Reminder...  Get your tickets to see the Cartoon Workshop and Superhero Talk by Former Marvel Editor & Former DC Comic Guests

2 amazing events will be held on Saturday, 11 September 2021, that the , on Post Office Ave, Merseyside, Southport, Merseyside.  These events will be a:- 'must attend' for any comic fan.  The 1st of the event, presented by:- VAMPHire.Com is an all ages Workshop hosted Tim Quinn, who is famous for his work with:- Marvel Comics, Doctor Who Magazine, Beano, Dandy, Sparky, Topper, etc.  He will be joined by Holly Bushnell., who is a masterly illustrator of countless children's picture books and murals.  The workshop will run from 2pm to 4pm, and is suitable for ages 7 upwards. It will look at story and picture creation, along with local book illustration. Tickets are will are on sale for this Workshop, but buy as places are limited, or you could miss out!  Tickets can be obtained now from the Bijou Cinema, directly, or via:- TicketSource.

The other amazing event, presented by VAMPHire.Com at the same venue and on the same day, is an interactive talk, entitled:- "Celebrating 137 Years Of Comic Books with Tim Quinn." This evening event will start at 7.30pm, and will feature a fantastic panel will be made up from:-

► DAVE TAYLOR - New York Times best-selling artist, Dave has worked for numerous comics publishers on numerous characters including:- Iron Man, Zorro, Doctor Who, Superman, most notably Batman, and his recent work on British Legend Judge Dredd. 
 
► HOLLY BUSHNELL - Masterly illustrator of countless children's picture books and murals. Artistic influences include:- Axel Scheffler, Judith Kerr and Quentin Blake. Through her work, Holly is passionate about inspiring children and helping them to see the importance of character, nature and the environment.
 
► ALAN COWSILL - Alan co-created Stormwatcher for Acme/Eclipse before working on Panini UK's Marvel line and writing the 1st UK-originated Spider-Man strips for more than a decade. He created the bestselling Jackie Chan Adventures, the award-winning Classic Marvel Figurine Collection, and the DC Super Hero Collection for Eaglemoss Publishing. His books include:- Warzone: Dark Eden, DC Comics: A Year by Year Visual Chronicle, Marvel Avengers Character Encyclopedia, and Spider-Man Year by Year: A Visual Chronicle.
 
► TIM QUINN - The Quinn half of Quinn and Howett from:- Doctor Who Magazine, Marvel Comics, Beano, Dandy, Sparky, Topper, etc. Who has recently launching a brand new comic book on behalf of the children's charity Liverpool Heartbeat.

We will reveal the special guest next week... So do not forget to check on here to find out who it will be!  Tickets can be obtained now from the Bijou Cinema, directly, or via:- TicketSource.

The proceeds from the live studio audience ticket sales will be split between Liverpool Heartbeat and the Southport Bijou Cinema.

The workshop is being sponsored by Mind Games, Southport. the home of puzzles in the Southport area. Find them on Hill Street, opposite the exit to Sainsbury's Car Park.

Sir Kenny Dalglish joins Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa to celebrate 25th Anniversary

THE legend Sir Kenny Dalglish joined the 25th Anniversary celebrations, at Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa this August Bank Holiday weekend. Sir Kenny Dalglish, who often plays, at the golf club, officially opened Formby Hall Golf Club 25 years ago and kicked off a special August Bank Holiday weekend of celebrations with Formby Hall's inaugural "Anniversary Cup" golf tournament.

The Anniversary Cup took place on Bank Holiday Monday, with 160 men, women and junior golfers, including:- 20 founding club members, taking part in a competitive 18 hole, Ryder Cup style tournament with the Captain's team, Simon Chung taking on the Vice Captain, Bobby Phenna.

The Captain's Team was victorious on the day and presented with the inaugural Anniversary Cup trophy. All tournament golfers received a commemorative 25th Anniversary lanyard and enjoyed a BBQ party and trophy presentation at the 18th hole.

Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa is commemorating its 25th Anniversary year with a variety of promotions and events, as well as the Anniversary Cup. It has so far raised over ₤5000, for 2 charities; The Paper Cup Project, chosen by men's club Captain Simon Chung and Woodlands Hospice, chosen by female Club Captain, Janet O'Connor.

Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa has been enjoyed by amateur and professional golfers alike throughout its 25 years. Its historic link to Liverpool F.C. began when Sir Kenny Dalglish officially opened the golf club in 1996, and it was famously chosen by Jurgen Klopp, to celebrate Liverpool's Premier League win in June 2020.

Sir Kenny Dalglish said:- "Formby Hall is a wonderful golf course that I've loved to play over the last 25 years. There's a great team at the club and I was really happy to come along today and help mark the occasion."

Mark Williams, Golf Manager and Head Professional, who has been with Formby Hall for 13 years said:- "It is extremely satisfying to be involved in the 25th Anniversary milestone celebrations, having seen Formby Hall flourish and develop into the vibrant resort that we have today. Today was the perfect way to acknowledge how far we've come and with aspirations and continued investment from our owners, I am excited to be involved in the next chapter for Formby Hall and to see how the resort will develop over the coming seasons."

Founded in 1996 as a Championship Golf Course, Formby Hall has long been associated with golf's elite. The PGA European Tour chose Formby Hall, as a venue for the European Challenge Tour from 1999 to 2001.

Its PGA Academy and Resort was added in 2008, and the Tommy Fleetwood Academy, which nurtures the next generation of golf talent, joined in 2019. Tommy Fleetwood himself had his 1st professional victory, at Formby Hall, when he won the Formby Hall Classic in 2011, on the Euro-Pro Tour.

Formby Hall Golf Club comprises The Old Championship Course, with its wooded areas and water hazards providing definition and character to a course that has hosted the European Seniors, Challenge Tour and Euro Pro Tours. The Woodhey Dunes 9 hole course captures the charm of links golf. Built on sand and plotting its way through dune style terrain, the course features generous putting greens and strategically placed bunkers. The signature hole is the 2nd, featuring a challenging island green.

Visitors can enjoy a host of facilities including:- the PGA Golf Academy, Driving Range, Fairway Bar and Grill and new outdoor patio with Mediterranean style tapas plates and wood hired pizzas. "The Formby Cocktail" has been created to commemorate its quarter century milestone and is available in the bar for guests.

For more information, visit:- FormbyHallGolfResort.Co.UK/Golf.