With weather forecasters predicting a hot, sunny week ahead, and the bonus of another England football match, health leaders in Sefton are encouraging people to stay cool. If you’re combining the footie with a few beers and a BBQ afterwards, remember that alcohol increases your risk of dehydration. Don’t score an own goal; take care to stay hydrated and use sunscreen. With temperatures predicted to … Continue reading Don’t score an own goal this week – stay cool in the hot weather

A special event is taking place in Sefton to encourage local residents to try something different and learn new skills while having fun. Sefton’s Festival of Learning Summer Fair takes place Saturday June 16, 12noon-4pm at Sefton Community Learning Centre, 53 Cambridge Road, Seaforth. The air will be filled with tantalising smells from festival goers trying their hand at making tapas and other Mediterranean dishes … Continue reading Discover opportunities at Sefton’s festival of learning

Hundreds of volunteers turned out to help celebrate the launch of Green Sefton on World Oceans Day (June 8). Litter picks and waterside clean-ups were held across the borough ahead of a special launch event at Crosby Coastal Park to welcome the formation of Green Sefton, a brand new team to help keep Sefton clean, green and beautiful. Clean-ups were held at Southport’s Marine Lake, … Continue reading Hundreds of volunteers help launch Green Sefton

Originally posted on Living Well Sefton:
Sefton Council is working with Food Active to promote the new GULP (Give Up Loving Pop) Early Years campaign called ‘Kind to Teeth’. The campaign aims to improve knowledge and raise awareness of the health risks associated with consumption of sugary drinks in under-fives. Developed by registered nutritionists, the campaign has been launched as part of National Smile Month… Continue reading Leading Sefton health figures say ‘no’ to sugary drinks!