A real community extravaganza

By KMatthews on May 25, 07 09:00 AM

SOUTHPORT has taken centre stage these past two weeks as the town hosted two major events.
First was Southport’s Food and Drink Festival where local cuisine was the topic on everyone’s lips as dozens of restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars took part to garnish Southport’s reputation for fine food and drink.
Organisers say that the event wouldn’t have been such a success without the support of the local community.
Next came Queenscourt Hospice’s biggest fundraiser to date when 850 women walked through the streets of Southport on Friday night to raise a staggering £60,000.
‘Star Trekk - Ladies Night Walk’ saw individuals, families, friends and work colleagues wrap up warm and don their trainers to walk seven-miles around the town.
Let’s hope this community spirit continues for yet another week as we look forward to the 2007 Southport’s Charity Fun Fest next Saturday (June 2).
Princes Park will be full of good times and giggles once again when thousands of people enjoy five hours of family entertainment.
Between noon and 5pm, get ready for the tug-o-war contest, stalls, giant inflatables and an ice rink.
On the same day, sounds and colours from the Caribbean and South America will burst onto the streets of Ainsdale for the village’s sixth annual Edwardian Day.
As a town, we are lucky enough to have these events on our doorstep so why not make the most of it? We’ll see you there!