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Sefton CVS Awarded Freedom of the Borough

Sefton Council has awarded its highest civic honour – the Freedom of the Borough – to Sefton Council for Voluntary Service (CVS), recognising decades of outstanding service to communities across the borough.

27th June 2025

New Leaf Summer Fayre

New Leaf will be holding their Summer Fayre on Friday 27th June at the New Leaf Park Lodge on Rotten Row. Gates will open at 11am and close at 3pm. It will

25th June 2025

Sefton gets ‘good’ rating in latest inspection

Sefton Council landed one of the top marks in the North West for its Adult Social Care service with inspectors praising its staff for being ‘knowledgeable, compassionate and caring’. The authority, which

25th June 2025

New stalking and harassment support service launched in Merseyside

A pioneering new pilot project aimed at improving support for victims of stalking and harassment has launched in Merseyside. The initiative has been funded by Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Emily Spurrell,

18th June 2025

SOUTHPORT FLEA MARKET/INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE

SUNDAY 15TH JUNE 11.00AM 2.00PM Valhalla Building Adventure Coast Southport/Formerly Pleasureland Marine Drive Southport PR8 1RX Crafts, bakery, good quality table top, clothes, toys, antiques & collectibles all welcome. One person’s unwanted

8th June 2025

In Pictures: Southport Flea Market 17th May 2025

A lovely warm sunny day for the Southport Flea Market, which was held at Valhalla building, Adventure Coast Southport, on the Marine Drive. Please help us to support small businesses and worthy

18th May 2025

In Pictures: Indoor Car Boot Sale/Flea Market at Valhalla Building today

All the fun of the fayre today with the ever-popular addition of our four-legged friends from Woodlands Animal Sanctuary. Please help us to support local businesses and worthy causes. More pictures below

26th April 2025

Birkdale: Indoor & outdoor car boot/table top sale

Indoor & outdoor car boot/table top sale at Liverpool Road Methodist Church. Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD. Saturday 12th April. 11.00am to 2.00pm. Fingers crossed, it looks set to be a

8th April 2025

In Pictures: Southport Indoor Car Boot Sale – Saturday 29th March 2025

A selection of images from the Southport Indoor Car Boot Sale Saturday 29th March at the Valhalla Building, Adventure Coast Southport (previously Southport Pleasureland). Our fundraisers today were Community Cupboard and Brain

29th March 2025

Farmhouse Kitchen among top contenders at British Pie Awards – again!

Southport’s Farmhouse Kitchen has been shortlisted for an award at the prestigious British Pie Awards. The Farmhouse Kitchen, located on Old Park Lane, previously secured four Bronze Medals in the annual national

6th March 2025

Birkdale Indoor Afternoon Car Boot Sale

Come and join us in the fun at the Birkdale event. Venue: Liverpool Road Methodist Church Hall (Red Brick), Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD. Date: Saturday 8th March, 2025. Time: 2.30

6th March 2025

Lottery rejects application for Pier repair finance, Council Leader announces

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has declined an application to assist in financing repairs of Southport Pier. Leader Councillor Marion Atkinson confirmed the decision at a full meeting of Sefton Council last

28th February 2025

In Pictures: Southport Indoor Car Boot and Craft Fayre

With sunshine galore for a change, we had a wonderful turnout for our first indoor car boot sale at Valhalla on Southport’s Esplanade today. The fayre was buzzing with activity, as busy

22nd February 2025

Indoor Car Boot & Craft Event at Valhalla Building by Southport Pleasureland/Adventure Coast Southport

Come and join us this Saturday, 22nd February, 11.00am to 2.00pm Free parking for stallholders and visitors, and free public admission at the event Come along to meet the Woodland’s Animal Sanctuary

20th February 2025

Images from Saturday’s (8 February) indoor car boot sale in Birkdale

Despite the chilly February breeze, eager bargain hunters came out in force at the successful Birkdale indoor car boot sale yesterday. This event took place at the Methodist Church hall (Red Brick

9th February 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Hart Street families at KGV

The Prime Minister has been in Southport this morning to meet with families affected by the 2024 Hart Street tragedy. Keir Starmer and his aides held a private meeting with families at

6th February 2025

Southport indoor car boot sale, 22nd February

Southport Crafts & Events have a great new venue for their Southport indoor car boot sales. It starts later in the morning as well! Free public admission. Refreshments available. The venue is

1st February 2025

Last chance to order Farmhouse Kitchen’s festive feast boxes

Time is running out to secure Southport’s best at-home festive feasts. The award-winning Farmhouse Kitchen elves are busy putting the finishing touches on their hugely popular Christmas treasure trove of savory and

18th December 2024

In Pictures: Yesterday’s Ainsdale Festive Craft and Gift Fayre

Southport Crafts and Events had their last fayre of 2024 yesterday (14 December 2024), at Sacred Heart Church hall in Ainsdale. Santa even made a brief appearance to hand out free presents

15th December 2024

In Pictures: Southport’s ‘Festive Fun Day’ 23 November 2024

Families braved the chilly November weather to see the attractions in the town centre. A section of Lord Street was closed off for the event, which was organised by Sefton Council and

23rd November 2024

RAF WOODVALE: flying in the November mists

RAF Woodvale saw various military helicopters involved in low level flying manoeuvres today. A small crowd of onlookers and photographers lined the pinewoods as the evening mists arrived, just after sunset Military

14th November 2024

Birkdale Craft Gift & Tabletop Fayre

Our popular fayre is back again at St Peter’s Parish Hall in Birkdale, this Saturday, 16th November. Doors are opened to our visitors from 10.30am to 2.00pm.Once again with free public admission.

13th November 2024

In Pictures: Yesterday’s Birkdale Indoor Car Boot Sale

Yesterday’s (9 November) indoor car boot sale at Liverpool Road Methodist Church (Red Brick) Hall in Birkdale was a roaring success. The crowds flocked in to discover bargains galore and we even

10th November 2024

End of the line for two Merseyrail trains

Railway devotees flocked to Southport train station last Sunday (3 November) afternoon to say farewell to two iconic 507 trains. The pair of Merseyrail’s 507 units made to journey from Southport to

4th November 2024

Forthcoming Southport Craft Fayres and Indoor Car Boot Sales

We have a few events coming up, all perfect for finding those early special and unique Yuletide gifts. This coming Saturday 9th November we are at Liverpool Road Methodist Church, Liverpool Road,

4th November 2024

Jason is UK Horticultural Young Champion – Updated

To rapturous applause, Ainsdale man Jason Regan was presented with the Young Community Champion UK accolade in the Britain in Bloom RHS UK Finals yesterday. BBC’s ‘The One Show’ was filming therein

22nd October 2024

RHS Young Community Champion – will Jason strike gold for Ainsdale?

Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals UK Decision Time! On Monday 21st October a decision on the above will be made. Representatives from Ainsdale will be at the Manchester

20th October 2024

In Pictures: Birkdale Indoor Car Boot and Table Top Sale

Goats and bargains may seem like unlikely bedfellows, yet this was exactly what visitors discovered at the Birkdale event today. The weather was unkind at times with hailstones and blustery winds, but

12th October 2024

Birkdale Indoor Car Boot and Table Top Sale

We bring you bargains, crafts, goats and gorgeous homemade cakes! Free public admission. Saturday 12th October, 2.30pm to 5.30pm Liverpool Road Methodist Church, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD. ‘Cosy Cakes’ will

10th October 2024

Ainsdale volunteer Jason nominated for prestigious horticultural award

Ainsdale resident Jason Regan has been a loyal volunteer with the Ainsdale Village Bloomers team since he was 15 years old. RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals are taking place on 21st

4th October 2024