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- Jun 26, 2018
- 1 min
Ashcroft House Nursing Home in Formby are looking for - Part Time Cook
Cedars Care Group is a family run company with 15 years of experience in nursing, dementia, elderly care and seven boutique homes across the UK. We are now looking for a Cook to join our friendly nursing care home in Formby - the role is part time 15-16 hours per week permanent position available. The successful candidate must be able to cover weekdays as well as some weekends to support the needs of our residents. Responsibilities and Duties A compassionate and caring nature
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 26, 2018
- 2 min
Ashcroft House Nursing Home in Formby are looking for - Healthcare Assistants
Cedars Care Group is a family run company with 15 years of experience in nursing, dementia, elderly care and seven boutique homes across the UK. We are now looking for carers to join our friendly nursing care team in Formby. We seek kind and compassionate individuals who are looking to make a difference in supporting our residents to live the highest quality of life possible. Requirements: Part-time or full time contract, day shifts available, 24-36 hours per week. 12-hour sh
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 26, 2018
- 3 min
Formby High School win national award for the Most Creative School of the year
Formby High School win the Tes Creative School of the Year award. On Friday 22 June the national prestigious Tes (Times Educational Supplement) Awards were held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The awards, celebrating their tenth year, recognise outstanding contributions made by education teams and individuals to help students around the country to succeed, both inside and outside the classroom. Formby High School was shortlisted for the Most Creative School and Second
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 22, 2018
- 1 min
Goldcraft in Formby sadly closing down due to retirement after 17 years
Goldcraft Jewellers at the Cloisters in Halsall Lane will be finally closing its doors on Saturday 23rd June 2018. Bart and his staff would like to thank all his customers over the last 17 years for their valued custom and friendship. Bart is looking forward to his retirement, but will miss the Formby people greatly. He has become a much respected businessman during his time here in Formby however, he is looking forward to spending more time with his family and grandchildren.
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 22, 2018
- 4 min
Formby Live is finally here starting tonight at Woodwards and Cafe D'art
Formby Live 2018 is finally here! Formby Live starts tonight at Woodwards (live music EVERY Friday night!) with the amazing GROOVE BANDITS at 9:30pm and also at Cafe D'Art at 9pm with 'The Country Folk'. It is expected to be wall to wall sunshine in our Bubble this weekend with temperatures exceeding 70 degrees. A great weekend ahead for everyone! Starting Friday night 22nd June, with Live Music in local venues then the action moves into the weekend of 23rd and 24th June.
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 20, 2018
- 3 min
Formby Live is coming THIS WEEKEND and it's bringing the sun with it!
Formby Live 2018 is coming THIS WEEKEND! The sun is expected to come out in all it's glory with temperatures exceeding 70 degrees. Starting Friday night 22nd June, with Live Music in local venues then the action moves into the weekend of 23rd and 24th June.
At Formby Pool, there will two days of family fun activities, including children's rides and BBQ tent and, of course, live music from the Merseycats stage. Meanwhile, in the Village, there will be a stage outside the Cha
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 20, 2018
- 3 min
Iceland urged to "do the right thing" on staff pay during upcoming Formby store refurbishm
Formby MP Bill Esterson has written to the chief executive of Iceland foods after hearing reports that staff at the town's store would not be paid during the upcoming three-week refurbishment.
The MP for Sefton Central, who is also a shadow business minister, said he had sought advice from the House of Commons Library after hearing that staff at the Chapel Lane store had been told to find workin other branches or use their holiday entitlement during the closure, despite bei
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 20, 2018
- 3 min
Southport Armed Forces Day Sunday 1st July
Local SSAFA (The Armed Forces Charity) Veterans based at RAF Woodvale are preparing to hold this years Armed Forces Day event at the Town Hall (Princess Diana Memorial Gardens) in front of the Southport Town Hall. They are very proud to be organising it again this year and are gearing up for the big day. Starting the event off with a Drumhead Service at 10:00 am in the Town Hall Gardens (Princess Diana memorial Gardens) Parade with The Band of the King’s Division starting at
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 19, 2018
- 5 min
MP urges action to stop repeat of travellers' illegal encampment
Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson has called on Sefton Council to beef up security on the borough's parks after travellers set up an illegal encampment for five days in Duke Street park in Formby.
The MP also called on the Government to toughen up the law so that travellers could be moved on more quickly and vehicles confiscated when people refuse to move on. He wrote to Sefton Council to ask what measures were being taken to deter travellers from setting up on other public s
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 15, 2018
- 1 min
New intake for Redgate Rovers Junior Football Club
Redgate Rovers Junior Football Club est 1975 will once again be commencing in September its under 5 years of age development squad training sessions.
Reception Boys and Girls at September 2018 are all welcome. Sessions will run for 1 hour 9am Saturday morning at Redgate School and will be based on fun related training and small sided games developing the fundamentals that starts your little ones on their footballing journeys.
Coaching will be provided by FA licensed Coach
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 15, 2018
- 2 min
Help children learn how to Swim Safe in Sefton for free this summer
Swim Safe, the national outdoor swimming and water safety programme for 7-14-year-
olds, is coming to Sefton for the first time this summer. Run by Swim England and the RNLI, the free, fun activity teaches children how to swim
outdoors and what do if they get into trouble.
For the first time, parents and carers can book a free place for their children on a Swim Safe
session in Sefton this summer. The sessions will be held at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre in Waterloo be
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 14, 2018
- 3 min
Merseyside Police appeal after young girl approached by man in Formby with suspicious circumstances
A 7-year-old girl was approached in Formby by a male stranger on Tuesday evening who tried to get the girl to go with him. The young girl had gone outside her house and the man actually ran towards her. The girl did not see a vehicle. A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm that an investigation is ongoing after the report of suspicious circumstances in Formby on Tuesday, 12 June. At around 7pm, a report was received of a 7-year-old girl having been approached
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 14, 2018
- 1 min
A 16-year-old from Formby arrested for burglary in Southport
A 16 year old boy from Formby and two 16 year old boys from Southport have been arrested on Wednesday 13th June. The arrest was in connection with a burglary to a business premises on Eastbank street in Southport that took place last week. We do not have any more information at this time.
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 14, 2018
- 1 min
Officers from Roads Policing are at Waitrose in Formby today to speak to senior road users
Officers from Roads Policing are at Waitrose in Formby today, Thursday 14th June, taking part in #OpFocus #OpFocus is about helping to reduce killed or seriously injured (KSI) collisions with senior road users. Educating over 65's on road safety. Call in and see them for more information.
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 13, 2018
- 1 min
Freshfields animal rescue have been shortlisted for Sainsburys Local Charity of the Year
Freshfields animal rescue are excited to be shortslisted for local charity of the year. It’s a great opportunity to gain support and raise funds for rescued animals. It's now up to a public vote. Your lovely readers can vote online, and in store.
To vote online, it's quite straightforward: 1. Please follow the link below.
2. Type in 'Southport' when you're asked to 'search for your local store'.
3. Choose the Southport, St. George's Place option (in purple)
4. 3 charities
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 13, 2018
- 2 min
People in Formby at risk of losing sight due to lack of regular health checks
The team at Specsavers in Southport and Formby are raising awareness this Diabetes Week (11 June – 17 June) as, according to research, over 27,000 in Merseyside are at risk of losing their sight due to diabetes. Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave CBE is joining forces with Specsavers and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to warn of the risks of blindness linked to the condition. The campaign follows Sir Steve admitting that losing his sight is one of his bigge
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 13, 2018
- 3 min
Any negative interaction with the travellers must be reported to the police
A section 77 has now been served on the travellers on Duke Street park and a court slot reserved for Monday morning. It is suspected that the travellers will leave of their own accord on Sunday evening. In the meantime, Sefton Council are stepping up security patrols in the area. Merseyside Police have said that they are taking a step back from the situation but will intervene if there is any trouble. Merseyside Police have asked that if anyone experiences interaction of a ne
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 13, 2018
- 1 min
Ex Display Kitchen for sale
All units including quartz worktops, range cooker, extractor, pull out corner storage mechanism. If anyone is interested just pop into the shop. £2,000.00 or near offer. Just pop in to Acorn kitchens, 35 three tuns lane, Formby or call tel: 01704 877220 for more details
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 13, 2018
- 3 min
Sefton Council move to take action on the Duke Street travellers
Sefton Council are aware of the travellers on Duke Street park and are in talks with Merseyside Police as to the best way forward. Merseyside Police are happy with the situation as to no conflict at the moment. Due to the new powers concerning travellers, If they had broken into the site, the police could have enforced removal immediately but due to the gate on Duke Street being left open, that cannot happen. Sefton Council, has now got to take control of the situation but is
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 12, 2018
- 2 min
Travellers camp has now moved from Lifeboat Road to Duke Street Park in Formby
The travellers that descended on Formby earlier today, Tuesday 12th June, have now left the National Trust site at Lifeboat Road and have descended on Duke Street Park via the open gate. There appears to be around forty caravans and vehicles on the Phillips Lane side of the park that take up virtually the whole length of the park. Travellers on Duke Street Park Travellers on Duke Street Park The open gate on Duke Street Park Original story at 3pm: An unauthorised encampment o
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 12, 2018
- 2 min
Travellers camp has been set up on National Trust land on Lifeboat Road in Formby
An unauthorised encampment of travellers has moved into Lifeboat Road in Formby this morning, Tuesday 12th June 2018. The site, which now belongs to the National Trust has been descended on by at least fifteen travellers vans along with cars. A spokeswoman from National Trust Formby said: "Approximately 15 traveller vehicles are currently parked on land looked after by the National Trust at Lifeboat Road, Formby. This area is open to the public to enjoy and is an important ar
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 12, 2018
- 2 min
New Look in Formby is closing down at the end of June
It is with sadness that we have to report another shop closure in Formby. New Look, the ladies fashion store in Formby village is closing it's doors for the last time on Friday 29th June 2018. NEW LOOK confirmed back in March that it will shut 60 stores across the UK within the next year, causing 1,000 job losses but the Formby store was not included in that list, until now. The fashion company’s new business strategy will cut cost of the rent of the brand, but fans of the ch
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 12, 2018
- 1 min
Formby Home Care have a new vacancy
Are you are a great cleaner and hardworking? Get on well with people? Reliable and trustworthy? Flexible? Variable hours/days and paid holidays General housework and some meal preparations (no personal care) Must be willing to provide 3 references, have own car and preferably live in Formby/Hightown Please email sue.jarrett32@gmail.com or ring Sue on 07415 305943
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Formby Bubble
- Jun 12, 2018
- 1 min
New Football Club in Formby and they are looking for players and sponsors
Starting next season Formby Wanderers Under 11s (Year 6 in September) have entered the Craven Minor League and will play their home fixtures at Deansgate Lane.
We currently have space for a couple of players to join the squad and if you’d like to pop along for a trial they currently train every Wednesday, 6-7pm at Deansgate Lane. (In the furthest field from the car park)
This new club also have one eye on the future and will be starting a development club for reception sc
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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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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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