An innovative new network for men has recently been set up in Southport. Identity Dads brings together dads, grandads and male carers through a combination of local meetings, social media and blogs. Their first playgroup was a resounding success, bringing dads together to share parenting tips and make new friends, during this Sefton’s Year of Friendship. The next playgroup, based at St Peter’s Centre, Birkdale, … Continue reading Dad’s the word for new community group in Southport

The Year of Friendship is the perfect opportunity to think about volunteering for Swan Women’s Centre in Litherland. Swan is recruiting for its befriending service, where you will lend a kind ear and provide helpful advice and support to women with mental health issues related to social isolation or loneliness. As a volunteer you can help them to socialise, make friends, make appointments, attend meetings … Continue reading Make a difference to women’s mental wellbeing in Sefton

A group of MPs is calling for a tax on social media companies’ profits, saying the firms are operating in “an online wild west”. Its report, which follows a year-long inquiry into the health impact of social media, says the industry should do more to protect children and young people online. The government is due to publish its own proposals within weeks. It says all … Continue reading MPs call for tax on social media companies

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the March screening of Age Concern Crosby’s popular Flicks & Friends film at the Plaza Community Cinema. This month’s film is the newly-released The Aftermath which is a drama starring Keira Knightley, Jason Clarke and Alexander Skarsgard. It is directed by James Kent and is based on the novel of the same name by Rhidian Brook. The film is set in postwar … Continue reading Flicks and Friends in March

Residents are being asked to keep on running, or spring into their first forays at a regular running club in Crosby. The Friends of Moorside Park Run Club takes place every Tuesday at 6.30pm, although participants are asked to arrive at 6.20pm to register. Run clubs are a great way to exercise,  enjoy being outside and meet new people. Find out more at the Moorside … Continue reading Put your best foot forward at Sefton run club