Forum Anniversary!!! Contributions

[Silver-Haired-Hippy]

Hoping I have got this right! 15 years the forum has been going! A job well done Mack! Many thanks from me and the gang for all your hard work!

Let us know if any dues are due!!!

Loretta

[Bernie R]

Nice one Loretta.

Big thanks, as ever, to Mack!

Bern

[Mack]

Cheers gang

Yup I know it's mad isn't it. 15 years now since I started our Bootle forum.

Lots of updates and behind the scenes work to keep everything working.

More updates coming in 2022.

Cheers for all your support everyone.

Mack

[lily8]

I was about to post the yearly reminder of our anniversary only to see it's been done, never mind glad it was done, happy anniversary to us all and sincere thanks to Mack for all he does.

[Silver-Haired-Hippy]

Sorry Lily, I didn't mean to jump in, I saw it mentioned on another thread and thought many may not see it, hope you and your family are keeping well throughout this awful virus.

Loretta

[Mack]

Aaw, cheers everyone, and thank you for all the wonderful content you add to our Bootle Forum. It would not exist without you all.

If anyone would like to make a contribution towards the hosting, maintenance and running costs, just send me a PM for the details (they are the same as last year, btw).

Bezzies,

Mack

[bjones]

Yes Mack, congratulations, well done and thanks for all your hard work over the past 15 years.
Also thanks to those very first members from way back in 2006 who are still active today
Glenys, Genie Jan and Sheila (Bray) to name just 3; well done girls!

[sheila]

Can’t believe 15 years have passed. Remember going to the first meet-up nd asking Jean Andrew where was Mack and when she pointed him out I was surprised to see such a young man running the site and bringing so much pleasure to us oldies.

Thanks Mack well done and transfer made.

Sheila

[Mack]

Cheers Sheila

Much appreciated

Bezzies,

Mack

[Mack]

The very first meet up at the Bootle YMCA, Park Street.

Our wonderful Jan and myself are looking a bit perplexed - Dazed and Confused here...

'Spot the original Crew' in the piccy



Mack

[bjones]

Great pic Mack. I'll start the identity parade; Jan and Mack front and centre with Henry immediately behind. Far left is Sheila (Bray). To the right are Jean, Ron and I think Peter Woolley? Is there another Ron in the back 4? I'm sure Sheila will be able to add the rest of the names.

[Bonesy]

Happy anniversary you old Bootle Forum.

Keith

[sheila]

4th left back row Red Ron, trying hard to think the other names.

[Bonesy]

2nd from the right in front of "union flag" Ron Walters.


Keith

[Mack]

Thanks to Sheila and Bee for your donations

I'll post future updates as soon as I receive them. If you wish to remain anonymous, just let me know by PM.

Cheers gang,

Mack

[bjones]

Just to let any new members know;
Mack runs this website at his own expense and steadfastly refuses to make it a paid membership site so... around Christmas time those of us who want to, send a bit of money his way to help pay the overheads.
As much or as little as you want or can afford. I doubt we send enough to meet the full running costs and I'm certain it wouldn't cover his labour costs if he charged for the many hours he puts in.
Bank transfer is easiest but cheques, postal orders or cash through his mum's letterbox are good too. Sorry, he can't take the Provy or Sturlas
I know he appreciates the gesture and think I speak for all by saying it's an opportunity to show our appreciation for all he does.

[Silver-Haired-Hippy]

Hear hear Bee!

Loretta

[Invicta]

Whilst I don't post anymore, I still look in and enjoy some threads and will be contributing to Mack's running costs.
As in earlier years, if anyone abroad want to donate in Euros or US Dollars they can send me the Currency and I will see Mack gets the Sterling equivalent.
PM me for my address.
Regards to all.
Ken

[Silver-Haired-Hippy]

Hiya Ken! nice to see your name on the forum! Hope you and your family are keeping well

Loretta

[Mack]

Great to see you posting again Ken, and cheers for your support

Bernie, ta very much for your donation

Loretta, will check at the mailing address tonight and post back if your donation has arrived.

Thanks again everyone

Mack

[Mack]

Hi gang,

UPDATE - Latest donations successfully received from Loretta and Scotty, Bernie and our Ken.

Great stuff, and thanks everyone for supporting our Bootle forum

I'll keep posting donation updates here.

As mentioned previously, let me know by PM if you wish to donate towards the web hosting and maintenance costs and remain anonymous.

Bezzies,

Mack

[bjones]

Great stuff Mackeroon!
Ken; really good to see you continuing to support the Forum and still making available your bureau de change . We could do with you joining in a bit more again, you're missed...

[bob. b]

Happy anniversary you old Bootle Forum
Great people on this site
Mack well-done mate for all the work you put in .
Bootle JOC site got loads meeting up ex-players big thanks to Dan on this.

Regards Bobby

[Mack]

Cheers Bobby, Bee and Ken

Always here to help

Just got a call 2 more donations are confirmed and received from Keith and Paul

Ta! very much guys

Really appreciate your support keeping us online.

Lotsa bezzies,

Mack

[bjones]

Bumping this up incase newer members miss the message;

Just to let any new members know;
Mack runs this website at his own expense and steadfastly refuses to make it a paid membership site so... around Christmas time those of us who want to, send a bit of money his way to help pay the overheads.
As much or as little as you want or can afford.

[bjones]

Just wondering if Mack could make this a sticky to keep it near the top??

[Mack]

Hiya Bee,

I've stickied it to the top as suggested

It's all gone a bit quiet on the donations front. Probably because it kept getting lost going down the page.

Thanks to everyone who has donated so far.

We've got about a 3rd of the way so far to cover the yearly hosting and maintenance costs, which is great, so thank you to everyone who has helped so far.

I do all the technical behind the scenes stuff voluntarily, so this just helps to pay the bills to keep the site online.

Cheers again gang.

Mack

[Invicta]

Whilst I don't post anymore, I still look in and enjoy some threads and will be contributing to Mack's running costs.
As in earlier years, if anyone abroad want to donate in Euros or US Dollars they can send me the Currency and I will see Mack gets the Sterling equivalent.
PM me for my address.
Regards to all.
Ken

Bump ! Any takers? Ken

[Bonesy]

Mack, is it worth going down the route of asking Sefton or Sefton Volunteers to see if there are any funds available.
There may also be a trust fund with available funds. In Lydiate we stumbled upon the Gore's Trust, which is solely for residents and organizations in the village, we applied for a grant and we get £1000 per year for Lydiate in Flower of which I'm a volunteer.
There may be something similar in Bootle.
Also what about sponsorship from a local company.


Sorry to poke my nose in


Keith

[Mack]

Hiya Keith,

Emma who is the new Heritage Development Officer at Sefton CVS contacted me a few weeks ago, and she said she will keep an eye out for any funding opportunities if and when they arrive, which is great.

Cheers,

Mack

[Mack]

Hi gang,

Quick update.. Just checked the mailing address and donations successfully received from Bill and Miv

Thanks so much for supporting the forum

Bri! I sent you a PM too.

Cheers everyone for helping to pay the bills.

Lotsa best wishes,

Mack

[lily8]

please pm me with post addess mack i have mislaid it thanks.

[Dan]

The very first meet up at the Bootle YMCA, Park Street.

Our wonderful Jan and myself are looking a bit perplexed - Dazed and Confused here...

'Spot the original Crew' in the piccy



Mack

[Mack]

Ta! Dan

Good stuff with the colouring from black and white

Bril

Mack

[Mack]

Hiya Lily,

Sent you a PM

Thanks so much for supporting our Bootle forum

Mack