The Atkinson
Weekly Helpdesk
Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1DB
The help desk is held in the library, every Tuesday afternoon between 1.30pm – 3.30pm. This is a free service and is only possible thanks to our volunteers. If you are in the vicinity feel free to pop in and have a chat – you will find us ready, willing, and hopefully able to help.
1-30pm to 3-30pm
Coming Soon
Upcoming Events
All the meetings listed below will be held on the first Wednesday of the month (except January).
They begin at 7.00 pm (until 9 pm) and are held (from Wednesday 7 February 2024) at the Church of Latter Day Saints on Preston New Road.
There is a large car park at the rear, accessible from North Road. Refreshments are usually available.
Christmas Quiz and Social Evening
Speaker: None
December 2, 2026
A Christmassy quiz to test your knowledge
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History of the Silcocks in Southport
Speaker: Serena Silcock-Prince
March 3, 2027
Serena will be telling us about the history of her family in Southport.
Read MoreThe Great Lifeboat Disaster of 1886
Speaker: Emma Vaudrey
April 7, 2027
Emma and her colleague Lucy will tell us about the making of 'The Last Launch'
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‘Spare A Copper Guv!’
Speaker: Dave Smolen
June 2, 2027
Retired Chief Inspector Dave Smolen will entertain us about his career in the police force.
Read MoreForgotten Southport Pubs
Speaker: David Walshe
July 7, 2027
David will take us on a virtual pub crawl around the forgotten pubs of Southport
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