There is still time to join hundreds of coast lovers who are getting behind Sefton Council’s #SeftonSelfie campaign. They have been inundated with images, snaps, selfies and stunning shots of families, community groups and animals enjoying the 22 miles of our beautiful coastline The photographs will be collected together and the very best ones will form a huge collage to commemorate the end of Sefton’s … Continue reading Join #SeftonSelfie campaign to celebrate Sefton’s coast

Do you have an idea that could benefit your community? Wonder how you could do something to support people’s wellbeing? Then Living Well Sefton, the local collaboration of wellbeing partners, could help. It launched the third round of its Community Resilience Grant recently at the Sefton CVS conference and is particularly keen to hear from individuals who want to improve their local community. Karen Nolan, … Continue reading Grants to help your community

The Sefton Shining Stars Awards – now in their 11th year – are organised by Sefton CVS to celebrate the contribution made by children to community life, outside of the normal school curriculum areas. The awards will be presented to deserving youngsters up to the age of 16 at a high-profile ceremony at Bootle Town Hall on Tuesday 12th December. They are supported by sponsors … Continue reading Nominations open for Sefton Shining Stars Awards 2017

Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre will be holding its last ‘Health and Wellbeing event’ of the year on Thursday 9th November and anyone who has been affected by cancer, whether directly or through supporting someone is invited to come along. The centre, a joint partnership set up by Macmillan and NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), is holding the event in … Continue reading Health and wellbeing event to help those affected by cancer

The Orrell Trust is inviting people to their Makers Market at St John & St James Church and Community Centre, Bootle. There will be more than 20 different stalls at the market which is being held on Saturday, 4 November from 11am to 4pm. “The various stalls have amazing items and gifts just in time for Christmas,” says an Orrell Trust spokesperson. Continue reading Make time for Bootle market