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My brother-in-law and his mrs did an Halloween theme tonight. He had a projector behind their blinds with different effects on,a fog machine,and 2 inflatables. One a Giant Pumpkin and the other a 7ft Pumpkin Reaper. They had lots of children trick and treating,cars slowing down and even cars stopping on their front. Also a guy with his children wearing a Gas Mask passing by Halloween 2018,Pumpkin Reaper by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Inflatable Pumpkin with Pumpkin Reaper by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Mr Gas Mask man passing by by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Happy Halloween 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Happy Halloween 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Pumpkins in the Fog by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Projector with different effects. Dying to get out...Projector behind the blinds. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr

It was a pleasure to be part of this starting off with a service at St.Peter's Church in Newton then with a parade to Mesnes Park. I also met up with @Big_Jeff_Leo and i'm sure he has various pictures to post. Full story here... https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/17081461.watch-statue-of-newton-le-willows-vc-hero-norman-harvey-unveiled/ Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Video below. Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Statue of VC Norman Harvey unveiled by Robbob 2010, on Flickr

Work done for remembrance so far.

Just a couple of pics from Earlestown this afternoon Just a reminder of tomorrows times Itinerary 1.00 p.m. Unveiling Commemorative Paving Stone, Earlestown War Memorial, Market Street, WA12 9BW 1:45 p.m. Visit to Norman Harvey VC Close Norman Harvey VC Close, Earlestown, WA12 9GX 2:45 p.m. Arrive for Memorial Service at 3 p.m. St.Peter’s Church, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SR 3.30 p.m. Parade from St.Peter’s to Mesnes Park Park Road North, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SR 4:00 p.m. Unveiling of Pte. Harvey VC’s Statue Mesnes Park, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9TD 4:30 p.m. Reception with light refreshments Mesnes Park Ranger Station, WA12 9TD

Rejoice with me! I've made significant progress with 2 of the photos of previously unidentified soldiers: Working on the assumption that the seated chap in the second image was the same Sergeant Major in the first portrait, I made a leap of faith that he must have been a relative (otherwise, why keep 2 photos of the same man in the family?). I commenced a search to identify him, starting with the St.Helens Rolls of Honour website which didn't have any likely candidates. Similarly, the St.Helens Absent Voter List had a number of RE CSMs but I couldn't tie any of them to my ancestral lines. One CSM, William Fairhurst, (426449) seemed the most likely candidate to have ANY kind of association with my family and so I dug a little deeper on him. When I pulled up his Medal Roll sheet for his Territorial Force War Medal award, I noticed a familiar name lower down - Joseph C. Gamble: One of my Great-Grandmothers was a Gamble and so this discovery looked promising. I checked the family tree and, lo and behold, one of my Great-Great-Uncles, Samuel Gamble, had a son named Joseph Charles Gamble, which would make my Great-Grandma Joseph's aunt. If that was the case, it would be logical for my Great-Grandma to have one or two photos of him. The only problem was the complete lack of evidence that "my" Joseph served during The Great War. There was no Joseph C. Gamble of any flavour in the Absent Voter List, nor could I find a service record for him. It seemed I had no way to prove that the man in these photos was Joseph Charles Gamble. Out of curiosity, I started tracing other info about Joseph Charles Gamble and discovered that he married a May Fairhurst (AFAIK she wasn't related to CSM Fairhurst) on 14 July 1917. Was it conceivable that the second photo was his wedding photo? The flowers held by the ladies suggested it might be, plus the 2 ladies could easily be sisters. At long last, today, I received the marriage certificate and Joseph's occupation is listed as Sergeant Major. The witnesses are listed as "R. Fairhurst" (presumably May's younger sister Ruth) and "S. Wailing". A "Sydney Wailing" does appear in the Absent Voter List serving as a Sergeant in the RE. Sydney Wailing was awarded the MM and Mentioned in Despatches and served in the 55th (West Lancs) Signal Company, Royal Engineers. It's probably not too great a leap to suggest that CSM Joseph C. Gamble also served in that unit. Taken all together, I'm now convinced that the CSM in these images is Joseph Charles Gamble, my first cousin twice removed. It meant a lot to me to be able to put names to all the faces in these photos. Now I just need to work out the others: the Boer War Veteran; the RAMC soldier, and; the (probable) sister of a RAMC Cpl.

While the service was on (Norman Harvey) at St.Peter's Church on saturday i had a walk behind it into Willow Park. I was just reading that it is known as the 'Plug 'Ole' which is an overflow. Plug 'ole' at Willow Park,Newton by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Plug 'ole' at Willow Park,Newton by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Plug 'ole' at Willow Park,Newton by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Plug 'ole' at Willow Park,Newton by Robbob 2010, on Flickr

Well after six years hard work by the team we have been nominated and short listed for the Pride of St Helens ( unsung Heroes ) so a big thank you all that voted for us and a big thank you to the team

Spent just one year in the prefab hut thing with Mrs Hunter, because when I would've been going into the second year infants there the whole primary school moved to Tennis Street North. They told us that the new school had cost nearly a quarter of a million pounds! Mrs Hunter took the opportunity to retire that year, Miss Goodwin retiring the year after - replaced by Mrs Case. Mrs Hunter told us that we all needed 'wash bags' (you'll remember those - a flannel and some soap). I told mum and she muttered (jokingly, I found out later) "tell her to bugger off". So the next day I walked to the front of the class and I said loudly "Me mum said bugger off." Mrs Hunter quickly left the room and we could hear her and Miss Goodwin laughing their heads off in the connecting corridor.

Wizzard window,Ormskirk St. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Wizzard window,Ormskirk St. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Wizzard window,Ormskirk St. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Wizzard,Ormskirk St. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Here is the new housing that's being built. Most residents if not all will be moving here from Parr Mount Court on Fingerpost. Atlas St,new housing by Robbob 2010, on Flickr New housing by Robbob 2010, on Flickr New housing by Robbob 2010, on Flickr New housing by Robbob 2010, on Flickr New housing by Robbob 2010, on Flickr My favorite pies... Birchalls on Westfield St. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr I used to do a bit of boxing with Alan John Birchall with staff Julia and Alan,Westfield St. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr

Just been forced to watch some of it. Load of utter rubbish.

Hi. I'm publishing a book entitled Saints: The Final Countdown on 1 November. All profits will go to the Steve Prescott Foundation. Further details below Author Ken Bold is a lifelong Saints supporter. St Helens is home to one of the most famous Rugby League clubs in the world. Saints have a long and proud history and this book tells the story of each and every one of the 79 finals that they have contested, from the very first Challenge Cup final in 1897 to the present day. Each two-page spread gives details of the teams and scorers, Saints’ route to the final and a description of the match, including an interesting and often quirky fact about each final. Numerous illustrations complement the text. As well as covering all Challenge Cup finals, Super League grand finals and Championship finals the book also includes all Premiership Trophy finals, Lancashire Cup finals, Regal Trophy finals and BBC2 Floodlit Trophy finals. Oddities such as the Western Division final and the Club Championship final are also included. A short statistics and trivia section concludes the book. This book will stir the memories of those who remember watching many of the games and provide an easily accessible and very readable insight into the heritage of the club to those whose interest in Saints has begun more recently. Some readers will wish to read the book from cover to cover whilst for others it will be a fascinating source of reference which may help to settle a few friendly arguments. All profits will go to the Steve Prescott Foundation. Book price £15.99. Available at Saints Superstore, Amazon, the Steve Prescott Foundation website, other selected outlets or direct from the author Contact: kenbold@btinternet.com for further information

I did take plenty of pictures and i know my setting on my cameras but unfortunately there wasn't any light on the ring for photos and you can't use a flash when anyones fighting. Here's what came out and i would like to thank Dawn Jones (Daniel Fox's auntie) for the invite and to Dave Harrison who organised it...not forgetting the boxers too. Also i don't know how much was raised yet. Taken on saturday at West Park Rugby Club,Prescot Rd. Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Foxy Boxy Event by Robbob 2010, on Flickr If only more light was on the ring it would of been different for pictures but nevermind...it was a great night! Here below is a small video. I know Andy who won this fight but i know how to beat him...jump on his toes first

A few more of the events...….. Firstly St.Peters Church, Newton.... added 0 minutes later added 0 minutes later added 1 minute later added 3 minutes later Now to Mesnes Park, added 3 minutes later added 4 minutes later added 5 minutes later added 5 minutes later added 6 minutes later added 8 minutes later Norman's extended family added 8 minutes later added 9 minutes later added 9 minutes later added 12 minutes later Royal Irish Regiment in attendance, as Norman served in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. added 12 minutes later added 13 minutes later The Huge Crowd who attended added 19 minutes later An finally who is that ace on the spot photographer...…..

He is the statue in detail. The idea was to embody the fact that Norman was a working class lad from an old industrial town. The statue therefore has this strong mechanical/industrial look which I thought was brilliant. They captured the Railways and other local industries brilliantly in that these where is foundations and heritage, the things that had the most bearing on his life/environment. added 3 minutes later added 4 minutes later added 4 minutes later added 5 minutes later added 5 minutes later added 6 minutes later This picture features Normans Great, Great, Grandchildren.

Hey Dig,Birchall's goes back is it 3 generations? You could be right there Nsso. I've practically taken most if not all of the town centre...but there's always something. Taken a few days ago. Sabroso,George St. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Hardshaw Centre by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Bridge St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Bridge St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Bridge St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Bridge St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Bridge St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Bridge St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Bridge St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Westfield St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Westfield St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Remember Gerties chippy? Former Gerties chippy,Westfield St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Westfield St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Wardleworths,Westfield St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Westfield St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Westfield St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Westfield St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Westfield St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Ormskirk St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr RBS on Ormskirk St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Hippodrome,Corporation St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Fingerpost by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Dave the barbers on George St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Royal Mail, Liverpool Rd by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Reflection Court,former Pilks HQ offices,Grove St. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr How many people walked through here... Reflection Court,former Pilks HQ offices,Grove St. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Former Pilks in Grove St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr And here... Former Pilks on Grove St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Former Pilks on Grove St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Reflection Court,former Pilks HQ offices,Grove St. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Reflection Court,former Pilks HQ offices,Grove St. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr

Taken the other day. Tinned up on Westfield St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Tinned up on Westfield St by Robbob 2010, on Flickr

Taken yesterday at St.Helens Town Hall. I've got to say everyone was fine with me taking their pictures except Colin Baker who was an arrogant unpleasant person who thinks too highly of himself with such an unpleasant attitude. Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Fintan McKeown by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Hattie Hayridge by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Hattie Hayridge by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Virginia Hey by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Virginia Hey by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Virginia Hey by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Jimmy Vee by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Comic Con 2018 by Robbob 2010, on Flickr A sly shot but on my 3rd attempt i asked again but called him Tom (Baker)....you don't want to know what he said Colin Baker by Robbob 2010, on Flickr

Here's the image of Sherdley New Hall from the Sutton Beauty website. It looks promising to me.

The new M&S? Ravenhead Retail Park,Milverny Way by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Ravenhead Retail Park,Milverny Way by Robbob 2010, on Flickr

Where the former Engine Inn pub once stood in Parr. 3 bedroom house £150,000 https://www.zoopla.co.uk/new-homes/details/47904230?search_identifier=8076611512dc8d7a430276efeaff0318 Newton Rd,Former Engine Inn pub by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Newton Rd,Former Engine Inn pub by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Havannah Lane side by Robbob 2010, on Flickr I didn't think the land was so big.

Is it Peasley X Rob

Yes - the white prefabs were still there in my day - Mrs Hunter (1st Year - age 4/5) in the far one and Miss Goodwin (2nd Year - age 5/6) in the near one - with a corridor joining the two rooms with toilets and a small staff room. The Senior Girls Annexe Building was facing them across the tiny playground. We didn't get a 'lie-down' when I was there, but we were encouraged to sit quietly, forearms on table with our heads resting down on them for around 20mins - to give Mrs Hunter 'chance to mark handwriting attempts' - but most of us DID doze off . For 3rd Year Infants (age 6/7), we had to go into the Main Building - and that class was Miss Mills in the corridor closest to Rivington Road. Eventually, Mrs Owen had the corresponding classroom in the other corridor for an extra 3rd Year Infant Class. The 6 classrooms around the Assembly Hall, were all the Junior School - one class each for Year 1 (age 7/8) and Year 2 (age 8/9), and two classes each for Year 3 (age 9/10) and Year 4 (age 10/11). By the 50's, nobody got 'moved to Knowsley Road' (well, not unless they got taken out of the school by parents or expelled). Knowsley Road School was a completely different, and separate, school in its own right. The first time we normally had any contact with kids from there was after the 11+ when we all went to our different Senior Schools. Did you know anybody surnamed Beesley (from 115 Harris Street) when you were at Knowsley Road - they had two older sons - James (went to Rivvy Seniors) and John (I think) who went to Cowley. Mrs Hunter lived at 140 - the dairy house was 130 (with the dairy yard next to the entry) - I've just checked on Google Maps . My Nan's friend (Mrs Cooper) lived at 122 on the other side of the entry. The lovely lady who made beautiful cakes, and sold them from her front parlour shop, was at 134. Two very tiny, modern semi-detached houses now stand where the dairy yard used to be.

Ravenhead Retail Park,Milverny Way. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Ravenhead Retail Park,Milverny Way. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Bridge over the linkway to Ravenhead Retail Park. by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Vera Page Park by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Canal behind World of Glass by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Canal behind World of Glass by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Canal behind World of Glass by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Canal behind World of Glass by Robbob 2010, on Flickr So that's where he ended up (from the video i did on Boundary Rd) Trolley Dolly by Robbob 2010, on Flickr

Nice double bed here at the side of The Range...anyone want to spend the night with me? We can look at the stars Sleepless in St.Helens by Robbob 2010, on Flickr

I don't think i'll be able to get them all and hopefully they won't get trashed or stolen. These are to honour the fallen from the First World War. Taken yesterday evening. Steve Prescott Bridge... Silent Tommy Soldier by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Silent Tommy Soldier by Robbob 2010, on Flickr As the sun goes down,Horseshoe roundabout,Parr... Silent Tommy Soldier by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Silent Tommy Soldier by Robbob 2010, on Flickr Here's a list: Billinge and Seneley Green – Garden area on Main Street, and Garswood Train Station Blackbrook – Vicarage Road roundabout Bold – St Helens Junction Train Station, and Clock Face Road north of Sweet-Brier Court Earlestown – Earlestown Train Station Eccleston – Eccleston Park Train Station, and the grass area at Broadway/Springfield Lane Haydock – Park adjacent to Clipsley Lane Moss Bank – Haresfinch Park Newton-le-Willows – Newton-le-Willows Train Station, and Newton Cemetery Parr – The Horseshoe pub roundabout, Broad Oak Road/Derbyshire Hill Road✔️ Rainford – Rainford Train Station, and Mossborough Road Rainhill – Rainhill Train Station, and Warrington Road Sutton – Lea Green Train Station Thatto Heath – Public open space on Thatto Heath Road/Elephant Lane Town Centre – St Helens Central Train Station The Steve Prescott Bridge✔️ West Park – Thatto Heath Train Station Windle – Green space on Rainford Road, and St Helens Cemetery