SOUTHPORT GROUP

Your Committee

Your current committee consists of Ann, Ian, Paula, Shelagh and Vicki. Our aim is to provide a programme that you will enjoy. These will consist of talks on various subjects from guest speakers, group meetings where we will share our findings with others and outings to record offices. Non Society members are welcome.

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Programme

Meetings are on the second Friday of each month, 7.00 for 7.15pm, with the exception of August. Meetings will be at the Station Master's House, between Birkdale Station and the station car park. PR8 4AR. Busses 49 and X2 also stop outside.

This building has been made fully accessible for wheelchairs and buggies, with a permanent ramp to the front door and a lift for anyone who needs it.

Date Day Time Place Subject Speaker(s)

10 April 2026

Friday

7.00 pm

Birkdale Community Hub and Library. PR8 4AR

A group meeting to discuss the occupations of our ancestors, everyone welcome.

No speaker

08 May 2026

Friday

7.00 pm

Birkdale Community Hub and Library. PR8 4AR

Wills and Probate

Susan Atkins

12 June 2026

Friday

7.00 pm

Birkdale Community Hub and Library. PR8 4AR

Group discussion, Family stories, true or false? Come along and tell us your family stories and whether you’ve managed to prove or disprove them, or even if you’re still trying to find out.

11 September 2026

Friday

7.00 pm

Birkdale Community Hub and Library. PR8 4AR

Southport Streets. Street names, how they originated and why they were changed.

David Walshe

09 October 2026

Friday

7.00 pm

Birkdale Community Hub and Library. PR8 4AR

WW 1

13 November 2026

Friday

7.00 pm

Birkdale Community Hub and Library. PR8 4AR

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