A year of fundraising by the members of West Kirby WI has resulted in a financial boost for two local charities.
At the WI’s October meeting, cheques for £2,380 each were presented to representatives of RNLI West Kirby Lifeboat and mental health organisation Wirral Mind.
Read the full story on our website.
westkirby.todaynews.co.uk/2024/10/27/news/west-kirby-wi-raises-more-than-4750-for-local-charities/
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William Jones 🫶
West Kirby SC are holding their fireworks display on Saturday 2 November.
Donations will go to RNLI.
NB: There is no display at Hoylake Sailing Club this year.
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Where is this based please
They won't be silent ones unfortunately. I emailed them with screenshots of the local dogs that have already gone missing (one ran away and was hit by a car) due to fireworks. Hi Claudia, I apologise for the late response. A lot of preparation goes into a fundraising event of this kind. The fireworks that will be used were purchased well in advance. So it was too late to change the plan, on this occasion. This event has taken place for the last 75 years, and we write to all the local residents to advise them of the fireworks display. This gives people an opportunity to keep their pets indoors during the event. I would also like to think that none of the hundreds of people who attend would bring their pets. I understand your concern but I have always been of the opinion that organised displays have the potential of reducing peoples needs to purchase their own fireworks thus reducing the number of firework related injuries and scared animals. I will however bring your request to our General Committee for discussion. It may well be that we can, in the future use, as you suggest (silent) fireworks. Kind regards, Jonathan Edwards. Hon. Sec WKSC.
Fireworks were amazing and well organised. But to those people that left their rubbish on the prom shame on you 😡
Really enjoyed your display today,was our 1st time to yours, was excellent,we donated to RNLI West Kirby Lifeboat also, will be returning next year too 😉👍💥🎇
Will look forward to this from our bedroom window
I hope they are silent ones!
Wheres best to park for this?
Hollie Sinnett don't know if you're doing anything with the boys x
Katie Breeze these are tonight
Ally Diable shall we take the kids tomorrow xx
Louise Phimester
Sandra Louise Randall
Everyone welcome except Vladimir Putin
Beyond the environmental damage, fireworks are a nuisance. The explosions terrify and have killed pets, disturb vulnerable people, disrupt neighbourhoods with reckless noise pollution. Air quality deterioration further underscore the irresponsibility, especially coming from organizations that should know better. Using fireworks to fundraise in 2024 is outdated, and it’s perhaps time these groups rethink their strategies. If they truly care about conservation and community welfare, there are countless modern, impactful alternatives—such as silent fireworks, drone light shows, lantern parades, or other community events—that don’t sacrifice principles. Continuing with fireworks isn’t just tone-deaf; it undermines their credibility. As for the shouts of "but it's for the RNLI".... you can pull your wallets 24/7/365 and donate here: rnli.org/pages/ig/new/donate?currency=GBP&amount=50#contact-details - The sailing club should donate the money now pointlessly shot up in smoke into the RNLI. Better use of the money.
Powers to help police tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in West Kirby have been renewed for a further three years, and now cover a much larger area than previously.
Read the full story on our website.
westkirby.todaynews.co.uk/2024/10/30/news/powers-to-tackle-anti-social-behaviour-renewed/
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Afterwards come to The Art Centre. JAMES KIRBY - WEST KIRBY world tour. Here 7.30
Good. Straight in the back of the matrix van. Ask questions later.
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Bring back the birch...........
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