #listentothis #listen

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 For more information on Formby see our instagram page @Absoluteformby #formby #stpeters #hertitageweek #sing #joanrimmer #localhistory #story #chat #sing #universityofliverpool #university #1746 #history #sallysheard #bbc #timesradio #modernhistory #localhistory #ukhistory #socialhistory #microfilm #formby#times

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. 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 #forestrycommission #opencountry #accessforall #nationaltrust #access #naturalengland #woodlandplan #woodlandplanformby

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. Contact us to tell your story FormbyPodcast@gmail.com For more information about Formby @absoluteformby instagram Formby Podcast is an independent production. Contact us to tell your story FormbyPodcast@gmail.com #forestrycommission #opencountry #accessforall #nationaltrust #access #naturalengland #woodlandplan #woodlandplanformby

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 #forestrycommission #opencountry #accessforall #nationaltrust #access #naturalengland #woodlandplan#ListeningProject #activewalksefton #Formbyvillage #comingsoon #formbyfestival #Formby #merseyside #mersey #merseysidemakers #familydaysout #seaside #mumpreneur #supporteachother #redsquirrelsformby #nationaltrustformby #nationaltrustformbypoint #nationaltrustformbybeach #nationaltrustformbypinewoods #formbybubble #activesefton #seftoncouncil #ntformby #activewalksefton #park #greensefton #podcast @championnewspapers #woodlandplanformby #blessed #activewalksefton #nationaltrust #formby #heritagelottery #localhistory #lotteryfunding #ntformby

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 #bbc #timesradio #modernhistory #localhistory #ukhistory #socialhistory #microfilm #formbytimes

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. #blueplaquespotting #blueplaque #blueplaques #formbypinewoods #formbydunes #formbypoint #formbypodcast #formbycivicsoceity #vikingvillage #history #audiobook #audiobooks #audiobookstagram #local #listen #listentothis #listen