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Great result - massive boost for Tranmere Rovers' Prenton Park attraction

By Mark Gorton

5th Aug 2021 | Local Sport

This is what the new fan park could look like - Picture: Tranmere Rovers Trust

Plans for an ambitious new 'fan park' at Tranmere Rovers' Prenton Park ground have been given a huge boost.

In May, Ben Harrison, chairman of the Tranmere Rovers Trust, said the structure would cost between £1.5m and £2m and contain a micro brewery among its attractions, after the club reached an agreement in principle with the brewer German Kraft.

FORE! Or against? Wirral Council has controversial plans for municipal golf courses

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Sport

High ropes, climbing and other sports could be part of Wirral Council's plans to keep its municipal golf courses going.

Wirral Council is putting together a proposal to secure the futures of the four public golf courses it runs while reducing the £270,000 it subsidises them by each year.

VISIT HESWALL...and play a round at Heswall Golf Club

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Sport

Heswall Golf Club, Cottage Lane, Heswall CH60 8PB

Above: a gallery of pictures of Heswall golf course

The Wirral peninsula is well served with golf courses, both links and parkland. Hoylake is home to Royal Liverpool, a venue for The Open which returns to the historic links in 2023.

Heswall FC gives awards to the players who made their marks during the strangest of seasons

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Sport

Above: a gallery of winners

Following the Covid interruptions this year, it was never certain that the season would be played to a conclusion - and we offer great thanks to the West Cheshire League for finding a solution and enabling our lads to challenge for the right to return to the first division.

Heswall FC: no cup silverware but a golden season nonetheless

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Sport

Heswall FC's season came to an end on Saturday when we faced Ellesmere Port Town FC in the Wirral Senior Cup Final at Villa Park, home of Ashville FC.

The stage was set for a great day with the sun beating down on an immaculate playing surface and both teams looking to finish the season with a trophy.

Event of the Week: Heswall FC asks for our support during cup final battle on Saturday

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Sport

Heswall FC First Team celebrating promotion

In common with all football clubs, from grassroots to Premier League, it's an understatement to say this has been an unusual season for Heswall FC.

Nevertheless, 'The Yellows' shrugged off any pandemic blues, stayed fit and sharp despite long periods without organised group training sessions, and are ending proceedings in style.

Heswall FC: as one door closes another one opens…

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Sport

Above: a gallery of pictures by Bob Shaw

In the morning game, our Reserves travelled to Marine Park, West Kirby, to face Chester & Wirral League side Ellesmere Port FC in the Amateur Cup Final.

A glory day for Heswall FC - and more could be about to dawn

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Sport

On a sun soaked Saturday in Sefton, the Yellows faced a strong South Sefton Borough team - renowned for entertaining games - in a huge match for Heswall FC.

Heswall was aiming for the three points that would guarantee promotion back to the West Cheshire League first division.

Heswall FC: midweek round-up of the action - and hopes for season ending glory

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Sport

Above: a gallery of action shots by Bob Shaw

A fine performance from the lads with goals from Matty Morris, Paul Lindfield and another fine hat trick from top marksman Joe Ford paved the way to the semi-final where we face Mersey Royal. It will be a tough game to be played at Vauxhall's, as our opponents have had a great first season back in the first division, challenging for the league title for long periods before narrowly losing out to South Liverpool. However, they did finish as the highest placed Wirral team.

A perfect match - charity game at Heswall FC raises thousands

By Mark Gorton

29th Jul 2021 | Local Sport

Above: a gallery of photos from the event

A large crowd including lots of youngsters - and a few dogs - arrived to support a great effort by both teams, and enjoyed the game at a sun drenched Gayton Park.

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Above: a gallery of pictures of Heswall golf course

Above: a gallery of winners

Above: a gallery of pictures by Bob Shaw

Above: a gallery of action shots by Bob Shaw

Above: a gallery of photos from the event

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