Proposed Play Area – Fallowfield Grove

  • By Paul Adams
  • November 27, 2017
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  Members of Longbarn Residents Association have had a positive meeting with representatives of Muir Housing about plans for the proposed children’s play area on Fallowfield Grove (opposite New Horizons … Continue Reading →

Dangerous Parking on Harpers Rd. – Some Progress

  • By Paul Adams
  • November 16, 2017
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  For many weeks now, motorists and pedestrians travelling along Harpers Road have been frustrated and angered by what most people consider to be thoughtless, dangerous parking by people visiting … Continue Reading →

1,000 English Bluebells

  • By Paul Adams
  • November 14, 2017
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On Saturday 11 November 2017, a party of volunteers set about planting 1,000, yes 1,000, bluebells on the embankment on Harpers Road. The bulbs were ENGLISH Bluebells, which apparently are … Continue Reading →

“North West in Bloom” Certificate 2017

  • By Paul Adams
  • November 5, 2017
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  If you would like to see the certificate awarded to Longbarn this year, here it is: NW in Bloom Cert 2017 Another level 5 (Outstanding) was the level of … Continue Reading →

Greencore Update Report 03/11/207

  • By Paul Adams
  • November 4, 2017
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  Greencore is very keen to keep Longbarn residents informed of the progress being made with the major works that are underway at their site and Greencore has provided us … Continue Reading →

Hurray for Longbarn – NW in Bloom – Breaking News

  • By Paul Adams
  • November 1, 2017
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  The results of the North West in Bloom Competition 2017 were announced in Southport TODAY (1st November 2017). Representatives from LRA were very proud, AGAIN, to receive a Level … Continue Reading →

“Wedding Cake” New Planters

  • By Paul Adams
  • August 29, 2017
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  Have you seen the three new “Planters that Jack Built”, on Harpers Road?  They were installed on 26th August 2017. They are splendid and give an extra dimension to … Continue Reading →

Padgate Station Update 10th August 2017

  • By Paul Adams
  • August 12, 2017
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  Here is the latest update report, from Bob McLaughlin, on the progress at Padgate Station.  Can’t wait for the grand opening.  Follow the link below. Padgate Station Update 10th August … Continue Reading →

Re-Issued – 6th June 2017 Padgate Station (FoPS) Update Report

  • By Paul Adams
  • June 6, 2017
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A section of Bob’s report was missed off this post so it has been re-issued with the additional information. Here is the latest update report from Bob McLaughlin, Chairman of the … Continue Reading →

Northwest in Bloom 2017

TO ALL MEMBERS OF LONGBARN RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Volunteer helpers are invited to help us get in final shape for this year’s competition. LRA has now been notified that the judging … Continue Reading →