{"id":113,"date":"2012-09-20T15:31:11","date_gmt":"2012-09-20T15:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sandbox.wirralsociety.net\/?page_id=113"},"modified":"2024-02-08T13:19:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T13:19:01","slug":"about-the-wirral-society","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Latest Posts&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Picture_of_WBC_Local_Plan_document-256x256.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Image of the Local Plan document\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Picture_of_WBC_Local_Plan_document-256x256.webp 256w, https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Picture_of_WBC_Local_Plan_document-512x512.webp 512w, https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Picture_of_WBC_Local_Plan_document-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Picture_of_WBC_Local_Plan_document.webp 986w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wbc-local-plan\/\">WBC Local Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Vineyard_Farm_barn_full-length-Feb-2024-256x256.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Full length view of Vineyard Farm barn\" style=\"\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/concern-for-ancient-barn-at-poulton\/\">Concern For Ancient Barn at Poulton<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/diary_image-256x256.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/events-for-2024\/\">Events for 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"about-the-wirral-society\">About The Wirral Society<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wirral Society is a <strong>voluntary (non-political)<\/strong> organisation <strong>dedicated<\/strong> to fostering a <strong>pleasant <\/strong>and<strong> sustainable environment<\/strong> in the Wirral peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Primarily, we <strong>campaign<\/strong> to <strong>protect Green Belt<\/strong> against urban sprawl. For example, we are <strong>passionate<\/strong> about <strong>retaining<\/strong> what remains of its<strong> <\/strong>farmland and its precarious <strong>urban green spaces<\/strong> and we are keen this land is used for food production, to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We <strong>encourage tree<\/strong> and <strong>hedge planting schemes<\/strong> whilst <strong>supporting<\/strong> the work of other <strong>environmental campaigning groups<\/strong> which are active in the peninsula.  We have a long history of <strong>responding to planning proposals<\/strong> across Wirral and <strong>encouraging good building design<\/strong> in both urban and rural settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are linked to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpre.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cpre.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campaign to Protect Rural England<\/a> and also act as its District Committee, being represented on its Cheshire Branch Executive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of Our Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped activities-gallery wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"367\" data-id=\"8436\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Wirral_Waters_image.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Wirral Waters complex at Birkenhead\" class=\"wp-image-8436\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Supporting Projects to regenerate derelict areas such as &#8216;Wirral Waters&#8217; at Birkenhead&#8217;s docklands.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"8464\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Image_of_council_notice_about_fly-posting.jpg\" alt=\"Image_of_council_notice_about_fly-posting\" class=\"wp-image-8464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Image_of_council_notice_about_fly-posting.jpg 512w, https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Image_of_council_notice_about_fly-posting-384x512.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Supporting Council efforts to control illegal advertising.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"8435\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/90th_anniversary_booklet.jpg\" alt=\"Image of cover of 90th Anniversary booklet\" class=\"wp-image-8435\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Producing occasional publications.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"385\" data-id=\"8434\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Abandoned_garage_at_Burton.jpg\" alt=\"Image of an abandoned garage at Burton, Wirral\" class=\"wp-image-8434\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lobbying against eyesores such as this abandoned garage on the A540 at Burton.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" data-id=\"8432\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Burton_Manor.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Burton Manor\" class=\"wp-image-8432\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Campaigning for the re-use of historic buildings such as Burton Manor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" data-id=\"8433\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/An_example_of_good_design.jpg\" alt=\"Image of an example of good new housing design\" class=\"wp-image-8433\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Encouraging good design in new developments.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"416\" data-id=\"8430\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Green-belt_at_Saughall_Massie.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Green-belt_at_Saughall_Massie\" class=\"wp-image-8430\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Responding to Council consultations on land use such as the Green Belt at Saughall Massie.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" data-id=\"8423\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sandstone_wall_at_Parkgate.jpg\" alt=\"Image of a beautifully preserved sandstone wall at Parkgate, Wirral\" class=\"wp-image-8423\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Raising awareness about Wirral\u2019s sandstone heritage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"510\" data-id=\"8424\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Providing_talks_and_presentations.jpg\" alt=\"Image of an overhead projector and screen\" class=\"wp-image-8424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Providing_talks_and_presentations.jpg 512w, https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Providing_talks_and_presentations-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Providing talks to outside groups about our work.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"382\" data-id=\"8426\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Land_at_Williamson_art_gallery_before_renovation.jpg\" alt=\"Image of land at Williamson art gallery before renovation\" class=\"wp-image-8426\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Encouraging and supporting well designed land transformation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"383\" data-id=\"8427\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Land_at_Williamson_art_gallery.jpg\" alt=\"Image of land at Williamson art gallery after renovation\" class=\"wp-image-8427\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Awarding our John Tarn Civic Design Award for good developments such as this land at the Williamson Art Gallery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"318\" data-id=\"8425\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Proposed_Hoylake_golf_resort.jpg\" alt=\"Image of land earmarked for the infamous Hoylake golf resort\" class=\"wp-image-8425\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Working to resist unnecessary Green Belt development such as the infamous Hoylake Golf Resort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"385\" data-id=\"8428\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Information_board_installed_at_Thurstaston.jpg\" alt=\"Image of people reading our installed information board at Wirral Country park, Thurstaston\" class=\"wp-image-8428\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enhancing visitor experience with display notices at Wirral\u2019s points of interest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" data-id=\"8429\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Hedge_laying_at_Woodchurch.jpg\" alt=\"Image of cut hedgerow on Woodchurch road, Wirral\" class=\"wp-image-8429\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Financially supporting local environmental projects such as this hedge-laying project by Wirral Countryside Volunteers\n&amp; local children.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"8422\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Visit_to_Bidston_observatory.jpg\" alt=\"Image of people at Bidston observatory, Wirral\" class=\"wp-image-8422\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arranging Wirral-focused visits and talks for our members such as this visit to Bidston Observatory.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Just some of the things we do.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"operational-details\">Operational Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Society covers the area known historically as, &#8216;The Hundred of Wirral&#8217;, better known today as the Wirral Peninsula. This includes land under the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, the Borough of Ellesmere Port and Neston and (part of) Chester City Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We operate with a membership of subscribers under an Executive Committee that meets monthly. The Executive Committee is elected at the Society&#8217;s Annual General Meeting and comprises of elected Society members. Some of our Committee also represent other local Societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We thrive on feedback from our members (<em>and non-members for that matter!<\/em>) and keep our supporters updated about our activity via:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Publication of &#8216;Wirral Matters&#8217; several times annually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An Annual General Meeting and an Annual Summer Meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three &#8216;W. Victor Smith Memorial&#8217; lectures per year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We are also a registered charity (number 252854) and our work is funded by gifts, donations and <a href=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/iump-subscription-plan\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7429\">membership subscriptions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Instagram Feed&#8230;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are an Instagram user we encourage interaction with others who love our unique peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div id=\"sb_instagram\"  class=\"sbi sbi_mob_col_1 sbi_tab_col_2 sbi_col_4 sbi_width_resp\" style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\" data-feedid=\"*1\"  data-res=\"auto\" data-cols=\"4\" data-colsmobile=\"1\" data-colstablet=\"2\" data-num=\"12\" data-nummobile=\"4\" data-item-padding=\"5\" data-shortcode-atts=\"{}\"  data-postid=\"113\" data-locatornonce=\"0c84be2986\" data-sbi-flags=\"favorLocal\">\r\n\t<div class=\"sb_instagram_header  sbi_medium sbi_no_avatar\"   >\r\n\t<a class=\"sbi_header_link\" 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           <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">Eastham Woods, a Wirral Country Park beside the Ri<\/span>\r\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Eastham Woods, a Wirral Country Park beside the River Mersey is a wonderful public resource today. Magnificent trees, wild flowers and grassy stretches. There are remnants of a darker past where Victorian Pleasure Gardens would show caged wild animals, and a bear pit alongside a boating pool, thrilling slide, and other fun attractions. #easthamwoods #easthamcountrypark #victorianpleasuregardens #victorianzoo #heritage #history #wirralcountrypark #walkingforhealth\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"sbi_item sbi_type_carousel sbi_new sbi_transition\" id=\"sbi_18431024662055140\" data-date=\"1712904262\">\r\n    <div class=\"sbi_photo_wrap\">\r\n        <a class=\"sbi_photo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C5pt13htKb8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/436514774_412492398186650_257155634630498731_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&#038;_nc_cat=107&#038;ccb=1-7&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;_nc_ohc=MGEo5drcxTkAb6Gs4pZ&#038;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;oh=00_AfB2mD08XVL7ag7odJR3IHCqe5o4wmJuG_6iU2zobd6WKg&#038;oe=66315FF4\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;d&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/436514774_412492398186650_257155634630498731_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=107&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=MGEo5drcxTkAb6Gs4pZ&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfB2mD08XVL7ag7odJR3IHCqe5o4wmJuG_6iU2zobd6WKg&amp;oe=66315FF4&quot;,&quot;150&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/436514774_412492398186650_257155634630498731_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=107&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=MGEo5drcxTkAb6Gs4pZ&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfB2mD08XVL7ag7odJR3IHCqe5o4wmJuG_6iU2zobd6WKg&amp;oe=66315FF4&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/436514774_412492398186650_257155634630498731_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=107&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=MGEo5drcxTkAb6Gs4pZ&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfB2mD08XVL7ag7odJR3IHCqe5o4wmJuG_6iU2zobd6WKg&amp;oe=66315FF4&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/436514774_412492398186650_257155634630498731_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=107&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=MGEo5drcxTkAb6Gs4pZ&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfB2mD08XVL7ag7odJR3IHCqe5o4wmJuG_6iU2zobd6WKg&amp;oe=66315FF4&quot;}\">\r\n            <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">The formation of the Dee Estuary, a fascinating ta<\/span>\r\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"The formation of the Dee Estuary, a fascinating talk by Jim Marshall , put in perspective the vastness of geological time. The sandstone and clay layers of Wirral are but a blip, over the layers of rock formed in North Wales aeons before.\nIt&#039;s inevitable that the Dee is silting up. Tide comes up the estuary quicker than it flows out. Bringing sand from out at sea. And leaving it .\nEverywhere on Wirral you come across sandstone faulting upheavals, often cuttings beside roads. Here in the old coastline line at Bidston Point below the Iron Age hillfort. \nMarshes at Heswall grow appreciably over a life time. \nAny coastal policies can only be a transient attempt to hold back inevitable change. \n#deeestuary #wirralgeology #geology #coast #coastalpolicy #sandstone #wigal\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"sbi_item sbi_type_carousel sbi_new sbi_transition\" id=\"sbi_17866629741049105\" data-date=\"1711214646\">\r\n    <div class=\"sbi_photo_wrap\">\r\n        <a class=\"sbi_photo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C43XJ7KtF2W\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/434363823_2759365837546742_3000581518721289009_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&#038;_nc_cat=105&#038;ccb=1-7&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;_nc_ohc=Lat-P1RzmD4Ab5Y2rp9&#038;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;oh=00_AfCXUUuIvhamE2xNjDsALOd7bru0PubCt1fpl6E7kNwweg&#038;oe=66317EF0\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;d&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/434363823_2759365837546742_3000581518721289009_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=Lat-P1RzmD4Ab5Y2rp9&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfCXUUuIvhamE2xNjDsALOd7bru0PubCt1fpl6E7kNwweg&amp;oe=66317EF0&quot;,&quot;150&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/434363823_2759365837546742_3000581518721289009_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=Lat-P1RzmD4Ab5Y2rp9&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfCXUUuIvhamE2xNjDsALOd7bru0PubCt1fpl6E7kNwweg&amp;oe=66317EF0&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/434363823_2759365837546742_3000581518721289009_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=Lat-P1RzmD4Ab5Y2rp9&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfCXUUuIvhamE2xNjDsALOd7bru0PubCt1fpl6E7kNwweg&amp;oe=66317EF0&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/434363823_2759365837546742_3000581518721289009_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=Lat-P1RzmD4Ab5Y2rp9&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfCXUUuIvhamE2xNjDsALOd7bru0PubCt1fpl6E7kNwweg&amp;oe=66317EF0&quot;}\">\r\n            <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">Our committee was out in force at the History and <\/span>\r\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Our committee was out in force at the History and Heritage Fair at Hulme Hall , Port Sunlight today. Talking to many visitors about the work we do were Rod Tann, David Casement, Cathy Bryant, Dianna Lane, Nick Hebson, Terry Edgar, Alan Passmore, Judith Railton, Elizabeth Davey.\nEncouraging to share the day with so many other commited local groups \n#wirralhistoryandheritagefair #wirralheritage #thewirralsociety  #hulmehall  #portsunlight\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"sbi_item sbi_type_carousel sbi_new sbi_transition\" id=\"sbi_18220630177278463\" data-date=\"1711041310\">\r\n    <div class=\"sbi_photo_wrap\">\r\n        <a class=\"sbi_photo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C4yMiqzN_z7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/434145445_776666281012160_4007515985095047172_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&#038;_nc_cat=104&#038;ccb=1-7&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;_nc_ohc=In_QVogzQSkAb753dbN&#038;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;oh=00_AfA6ZfIgyeUVI267MgyxokCy1tyNow8Ow8zif0ItXv2Nkw&#038;oe=66316AF7\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;d&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/434145445_776666281012160_4007515985095047172_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=In_QVogzQSkAb753dbN&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfA6ZfIgyeUVI267MgyxokCy1tyNow8Ow8zif0ItXv2Nkw&amp;oe=66316AF7&quot;,&quot;150&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/434145445_776666281012160_4007515985095047172_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=In_QVogzQSkAb753dbN&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfA6ZfIgyeUVI267MgyxokCy1tyNow8Ow8zif0ItXv2Nkw&amp;oe=66316AF7&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/434145445_776666281012160_4007515985095047172_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=In_QVogzQSkAb753dbN&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfA6ZfIgyeUVI267MgyxokCy1tyNow8Ow8zif0ItXv2Nkw&amp;oe=66316AF7&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/434145445_776666281012160_4007515985095047172_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=In_QVogzQSkAb753dbN&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfA6ZfIgyeUVI267MgyxokCy1tyNow8Ow8zif0ItXv2Nkw&amp;oe=66316AF7&quot;}\">\r\n            <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">Cherish your local park, campaign if you think it&#039;<\/span>\r\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Cherish your local park, campaign if you think it&#039;s being lost to you. Daffodils planted almost 40 years ago by local children and Rangers in Brackenwood Park still bloom. Planted after the Park was under threat in 1985. Remnants of the municipal plantings of an earlier era can be found in small sandstone raised beds. The house opposite , decorated by pargeting, was the coachman&#039;s home when Brackenwood House stood on what is now the carpark. Wirral Borough Council now recognises that the Park is not part of Brackenwood Golf Course, it&#039;s a public park for all to enjoy .\nAnd you can wander in the park&#039;s woodland , look across to the Welsh Hills #brackenwoodpark #publicparks #greenspaces #parksforhealth #wirralgreenspaces  #campaigning #thewirralsociety  #icanseewales\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"sbi_item sbi_type_carousel sbi_new sbi_transition\" id=\"sbi_18044256013726548\" data-date=\"1710611564\">\r\n    <div class=\"sbi_photo_wrap\">\r\n        <a class=\"sbi_photo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C4lY3hSthYo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/433145245_2124782511229585_4903318871448382499_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&#038;_nc_cat=108&#038;ccb=1-7&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;_nc_ohc=LYkELF2WOoIAb4FWWpJ&#038;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;oh=00_AfC-sX84Bxam4wGN8ajQXt7OJuNhCiJRJwm33Hb-YZekRw&#038;oe=66318F27\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;d&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/433145245_2124782511229585_4903318871448382499_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=108&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=LYkELF2WOoIAb4FWWpJ&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfC-sX84Bxam4wGN8ajQXt7OJuNhCiJRJwm33Hb-YZekRw&amp;oe=66318F27&quot;,&quot;150&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/433145245_2124782511229585_4903318871448382499_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=108&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=LYkELF2WOoIAb4FWWpJ&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfC-sX84Bxam4wGN8ajQXt7OJuNhCiJRJwm33Hb-YZekRw&amp;oe=66318F27&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/433145245_2124782511229585_4903318871448382499_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=108&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=LYkELF2WOoIAb4FWWpJ&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfC-sX84Bxam4wGN8ajQXt7OJuNhCiJRJwm33Hb-YZekRw&amp;oe=66318F27&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/433145245_2124782511229585_4903318871448382499_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=108&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=LYkELF2WOoIAb4FWWpJ&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfC-sX84Bxam4wGN8ajQXt7OJuNhCiJRJwm33Hb-YZekRw&amp;oe=66318F27&quot;}\">\r\n            <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">This micro woodland site between Derwent Road and <\/span>\r\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"This micro woodland site between Derwent Road and Mount Road , Bebington is one of five schemes ongoing in Wirral (WBC). Funded as part of the Coronation Living Heritage Fund , using the Miyawaki Method or Tiny Forest idea. \nThe trees are all broadleaf native varieties.\nOther sites being planted - Upton Park, Dibbinsdale Nature Reserve, Arrowe Park and one in Prenton.\nTwo more at Seacombe  and Discard were planted in 2022.\nThese activities are promoted via the Wirral Tree Warden Network .\n#tinyforests #miyawaki #treeplanting #mountroad #bebington  #wirral #coronationlivingheritagefund\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"sbi_item sbi_type_carousel sbi_new sbi_transition\" id=\"sbi_18000332486262921\" data-date=\"1710170475\">\r\n    <div class=\"sbi_photo_wrap\">\r\n        <a class=\"sbi_photo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C4YPjqrNdJY\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/432392527_393840360046307_2219373981103937244_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&#038;_nc_cat=106&#038;ccb=1-7&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;_nc_ohc=BVdylCnKUbIAb450ovF&#038;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;oh=00_AfApICJNjga7Kc3aQRt6H6DUI08sgSMin4poy3BZdecgIg&#038;oe=66317A43\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;d&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/432392527_393840360046307_2219373981103937244_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=106&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=BVdylCnKUbIAb450ovF&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfApICJNjga7Kc3aQRt6H6DUI08sgSMin4poy3BZdecgIg&amp;oe=66317A43&quot;,&quot;150&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/432392527_393840360046307_2219373981103937244_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=106&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=BVdylCnKUbIAb450ovF&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfApICJNjga7Kc3aQRt6H6DUI08sgSMin4poy3BZdecgIg&amp;oe=66317A43&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/432392527_393840360046307_2219373981103937244_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=106&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=BVdylCnKUbIAb450ovF&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfApICJNjga7Kc3aQRt6H6DUI08sgSMin4poy3BZdecgIg&amp;oe=66317A43&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/432392527_393840360046307_2219373981103937244_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=106&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=BVdylCnKUbIAb450ovF&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfApICJNjga7Kc3aQRt6H6DUI08sgSMin4poy3BZdecgIg&amp;oe=66317A43&quot;}\">\r\n            <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">17th century grade 11 listed building in Bebington<\/span>\r\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"17th century grade 11 listed building in Bebington gets a new thatch. Good to know these old skills are still practised . Many listed buildings in Wirral, seek them out in unexpected corners #listedbuildings #wirralheritage #thatching #oldcrafts #bebington\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"sbi_item sbi_type_carousel sbi_new sbi_transition\" id=\"sbi_18043508605578206\" data-date=\"1708789923\">\r\n    <div class=\"sbi_photo_wrap\">\r\n        <a class=\"sbi_photo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3vGXKGtVyG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/429468582_3827177197500817_8223936113806903141_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&#038;_nc_cat=105&#038;ccb=1-7&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;_nc_ohc=VIfSa8g3SOkAb4WOMVo&#038;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;oh=00_AfCaXd8RLdtHXHPxBGFtwNxwM8igFfZSbqubvImmx5lwuw&#038;oe=66317CBF\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;d&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/429468582_3827177197500817_8223936113806903141_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=VIfSa8g3SOkAb4WOMVo&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfCaXd8RLdtHXHPxBGFtwNxwM8igFfZSbqubvImmx5lwuw&amp;oe=66317CBF&quot;,&quot;150&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/429468582_3827177197500817_8223936113806903141_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=VIfSa8g3SOkAb4WOMVo&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfCaXd8RLdtHXHPxBGFtwNxwM8igFfZSbqubvImmx5lwuw&amp;oe=66317CBF&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/429468582_3827177197500817_8223936113806903141_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=VIfSa8g3SOkAb4WOMVo&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfCaXd8RLdtHXHPxBGFtwNxwM8igFfZSbqubvImmx5lwuw&amp;oe=66317CBF&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/429468582_3827177197500817_8223936113806903141_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=VIfSa8g3SOkAb4WOMVo&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfCaXd8RLdtHXHPxBGFtwNxwM8igFfZSbqubvImmx5lwuw&amp;oe=66317CBF&quot;}\">\r\n            <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">This small corner at the top of Grange Road is car<\/span>\r\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"This small corner at the top of Grange Road is cared for by West Kirby in Bloom , supported by West Kirby Sailing Club. The plot is edged by one of the many individual designs of sandstone wall, typical of the peninsula . These small initiatives by people who care, and put the time in,  make a big difference to our environment  #westkirbyinbloom #smallgreenspaces\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"sbi_item sbi_type_carousel sbi_new sbi_transition\" id=\"sbi_18334815427097131\" data-date=\"1708530461\">\r\n    <div class=\"sbi_photo_wrap\">\r\n        <a class=\"sbi_photo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C3nXeo7sFZb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/409076522_744559147632903_5805106696782141983_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&#038;_nc_cat=100&#038;ccb=1-7&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;_nc_ohc=weG5SzrV6SoAb6d5GQm&#038;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;oh=00_AfAR2VINxhIojKZDdipYRBr9mUwqTSZHTJsoBn2Mot6U8A&#038;oe=6631785F\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;d&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/409076522_744559147632903_5805106696782141983_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=100&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=weG5SzrV6SoAb6d5GQm&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfAR2VINxhIojKZDdipYRBr9mUwqTSZHTJsoBn2Mot6U8A&amp;oe=6631785F&quot;,&quot;150&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/409076522_744559147632903_5805106696782141983_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=100&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=weG5SzrV6SoAb6d5GQm&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfAR2VINxhIojKZDdipYRBr9mUwqTSZHTJsoBn2Mot6U8A&amp;oe=6631785F&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/409076522_744559147632903_5805106696782141983_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=100&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=weG5SzrV6SoAb6d5GQm&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfAR2VINxhIojKZDdipYRBr9mUwqTSZHTJsoBn2Mot6U8A&amp;oe=6631785F&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/409076522_744559147632903_5805106696782141983_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=100&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=weG5SzrV6SoAb6d5GQm&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfAR2VINxhIojKZDdipYRBr9mUwqTSZHTJsoBn2Mot6U8A&amp;oe=6631785F&quot;}\">\r\n            <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">Thanks to our photos and email about the neglect o<\/span>\r\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Thanks to our photos and email about the neglect of Brackenwood Park, Bebington, the local councillor flagged the issue up . A result - the main path has been cleared of storm debris, the brambles which have been allowed to grow over the daffodil bank have been cut, but not totally cleared. There are  unacceptable piles of branches and other prunings against the brick wall, inhibiting the grassy area and bushes along the wall. We are still pushing for a proper green park sign to be put up, as you can see on all other public parks in Wirral. The Council say they are waiting for the Community  Asset Transfer of the adjoining Brackenwood  Golf Course to go through before they will do this. Why ? \nDespite all, the crocuses are blooming and the daffodils now have a chance to come out. #parkneglect #publicpark #brackenwoodpark #walkingforhealth #saveourpark @wirralgreenparty  @wirrallabour  @wirralglobe #peoplespark\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"sbi_item sbi_type_carousel sbi_new sbi_transition\" id=\"sbi_18028359295880550\" data-date=\"1706023617\">\r\n    <div class=\"sbi_photo_wrap\">\r\n        <a class=\"sbi_photo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C2cqDagN3ZT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/420644131_3551040915148116_7889224521521647238_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&#038;_nc_cat=109&#038;ccb=1-7&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;_nc_ohc=EAajM6Jbx7YAb5rMGzc&#038;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;oh=00_AfBjszYIx-6ir09_FIv13MnXTbS8P53DwybPp-6z7iwUwA&#038;oe=66316ECB\" 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           <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">Despite overwhelming opposition to house building <\/span>\r\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Despite overwhelming opposition to house building plans on a field earmarked to become protected green space under the Wirral Council local plan , it seems the revised development may yet go ahead. \nIn these photos you can see why it&#039;s name is Sheep Field #westkirby  #wirralgreenspace #sheepfield #localplan #lossofgreenspace @wirralgreenparty  @wirrallabour  @wirralglobe  @wirrallibdems  @wirralconservatives\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"sbi_item sbi_type_carousel sbi_new sbi_transition\" id=\"sbi_17885520626952139\" data-date=\"1699031656\">\r\n    <div class=\"sbi_photo_wrap\">\r\n        <a class=\"sbi_photo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CzMR8ctNhJr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" 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           <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">A fascinating talk by Gavin Hunter at the annual S<\/span>\r\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"A fascinating talk by Gavin Hunter at the annual Society&#039;s hotpot supper. The history of Wirral Hospitals ranged from 13th century leper hospitals at Irby and Spiral, through converted workhouses of Clatterbridge and St.Catherines. Hospitals for long term chest illnesses to fever hospitals, wartime army hut-wards and maternity homes. Illustrated talk photos sourced by Gavin Hunter.  Photos taken this week at St.Catherines by Judith Railton . #wirralhospitals #wirralhistory #wirralheritage #leperhospitals.\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"sbi_item sbi_type_carousel sbi_new sbi_transition\" id=\"sbi_18043462156495661\" data-date=\"1698503315\">\r\n    <div class=\"sbi_photo_wrap\">\r\n        <a class=\"sbi_photo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cy8iNuctz4N\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/395780302_230478816494781_7801379151850913587_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&#038;_nc_cat=105&#038;ccb=1-7&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;_nc_ohc=NhwqPvE_-qsAb5AC7rO&#038;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;oh=00_AfC_Ga4KlveSyS9mP2CGQrxBP2oxyjdpgOTB0cTjP43eIw&#038;oe=66316297\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;d&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/395780302_230478816494781_7801379151850913587_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=NhwqPvE_-qsAb5AC7rO&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfC_Ga4KlveSyS9mP2CGQrxBP2oxyjdpgOTB0cTjP43eIw&amp;oe=66316297&quot;,&quot;150&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/395780302_230478816494781_7801379151850913587_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=NhwqPvE_-qsAb5AC7rO&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfC_Ga4KlveSyS9mP2CGQrxBP2oxyjdpgOTB0cTjP43eIw&amp;oe=66316297&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/395780302_230478816494781_7801379151850913587_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=NhwqPvE_-qsAb5AC7rO&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfC_Ga4KlveSyS9mP2CGQrxBP2oxyjdpgOTB0cTjP43eIw&amp;oe=66316297&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/395780302_230478816494781_7801379151850913587_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=105&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=NhwqPvE_-qsAb5AC7rO&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfC_Ga4KlveSyS9mP2CGQrxBP2oxyjdpgOTB0cTjP43eIw&amp;oe=66316297&quot;}\">\r\n            <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">The power of a small corner in a run down part of <\/span>\r\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"The power of a small corner in a run down part of Birkenhead. Two mature trees already, add in an enthusiastic  gardener , Jean Stapleton,  plus other volunteers and a garden is created. This small plot on the corner of Grange Road West and Grange Mount has just been awarded a small grant from The Wirral Society . #communitygarden #treesintown #fungi #wildflowers #flowers #gardening #birkenhead #civicpride #trees \n@wirralglobe  @wirralgreenparty  @wirrallabour  @thelibs_oxton @wirralconservatives  @wirralcouncil\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"sbi_item sbi_type_carousel sbi_new sbi_transition\" id=\"sbi_17900223959863746\" data-date=\"1697558350\">\r\n    <div class=\"sbi_photo_wrap\">\r\n        <a class=\"sbi_photo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CygX1hktZmJ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\/v\/t51.29350-15\/392954726_2084309731908991_565226927144651068_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&#038;_nc_cat=109&#038;ccb=1-7&#038;_nc_sid=18de74&#038;_nc_ohc=eyq0-1H1sGMAb7kYNZY&#038;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&#038;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&#038;oh=00_AfD_sit2wetP1w8eBhanXwBmYmhulsGBRgKlkjdZgrfSSQ&#038;oe=66315F34\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;d&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/392954726_2084309731908991_565226927144651068_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=109&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=eyq0-1H1sGMAb7kYNZY&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfD_sit2wetP1w8eBhanXwBmYmhulsGBRgKlkjdZgrfSSQ&amp;oe=66315F34&quot;,&quot;150&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/392954726_2084309731908991_565226927144651068_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=109&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=eyq0-1H1sGMAb7kYNZY&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfD_sit2wetP1w8eBhanXwBmYmhulsGBRgKlkjdZgrfSSQ&amp;oe=66315F34&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/392954726_2084309731908991_565226927144651068_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=109&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=eyq0-1H1sGMAb7kYNZY&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfD_sit2wetP1w8eBhanXwBmYmhulsGBRgKlkjdZgrfSSQ&amp;oe=66315F34&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/scontent.cdninstagram.com\\\/v\\\/t51.29350-15\\\/392954726_2084309731908991_565226927144651068_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&amp;_nc_cat=109&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=18de74&amp;_nc_ohc=eyq0-1H1sGMAb7kYNZY&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&amp;oh=00_AfD_sit2wetP1w8eBhanXwBmYmhulsGBRgKlkjdZgrfSSQ&amp;oe=66315F34&quot;}\">\r\n            <span class=\"sbi-screenreader\">Not the kind of thick foam you want to have in the<\/span>\r\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clone fa-w-16 sbi_lightbox_carousel_icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Clone\" data-fa-pro\u0192cessed=\"\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"clone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t                <path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 0H144c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v48H48c-26.51 0-48 21.49-48 48v320c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h320c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48v-48h48c26.51 0 48-21.49 48-48V48c0-26.51-21.49-48-48-48zM362 464H54a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V150a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h42v224c0 26.51 21.49 48 48 48h224v42a6 6 0 0 1-6 6zm96-96H150a6 6 0 0 1-6-6V54a6 6 0 0 1 6-6h308a6 6 0 0 1 6 6v308a6 6 0 0 1-6 6z\"><\/path>\n\t            <\/svg>\t                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wirralsociety.net\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Not the kind of thick foam you want to have in the Arrowe Brook. Reaching from the top end of National Trust Harrock Wood , Irby, to where it enters the culvert under Thingwall Road. It&#039;s been reported to the Environment Agency , \n, phone 0800 80 70 60.\nThe stream itself had an unhealthy colour. \n#pollution #arrowebrook #nationaltrust #harrockwood #thewirralsociety\n@wirralgreenparty  @wirralglobe  @wirrallabour  @wirralconservatives  @wirralcouncil  @thelibs_oxton  @ntnltrust\">\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"sbi_load\" >\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<a class=\"sbi_load_btn\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" style=\"background: rgb(6,115,2);\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sbi_btn_text\">Load More<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sbi_loader sbi_hidden\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sbi_follow_btn sbi_custom\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_wirral_society\/\" style=\"background: rgb(6,115,2);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\r\n            <svg class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-instagram fa-w-14\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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