Garston News Views and Discussion

[Norm NZ]

Thanks for the pics Taffy! I remember that old building well, many years ago we used to learn weightlifting and boxing there,and I'd have loved to be able to visit again.

[Kev]

I wasn't taffy, sorry. Here's a couple of Garston pics from today (30th September 2007)

I used to buy me pets from here, Cauldfield's Pets (spelling?)



Graham's Cartons site, Seddon Rd.



Garston Market site up for grabs: (click to enlarge)

[Norm NZ]

Thanks for the pics Kev! I remember Caulfields shop when it had sawdust on the floor and sacks of chicken feed and pet foods! also can't believe that the old market actually fitted on to that site!! it looks so small!!

[BillS]

I wasn't taffy, sorry. Here's a couple of Garston pics from today (30th September 2007)

I used to buy me pets from here, Cauldfield's Pets (spelling?)



Graham's Cartons site, Seddon Rd.



Garston Market site up for grabs: (click to enlarge)

Would that be Condor Close we're looking at then?

[Norm NZ]

Would that be Condor Close we're looking at then?(quote)
"Yes Bill, It must be the rear of the Condor Close house's. Entrance was off Woolton Rd. Cheers

[BillS]

Thought so, thx Norm. My late aunt lived in one of those homes.

[Kev]

[taffy]

Nice one Kev. See post 582 for more info about date and times etc.

[Kev]

From The Echo today:

PEOPLE living and working in Garston are being given a chance to have their say on a major public art project for 2008.

Artist Michael Trainor will launch his plans for the Artistic Republic of Garston and the Garston Embassy with a garden party at Wellington Street school today between 2pm and 7pm.

The event will be a chance for local people to learn more about proposals for the Embassy, which will be one of three specially commissioned Pavilions funded by Liverpool Culture Company and managed by the Liverpool Biennial, as part of next year’s Capital of Culture celebrations.

Further Pavilions will also appear in Kensington and Kirkdale – each with their own unique identity – staging a wide programme of exciting work throughout the year.

Michael Trainor’s idea for the Garston Pavilion has been inspired by Garston Cultural Village Campaign’s ambition to regenerate the area through cultural activity.

Michael is recommending that Garston becomes an ‘independent state’ throughout 2008, creating the Artistic Republic of Garston.

Wellington Street school will become the Republic’s Embassy and will act as the cultural centre for the town.

Along with the necessary trimmings of a civic building such as a fountain, a balcony of waving dignitaries and an entrance feature, the Republic will also have a newly commissioned flag, national anthem and a state car used to transport visitors to and from Liverpool city centre.

Alex Corina, artistic director of Garston Cultural Village, said: “Garston will be at the heart of the Capital of Culture Celebrations in 2008. There are a lot of talented and creative people in our community. We have to give young people the belief that they have a future in Garston.”

As well as hearing more about the plans for the Garston Embassy, visitors to today’s event can also take a special World Tour of Garston on a 1965 open top bus and enjoy a live performance by CPC Music jazz band.

[taffy]

Here's a few shots from today. It was a fascinating event and well worth attending. The open top bus tour around Garston was the highlight of my day.

[Kev]

Superb Taffy, I was working all afternoon unfortunately. I hear there's a bit of a Shindig at The Welly tonite?

Anyway, the attached pic reminds me of when we used to play within the buildings grounds. Our footy pitch can be seen marked out, me and Paul, They were the days

[Norm NZ]

"Liked the pics Taffy" and remember the school, never realised it had the balcony above the main doors, The 'Idle hour' milkbar which was situated to the right of the school used to be a favourite spot in my teenage years!! Ah Well!! Cheers! PS, Got your PM and enjoying the book Regards.

[fiftyfive]

sorry norman, but i think you are just a little confused regarding the school by the welly(in my youth toxteth technical annexe)in wellington st,and victoria school (seddon rd),which was opposite the idle hour.they were very similar in appearance. regards allan

[Kev]

28th December 2007





Here's a large pano of Cressington Heath:



Click here for the larger version, worth a go

Click here for the extremely large original version, deffo worth a look, be patient

[A.D.W]

The new building where the Garston Hotel used to stand doen't exactly blend in with the rest of St. Mary's Road.

Nice update though, Kev.