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…

Details have been revealed for Crosby Village's annual Christmas Lights Switch on and Festive Fair. Taking place on Saturday November 24, the incredibly popular fun day 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…

During self care week (12 – 18 November 2018) health commissioners in Sefton are launching a new policy which follows national guidance, explaining that prescribing of over the counter medicines is changing. NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG are explaining to residents that GPs, nurses and pharmacists are no longer recommended to routinely prescribe…

This week, November 12 - 16, is National Anti-Bullying week focusing on the theme of Respect. During the week, the Bullybusters team will be completing workshops and assemblies around schools in Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley. Conferences will also be held for secondary school children to attend and get involved in the education and awareness regarding anti-bullying. The theme of this year’s…

[Show thumbnails] Communities across Sefton fell silent on Sunday November 11 to mark the borough's annual Remembrance services, as well as to commemorate 100 years since the end of WW1. The Mayor of Sefton, councillors and council officers all attended Remembrance Day services taking place across the borough. They joined thousands of residents, veterans and dignitaries who remembered those who…

This Christmas Southport is set to get a breath-taking LED conical Christmas Tree this festive season, funded by Southport Business Improvement District levy payers. The tree, which will be one of the largest in the UK will be the centre piece of Christmas in Southport. The custom built tree will be a new and exciting experience for Southport and is…

Would you like to volunteer in a fun and friendly environment where you get to meet new people on a daily basis? Crosby Housing Association’s Charity Shop, on Lorne Road in Waterloo, is looking for new volunteers. Volunteers can take part in a variety of duties at the shop, from staffing the tills and serving customers, to behind the scenes…

Local groups have been given a boost now that wellbeing organisation Living Well Sefton has launched the fifth round of the Community Resilience Grant. Community groups and community-minded individuals are being encouraged to apply for funding for projects designed to get more people out of their houses and linking in with their communities. Michael Swift, who runs Southport’s Stepping Stones…