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- Apr 30, 2018
- 1 min
Two Formby lads celebrating winning Liverpool Battle of the Bands
Rock 'n Roll Band The Kairos who include two members from Formby, have WON the Battle of The Bands in Liverpool Rocks! A huge well done to them! Liverpool Rocks is an established Battle of the Bands that takes in around 40 bands from the Merseyside area and gives them the chance to compete for great prizes. The 2018 final was completely sold out on Friday 27th April at the O2 Academy. Winning group, rock 'n roll band The Kairos is heavily inspired by Oasis and The Beatles and
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 28, 2018
- 2 min
Busy times for Formby Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Formby has had a busy few weeks with a variety of events taking place. First off was Stroke Awareness day when the Club offer free blood pressure testing at Chapel Lane Surgery. High blood pressure usually doesn't have any symptoms in its early stages but is the biggest risk factor for a stroke. Having your blood pressure tested regularly is the best way to ensure it stays at a healthy level, and is treated if it doesn't. This simple procedure can save your
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 27, 2018
- 1 min
Bingo night in aid of The Royal Britsh Legion
Royal British Legion Women’s Section are holding a Bingo Night for Branch Funds. These funds are distributed for welfare of serving & ex-service women & their families.
The event will take place on 23rd May 2018 at the Gild Hall, #Formby at 7:30pm for a 8:00pm eyes down start.
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 26, 2018
- 3 min
MP backs calls to protect fire service from further cuts
Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has pledged to do all he can to protect Formby Fire Station against further Government cuts. The move comes after Sefton Council passed a motion calling on the Government to "cease any further cuts to the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority budget". The MP said there had been “deeply damaging" cuts to the fire service and said that he would resist any attempts by the government to threaten the future of Formby Fire Station. Mr Esterson said: "Th
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 26, 2018
- 1 min
Merseyside Fire & Rescue called out to a fire at Shorrocks Hill in Formby
Merseyside Fire & Rescue were called out to a fire at Shorrocks Hill in Formby at approximately 7:15pm tonight, Thursday 26th April. Two fire appliances are at the scene. Shorrocks Hill, which has been shut down for over a year and mostly derelict, is still on fire with smoke bellowing from the roof of the back of the building. We will keep you updated as soon as we know any more details.
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 25, 2018
- 1 min
Merseyside Police statement re social media posts about Alder Hey Hospital and the ongoing situation
Merseyside Police have issued the following statement following reports of social media posts being made in relation to Alder Hey Hospital and the ongoing situation with Alfie Evans: Chief Inspector Chris Gibson said: “Merseyside Police has been made aware of a number of social media posts which have been made with reference to Alder Hey Hospital and the ongoing situation involving Alfie Evans. “I would like to make people aware that these posts are being monitored and remind
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 24, 2018
- 1 min
Hanging Basket sale to raise funds for Formby Luncheon Club
As last year Formby Luncheon Club are holding a Summer Hanging Basket Stall to raise funds for the Luncheon Club. The stall manned by members of the former Formby Lions Club, will be in front of the Luncheon Club in Rosemary Lane on Saturday 5th May from 9.00am - 1.00pm. The Baskets are £18.00 each and there will also be Patio Planters at £15.00 each. As previously, the baskets and planters will be delivered free of charge within the local Formby area. All proceeds raised wil
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 24, 2018
- 2 min
Formby opticians support people living with autism
Staff members at Specsavers Formby have completed a course that will help provide support to customers with autism. The initiative, which was developed with The National Autistic Society and is being rolled out across Specsavers stores nationwide, aims to build the team’s knowledge about the lifelong developmental disability, while helping to improve the customer experience for people with autism, and their carers. The online learning modules cover understanding autism; commu
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 24, 2018
- 13 min
Two unexploded Bombs should put a stop to the Andrews Lane development
In 1941, over 100 bombs were dropped in Formby and on Marsh Farm in particular which comprises a significant part of the Andrews Lane development site and next to the Powerhouse Crossing (of the railway) Hoggs Hill Lane Formby. Two of the unexploded bombs were never recovered and are still underground on the site. This would obviously compromise any future development of 95 houses wouldn't it? It seems not. There has been no attempt by Sefton Council to follow up on these con
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 24, 2018
- 2 min
Two year Criminal Behaviour Order issued to a Formby man for public order offences
Merseyside Police has obtained a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) against a Formby man after he was convicted for public order offences in Southport town centre. 48-year-old Stuart Nairn from Mounthouse Close, Formby was issued with the CBO at Sefton Magistrates Court on Saturday, 21 April, which will run for two years. Nairn was convicted of various incidents in 2017 – 2018 in which Nairn was abusive to staff and customers at local businesses, including racially aggra
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 23, 2018
- 2 min
Land is now secure for a new 1.4m Lifeboat Station in Southport
The Southport Lifeboat have just announced that the land for their new £1.4million Lifeboat Station has been signed over and construction on the iconic building is due to begin in the coming weeks. The Trustee Directors of the Southport Lifeboat are delighted to announce that a lease for the site of the new £1.4 million lifeboat house has been signed and building work is due to commence on the station in the coming weeks. Despite a lot of the funds being in place and having o
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 23, 2018
- 2 min
Live water rescue demonstration, Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Week
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) is joining UK fire chiefs this week to warn people of the dangers of drowning when involved in activities either in or near water. Statistics show that drowning in the UK is now one of the leading causes of accidental death. In 2016 alone, 315 people in Britain accidentally drowned, with around 50% taking part in normal everyday activities near water at the time such as walking or running. In addition during the same period, 64 people a
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 23, 2018
- 3 min
The War of the Worlds has been shooting in Formby woods and is set to appear on BBC One this Christm
Last year, it was announced that The War Of The Worlds - one of the best-read science fictions in history - was being adapted for British television. A major 3-part adaptation of The War of the Worlds has been shooting in Formby over the last few weeks. The three-part series will tell the story of how Martians launched a devastating attack on 19th century London, until one man leads a heroic fight back. The photo above was taken by Pedal Away as they cycled through Formby woo
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 21, 2018
- 1 min
Did you put a hefty dent in a blue Toyota Auris in Waitrose car park?
Dear Formby Bubble:Yesterday afternoon whilst parked in the Waitrose carpark for shopping there and elsewhere my blue Toyota Auris Hybrid estate received a hefty dent on the driver's door. No note was left for me to contact the owners, who must have known they had done several hundred pounds worth of damage. I wonder if the owner reading this would contact you with their details - or if anyone saw the incident? Thank you!
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 21, 2018
- 1 min
Fun, Food & Family activities this weekend at the first Hightown Festival
The Hightown Festival looks like a great fun filled event this weekend covering Saturday 21st April and Sunday 22nd April. The Hightown Parish Council and Partners are proud to welcome you to the very first Hightown Festival. Two days of fun, food and family activities, supporting local clubs and charities. The inaugural Hightown Festival, a small but family friendly weekend event for, and hosted by, the people of Hightown. Activities are set to include a children's zone with
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 21, 2018
- 3 min
MP calls for Government to increase High Needs funding as Formby special school announces closure
Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson says the closure of Clarence High School in Formby is ‘symptomatic’ of budget pressures in the entire education system and called on the Government to increase funding to provide a decent education for all needs. Clarence High, an independent high school on West Lane in Formby, caters for around 25 young people aged seven to 19 with special needs, including behavioural difficulties and autism. Its owners Nugent Care has announced it will close
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 19, 2018
- 2 min
Churchill Retirement Living Celebrates National Pet Month in Formby
Keeping a pet is extremely rewarding but the unseen benefits can be far greater, especially in later life. Churchill Retirement Living regularly sees the positive impact pet ownership has on the health and wellbeing of its Owners, which is why, unlike some other retirement developments, at Trinity Lodge in Formby, Owners are welcome to bring well-behaved cats, dogs and caged birds when they move. To celebrate National Pet Month (April), Churchill’s Regional Marketing Manager,
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 19, 2018
- 1 min
Full and Part Time Bar Staff required at Formby Golf Club
Formby Golf Club, one of the UK’s premier private member clubs, is recruiting. We are looking to hire full time and part time bar staff with personality, who can help us deliver an exceptional member and visitor experience. Previous experience preferred but not essential as full training will be given. Please note that Formby Golf Club is not to be confused with Formby Hall Golf Club & Spa, which is a different business. To apply please send a CV and covering letter to: Stuar
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 19, 2018
- 1 min
Dear Formby Bubble - Warning to beach users - Dangerous Dog on Formby Beach
Dear Formby Bubble: I would like to bring to your attention an incident on Formby beach about a dangerous dog. The dog attacked my dog on the beach near the RNLI Lifeguard Cabin at the boardwalk at 3:15pm yesterday, 18th April 2018. I had just given my 3-year-old German Shepherd a drink of water when an unleashed, out of control, white pit bull type dog appeared and ran at speed towards my dog followed by a man & woman chasing and screaming at it. It hit my dog and bowled him
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 18, 2018
- 1 min
CAREGivers Formby are recruiting for part-time staff
If you are looking for rewarding part time work, Home Instead maybe just what you are looking for. CAREGivers Formby are now recruiting for part time staff. We are a values led company who's mission is to change the face of ageing. We are looking for CAREGivers to assist the elderly with non medical services including Companionship, Home Help and Personal care in their own homes. No experience is required as we provide full training. Our pay is up to £9.50 per hour
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 18, 2018
- 1 min
Proposed expansion to Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa - Have Your Say
Formby Leisure Holdings Limited are in the process of preparing plans to improve and expand Formby Hall Golf Resort. We are holding a drop-in session at the Golf Club on Thursday 26th April 2018 from 3.30pm – 7.30pm. We have issued letters to residents and businesses nearby the hotel but would like to hear your thoughts. Following a successful refurbishment last summer, Formby Leisure Holdings Limited are looking to invest further in the resort. We are in the process or prepa
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 17, 2018
- 2 min
Formby Secondary School set to close at the end of the Summer term
A high school in Formby has confirmed it will close for good at the end of the summer term because of ‘financial pressures.’ Clarence High School is operated by Nugent Care, with the company citing ‘ongoing financial pressures’ as the reason behind its ‘extremely difficult decision’ to close. Sadly Clarence High School in Formby will close at the end of the summer term. Clarence High School is based in Freshfield, Formby and provides both residential and day placements in a t
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 16, 2018
- 1 min
Stone Age Footprints Discovery Walk
The National Trust’s Northern Regional Archeologist, Jamie Lund led the April Stone Age Footprints Discovery Walk on Monday 9th April. The baked mud of 6,000 years ago lies under the sands and can be uncovered by the tides. Human footprints were soon found together with roe deer, aurochs – a very large wild ox, cranes and wild boar. The prints were first brought to light by retired Formby schoolmaster Gordon Roberts, whose illustrated booklet is available from the National
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Formby Bubble
- Apr 16, 2018
- 1 min
Chief Fire Officer announces move to Australia
Chief Fire Officer Dan Stephens has advised Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority that he has accepted the offer to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer of the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade in Victoria, Australia. Chief Officer Stephens said: ‘It has been a real privilege to serve as Chief over the last 7 years. Despite the most challenging of circumstances I believe we have maintained an excellent level of service to the people of Merseyside and tha
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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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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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