Garston News Views and Discussion

[A.D.W]

Why hello there pretty pictures! Very nice indeedy, young Kev.

[Kev]

Thanks for the comments, I'm one happy chappy seeing these changes in Garston.

What struck me also was the buzz around the new village apartment developments opposite Woolton Carpets, people coming and going, young couples etc....

Lets hope that the area alongside (The Baths and Public Toilets) now get suitable developments, I can see that happening too.

Within a stones throw away there's the Mersey Retail Park, the Old Matchworks developments, PC World, The Interchange, a main route into Town, David Lloyd Gym, Garston Park.......

[Ged]

I was under the bridge last weekend Kev and was pleasantly surprised at the new developments facing the gas tank. The last time I was down there was a few years ago for the 'Up the shore' and 'Devil's Gallop' race from the old Bankfield House. I'm sure they'll need a new pub with the Blackburne Arms, the Victoria and Kitty Mac's now no more, I suppose the one on King St can expect some more custom in the future. Great pics.

[Kev]

^^Not located in Garston^^

[Norm NZ]

Thanks for the Garston Pics Kev, I too, am pleased to see the regeneration of the area. Hope you'll keep the pics coming, as the work progress'es, it helps me keep in touch! Ta.

[Kev]

Of course Norm, many thanks

[taffy]

Many may not be aware of this excellent bi-monthly publication. If you wish to have your own copy, it can be bought at various locations in Garston including Garston Community House on 2 Speke Rd, Garston. It can also be posted to you whether in the UK or overseas.

Garston and District Community Council :
tel 0151 : 427 5307

fax: 0151 427 5310

email: garstonnews@tiscali.co.uk

[Kev]

Hi Taffy, I've got this very issue. Do u ever have any input into it?

[taffy]

Hi Taffy, I've got this very issue. Do u ever have any input into it?

Not personally but the Garston Historical Society usually has an article of some sort.

[kat2]

Gosh, I havent been to Garston in years, certainly looks as though at long last investment is starting to creep in. I used to live in Cresington Park area
kat

[Kev]

A cheeky rear view from my motor:

[A.D.W]

Nice picture, Kev. I see the pub next to Liverpool South Parkway was/is on fire about thirty minutes ago.

[Kev]

Excavation work has begun again on the Old Mill site opposite St. Michael's Church.....

[fiftyfive]

hiya,enjoying this thread as i`m a garston man.can someone tell me whether the work on the apartments on the old garston hotel has stopped completely..nothing seems to be happening now for 3 weeks???.i live in st mary`s rd and pass every day on my way to work,seems to have come to a standstill..regards..allan

[john d]

Hi all Garstonians,
This is my first time on the forum,i left Garston in 1962 aged 16 i lived under the bridge first in Thomas st where as a young lad we used to make a few bob waiting at the dock gates and taking the sailors and luggage up the village to the Mariners pub witch had a bit of a reputation for the ladies of the night,and there was alway some enterprising kids knocking on the door selling bananas witch were in abundance because of the banana boats,i then moved to Chesterton st the protestant side of Window lane my memories are of playing football on Top park and long days spent down the shore where me and my mates had our own ocean going liner to play on it was called the Eleoner better than a playstation that the kids have today i managed to get back to Garston last year and take some photos before it all goes i think in a few years time it will be the place to be. By the way my schhools where Banks rd and Gilmour Heath rd also a few memories of Bankhall it was hard to get in the club in the 50s i remember having to go and see the vicar in Horrocks avenue to see if me and a mate could go along i could go on. John Davis