New golf shop opens in time for Christmas

A brand new golf shop has opened within Southport's Town Centre, a Town known to be the key location on:- 'England's Golf Coast' and the place once again hosting:- 'The Open' golf championship in 2026.

Hole In 1 Golf, a local independent family owned business, has recently opened on:- Lord Street, Southport. It's been opened by Glyn and Lisa Richards and son, Max, in time for Christmas, and with all eyes on an incredibly exciting year ahead next year.

The Shop has told Andrew Brown from Stand up For Southport that:- "We opened on:- 1 December 2025 and have enjoyed a brilliant response from customers since we arrived. So many people have been saying 'we're so glad you've opened. Southport is hosting The Open at Royal Birkdale next year. This area also boasts 'England's Golf Coast', with so many fabulous golf courses nearby. Opening this shop was a no-brainer for us. There's a real need for what we offer. We're so excited for The Open coming next year! We're looking forward to cheering on Tommy Fleetwood. It would be fantastic to see him win The Open in his home town. He's such a humble, down to earth person. We're excited to see all the other major new events coming to Southport in 2026 too, including Lightport, Cristal Palace, the Big Top Festival and Books Alive! There are going to be so many reasons for people to come and visit Southport. Lord Street is going to be busy! It's such a beautiful, iconic shopping street and a lovely place for people to spend time."

Hole In 1 Golf offers an extensive selection of top golf brands, all at unbeatable prices.

Glyn, Lisa, and Max offer a wide selection of top golf brands and outdoor apparel at competitive prices, with expert advice on hand to help. They added:- "People talk about online shopping, but you're often taking a chance when you order online, and also if you then want to try and send anything back and try and secure a refund. People love the fact they can walk into our shop, see what we have 1st hand, feel the quality, and try things on in our changing room. What we've found since we've opened is that we're really appreciated by female golfers, we've had a lot of them coming in, to the extent that we've increased the size of the range that we offer. Having a high street presence, expert advice on hand and a shop with a changing room are additional benefits. Because when it comes to the price, we have a price match guarantee so will match the price it is online anyway. Plus, you can walk away with what you've bought, you don't have to wait for something to be delivered. At the moment we have a:- 3 for 2 offer on golf clothing, which will run until Christmas Eve. We are then closed on Christmas Day, and back open again on Boxing Day, when we'll be starting our Boxing Day sales. We've had a few young golfers come in and look around the shop,saying they can't wait to come back and spend as soon as they've got their Christmas money!"

Hole In 1 Golf stocks a wide range of popular golf brands., for example:- Taylormade, which is 1 of the top brands worldwide, known for innovation, club engineering and performance.

Hole In 1 Golf offers a full set solution,: putting together:- bags, woods, irons, wedges, putters and balls, players across all levels can find something perfect for them.

They stock all of the latest Callaway clubs from woods through to putters as well as bags and balls. Known for their innovation in design and engineering so whether you're a beginner or a low handicap player there will be a Callaway product that's right for you.

They stock Lynx Golf Clubs too,,, from Drivers through to putters for both Ladies and Men, a quality brand who are budget friendly.

Hole In 1 Golf stocks Cleveland and MacGregor wedges with a variety of degrees and have full package sets for all ages from 3 years to adult.

If it's a trolley you're in the market for; they stock the Motocaddy SE, M1 and M5 electric trolleys as well as a range of push/pull trolleys to suit your price range.

They also sell Shotscope, Golf Buddy and Pinned range finders and GPS watches, you're spoiled for choice!

The clothing range is available for both Men and Women and runs from sizes small to 2 XL with a full range of Adidas and Stuburt in stock, as well as a selection from Lyle and Scott, Glenmuir and outerwear from Sunderland. There's a dedicated Ladies section with clothing from Glenmuir and Swing out Sister.

As well as training aids, other accessories and gift ideas for your nearest and dearest and a wide selection of gloves, balls, tees and other accessories, you can stock up for Christmas.

A new specialist, Mother and Baby Mental Health Hospital has opened, just in time for Christmas

THE �7.5m single storey, 8 bedded building is the 1st of its kind across Cheshire, Merseyside, and North Wales and will provide compassionate care for pregnant and postnatal women, who are experiencing severe mental ill health.

The name:- 'Seren Lodge' was chosen by Mum's who have experienced maternal mental ill health to signify hope and positivity, as well as a nod to the cross border partnership with Wales, as:- 'Seren' translates to:- 'star' in Welsh.

Prof Bev Sapre, Clinical Director for Perinatal Services at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, said:- "Seren Lodge, located in the heart of Chester, will support new and expectant mothers in a therapeutic environment which has been purposefully designed for people experiencing maternal mental health difficulties, such as:- post natal depression, psychosis or a relapse of an existing mental health condition. It is estimated that 1 in 4 women experience mental health problems in pregnancy and during the 24 months after giving birth. The period around pregnancy and birth can be one of the most vulnerable times in a woman's life, and timely, specialist support can make all the difference. Whilst only a small number of women will need admission to a specialist unit like Seren Lodge, I'm delighted that we'll be able to offer this care closer to home, in addition to the thousands of families we see in the community every year."

Working alongside women with lived experience of maternal mental ill health has provided invaluable insight into how patient experience can be improved through design and thoughtful planning. Creating a calm and reassuring space has been central to the design, but also that small details can make a big difference. This includes details such as:- cushioned headboards to make night feeds more comfortable for Mums and dimmable lighting.

Nia, an Expert by Experience, explains what it has meant to be involved in the project:- "6 years ago, my son was born and went into special care. As a result of this I became very unwell and was admitted to Manchester Mother and Baby Unit. From this experience I have campaigned for a specialist hospital for the North Wales area since 2021. I have been lucky to be involved from the start of Seren Lodge, from the design of the building up until now. This means Mothers and their families will be able to access this service from North Wales, Cheshire and Merseyside."

The opening was marked with a special celebration, including:- performances from members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, who have a longstanding Music and Health partnership with the NHS. In working with Seren Lodge, musicians will focus on creating strong bonds between:- Mums and babies and use the magic of music to boost mood and self esteem.

Alongside the Lord Mayor of Chester, Cllr Sherin Akhtar, the Singing Mamas joined the opening event to share their singing circle. The local community interest group have teamed up with Seren Lodge as part of their commitment to improving postnatal wellbeing through singing.

The unit is a result of a unique partnership between:- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP), Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCHUB), Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, NHS England and NHS Wales. By providing care closer to home, the unit ensures that Mums can focus on recovery, whilst remaining connected to their loved ones during the festive season and beyond.

Teresa Owen, Executive Director of Allied Health Professionals and Health Science, at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said:- "This week marks a significant step forward in bringing specialist perinatal mental health support closer to home for women in North Wales. Until now, women requiring admission to a:- Mother and Baby Unit have often had to travel long distances to services in England, including:- Manchester and Birmingham. For many families; particularly those living in the North West of Wales; this has presented a considerable challenge at an already vulnerable time."

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New golf shop opens in time for Christmas

A new specialist, Mother and Baby Mental Health Hospital has opened, just in time for Christmas