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by HORT
Sat Jul 18, 2026 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Fire at former Alfred Knights laboratory
Replies: 2
Views: 219

Re: Fire at former Alfred Knights laboratory

I worked in the Pilks Labs there for a short while in late 1960s, It was known as Rccleston Grange and was where Lord Pilkington was born.
by HORT
Mon Jul 13, 2026 8:33 am
Forum: Local & Family History subjects
Topic: GEORGE FOX PUB
Replies: 6
Views: 330

Re: GEORGE FOX PUB

Quakers actually brewed ale and drank for health in 1600s.
by HORT
Sun Jul 12, 2026 9:29 am
Forum: Local & Family History subjects
Topic: GEORGE FOX PUB
Replies: 6
Views: 330

Re: GEORGE FOX PUB

I have looked on the St Helens Connect old pubs list and there is no pub called George Fox.
by HORT
Tue Jul 07, 2026 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: This unseasonably hot weather
Replies: 14
Views: 578

Re: This unseasonably hot weather

Climate change started the day the earth was formed and has continued ever since.
by HORT
Thu Jul 02, 2026 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Fake Air Conditioners
Replies: 3
Views: 358

Re: Fake Air Conditioners

My wife thinks an electric fan cools the room when all it does is circulate the air and warm it up as the motor gets warm.
by HORT
Wed Jul 01, 2026 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Soccer and Tennis on TV
Replies: 6
Views: 363

Re: Soccer and Tennis on TV

I get fed up with the tennis. Its the way each server keeps on bouncing and bouncing the ball before they serve.
by HORT
Sun Jun 28, 2026 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: This unseasonably hot weather
Replies: 14
Views: 578

Re: This unseasonably hot weather

Unseasonable? We are in Summer.
by HORT
Fri Jun 19, 2026 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Ashton in Makerfield.
Replies: 10
Views: 451

Re: Ashton in Makerfield.

Dave that link says, Quote;
There is no town called Makerfield itself;
by HORT
Fri Jun 19, 2026 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Ashton in Makerfield.
Replies: 10
Views: 451

Ashton in Makerfield.

Ashton in Makerfield is what we always called it and so did everywhere I know of. So why is it now suddenly called just Makerfield?
by HORT
Sun Jun 07, 2026 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: WILLIAM COBBETT
Replies: 3
Views: 362

Re: WILLIAM COBBETT

I have never heard of it.
by HORT
Sun May 31, 2026 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Men and women's RL Challenge Cup Finals at Wembley
Replies: 7
Views: 425

Re: Men and women's RL Challenge Cup Finals at Wembley

I totally agree Alan.
What is the answer?
by HORT
Tue May 26, 2026 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Late Spring Bank Holidays in the early 1950s
Replies: 4
Views: 448

Re: Late Spring Bank Holidays in the early 1950s

I always enjoyed watching the Whitsuntide processions. Seventh Sunday after Easter.
by HORT
Tue May 26, 2026 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: This unseasonably hot weather
Replies: 14
Views: 578

Re: This unseasonably hot weather

About time we got some glabal warming.
by HORT
Sun May 10, 2026 8:52 am
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Moss Bank Pub
Replies: 2
Views: 670

Re: Moss Bank Pub

It was in St Helens Star that 1 man was arrested for drunk and disorderly, The Star did not report how many cars turned up.
by HORT
Thu May 07, 2026 8:25 am
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Moss Bank Pub
Replies: 2
Views: 670

Moss Bank Pub

I went in about 8pm last night and soon after 2 police cars turned up outside with lights flashing.

I was told 2 women were fighting.

Then more cars turned up until there were 8 police cars and a van there and women arguing outside.

I left so does anyone know what it was about involving so many ...
by HORT
Thu Apr 30, 2026 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Snooker on TV
Replies: 3
Views: 718

Re: Snooker on TV

Its as boring as formula 1 and golf.
by HORT
Wed Apr 29, 2026 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Kings speech
Replies: 7
Views: 1023

Re: Kings speech

I thought it was a well planned speech.
by HORT
Tue Apr 28, 2026 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Postal cock-ups
Replies: 3
Views: 669

Re: Postal cock-ups

Had it in the past but not recently.
by HORT
Tue Apr 28, 2026 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Talbot
Replies: 7
Views: 620

Re: Talbot

It was Duggie Greenal that had it. We called the The Cinema across the road the Oxford Bug.
by HORT
Tue Apr 28, 2026 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Birthday greetings
Replies: 2
Views: 603

Re: Birthday greetings

I think so.
by HORT
Tue Apr 28, 2026 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Birthday greetings
Replies: 2
Views: 603

Birthday greetings

Yesterday to Marie Rimmer who was 79. Still going strong in Parliament.
Hope she enjoys it down there in the cpmmons.
by HORT
Mon Apr 27, 2026 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: Talbot
Replies: 7
Views: 620

Talbot

The Talbot Ale House closed a couple of months ago and I have heard a rumour that the Cinema Bar are to take it over.
Anyone heard of a start date?
by HORT
Sun Apr 26, 2026 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: External Hard Drive not working
Replies: 6
Views: 647

Re: External Hard Drive not working

Thanks for that Dave,
by HORT
Sat Apr 25, 2026 8:28 am
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: St Helens Pubs
Replies: 9
Views: 14083

Re: St Helens Pubs

I go in both those pubs nearly everyday.
by HORT
Sat Apr 25, 2026 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion (public)
Topic: External Hard Drive not working
Replies: 6
Views: 647

Re: External Hard Drive not working

OK Dave thanks. I have taken it to Lightning in Duke street and they tried to fix it but cannot, They did not charge me for trying and told me it needed to be sent away to some where that can extract the info but it might be expensive.