Sefton residents and groups are being invited to share their favourite places to promote positive mental wellbeing as part of the 30 Days of Sefton in Mind campaign. The campaign aims to uncover the parts of Sefton that have a positive influence on people’s mental health. This could be activities at a specific centres, a favourite part of the coast or a special place that … Continue reading Help put good mental health on the map in Sefton

This month’s film from the Flicks and Friends group is King of Thieves which will be screened at the Plaza Community Cinema, Waterloo on 18 September. Doors open at 1pm with the film starting at 1.30pm. The film tells the story of the epic multi-million-pound robbery initially believed to be undertaken by a gang of super-thieves. The actual perpetrators were a group of tough-guy retired … Continue reading Latest Flicks and Friends film

Public Health England (PHE) is calling for adults across the country to take a free, online Heart Age Test, which will provide an immediate estimation of their ‘heart age’. If someone’s heart age is higher than their actual age, they are at an increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Cardiovascular disease (CVD), with stroke and heart attack being the most common examples, … Continue reading Heart Age Test gives early warning of heart attack and stroke

Intrepid Sefton volunteers with a head for heights have been raising funds for a leading borough charity. A team of 16 brave volunteers – including the Mayor of Sefton – abseiled down the outside of the main entrance of Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral in support of Sefton 4 Good. As well as Cllr Dave Robinson and his son David, team members who took on the 150-foot … Continue reading Intrepid volunteers conquer cathedral abseil for Sefton charity

Yoga is a great way of helping to alleviate anxiety and depression. As NHS Live Well outlines, yoga is an ancient form of exercise which has become increasingly popular being practised in venues such as leisure centres, community groups, schools and hospitals. NHS Live Well states that “there’s some evidence that regular yoga practice is beneficial for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, aches … Continue reading Try a little yoga in your life