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

Southport and Ormskirk hospitals are holding a memorial service next month for anyone wishing to remember a loved one. The memorial service will be held at Marshside Road Methodist Church, Southport, at 10.30am on Sunday 5th November. Anybody wishing to remember a loved one is welcome to attend. The service will be led by the Rev Martin Abrams (pictured) and the Rev Jan Fraser from … Continue reading Hospital holds memorial service to remember loved ones

Leading health figures from Sefton Council, NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG are urging residents eligible for the flu jab to make sure they get protected. Free flu vaccinations are available to all pregnant women, all children aged 2 to 4, children in years 1-3 at school and residents of all ages with a long-term health condition and … Continue reading Leading health figures urge Sefton residents to get their flu jab

Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in Sefton are encouraging anyone with an interest to go along to their November governing body meetings. The CCGs’ hold their governing body meetings every two months in public, so people can hear them discussing and making decisions about local health services. Doctors, nurses and other health professionals who make up the committees will discuss a range of issues including the performance of … Continue reading Public invited to CCG meetings