Victoria dives in at the dark end for charity swim
A fear of swimming in the dark won’t stop Victoria from raising money
‘Last of the Summer Picnics’ event in Ainsdale
Sights and sounds from the ‘Last of the Summer Picnics’ event in Ainsdale, enjoyed on 3 September 2023. Many thanks to everyone who helped behind the scenes to make this fantastic community event possible. Meanwhile, the Craft Fayre inside the
Join us this Sunday – for a Picnic on Ainsdale Village Green
Join us this Sunday – for a Picnic on Ainsdale Village Green Cath Regan who runs local fayres (via Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayres) has organised the new event, which
Animal community cafe devastated after shock break in
Cafe break-in
Southport Craft Fayre – Spaces Still Available
BANK HOLIDAY STALL SPACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS SUNDAY! ‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre’ organisers are holding a fayre at Haskayne Village Hall this coming Sunday 27th August, 11.00am– 3.00pm.
Southport Flower Show 2023 – in pictures
Some candid images from the fun-filled Southport Flower Show
Fundraiser launched for local mum suffering rare cancer
Cancer battle
Quiet Nights return to Splash World Southport
Splash World
Community garden grows fruit and vegetables for food bank
A church and charity has launched a community garden which includes a fruit and vegetable growing area whose produce will be donated to a local food bank. The Salvation Army in Southport
Sunday’s Haskayne Fayre a success!
Despite persistent showers people arrived in good numbers to see what was on offer, at the first Haskayne Fayre. The successful event was organised by ‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre.’
Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre – Haskayne this Sunday!
‘Southport Crafts, Arts and Preloved Items Fayre’ organisers are holding a fayre at Haskayne Village Hall this coming Sunday, 23rd July, 11.00am– 3.00pm. Venue: Haskayne Village Hall, 109 School Lane, Downholland, Ormskirk, L39 7JE.
Seven Southport food businesses forced to enter insolvency in last year
It’s been revealed today that seven Southport food businesses, including popular bars and restaurants, have been forced into liquidation in the last 12 months. Data collected by industry lobby group UK Hospitality
Keeping young people safe and engaged this summer – PCC announces Youth Diversion Fund projects
‘My goal is to keep more young people safe and engaged this summer’ says PCC Emily Spurrell as she announces successful Youth Diversion Fund projects Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has said her goal
In Pictures; Ainsdale Show 2023
Images from Ainsdale Horticultural Society’s 2023 annual show, which was held today (Saturday 1 July). More info: https://www.ainsdalehorticulturalsociety.org.uk/
Phone mast outage strikes for O2 and Sky users
A broken phone mast in Southport means people on the O2 and Sky mobile networks could be without signal for a week. O2 say a faulty phone mast in the Churchtown area
Council reminder with pre-payment electricity vouchers set to expire
Sefton households with pre-payment gas or electricity meters have just days to claim unused Energy Support Scheme vouchers. Households across the country received £400 through the Energy Support Scheme over the winter
Parents and carers invited to share thoughts on local maternity services at listening event
New and soon-to-be parents and carers in Southport and Ormskirk are being encouraged to share their views and experiences of maternity services at an upcoming listening event. Southport Ormskirk Sefton Maternity Voices
Sefton Pride celebration announced for Victoria Park in Southport this summer
People are invited to celebrate the first Sefton Pride event taking place in Southport this summer. It is free to attend and will take place at Victoria Park in Southport between midday
Fayre organisers and Ainsdale in Bloom Village Bloomers team join forces for local community
Fayre organiser Cath Regan said: “The raffle at our first Ainsdale fayre is to raise funds for Ainsdale in Bloom Village Bloomers. They are a team of hard working volunteers who keep
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary issues plea for help as donations drop 70%
Holmeswood’s Woodlands Animal Sanctuary has issued a “direct plea for funds”, with rising costs and declining donation levels placing considerable strain on the shelter. The centre looks after ill, unwanted and neglected
PCC’s summer Youth Diversion Fund to run for second year
Community groups which can provide safe and engaging activities for young people during the school summer holidays are being invited to bid for a share of £110,000 from Merseyside’s Police Commissioner’s Youth
Southport Hesketh Round Table celebrate record year with £35,000 for local good causes
Southport Hesketh Round Table has enjoyed a record breaking year, donating more money to local charities and good causes than ever before. Tablers were delighted to present donations worth a total of
Ceremony to honour VC winner after grave transformed by volunteers
Victoria Cross hero Richard George Masters, who saved 200 lives during WWI, will be celebrated at a ceremony after his grave was restored by volunteers in Southport.
Justin Fletcher to perform at Southport Flower Show
Children’s TV star Justin Fletcher is back at Southport Flower Show this year and you can bring the kids along to see him for free! The entertainer, known to millions of youngsters
Southport to host special event celebrating the 75th Windrush anniversary
People are invited to enjoy a very special event being held in Southport to celebrate the 75th Windrush anniversary. It will culminate with a fun day in the Town Hall Gardens in
We Grow Co to hold craft fair for Autism Initiatives
Members of the public are being invited to a Vintage and Craft fair in aid of Autism Initiatives. Held by We Grow Co, the fair will take place from 10am to 4pm