Anniversary of the Sinking of the USS Reuben James

The destroyer USS Reuben James, the first US Navy ship lost in WWII, was torpedoed of Iceland by the U552 on 31st October 1941.

40th Anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s Death

Born 14th July 1912

Died 3rd October 1967

1st Lytham Beer Festival

September 14th to 15th (Friday & Saturday) at Lowther Pavilion, Lytham, Lancashire. 60 Real Ales, World Beers, Ciders and Perries. Glass hire & Souvenir Glasses. Family room, light refreshments, no live entertainment. Open Friday 12 - 5 pm; 7 - 11 pm; Saturday 12 - 11 pm. Price £2.00 all sessions (CAMRA members free at all times.)

8th Sandgrounder Beer Festival

September 6th to 8th (Thursday to Saturday) at the Arts Centre, Lord Street, Southport. 70 Real Beers plus Real Ciders, Perries and Fruit Wines. Open Thursday 6 - 11 pm; Friday & Saturday 12 - 11 pm. Food available all sessions. Price £2.50 all sessions (CAMRA members free at all times.)

Phalanx Show

The North West wargaming show. Saturday 23rd June at the Sutton Community and Leisure Centre in St. Helens. Opens 10:00 a.m.