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Your Photos - 2021

Published: 27th December 2021 19:24

We love to receive your photos of the local area, to share with our readers.

You decide what to photograph - whether it's a special occasion, a local landmark, or just something or somewhere that has caught your eye.

You can see previous galleries here.

If you would like to send us a photo or photos, please contact us by email. Or, you can post them on our Facebook page and we will pick them up from there. Photos must be a minimum of 500 pixels wide.

When a new photo is added, it will be placed at the top of the article, which will be boosted so that it appears in 'Latest' on the homepage. That way you will know there is at least one new photo in a gallery, possibly more, to delight your eyes.

Gallery

December 2021

27.12.21: Thank you to these two crazy Santas who had dressed up for their dog walk in Parkgate, on Christmas Day. And thank you to Serena Piccoli Photography for capturing the effort.

CREDIT: Serena Piccoli Photography.

21.12.21: Ness Gardens said: "Happy Solstice." as they shared this picture of the last rays of the winter solstice, looking out over the wildflower meadows towards North Wales, taken by the talented Sara Bishop.

CREDIT: Sara Bishop.

21.12.21: Christmas in Parkgate, wonderfully captured by Robert Clive.

CREDIT: Robert Clive.

21.12.21: Winter stems 'shoots of fire' at Ness Gardens, snapped by Sara Bishop.

CREDIT: Sara Bishop.

21.12.21: Beautiful sunset over RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, photographed by Paul Jubb.

CREDIT: Paul Jubb.

20.12.21: Capturing the spirit of Christmas across the area, Dave Mort Photography brings us these beautiful pictures.

CREDIT: Dave Mort Photography.

CREDIT: Dave Mort Photography.

CREDIT: Dave Mort Photography.

CREDIT: Dave Mort Photography.

CREDIT: Dave Mort Photography.

CREDIT: Dave Mort Photography.

CREDIT: Dave Mort Photography.

CREDIT: Dave Mort Photography.

20.12.21: Stunning shot of the Christmas tree, on the Parkgate parade, taken by Simon Joseph Photography.

CREDIT: Simon Joseph Photography.

20.12.21: Frank Hadley has taken a lovely shot of Neston St Mary and St Helen Parish Church, decorated in celebration of Christmas.

CREDIT: Frank Hadley.

17.12.21: A couple of images snapped on Cuckoo Lane, by Jane Leitch. Some barbed wire and a spider's web with puddly open fields beyond (a bit of a metaphor on current affairs) and then, a misty sun on one of the paths off the lane.

CREDIT: Jane Leitch.

CREDIT: Jane Leitch.

08.12.21: Serena Piccoli took two lovely shots of the high tide we had in Parkgate on 4 December.

CREDIT: Serena Piccoli.

CREDIT: Serena Piccoli.

02.12.21: Fantastic dog action shot, sent in by Vannessa Jones.

CREDIT: Vannessa Jones.

01.12.21: Lovely picture of one of Parkgate's beautiful buildings, taken by Lesley Rankin.

CREDIT: Lesley Rankin.

November 2021

30.11.21: Jane Leitch captured these shots, evidencing Storm Arwen's impact locally. In her own words, these are: "a Welsh-side smudge of rainbow keeping Friday morning's storm clouds company and either side of the Wirral Way's Lees Lane bridge, with the sadly fallen."

CREDIT: Jane Leitch.

CREDIT: Jane Leitch.

CREDIT: Jane Leitch.

28.11.21: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands tagged us on Twitter, with this beautiful image taken on the reserve.

CREDIT: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands.

25.11.21: Ken Jones sent in this beautiful sunset shot.

CREDIT: Ken Jones.

25.11.21: Several photos below courtesy of Dawn Richardson, taken throughout November in Stanney Fields Park and on the Wirral Way.

CREDIT: Dawn Richardson.

CREDIT: Dawn Richardson.

CREDIT: Dawn Richardson.

CREDIT: Dawn Richardson.

CREDIT: Dawn Richardson.

18.11.21: Janet McKeown can be credited with having captured this beautiful sunset.

 CREDIT: Janet McKeown.

14.11.21: Taken in Stanney Fields Park, Neston, Brenda Marple has captured the Autumn vibe beautifully.

CREDIT: Brenda Marple.

22.11.21: Kevin Taylor sent in a charming landscape picture across the Estuary and a further Autumn shot of the trees lining Sytchcroft Park in Neston. 

CREDIT: Kevin Taylor.

CREDIT: Kevin Taylor.

16.11.21: A fabulous image, capturing the Autumn beauty over the lake at Ness Gardens, thank you Frank Hadley.

CREDIT: Frank Hadley.

16.11.21: A misty morning, captured beautifully by Jane Leitch.

CREDIT: Jane Leitch.

06.11.21: Fabulous photos taken by young photographer Patrick Kerrigan on Bonfire Night in Burton village.

CREDIT: Patrick Kerrigan.

CREDIT: Patrick Kerrigan.

05.11.21: Another lovely shot captured on Bonfire Night, of the sky above The Boathouse in Parkgate. Taken by Dave Mort Photography.

CREDIT: Dave Mort Photography.

02.11.21: As described by Jane Leitch herself: "More mud - Woodfall Lane looking sparklingly puddly in this morning's apres-deluge sun."

CREDIT: Jane Leitch.

October 2021

31.10.21: Jane Leitch's strip of rainbow over the Harp side of Little Neston.

CREDIT: Jane Leitch.

20.10.21: Parkgate rainbow caught on camera, by Lesley Rankin.

CREDIT: Lesley Rankin

19.10.21: Taken on one sunny morning last week, Jane Leitch has sent in a lovely watery, reflective photo of Neston marsh.

CREDIT: Jane Leitch

15.10.21: A beautiful vista at Ness Gardens, captured by the very talented Sara Bishop.

CREDIT: Sara Bishop

13.10.21: Dave Mort Photography capturing St Mary and St Helens Church, Neston, in a beautiful light, from a beautiful angle.

CREDIT: Dave Mort Photography.

13.10.21: Autumnal colours captured by Lesley Rankin, in Parkgate.

CREDIT: Lesley Rankin. 

13.10.21: Cheeky squirrel caught attacking the sunflower, stocking up on its seeds and then having a peek over the fence, sent in by Local Yokel.

CREDIT: Local Yokel.

CREDIT: Local Yokel.

CREDIT: Local Yokel.

07.10.21: Stunning colours in the night sky, as created by Carolyn Medley.

CREDIT: Carolyn Medley.

05.10.21: In Jane Leitch's own words: "This evening's storm-tossed sky."

CREDIT: Jane Leitch.

05.10.21: A beautiful close-up of the art that is a spider's web, captured by Angharad Armson at The End of the Avenue.

CREDIT: Ana Armson/The End of the Avenue.

05.10.21: Parkgate really does make the best backdrop for an atmospheric shot, this one was taken by Dave Mort Photography.

CREDIT: Dave Mort Photography.

September 2021

29.09.21: A beautiful photograph, captured by Steve Lewis.

CREDIT: Steve Lewis.

26.09.21: The team at RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands captured a beautiful image across the nature reserve.

RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands.

20.09.21: Kevin Taylor captured a couple of sunshine pictures, showing Parkgate and its diverse wildlife, at its best.

By Kevin Taylor

Taken by Kevin Taylor.

15.09.21: Sun ploughing through seasonal mist at the Mellock Lane entrance to the Wirral Way, caught on camera by Jane Leitch.

By Jane Leitch

12.09.21: Two more from Lesley Rankin, illustrating the stormy weather of last weekend.

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

09.09.21: A couple of images captured of misty Parkgate, by Lesley Rankin.

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

05.09.21: Some lovely shots taken by Lesley Rankin in beautiful Parkgate; the colours are glorious.

Taken by Lesley Rankin.

Taken by Lesley Rankin.

Taken by Lesley Rankin.

Taken by Lesley Rankin.

02.09.21: Beautiful image taken by Jane Leitch, of the sun striking a pose from behind the clouds.

Taken by Jane Leitch.

August 2021

23.08.21: A couple of photos of the Harp Inn area of still-dry marsh, captured here by Jane Leitch.

Taken by Jane Leitch.

Taken by Jane Leitch.

23.08.21: Submitted by Lesley Rankin, here is a splendid variety of Parkgate imagery.

Taken by Lesley Rankin.

Taken by Lesley Rankin.

Taken by Lesley Rankin.

Taken by Lesley Rankin.

Taken by Lesley Rankin.

19.08.21: J Jones sent in this selection of images, which we think are delightful.

Taken by J Jones.

Taken by J Jones.

Taken by J Jones.

Taken by J Jones.

18.08.21: Splash of colour on the steps of The Old Watch House in Parkgate, pictured by Lesley Rankin.

By Lesley Rankin

17.08.21: We're glad to share with you these lovely shots of Parkgate, taken by Dave Mort Photography.

By Dave Mort

By Dave Mort

By Dave Mort

17.08.21: Submitted whilst we were taking a break last week, these photos from Lesley Rankin are a reminder of the difference a week can make to the summer weather. The bee was an unitended subject, who Lesley only noticed after the picture was taken.

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

07.08.21: Young photographer Patrick Kerrigan has captured some beautiful shots of the summer wildflowers and the bees busy at work.

By Patrick Kerrigan

By Patrick Kerrigan

By Patrick Kerrigan

By Patrick Kerrigan

By Patrick Kerrigan

By Patrick Kerrigan

July 2021

26.07.21: Jane Leitch has sent in: "... an armada of ducks cooling off in Lees Lane last week and couple of weedy photos from the Harp area of currently very non-marshy marsh from yesterday morning.

By Jane Leitch

By Jane Leitch

By Jane Leitch

22.07.21: Sunny Parkgate captured beautifully by Lesley Rankin.

By Lesley Rankin

13.07.21: Splendid weeds on display after the rain, that were too sparkly to resist being photographed by Jane Leitch. Taken on Woodfall Lane this morning.

By Jane Leitch

08.07.21: Jane Marshall photographed the angry sky over Ness yesterday, just before the deluge of rain.

By Jane Marshall

June 2021

28.06.21: Allan Cottrell took these pictures 22 June of his favourite path, close to home, the footpath between Cuckoo Lane and Woodfall Road.

By Allan Cottrell

By Allan Cottrell

By Allan Cottrell

By Allan Cottrell

17.06.21: Sent in by Jane Leitch, after a marsh-side walk, she has captured here the view across from Parkgate, a free-range dog-rose rising up and a close-up of its blooms.

By Jane Leitch

By Jane Leitch

By Jane Leitch

17.06.21: Also submitted is a lovely, detailed photograph of an orange butterfly, taken by Lesley Rankin.

By Lesley Rankin

10.06.21: Two lovely shots sent in from Lesley Rankin, both taken in Parkgate. Lovely to see planters freshly planted.

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin 

08.06.21: A lovely photo takenwhere Little Neston becomes Neston on Burton Road, taken by Dave Mort Photography.

By Dave Mort Photography

08.06.21: We wanted to share with you some stunning shots that Simon Joseph Photography has captured at The Neston Club, Parkgate recently.

By Simon Joseph Photography

By Simon Joseph Photography

By Simon Joseph Photography

07.06.21: June 6, 1944: The World War II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France. Poppies are universally recognised as a symbol of the historic day and Lesley Rankin has captured some beautiful photographs in remembrance. Lest We Forget.

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

May 2021

31.05.21: Jane Leitch says: "... this is comfrey on the Wirral Way, where half the local bumblies seem to pop in for a quick draught in the evening".

By Jane Leitch

26.05.21: On yesterday evening's stroll, Jane Leitch took a lovely photograph of "the buttercup sea with the parish church on its horizon".

By Jane Leitch

19.05.21: Lesley Rankin is enjoying the sunshine in Parkgate again today.

By Lesley Rankin

18.05.21: Three glorious shots of sunny Parkgate, courtesy of Lesley Rankin, taken from the old baths at Parkgate.

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

13.05.21: John Crowther submitted a lovely photograph, that he took: "... on the occasion of the wedding reception of our son Philip and his new wife Nicola on 17th April which was held, in accordance with COVID restrictions, on the balcony of the clubhouse at Neston Club. Perfect weather, perfect view, perfect venue!"

By John Crowther

12.05.21: A beautiful portrait taken by Anne Jones, of the view towards Ness gardens, showing the stormy skies we're having at the moment.

By Anne Jones

07.05.21: Three photos sent in by Jane Leitch, capturing the bluebells and new-leaved oaks, taken from Cuckoo Lane and a connecting path.

By Jane Leitch

By Jane Leitch

By Jane Leitch

02.05.21: A lovely shot sent in by Bryan Smith who describes it as: "... lovely misty morning photo taken at Burton marsh during my cycle ride to work".

By Bryan Smith

April 2021

29.04.21: When photography is art, taken by Dave Mort.

By Dave Mort

29.04.21: What is the saying about getting your ducks in a row Lesley Rankin?

By Lesley Rankin

26.04.21: Three in Parkgate from the talented Lesley Rankin, illustrating the April blossom and early sunshine.

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin 

26.04.21: Early morning at Lees Lane ponds and Stanney Fields blossom, both captured by Jane Leitch.

By Jane Leitch

By Jane Leitch

23.04.21: Patrick Kerrigan has captured some beautiful close-ups.

By Patrick Kerrigan

By Patrick Kerrigan

By Patrick Kerrigan

By Patrick Kerrigan 

20.04.21: A lovely shot of Stanney Fields Park, Neston, captured by Dave Mort Photography.

By Dave Mort Photography

16.04.21: Beautiful blossoms captured by Lesley Rankin, and a spot of yellow in the marshes. Flag at half-mast as Parkgate pays respect to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

By Lesley Rankin
 
By Lesley Rankin
 
By Lesley Rankin
 
By Lesley Rankin
 
By Lesley Rankin
 
06.04.21: Janet McKeown would like to share with you this photo of Easter lambs, taken at a farm in Station Road, Burton. Janet says: "Pleased I managed to get them all looking at me!"
 

Easter lambs

06.04.21: Three beautifully atmospheric shots captured by Dave Mort Photography.

 By Dave Mort

By Dave Mort

By Dave Mort

05.04.21: Lovely serene photograph taken by Lesley Rankin outside St Thomas', Parkgate, pictured whilst the Easter Sunday service was taking place.

By Lesley Rankin

05.04.21: Talented Jane Leitch submitted photographs of some freshly risen early bluebells, taken on her Easter Sunday morning walk in Flint Meadows.

By Jane Leitch

By Jane Leitch

By Jane Leitch

01.04.21: Lesley Rankin has captured a couple of garden life photos and the three musketeers hanging out.

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

March 2021 

30.03.21: Two to enjoy today courtesy of gbsphotos.

By gbsphotos

By gbsphotos

29.03.21: A lovely contribution from Kevin Taylor who describes: "photograph taken at high tide today, showing pink footed geese taking off. The wind was horrendous; they did well to take off".

By Kevin Taylor

29.03.21: A few snaps have come in today from Lesley Rankin, showcasing the high tide at Parkgate.

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

27.03.21: Two shots of beautiful Willaston taken by Dave Mort Photography.

By Dave Mort

By Dave Mort

26.03.21: Following are two from Jane Leitch, both taken in Stanney Fields park. The first is the start of the tree blossom and the second tree Jane says is: "... sporting its fluffy catkins. The latter was all abuzz with bees".

Spring Blossom

Catkins

26.03.21: Sent in by Lesley Rankin are three lovely photographs of beautiful Parkgate.

Parkgate

Parkgate

Parkgate

22.03.21: Some lovely Parkgate photographs taken by Lesley Rankin, including Mr Bird in his own social bubble.

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

19.03.21: The daffodils are back, brightening up the 'Welcome to Parkgate' sig. Thank you for photographing gbsphotos.

By gbsphotos 

19.03.21: John Gallagher has captured the sunset across the marshes beautifully in these two photographs.

By John Gallagher

By John Gallagher

16.03.21: Out on a Sunday stroll, Jane Leitch has captured this lovely shot of wood violets in Flint Meadows.

By Jane Leitch

15.03.21: Two photos follow that were taken by Kevin Taylor, both at around 4.30pm on Thursday 11th March, from The Parade, Parkgate (opposite the Old Quay pub). As Kevin tells: " A storm had passed up the estuary towards Chester, leaving behind bright sunlight. The two pictures were taken one after the other, looking up and down the estuary. The contrast was striking."

By Kevin Taylor

By Kevin Taylor

12.03.21: Lesley Rankin enjoyed the lovely Boathouse walk last weekend and snapped some lovely photographs, including one of Wales as clear as the bright blue sky.

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

09.03.21: Local photographer Dave Mort Photography has captured the clouds in the sky at sunset perfectly in these three pictures taken in Parkgate.

 Taken by Dave Mort

Taken by Dave Mort

Taken by Dave Mort

04.03.21: Jeff Scholefield has captured two lovely pictures of the bees enjoying collecting nectar now that the spring bulbs are flowering.

Bees

Bees

03.03.21: A selection from Lesley Rankin  across the marsh, the Spring daffodils and somebody perched on a branch, keeping watch.

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin 

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

By Lesley Rankin

03.03.21: Tha art of the marsh, as captured by Simon Joseph Photography.

Simon Joseph

01.03.21: One morning last week Dave Mort Photography has captured two stunning shots of Parkgate parade in the mist.

Parkgate parade in the mist

Parkgate parade in the mist

01.03.21: Another sign of spring is Graham Parry's first butterfly sighting of the year, this gorgeous Small Tortoiseshell butterfly spotted down on the marsh at Quayside on 26th Feb. This will be a butterfly that has hibernated through winter, but encouraged out now by the sunshine.

Small Tortoiseshell butterfly

01.03.21: Two more pictures of the marshes captured by Lesley Rankin on a peaceful Sunday yesterday.

Sunday peaceful marsh

Sunday peaceful marsh

February 2021

26.02.21: A little robin followed Lynne Ellis on her walk today and even stopped to pose for a portrait.

Little Robin

26.02.21: Amanda Grimshaw has captured some lovely shots at the beginning of February. The first was taken on the marsh by The Harp and the second down by the Old Quay. The third photograph was taken at the bottom of Marshlands Road.

On the marsh by The Harp

Old Quay

Marshlands Road 

26.02.21:  Four from Jane Leitch evidencing the beautiful purple, yellow and white that signal the changing seasons. Crocus and snowdrops pictured in Stanney Fields park, while the daffodils are seen by a large rock along the Wirral Way, with a shy crocus just peeking behind.

Crocus

Crocus

Daffodils

Snowdrops

24.02.21: A couple of nice images captured in the town centre, by gbsphotos.

The Cross

Neston Free Library

Neston Town Hall

23.02.21: Spring is coming to Parkgate, 3 photos taken by Lesley Rankin.

Signs of Spring

Signs of Spring

Signs of Spring

22.02.21: The first signs of spring, taken in St Thomas' church yard Sunday morning, by Lesley Rankin.

First signs of spring

19.02.21: Dave Mort Photography capturing some lovely shots of Parkgate.

Parkgate Parade

The Boathouse

Parkgate boat

Wirral Coast

19.02.21: Another cracking shot from gbsphotos, the first feelings of spring on Parkgate parade.

First signs of Spring in Parkgate

18.02.21: Frozen pond at Heswall Golf course captured by gbsphoto.

Icy pond at Heswall Golf

17.02.21: Two more gorgeous shots from talented Dave Mort Photography.

Little Neston

Marshes

15.02.21: Ana Armson from The End of the Avenue captured other glorious shots of the icicles along the Wirral Way, this past weekend.

Icicles

Icicles

Icicles

Icicles

 15.02.21: Icicles in the cuttings stretch of the Wirral Way, courtesy of Jane Leitch.

Ivycicles

Icicles

Wirral Way Icicles

15.02.21: Some lovely shots of the marshes and wildlife, thanks to Lesley Rankin.

Family group

Marshes

Marshes

Marshes

Marshes

Marshes

Robin Red Breast captured at RSPB Burton by Ben Andrew.

Robin

Another lovely landscape shot from Dave Mort.

Gate to Wales

15.02.21: 16-year-old Patrick Kerrigan has captured some great shots around Puddington and Burton.

Burton Manor

Sheep on the Farm

Snowdrops

January 2021

In January 2021, Dave Mort captured some lovely shots including this one of The Neston Club.

The Neston Club

 Anne Jones took this snap at just the right time at Haddon Woods.

 Haddon Woods

Tom and Katie Fielding enjoyed a lovely family day at Ness Gardens.

Ness Gardens

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