Crosby Village will be lit up this Saturday (November 24) when the popular Christmas lights switch gets underway. The fun starts from 11am with a children’s funfair that runs throughout the day and into the early evening, while 24 local market stalls from across Sefton will be selling a selection of Christmas treats and presents until 6pm. At 3pm Merchant Taylor’s Saxaphone Ensemble will start … Continue reading Crosby gets switched on for Christmas

It’s November, which means that as a part of ‘Movember’, health teams in Sefton are focusing on men’s health this month. NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG are encouraging men in the area to look after their health and make sure they know about some of the most common health problems that could affect them. According to the … Continue reading Men are encouraged to look after their health this November

In conjunction with Living Well Sefton and the Plaza Community Cinema, Age Concern Crosby is pleased to present the following film on Tuesday 20 November: First Man Tickets just £1 including Film, Tea/Coffee and Biscuits (pay on the door). Doors open 12.30pm and film starts showing at 1pm. Information about the film: TITLE: First man: (12A) GENRE: Biography, Drama, History RUNNING TIME: 2 hours 21 … Continue reading Flicks and Friends in November

Pregnant women across Sefton are being urged to make sure they get the flu jab this winter by Sefton Council, NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG. While you are pregnant you are eligible for the flu vaccination free of charge at any point during your pregnancy. Getting the flu vaccine reduces the risk of complications and potential harmful … Continue reading Pregnant women in Sefton urged to get their flu jab

People across Southport and Formby are being urged not to ignore signs and symptoms this World Diabetes Day (14 November 2018). Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes the blood sugar level to be too high.  Across Sefton, 6,500 are classed as being ‘at risk’ of developing type 2 diabetes – but it is preventable. Dr Doug Callow, GP and diabetes lead at NHS Southport … Continue reading It’s time to take the signs of diabetes seriously this World Diabetes Day