How fast people walk in their 40s is a sign of how much their brains, as well as their bodies, are ageing, scientists have suggested. Using a simple test of gait speed, researchers were able to measure the ageing process. Not only were slower walkers’ bodies ageing more quickly – their faces looked older and they had smaller brains. The international team said the findings … Continue reading Slow walking at 45 ‘a sign of faster ageing’

Marine in the Community has opened a new Community Café based at Marine FC’s small function room on College Road. The café takes place every Wednesday from 12pm to 2.30pm and all are welcome. In addition to the usual café delights, the Community Café will also play host to musical performances, dancing, karaoke, card games, dominoes, board games, quizzes, bingo and more. Guests are also … Continue reading Community Café kicks off in Crosby

To highlight World Mental Health Day on 10 October, health experts in Sefton are encouraging people to look after themselves and open up about any issues they may be dealing with. Most people will confront some sort of mental health difficulty in their lifetime. The state of your mental health can be affected by factors such as drugs and alcohol, work-related stress and grief – … Continue reading Speak up this World Mental Health Day

Peter Andre will be coming to Southport to headline this year’s Christmas lights switch on! The reality and TV star will be coming to town on November 17 to head up a huge line up of entertainment and formally switch on this year’s brand new lighting scheme. The BID will also be putting on an exciting day of entertainment, fairground rides and street performance to ensure … Continue reading Christmas switch on guestlist is no longer mysterious, girl!

Sefton Council joined over 50 other organisations and businesses from across the borough this week to celebrate its new dementia friendly status. Thanks to the work of Sefton’s Dementia Action Alliance (DAA), the borough has been officially recognised by Alzheimer’s Society as ‘working towards becoming dementia friendly’. This status means that Sefton is a place where people with dementia are understood, respected and supported. The … Continue reading Sefton celebrates dementia friendly status