The family who live in Hale Head Lighthouse, reported via their facebook feed on the evening of Sunday 28th December, that dead seal had been discovered, nearby... #deadsealhaleheadlighthouse #haleheadlighthouseseal #deadsealhale

The Christmas Tree which is erected on the War Memorial Green each year, has been sabotaged, again, this year... The side branches along with it's christmas lights have been cleanly cut off, leaving the only the trunk standing... #halechristmastree #halewarmemorial #ChristmasTreeSabotaged

As part of the upgrades to the safety zones around Liverpool Airport - ordered by the aviation authority the CAA - to reduce the risk of aircraft overshooting the runway. the Mound, which is used by aircraft spotters and visitors has been levelled off and closed. The upgrades include the re-opening of Baileys Lane and the closing off - stopping off, of Dungeon Lane to provide a run off strip on the nearby field - for aircraft that may overshoot the runway. The concrete blocks

South Liverpool Sea Cadets held their annual awards evening with the guest of honour The Lord Mayor of Hale Village. The Lord Mayor inspected the Sea and Royal Marine Cadets before the awards presentations. The Best Cadet and winner of the HMS Conway Club Trophy 2015 was AC Connor. The presentation was made by the Conway Trust Chairman. Article care of: James Lindley, District Officer, Sea Cadets Soth Merseyside West.

Care Of Hale Parish Council Clerk. The Village Hall will close next Easter and no bookings will be taken for dates from 28th March 2016. Work is expected to take up to 6 months. You are probably aware that Hale Parish Council has been awarded almost £500,000 by the Big Lottery Fund. This is to demolish the existing Village Hall and to build a new Village Hall. The work is expected to take up to 6 months. This obviously has implications for your group and we hope that you ca

Organised by the Freemen and Guildswomen of Hale Village - for the over 65's, 100 villagers attended the Hi Tea event in the village hall, totally free of charge. Upon arrival, villagers were greeted by the Lord Mayor Of Hale - Freeman Paul Turton and given a glass of Champaigne. Once seated, Freemen of the village waited on, on the villagers, from serving tea, coffee, mince pies, wine and other refreshments. The Lord Mayor officially opend the event, which included Bingo, va

New River Retail are to appeal to the Secretary Of State against the planning application refusal, to build a Co-op on the Wellington Hotel Pub - Car Park. Villagers previous objections and paper work will be automatically forwarded to the appeal. But, those villagers who wish to add further to their objection/s can do so, but have until the 7th of January 2016, that's 28 days! A site visit is planned by concerned parties, but we are unsure if this site visit includes a rep

Halebank Youth Club, are to receive a Freemen Of Hale Grant/Donation, towards their outside recreation area, infront of the Youth Club. The grant/donation of £2000, will be put towards an area of artificial turf/grass, to make it easier and safer for outdoor events. Fundraising Each year, the Freemen hold several fundraising events, such as the Ascot Race Day at Hale Hall Gardens, and the Valentines evening in the Village Hall! Funds raised by the Freemen, are distributed ba

The Blessing Of The Crib took place on Sunday 6th December with around 150 vilalgers and locals enjoying the festivities. Things started at St Mary's Church, with short service and carols by children from Hale Primary, followed by a candlelit procession from the Church to the Post Office for the blessing. Everyone gathered at the Post Office where the blessing took place, including carols/hyms and prayers. From the Post Office service, everyone then walked down to the Welling

A project is now underway - funded by the Freemen Of Hale, to restore both sets of Latch Gates, at St Mary's Church here in the village. The main entrance - latch gates, have been removed and will be totally replaced with brand new ones, with the original fittings re-fitted. The latch gates further up at the turn-around, will also be renewed!