Sefton’s Director for Public Health has backed a campaign to kick high sugar drinks and junk food into touch. Matthew Ashton, Director of Public Health for Knowsley and Sefton, is one of 58 health experts who has supported a campaign to protect children from food and drinks that are high in fat, sugar and salt, promoted through football across the UK. The campaign is led … Continue reading Kick high sugar drinks and junk food into touch!

The Sefton Community Triathlon finally returns to Crosby Leisure Centre! The event, on Sunday 29 April, is open to both children and adults and it the perfect event for novices, who want to experience their first ever triathlon event. “The swim takes place in Crosby Leisure Centre swimming pool, the cycle course is on grass (we recommend mountain bikes or hybrids) and the run course … Continue reading Return of the community triathlon

Olympic gymnast Dan Purvis has been given a surprise send off ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Australia. The Crosby gymnast has flown out to the Gold Coast to represent Scotland in the Games but, before he left, Dan was surprised at Dunes Leisure Centre, Southport with a special cake and balloon to wish him all the best. Many of the children who Dan coaches … Continue reading Children surprise Olympic gymnast with farewell gifts

Active Sefton has launched Sefton Park Nights, which is a new scheme designed to give youngsters across the south of borough the chance to enjoy a host of free and fun activities. Based at various locations throughout South Sefton, the early evening events aim to divert young people away from anti-social behaviour by encouraging them to take part in fun-filled activities including street golf, zorb … Continue reading Try your hand at ultimate frisbee!

Do you remember when Red Rum won the Grand National for a historic third time in 1977? If you do, and have other favourite recollections from the world famous steeplechase, then a new men’s group where the focus is on recalling great sporting moments is looking for someone just like you. Steven Richards, a Living Well Sefton mentor with the May Logan Centre, is co-ordinating … Continue reading New men’s group is under starter’s orders