‘We can’t keep up with demand for eclipse glasses’

She said the last-minute demand had been “crazy” and they have have had to keep ringing Jim to ask for more supplies.

“They’ve not been able to to make them up quick enough,” she said.

“We try to fulfil everyone’s order… but it’s just been difficult.”

“Apologies for anybody that hasn’t been able to get them.”

Smith said Jim was “delighted” with the demand, especially from young science enthusiasts, with lots of local children telling her they were going to stand on the highest hill at Sefton Park with their glasses, to view the event.

“They’ve all been talking to me about it, so let’s hope they get a great view and we have a clear evening to see it.”