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- Feb 28, 2017
- 1 min
Helicopter training exercises over Formby
You may have noticed the low flying helicopters over the last couple of days flying over Hightown and Formby from the Altcar training camp. They are in fact Royal Navy helicopters involved in search and rescue exercises. Colonel Mark Underhill OBE said: "Altcar Training Camp are once again hosting a tri - Service helicopter exercise over the period Monday 27th February to Friday 4th March. This will involve a number of helicopters undertaking a low level mixed formation train
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 28, 2017
- 5 min
What is Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday?
Shrove Tuesday is the day that precedes Ash Wednesday. As it is determined by Easter, for which the actual date changes on an annual basis. This year Pancake Day takes place on Tuesday 28th February. The name Shrove Tuesday comes from 'shrive', meaning absolution for sins by doing penance. The day gets its name from the tradition of Christians trying to be 'shriven' before Lent. Christians would go to Confession, where they admit their sins to a priest and ask for absolution.
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 28, 2017
- 3 min
Pancake Day - Here’s how to make the perfect pancake
Before you start crashing about in the kitchen with frying pans and mixing bowls this evening, you need a fail-safe pancake recipe. Follow these tips and there will be no crying over spilt milk tonight. hopefully. The perfect pancake mix This is a foolproof recipe for pancake batter: Makes 12-14 pancakes 110g plain flour 2 large eggs 75ml water 200ml milk 1tbsp melted butter Instructions: Sieve the flour into a large mixing bowl and with a spoon make a well in the center. Bre
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 27, 2017
- 1 min
Two men have been charged following a burglary in Formby
Merseyside Police can confirm two men have been charged with burglary, theft, theft shop and common assault following an incident on Thursday, 23 February.
Alan Rimmer, 57 years of Kipling Street, Bootle and David Keating, 41 years of Cookson Road, Seaforth appeared at South Sefton Magistrates court on 24th February. Keating was remanded in custody and Rimmer bailed with conditions, to appear at South Sefton Magistrates Court on 14 April 2017.
In the early hours of Thurs
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 27, 2017
- 2 min
Give a toss about fire safety this Pancake Day
Traditionally Shrove Tuesday marks the beginning of Lent, when many people throughout the country make pancakes before they begin a 40 day fast. But amidst all the fun of cooking up sweet treats take a moment to remember fire safety this Pancake Day. Accidental fires caused by cooking with oil or frying can be devastating, with a very high proportion of such fires resulting in injuries. Gary Oakford, Group Manager at Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, said: “Making pancakes ca
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Charlotte Kenny
- Feb 27, 2017
- 1 min
Formby Rotary Group learn about becoming Dementia Friends
There is currently a campaign to tackle the stigma and lack of understanding around dementia has been brought to Formby. The members of the Formby Squirrels rotary group were recently treated to an informative talk by Elizabeth Foggin. Elizabeth is a solicitor from Autumn Years Law and she has previously spoken about launching a ‘Dementia Friends’ initiative in the area. The Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends programme is a way to change people’s perceptions of dementia.
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 27, 2017
- 5 min
Roadworks start today on Formby bypass causing huge delays
The Formby bypass northbound from BP garage to Coast Road is down to one lane due to roadworks. This is causing considerable delays and the build up in traffic is severe so please avoid if possible. Other Roadworks starting today: Streetworks / Licence, Streetworks gas mains renewal works
Responsibility for works: Sefton Council Road closure Name: Shaw's Avenue
Location: at Shaws Road, Birkdale, Sefton (Shaw's Avenue)
27 February — 13 March Responsibility: Sefton Council
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 24, 2017
- 2 min
Baby Red Squirrel found on forest floor is recovering with Wildlife Trust
A tiny red squirrel is recovering with Wildlife Trust officers after a traumatic start to its life. The four-week-old male squirrel was found on the forest floor at Ainsdale National Nature Reserve by Natural England volunteers. It is now safely in the hands of Rachel Miller, Red Squirrel Field Officer for the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside. Rachel said: “He was on the ground, with a bloody nose, freezing cold and covered in lice. The first pri
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 24, 2017
- 3 min
Vital volunteers needed to save the last of our Red Squirrels
The Wildlife Trusts are leading the largest ever recruitment drive for red squirrel volunteers. With the help of National Lottery funding, the Trusts aim to increase volunteer numbers from 500 to 5000 to save the UK’s last red squirrels. With the first of this year’s surveys of the endangered mammal due to start on 1st March, a new approach to the conservation of this charismatic species puts volunteers at the forefront of efforts to halt their decline. And this is vitally im
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 24, 2017
- 2 min
Prince Charles backs plan to Sterilise grey squirrels to protect our Red Squirrels
THE PRINCE of Wales has backed new plans to sterilise grey squirrels in a bid to protect native reds. The government-backed plans would see grey squirrels given an oral contraceptive hidden in chocolate spread, which would last several years. Scientists believe over five years the plans would reduce numbers by more than 90 per cent, from 3.5m to less than 300,000. Prince Charles likes the idea because it means no grey squirrels would have to be killed but numbers would be suc
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 23, 2017
- 1 min
Two men have been arrested after Formby burglary
Two men have been arrested after a Formby burglary between Midnight and 8am this morning. Thieves who broke into a Formby home last night and made off with purses, phones and photography equipment have been arrested. Two men, both from Bootle, were arrested on suspicion of burglary at around 9am today, Thursday February 23rd. A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “Officers were called to Coniston Road to a report of a burglary at around 9am today. “It was reported thieve
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 23, 2017
- 1 min
A 21-year-old charged after car stolen in Formby
A 21 year-old man has been charged with motoring offences after being detained by officers in Liverpool.
Dean Colquhoun, of Royton Road, Waterloo, was charged with disqualified driving, unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving and using a motor vehicle on a road/public place without insurance.
He was arrested by officers in the South Chester Street area of Dingle area of Liverpool on Tuesday 22 February as part of an investigation into the theft of a ca
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 23, 2017
- 2 min
Formby Rotary present new bench to Formby Library
The Rotary Club of Formby celebrates it's 50th Anniversary this year. As part of it's commemorative events the Club has presented a new bench to be placed outside Formby Library. The bench was handed over to Sefton Council recently. The Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Iain Brodie-Browne, Chairman of Formby Parish Council Bob McCann and his wife, Andrew Farthing, Principal Library Manager attended the handover along with Jim Charnock, a founder member of the Club and the Club President,
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 23, 2017
- 1 min
Formby High School - Spring Lectures
Formby High School - Spring Lectures All talks will take place at Formby High School, Merseyside, L37 3HW An Introduction to Shakespeare's World Wednesday 1 March, 7-8pm Dr Kate O’Leary This lecture provides an introduction to the study of Shakespeare. We will look at the time in which Shakespeare lived and how politics, religion and other major social changes affected his writing. We will explore the theatres in which he worked, how actors performed on stage, what costumes t
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 23, 2017
- 5 min
Formby Junior Sports Club Frank's Report 20th February 2017
There was nearly a full programme of fixtures at the weekend with the majority of Formby Junior Sports Clubs Representative teams in action. Inter Club was also back in full swing after the previous Saturday off due to the start of the half term holiday. BOYS’ REPRESENTATIVE TEAM MATCHES FJSC Under 7’s and Under 8’s continue to show continued progress this season as all five teams are developing as their team play improves with every outing.
FJSC’s two Under 7 teams have fa
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 22, 2017
- 2 min
National Trust Formby is closed now until after Storm Doris which forcasts 80mph winds
National Trust Formby will be closed tomorrow because of the predicted Storm Doris which is set to hit at 6am. National Trust Formby has become the first victim of the incoming Storm Doris. Bosses of the National Trust site have announced it will stay closed tomorrow due to fears of high winds. The site closed early this afternoon. A spokesman for National Trust Formby said: “We will be closing the site from 4pm this afternoon (Wednesday 22nd) and it will remain closed all da
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 22, 2017
- 1 min
A 42 year old man sadly died at Fishermans Path after being hit by a train
It has now been confirmed that it was a 42-year-old man that has sadly died after he was struck by a train at Fisherman’s Path crossing in Formby. A spokesperson from BTP said: "Officers from British Transport Police were called to the scene yesterday afternoon at approximately 4.45pm and attended alongside colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service."
"This incident is not being treated as suspicious and his family have been informed. A file will be prepared for the c
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 21, 2017
- 3 min
Coroners’ court recorded a verdict of accidental death for Andrew Coogan in the Shorrocks Hill fire
A fire at a the stables in which a 45-year-old man died was caused by an electical fault it was heard at Sefton Coroners’ court. The court heard that emergency workers were called to the stables block at Shorrocks Hill in Formby on August 25th last year. Andrew Coogan’s body was found at the scene and later formally identified. He had worked at the stables for some time. Eight horses also died when the blaze ripped through the stables near the exclusive Shorrocks Hill Count
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 21, 2017
- 1 min
Person dies at Fishermans Path after being hit by a train
UPDATE: Unconfirmed reports from passengers on the train are that the person it struck may have been a boy on a bike. British Transport Police said the person struck by the train was 'pronounced dead the scene'. A spokesman said: “The person was struck by a train and officers were called to the scene of the incident at 16.44pm. It is being treated as none suspicious circumstances. Paramedics attended but the person was pronounced dead at the scene. A file will be prepared for
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 21, 2017
- 1 min
Trees were destroyed in a deliberate fire on the Squirrel Walk in Formby
A large area of the National Trust Squirrel Walk at Formby was set alight by vandals on Saturday night, 18th February 2017. Many trees were damaged by the fire and several have been felled because they were badly burnt. Kate Martin, Lead Ranger at Formby said: “We were very concerned about the two fires which occurred in Squirrel Walk and on Sandfield Path last weekend. The lighting of fires is not permitted on the National Trust’s site at Formby. Not only is it extremely dan
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 21, 2017
- 2 min
MP Bill Esterson writes to the Health Secretary about plans to shut A&E at Southport and Formby
Formby MP, Bill Esterson has written to the Health Secretary about government plans to shut A&E at Southport and Formby Hospital. The plans were highlighted in national media reports and are part of the so-called “Sustainability and Transformation” Plan (STP) for Cheshire and Merseyside. Government plans for Southport and Formby would see cuts in the hours or outright closure of A&E, which would mean patients having to travel to Preston, Aintree or Liverpool in an emergency.
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Charlotte Kenny
- Feb 21, 2017
- 2 min
Liverpool FC striker Ian Rush turns out for Formby five-a-side
Britain’s first £3 Million footballer Ian Rush has made a surprise return to football – as The Football Pools brought in the Liverpool legend as the ultimate pub team ringer. Railway FC Team LiveRush surprised Over 35’s side - Railway Formby Vets FC – by turning out in a five-a-side match to promote the chance to win £3 Million for just £1 on The Football Pools. 30 years ago, Rush became the very first British player to breach the £3 Million mark when he signed for Juventus f
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Formby Bubble
- Feb 21, 2017
- 1 min
Lots of items for sale, all in Formby
I've had a clear out and am selling lots of items which are all good condition New Kenwood Triblade £40 Scott Ceran Induction Hob £30 Large jewelled globe £20 Mini Asus laptop £40 Toaster £8 Pair of Next lamps £15 New free standing rotary airer £10 Pearl & glass ornate bowl £5 Large heavy amber glass vase £6 Large ornate glass vase
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I've found some keys in Formby village
Dear Formby Bubble: Keys found in Formby village, left at Youssef Strength Gym, there til 8pm 👍🏼
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People enjoying the sun with a drink in pub gardens across Formby today as Stage Two lockdown begins
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An exclusive look inside Youssef Strength gym which opens its doors tomorrow morning on Chapel Lane
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- 6 days ago
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The Maritime Cadets and other local groups in desperate need of help to repair the community centre
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- Apr 6
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An insight into Altcar Training Camp in Hightown by Chief Executive, Colonel Mark Underhill
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- Apr 6
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Snowfall in Formby this afternoon when the bitter arctic winds made our Spring seem like Winter
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- Apr 3
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Formby Supermarkets and convenience stores opening hours over Easter
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- Apr 2
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Air Ambulance called out to Formby beach today when a woman fell from her horse
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Happy 107th Birthday to the oldest lady in Formby who Celebrates in lockdown with a poem
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- Mar 31
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Mayhem and disturbance caused by youths in Formby Village when several cars were damaged
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- Mar 31
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On the hottest day of the year so far, fire crews attended numerous fires lit by arsonists in Formby
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- Mar 30
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Dispersal Zone introduced in Formby tonight after incidents of antisocial behaviour on Formby Beach
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- Mar 29
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What a lovely day it’s been today with the sun shining and restrictions lifted in Formby
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- Mar 29
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Due to high winds and high spring tides, you are advised to stay away from Sefton coast today
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- Mar 28
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Panchos fast food restaurant in Formby is closing down after 26 years
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- Mar 27
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Our clocks go forward tomorrow morning at 1am and BST begins but why do they go forward?
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- Mar 23
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A national minute’s silence to remember the victims of the pandemic to be held at 12pm today
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- Mar 22
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National Trust Lifeboat Road car park is closed for two days from today
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- Mar 19
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Formby Festival Tickets are now on sale but numbers limited - First come first served basis
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