The Old Baths - Update
It is nearly a year since the new viewing area at the Old Baths was created and it has been a big success. Cheshire West and Cheshire Council have recently completed some additional works in the area: the path has been extended to create a new section running from the main carpark to the viewing areas, and has been resurfaced to repair flooding damage caused earlier in the year. The culvert for the stream running down from Backwood Farm has been cleared to reduce the flooding on the path down towards the sea wall. Works are now completed, just in time for the winter high tides and bird watching season.
Parkgate Society Lectures
Missing to Murder
By helen Morris
Helen is a barrister, now retired, and a local Parkgate resident. She worked for the Merseyside Crown Prosecution Service for more than 20 years, latterly as part of a secure unit dealing with serious and complex cases and has prosecuted a number of high profile cases. The talk will be about two of the cases she has dealt with, both murders, which she found interesting and memorable. Helen was awarded an MBE for services to the Criminal Justice System in 2010.
Date / Time: Monday 20th January 2025 at 8.00pm.
Venue: Neston Club, Station Road, Parkgate.
There will be our usual raffle, and a book exchange - you can bring two books and take home up to two others - however, if your books are not taken, you should take them home.
Community Volunteers
Community Spirit TEAM
Our regular litter picks take place on the first Saturday of each month with our team of volunteers. The next meeting will be held on Saturday 4th January at 10am - weather permitting. Meet outside of St Thomas’ Church. Hi-Vis jackets, litter pickers and bags will be provided. Wear suitable clothing for the weather, wellies or boots, and gloves.
All volunteers are welcome.
News - Local Fairs
The Parkgate Society regularly has a stand at local fairs, promoting the history of Parkgate and the work of the Society. Please drop by to meet the Committee members if you are in the vicinity.
Fairs attended in 2024:
Saturday 23rd March: WHHA Fair at Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight.
Saturday 6th July: Neston Village Fair at Comrades Field, Neston.
Alan Passmore (Society Secretary) and Derek Haylock (Society Membership) at the WHHA fair.
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Learn all about Parkgate’s HistorY
This is Parkgate
Learn more about Parkgate’s History. Written by a member of The Parkgate Society, this booklet takes you through the history of our village. Available from Nicholls (The Parade) or you can buy it (delivery via Royal Mail) here.
The Parkgate Heritage Trail
Take a short walk through Parkgate’s history, exploring the village as it used to be. Our Heritage Trail booklet is available from Nicholls (The Parade) or you can buy it (delivery via Royal Mail) here.
BBC Villages by the sea: Parkgate
Parkgate featured in the BBC Villages by the Sea (Series 3) covering some of the history of the village. It is available to view on BBC iPlayer by clicking on the image above.