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Are you living with cancer? Southport Macmillan Centre can help

29 March 2019
Charlene Smith
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Categories: 2019 - Sefton's Year of friendship, Front Page, Latest News, Your Sefton

Without the right support, living with cancer can be lonely and isolating. The Southport Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre provides a free, confidential drop in service for anyone who is affected by cancer.

As well as the drop-in service, there are lots of groups which you can join and meet new people.

They are led by volunteers who make new members very welcome. The groups are about offering peer to peer support for people affected by cancer whether it is someone recently diagnosed or someone going through treatment.

The centre also offers cancer specific support groups which can reassure you that you are not alone. You can talk about treatment and side effects with people who have gone through a similar experience.

Support groups include:

The Macmillan Singers – No audition needed.

In stitches – Craft Group

Walking Groups – All abilities

Growing Stronger Together – Gardening Group

To find out more about the groups, contact the centre on 01704 533024

Or visit; www.southportmacmillancentre.org.uk

Gallop into Sefton after the Aintree Grand National

28 March 2019
Ollie Cowan
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Categories: Front Page, Latest News

Visitors to the Aintree Grand National Festival should bet on an odds-on favourite and enjoy all that beautiful Sefton has to offer!

Once the racing has ended for the day, thousands of festival-goers are set to saddle up and check out the mane attractions throughout the borough.

A spokesman for Sefton Council said: “Hear it from the horses’ mouth! Sefton is the place to be during the Aintree Festival weekend and we encourage all race-goers to explore our wonderful borough.

“From 22 miles of golden sands, the beauty of Formby’s National Trust pinewoods and the iconic Iron Men in Crosby, Sefton has it all.

“Visit Ainsdale and Birkdale beach to see the shores where Grand National hero Red Rum honed his skills then relax along Southport’s Lord Street shopping boulevard and the resort’s fine bars and restaurants.

“Take in the fantastic exhibitions at the Atkinson before a canter through Formby woods and dinner on Waterloo’s South Road to sample foods of the world.

“Finish off with a photo or two of our incredible Another Place – 100 spectacular cast-iron, life-size figures by Anthony Gormley spread across three miles of the foreshore and stretching almost one kilometre out to sea.

“Sefton is definitely the odds-on winner for a great day out.”

For more suggestions and ideas on where to visit and what to see in Sefton, visit the council’s instagram @sefton_council.

Advice for Aintree and Maghull residents ahead of Aintree Festival

28 March 2019
Ollie Cowan
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Categories: Front Page, Latest News, Police

Police are encouraging residents in Aintree and Maghull to contact their neighbourhood policing team with any issues or concerns they have ahead of the Aintree Festival which gets underway next Thursday (4 April).

The event runs across three days from Thursday, April 4 to Saturday, April 6 and with more than 150,000 race-goers set to attend, the community’s dedicated neighbourhood officers want to make sure residents experience minimal disruption.

Community officers will speak to residents living in some of the busiest streets around the racecourse to let them know who they can contact if they experience any problems with issues such as car parking, litter and anti-social behaviour during the event. Letter drops will also be carried out in the local area.

Despite the large crowds attending the festival, the vast majority of race-goers have a safe and enjoyable day and a multi-agency operation involving police officers from across the Force will once again aim to ensure this year’s event is no different.

Community Inspector Duncan Swan said: “Firstly, I would like to say how grateful we are year after year to the local residents for their co-operation and patience throughout the Aintree Festival. Thousands of visitors attend each year and have a great time and I am sure this year will be no different.

“We recognise that large numbers of people can have an impact on the local community and I want to reassure people that, as well as the policing operation for the event itself, my community team will be there to address any concerns residents may have.

“I would urge any local residents who may have experienced problems in previous years, or have any concerns about the upcoming festival to please get in touch. We are determined to ensuring the event runs smoothly and is enjoyable for all.”

Aintree and Maghull residents can contact their neighbourhood team by sending an email to B.Community.Hub.1@merseyside.police.uk.

Have your say on Formby’s Neighbourhood Plan

27 March 2019
Ollie Cowan
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Categories: Essential Sefton, Front Page, Latest News, Local Consultation

Residents in Formby and Little Altcar are being invited to have their say on the future of where they live.

Both Parish Councils have jointly worked on the creation of the Formby and Little Altcar Neighbourhood Plan which, when finalised, would shape the future housing, infrastructure, health and environmental aspects of the area.

A consultation is now running until May 15, 2019 to allow both residents and other interested parties to have their say on the Neighbourhood Plan.

Such schemes were introduced in 2011 to provide a powerful set of tools for residents to easily shape the future development of their respective communities.

Once adopted, Neighbourhood Plans are then used to help determine any planning applications which are put forward in the area.

Residents can view the proposed Formby and Altcar Neighbourhood Plan at Formby Library, Duke Street, Formby or at Magdalen House, Trinity Road, Bootle.

It is also available to view via www.sefton.gov.uk/neighbourhoodplanning

All comments should be made in writing via email on neighbourhoodplanning@sefton.gov.uk or by post at Local Plan Team, Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ.

Dads the word for new community group in Southport

27 March 2019
Ollie Cowan
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Categories: 2019 - Sefton's Year of friendship, Front Page, Latest News

An innovative new network for men has launched in Southport.

Identity Dads brings together dads, grandads and male carers through a combination of local meetings, social media and blogs.

The group was founded by Richard Owens, a local dad of four who saw the need for a space where men could connect with one another and learn from each other.

Richard said: “The group seems to be meeting a need. I was so pleased with attendance for the first event and there were some great conversations between the Dads.”

“The vision is to run various activities to support dads in whatever situations they find themselves. We all know that it can be difficult to get out there and meet new people so Identity Dads is one way to help.”

Their first playgroup was a resounding success, bringing new Dads together to share parenting tips and make new friends which is very fitting to Sefton’s Year of Friendship. The next playgroup will be held at St Peter’s Centre in Birkdale on Saturday, 13 April at 9.30am.

In addition to Saturday morning playgroups, Identity Dads has also lined up a Curry Night and a picnic in April. Check Facebook to find out more about these events.

To find out more about Identity Dads and how you can get involved visit http://www.identitydads.org/ or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

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