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A FLICK OF THE WRIST David Snellgrove of Southport & Birkdale CC 1st XI eases the ball over the boundary rope for 4 runs at Trafalgar Road today. Further photos from the match v Liverpool CC in the Ray Dignan Trophy will be online this weekend. Feel free to share.

SOUTHPORT & BIRKDALE CC v LIVERPOOL 19.04.25 A 5 wicket home defeat for S&BCC 1st XI by Liverpool CC in the Ray Dignan Trophy. Top scorer on the day was David Snellgrove for S&B with 70 not out. See more images here: wainwrightmatheson.shootproof.com/190425 Feel free to share.

GIANT Porsche 550 Spyder at The Porsche Experience, Silverstone. The racing success of this car resulted in its nickname "The Giant Killer." In 1955, after shooting his third and final film, James Dean was killed while driving his 550 Spyder "Little Bastard" in California.

A FRENCH CHATEAU IN ENGLAND A view of the beautiful Waddesdon Manor, near to Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. Read more at: waddesdon.org.uk Click on image to enlarge. Feel free to share.

STANDING ROOM ONLY It was a full house at Waterloo Road this evening as Birkdale High took on Scarisbrick Hall in the final of the Lancashire Schools U15 Plate. A superb display of rugby that ended with the final kick of the match. Photos of the match to follow this weekend.

TWO MORE POINTS FOR JAKE Jake Mann converts another try in Southport RFC's second round match against Bolton RUFC in the Papa John's Community Cup. Full gallery to follow. Click on image to enlarge and feel free to share. #southport #bolton #rugby

BIRKDALE HIGH v SCARISBRICK HALL 25.04.25 The final of the Lancashire Schools U15 Plate was played at Southport RFC on Friday evening, between Birkdale High School and Scarisbrick Hall School. Full gallery can be downloaded from: wainwrightmatheson.shootproof.com/250425 Feel free to share.

SOUTHPORT RFC 1st XV v BOLTON RUFC 26.04.25 After a tense start, Southport RFC's 1st XV overcame a determined Bolton side in the Papa John's Community Cup by 30-15 at Waterloo Road. The full gallery of photos can be viewed and downloaded from: wainwrightmatheson.shootproof.com/260425

FIT FOR A (FUTURE) KING & QUEEN Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland.

ADNAN MIAKHEL Photographed playing for Wigan v Southport & Birkdale in Sept 22. His natural talent made him one of the stars of Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff's Field of Dreams docuseries. This week, he made his debut for Lancs CCC's 2nd XI. Click to enlarge and feel free to share

RON'S FIRST CENTURY AT S&B In just his second league match for Southport & Birkdale CC's 1st XI, Raunak "Ron" Roy scored 123 not out v Maghull today. Further photos from the match at Trafalgar Road will be online tomorrow. Click on image to enlarge and feel free to share

SOUTHPORT & BIRKDALE CC 1st XI v MAGHULL 03.05.25 S&B 1st XI - 233 for 7 dec (Raunak Roy 123 not out.) Maghull - all out for 171. S&B's Muhammad Kashif took 4 for 32 & Bobby Wincer 6 for 85. More photos at: wainwrightmatheson.shootproof.com/030525 Click to enlarge and feel free to share.

SOME LIKE IT HOT The highest temperature of the year didn't stop the 1st XV teams from Southport RFC and Barnard Castle giving it 100% for all 80 minutes in the semi final of the Papa John's Community Cup. Full gallery will be online tomorrow. Click on image to enlarge.

SOUTHPORT RFC 1st XV v BARNARD CASTLE 10.05.25 In the Semi-Final of the Papa John's Community Cup, Southport RFC beat Barnard Castle RUFC 29-12. The full gallery of photos can be viewed & downloaded from: wainwrightmatheson.shootproof.com/100525 Click on image to enlarge & Feel free to share

🏆 Championes, Championes, Ole Ole Ole 👏 Congratulations to the First XV on winning Papa Johns North Plate. 👉 Southport 47 - 26 Coalville

HOTEL DE PARIS (BLACK & WHITE) There goes the neighbourhood... On Sunday, 20 F1 cars will pass a few feet from the entrance to this Belle Epoque hotel, located on Casino Square in Monte Carlo, Monaco. An anachronism - yes - but it's still our favourite GP venue to visit.

LOOK UP NOW Kyle Cranston of Southport & Birkdale CC 2nd XI scores a 6 to take him over his half century against Sefton Park at Trafalgar Road. More photos from today's match will be online tomorrow. Click on image to enlarge and feel free to share.

SOUTHPORT & BIRKDALE CC 2nd XI v SEFTON PARK 24.05.25 After declaring on 211, Southport & Birkdale CC's 2nd XI were beaten by Sefton Park, whose score included a century for Tom Rushton. More photos can be viewed and downloaded from: wainwrightmatheson.shootproof.com/240525

LOOKING NORTH Sailing boats swing at anchor in the spring south westerly breeze on Parson Wyke, Bowness-on-Windermere. #lakedistrict #bownessonwindermere #May2025

COME TO ANGUS Never a doubt in Angus Gailey's mind that this was going to be another wicket for Southport & Birkdale CC's 1st XI in their match against Sefton Park CC. More photos from today's match will be online tomorrow. Feel free to share.