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Publication Date:-
2025-08-29
   
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Southport Stagecoach Performing Arts welcomes talented new Principal

LAURA Feenan, Actress & Musical Theatre Coach from Manchester, is set to inspire the next generation of budding young performers in Southport.

A long standing member of the Stagecoach family, performing arts have been a major part of Laura's life since she was a Stagecoach student herself from the age of 11. Since then, she went on to train at:- The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, as well as becoming a qualified Vocal Balance Coach, working at institutions such as:- Mountview and Pendleton and providing coaching for Disney Theatricals.

Laura, now 31, has taken on the role as the new Principal of Stagecoach Performing Arts Southport bringing a wealth of creative experience to the role.  Laura says of her new position:- "I'm so excited for the opportunity to build a strong, creative programme that will challenge the talented children of Southport, whilst being fun, educational, stimulating and rewarding for them. We have been extremely busy planning the year and its activities. Watch this space for some of the exciting events we have in store, including:- our free discovery days on 13th & 20th September and our 1st full School show in March 2026!"

Stagecoach Performing Arts Southport is part of the biggest network of extra-curricular performing arts Schools in the UK. The classes are divided across Early Stages (ages:- 4 to 6), Main Stages (ages:- 6 to 15) and Further Stages (ages 15+) and cover singing, dancing and acting.


Southport Crazy Golf celebrates 60th Anniversary of entertaining families from across UK

1 of Southport's most popular family attractions is celebrating its 60th Birthday! Southport Crazy Golf; also known as The Masters Putting Green; has been entertaining visitors ever since it 1st opened in 1965.

The attractive 18 hole miniature golf course is situated in one of the most scenic spots in Southport, inside the scenic Kings Gardens, and next to the Marine Lake.

It is surrounded by other long standing family attractions too including:- the Southport Model Railway Village, the Southport Marine Lake boats, Silcock's Carousel, Silcock's Funland, Adventure Coast Southport, the miniature railway and others.

The course is open every day between:- 10am and 6pm, weather permitting, with just £5 per person for 18 holes.

Anyone who rings the bell on the 19th hole can win a free game too!



Southport Crazy Golf also known as The:- 'Masters' originally called:- 'Arnold Palmer' was opened in 1965.

Mr Law, a canny Scott, an excellent golfer himself, had a dream of owning his own putting course.

He bravely risked all he had to take on the franchise. It was the very 1st course to be built in the UK and is still run today by the same family.



Over the years the putting course has fondly become known as:- 'Southport's Crazy Golf.'

This is an 18 hole miniature golf course with obstacles situated around the course to challenge all players, such as the:- Windmill, Lighthouse, Hurdy-Gurdy and the Helter Skelter.



The layout is in the form of a rectangle. Some of the designs are thought to be of historic interest, symbolising such things as the:- Space Race Rocket Ship, industry, for example the:- Watermill, also:- The Helter Skelter, a nostalgic homage to the thrills of the fairground.

The original crazy golf is the traditional seaside favourite, beat the:- Windmill, Water Wheel and negotiate the bends, twists and ramps.

Southport Crazy Golf is an easy to play, fun course, suitable for players of all ages and abilities. Its layout is also suitable for wheelchair access where play is possible on most holes.



Charles Law from Southport Crazy Golf said:- "There are 18 holes in all, 9 of the holes are quite a challenge for the serious golfer out there. The other half of the course is just crazy and fun, this is why the course layout appeals to everyone with mixed abilities, families can have a great time. The course does get quite busy at peak times, thankfully, you might find yourself with a few minutes in between:- holes, take this opportunity to speak to each other! How often do families participate in recreational activity together these days? It's just great, try it! Hole number 19 is our:- 'Lucky Last Hole' where every player has the chance to ring the bell and win for themselves a free game pass, which can be saved for another visit at any time. Our course is maintained to the highest standard. At the beginning of every year the course is completely re-painted, carpets checked, and replaced where necessary. During the season the course is kept perfectly clean and tidy, we know we do a good job because plenty of you kindly tell us. Please view our online reviews from our happy customers, click here. For more details about Southport Crazy Golf visit: Southport Crazy Golf | "We are now open everday during School holidays. Weather permitting, Hope to see you then.."

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