Justin Fletcher back by popular demand to entertain the crowds again at this year's Southport Flower Show, sponsored by Home Bargains

THE Southport Flower Show will return over, Thursday, 18 August to Sunday, 21 August 2022, and they have just confirmed that the entertainer, known to millions of youngsters for his shows:- Something Special, Gigglebiz and Justin's House, will perform 2 shows, on Sunday, 21 August 2022. He is among a string of family friendly attractions for this year's event. Justin returns to Southport after entertaining visitors back in 2018 and 2019. This year's Southport Flower Show has more attractions and entertainment for the kids than ever before. The Show says they have a stunning line up of spectacular thrills and amazing performances to surprise as well as amuse. There will also be lots of hands on art and craft activities to entertain the children and don't forget; children under 16 go free with a paying adult.

Justin Fletcher said:- "I am so thrilled to be coming back to Southport this summer and meeting all the lovely families. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone, so come along for some singing and dancing at the Southport Flower Show. I'll be in the Garden Theatre, on Sunday, 21 August 2022, at 11am and 1pm, so please come along and join in the fun. Justin will join a great line up of special guests this year. On Thursday we have BBC Gardeners' World Presenter Adam Frost. Saturday we have The Hairy Bikers cooking live. Sunday we have Great British Menu finalist and Ready Steady Cook chef Ellis Barrie. Friday's special guest will be announced early March 2022. Southport Flower Show, sponsored by Home Bargains, is a registered charity (charity number 1000698) and the largest independent flower show in the country attracting over 55,000 visitors across 4 days. Join us for a great day outdoors this year. Early bird tickets now on sale for ₤22.00 until the end of March 2022."

For all the latest and to get tickets, please visit:- SouthportFlowerShow.Co.UK.

Should we have Cycle Lanes in Formby?

WE are hearing calls for cycle lanes in Formby Village, but a high proportion of those living in the area are elderly, so does this make sense? Do you think improving the bus network is a better option or adding electric charging points in the area's car parks a better option to reducing the areas emissions? Already, up the road in Southport, new cycle lanes have been coursing more problems than they are solving, and dividing residents. Yet, Sefton is planning to introduce more cycle lanes in Southport, with the idea that it will encourage more people to get out of cars. Currently Formby has Formby, around 86 cycle routes to explore, but, unlike Southport, they're currently not on the roads. We would love to hear your ideas on making the area's transportation more environmentally friendly. Email us your views to:- News24@SouthportReporter.Com.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is planning a 600km network of protected routes that will connect the Region for people who are walking or cycling. As part of this, there is an opportunity to rethink what information is provided to help people find and navigate the network. Share your views to shape the design of a new system of signs and other information intended to help anyone to get around more easily. You can have a say in what happens by going to the LCRCA's Commonplace website.

Oddly, back in 1938, when the Formby Bypass opened, it was considered such a technological innovation, and they had incorporated cyclists, with purpose-built, wide, dedicated cycle lanes, which still exist today!