Sefton Library Service is celebrating after being awarded almost £240,000 in National Lottery funding to support the Human Library project. The National Lottery Community Fund distributes money raised by National Lottery players for good causes and is the largest community funder in the UK. The award will provide three years funding to Sefton Libraries to offer a programme of creative activities that invite local people … Continue reading Sefton awarded £240,000 cash boost for Human Library project

After a long, grey winter, the return of some sunshine is more than welcome for many of us. However, getting too much sun and spending too much time in the heat can have a serious impact on your health. Amongst other things, it can result in sunburn, heat stroke and skin cancer. Health commissioners are reminding Sefton residents to take care when enjoying the sunshine … Continue reading Be safe in the sun say health commissioners

A family fun day held by Southport and Formby Macmillan Information and Support Centre was a real success and brought parents, carers and children in similar situations together. The event – held last month at The Salvation Army on Shakespeare Street, Southport – aimed to raise awareness of the support available to children, whether they have a close relative who has had cancer, is undergoing … Continue reading Families brought together by Macmillan

We are pleased to announce that the sixth round of the popular Community Resilience Grant is now open for applications. We are inviting community groups in Sefton to apply for a ‘Food with Friends’ grant with amounts up to £2,000 available for projects that focus on healthy eating which help to bring people together. Individuals, with help from a Living Well partner, can apply for … Continue reading Food with friends grant launch

Sefton Council wants its residents to celebrate World Friendship Day (Tuesday, July 30) in style this year by bringing a picnic to their local park, beach or open space. This is an opportunity during Sefton’s Year of Friendship for residents to enjoy one of the boroughs stunning greenspaces with friends, neighbours or family. World Friendship Day has been celebrated since 1930 and is all about … Continue reading Enjoy a picnic with friends in Sefton this World Friendship Day