Garston News Views and Discussion

[Kev]

Good news at last! Fewee

[Kev]

Here's the Echo report:

LIVERPOOL'S oldest school was today given an 11th hour reprieve. more

[Kev]

CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Liverpool's oldest school from closure said today they welcome moves to create a joint faith school. more

[sweetpatooti]

In view of the positive outcome of the campaign, the school are re-vamping the prospectus and information leaflet. They are looking for past pupils to give testamonials about the school - what it did for them - what they have gon on to do with their lives, that sort of stuff. If anybody who went to Garston Church of England School in the past would like to contribute - get in touch with the school and leave your details - someone will then contact you to obtain a testimonial from you.

Kev - I know you have done marvelous things with your life - would you like to be our first testimonial???? I am sure you could inspire young people!!

[Kev]

Kev - I know you have done marvelous things with your life - would you like to be our first testimonial???? I am sure you could inspire young people!!

It would be a pleasure, how do u want it, how long and by when?

[sweetpatooti]

Fabulous - just a brief outline - when you attended, what you liked, what kind of values you gained from going to the school, what you have gone on to do, professionally that is! As soon as possible - we are trying to get these out quickly in view of all the developments that are going on around us. A pic would be nice as well - your gob could be all around Garston by next week (is anyone chasing you for anything??)

Thanks a lot!!!

[Kev]

I shall have a go, then I will PM u with the final piece that u can edit. I'll choose a pic and attach that too

(*Takes a deep breath) Here it goes.......

[sweetpatooti]

your a lovely, lovely man

[Kev]

MUCH-LOVED Bankfield House is to be lost to the community forever as the site is put up for sale. more

[Kev]

THE cost of Liverpool's first-ever showpiece transport hub, South Parkway, has doubled to £32m, the Daily Post can reveal.

The collapse of Railtrack, the rocketing cost of steel, and flooding at the site alongside Allerton Station all conspired to push up the cost.

Last night, Merseytravel, which is building the facility, defended the extra costs for building what it said will be a "world-class gateway to Merseyside".

When the project was originally launched in 2000, it was estimated that the cost would be £16m.

Latest estimates from official government sources say this has escalated to £32,171,00.

More than £6.3m of the cost has come from the public sector - the Government and European Objective 1 funding. The inter-change, built on the site of former football team South Liverpool FC, is due to open in the summer.

Last night, Merseytravel explained why costs had more than doubled.

A spokesman said: "Liverpool South Parkway will be a world-class gateway to Merseyside and it is a totally different proposition from what was originally envisaged when the original funding bid was put together in 2000.

"It will be fully accessible and fully sustainable, meeting the highest quality standards. more

[Kev]

I notice the demolision notices have gone up at long last. Pitty to see it go, but glad to see another derelict site being redevloped in Garston

Private apartments/ houses going on the land. Any pictures will be gratefully received.

[sweetpatooti]

It's realy sad isn't it Kev. I remember it all lit up and gleaming polished brass. It was like an Edwardian palace - and it was big too. There were about four or five rooms that I can remember - singing in the back on a Sunday night, all the old fellas the worse for wear thinking they were Elvis Happy days....

[A.D.Williams]

Just about to upload 30 odd pictures taken today! Just a little taster.

[Kev]

It's realy sad isn't it Kev. I remember it all lit up and gleaming polished brass. It was like an Edwardian palace - and it was big too. There were about four or five rooms that I can remember - singing in the back on a Sunday night, all the old fellas the worse for wear thinking they were Elvis Happy days....

Eh! My mum and dad sang at that Karaoke too! Very sad, cant wait to see the pics Dave

[A.D.Williams]

All done!

Garston Hotel pictures.