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- Jul 31, 2019
- 1 min
Come and meet the author of The Antics of Mrs Paws and get your book signed
Christine Gregory , the authour of "Antics of Mrs Paws" will be signing books on Friday 16th of August in Waterstones book shop Lord St Southport branch. There will be crayons and colouring sheets of the characters featured in the book. The children will also get the opportunity to meet Mrs Paws herself. The event is due to start about 2.30 - 3pm. See you there! ORIGINAL: An author from Formby has a new book called "The antics of Mrs Paws" that's available now to buy. Christi
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 30, 2019
- 2 min
Freshfields Animal Care Crisis Appeal
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Freshfields Animal Rescue is facing a funding crisis, which is threatening our mission to rescue and rehome abused, neglected and unwanted animals. Due to the never-ending stream of distressed animals who need us, we are always
full to capacity with many more animals waiting to be admitted. Despite the soaring costs and intense financial pressures this brings, most of the time we survive and thrive, thanks to your support over the past 40 years. At this mo
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- Jul 30, 2019
- 1 min
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- Jul 29, 2019
- 2 min
Campaigners celebrate "partial victory" in fight to keep Ince Blundell bus
Residents and campaigners are celebrating a reprieve as Arriva announced they would continue to serve Ince Blundell with the 47 bus. The area's MP said it was a "partial victory" in the battle to keep the 47 running through the village, and Labour councillor Nina Killen thanked Arriva for backtracking on its decision, at least in the short term. The bus company had announced that they were planning to cut Ince Blundell from the route of the Crossens to Liverpool service in or
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 26, 2019
- 2 min
Water Safety Forum warns of open water dangers
Merseyside Water Safety Forum (MWSF)is urging people to take extra care on the River Mersey, around the Mersey coastline and around inland water across the area such as canals, ponds, dams and quarries as the warm temperatures begin to take hold. During summer there is often an increase in people taking part in water sports including kite surfing, sailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing and open water swimming. Although a great way to have fun, stay healthy and spend qua
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 24, 2019
- 2 min
Formby homes development over halfway sold
Sales have been racing ahead at Redrow’s sought-after Sanderling Park development in Formby as demand regularly outstrips supply. The Andrews Lane development, just a couple of miles from the town’s famous beach, has proven hugely popular since its launch in April 2019; and 53 of the 97 planned properties are already spoken for. Many of the reservations are ‘off-plan’ sales of properties still under construction and, with forward sales in such a strong position, there is curr
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 24, 2019
- 5 min
Young boy maliciously assaulted on Formby beach
Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a teenage boy was assaulted on Formby beach on Tuesday 23 July 2019.
It was reported shortly after 4.10pm that a group of around 10 male youths had assaulted another group which included the 16-year-old victim, and some of the offenders allegedly used sticks or bats during the incident.
The boy sustained cuts to the head and has subsequently made a formal complaint of assault.
The offenders, who were reported to h
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 20, 2019
- 4 min
Formby Festival got off to a fantastic start last night - today is the Greatest Show Day!
The Formby Festival began last night with an explosion of entertainment and it was fantastic! Today is the Greatest Show Day with Circus entertainment. The Greatest Show Saturday begins at 11am. A circus themed day with jugglers and magicians and live entertainment. The craft centre will be open for business with a wide range of clothes, jewellery, cakes, cheeses, wine and artworks and the display arena will feature dog shows, gymnastics, martial arts and dance troupes. Formb
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 16, 2019
- 5 min
The 7th Formby Festival starts this Friday with GREASE CINEMA in the Park
The Formby Festival is back on Friday 19th July, Saturday 20th July and Sunday 21st July. Organisers of the festival are expecting to attract a footfall of around 10,000 people to Duke Street Park over that weekend that has become a North West favourite in July. Formby Festival is a 3 day celebration in the heart of Formby. The festival raises money for local and national charities and is run by a team of volunteers. Formby festival is more than just a festival. It brings foo
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 16, 2019
- 2 min
Hugh McAuley’s children’s summer football camps In Formby
This summer, children in Formby will once again be able to learn from one of football’s most experienced coaches, Hugh McAuley.
Former Liverpool FC Youth and Reserve Team coach Hugh McAuley’s football academy will run two camps at Redgate Primary School during the summer holidays.
Each camp, aimed at girls and boys of all ages, will include a broad range of activities designed to help young people to learn and develop new skills and techniques in a fun, inclusive and rewa
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 16, 2019
- 1 min
Formby Junior Sports Club each Saturday morning at Deansgate Lane
Before you swap grass for sand a few words about next season. Do you want to learn how to play football, get UEFA coaching and play a fun game as well? Then join the FJSC Inter Club Section each Saturday starting 7th September 2019 at Deansgate Lane, Formby. We are open to boys and girls of all abilities from Reception to Year 8. For more details and to join now contact Frank Rourke at stellathecat4@gmail.com
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 13, 2019
- 2 min
Formby dad publishes children's ebook, 'Things on Springs'
A local author wanted to inspire young children and thats exactly what Nick Womack has done by writing his very own book, Things on Springs: Animals, and it has now been publushed as an ebook. After years of reading bedtime stories and making up silly tales with his 2 young daughters, Nick Womack brings the hilarious world of ‘Thing On Springs’ to life. Toddlers, young kids, parents and grandparents will love this a funny little ebook at story-time. Nick says: "My first job w
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 12, 2019
- 1 min
Formby Rotary welcome new president
The Rotary Club of Formby recently held its annual Past Presidents Night. This is when the retiring President hands over to the new President. The evening took place at Bistro Moulin in Formby. The guests had an excellent meal followed by the formal thanks to retiring President, Alan Gibson, who had had a very successful year in office and had welcomed seven new members to the club during his Presidential year. The incoming President is Claire Hocking and the club all wish he
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 11, 2019
- 3 min
Formby retailer shows what can be done with the right support, says MP
Sefton Central Labour MP, Bill Esterson has praised an independent retailer in Formby for the example they set on how shops can succeed despite the very difficult trading conditions being experienced in the economy. In a debate in Parliament this afternoon, Mr Esterson described the balance between online and physical retailing and his experience of buying a dishwasher from Smiths TV in Formby. He said that the shop in Chapel Lane in Formby was an excellent example of an “ind
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 10, 2019
- 2 min
Climate change a huge threat to Formby's natterjack toads, says MP
MP Bill Esterson has pledged his support to efforts to protect the UK's largest natterjack toad population on the Sefton coast and praised the work of the National Trust in maintaining breeding grounds and habitats. Climate change and loss of habitat threaten the species which has dwindled over the last three decades. The results of a 31-year study were published recently, with the report stating that "the size of the natterjack toad population on the Sefton Coast remains sig
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 8, 2019
- 3 min
MP calls for action to protect Formby's red squirrels
Formby MP Bill Esterson praised the work of the National Trust and called for Government funding to help protect the UK's red squirrel population in a debate in Parliament highlighting the plight of the under-threat species. The MP also applauded the Lancashire Wildlife Trust and the Woodland Trust for their work in helping the vulnerable red squirrel population to flourish. Mr Esterson called on the Government to ensure that any forthcoming Environment Bill provides a strong
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 6, 2019
- 1 min
First look at Formby Manor which is set to open this month
New Care Projects is a development-led care home operator providing ‘New Generation’ care facilities. From the initial concept and design of the building, through to construction, recruitment and care delivery, New Care carefully considers every last detail of each care facility. Our stunning new home Formby Manor Care Centre, a purpose-built 76 bed care facility and is situated in the popular location of Formby Village. The home meets all CQC requirements and provides the hi
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 6, 2019
- 3 min
£4m of pension credit goes unclaimed in Sefton Central each year, says MP
MP Bill Esterson is urging constituents to check their eligibility for pension credit after research showed that a shocking £4m of the benefit was going unclaimed in Sefton Central each year. Pension credit is a weekly top-up payment available to older people above the state pension age if their income is below a certain level. The recent announcement by the BBC that free TV licences for over 75s would in future only be given to those receiving pension credit meant it was eve
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 5, 2019
- 1 min
Formby Holy Trinity Tennis Club are seeking new members
Formby HT Tennis Club is holding an open day on Sunday 14th July to encourage new members of all ages and abilities. The event with be free and held at our club behind Holy Trinity Church just off the high street. There is a tv in the clubhouse so the final day of Wimbledon will be shown. The structure of the day would be as follows: 2-3pm junior Tennis 3-4pm adult Tennis Also during the day there will be demonstrations of our ball machine and cardio Tennis(a great way to get
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 4, 2019
- 1 min
Freshfields Animal Rescue have a summer Party held in their name and all proceeds will be donated t
A local residential care home for older people is holding its annual Summer Party in aid of Freshfields Animal Rescue. Residents and staff of ‘The Glade’, a long-established care home in Lancaster Road, Southport, have chosen Freshfields as the charity to which the proceeds from the Summer Open Day will be donated. Mrs Lynsey Mylrea, Registered Manager of The Glade, said: ‘We chose Freshfields Animal Rescue as our nominated charity this year as we are all animal lovers. We fe
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 3, 2019
- 2 min
Formby business man pledges support for Rainbow House Paradise Ball at Formby Golf Club
A Formby business man has pledged support for Rainbow House, the Mawdesley based charity
which provides life-changing therapies for children and young adults with physical and neurological
disabilities. Luke Martin, Managing Director of Total Facility Solutions Ltd., will provide financial support for the Rainbow House Paradise Ball which will take place in the Ambassador Suite at Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa on 21 st September 2019 and raises much needed funds for the c
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 3, 2019
- 1 min
Formby Car Show attracts new owners and is a great success
Classic car owners basked in the sunshine at the second edition of Formby Car Show, organised by ODMC (Ormskirk and District Motor Club), last Sunday.
Running alongside the Formby Live! family fun day in the grounds of Formby Pool on 30th June, car owners travelled from around the area including Southport, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk and of course Formby to display their cars.
As an element within the fun day event, the show is rapidly gaining momentum with almost double the nu
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Formby Bubble
- Jul 1, 2019
- 2 min
Formby cyclist takes on 300 mile ride in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox
A Formby cyclist will honour the memory of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox with a sponsored cycle ride from Yorkshire to Parliament. Pam Ashton, 72, of Argarmeols Road, Formby, will join a group of 40 to ride The Jo Cox Way 2019 over five days from July 24 to 28, covering 285 miles from the MP's Batley & Spen constituency to the House of Commons. Jo Cox was stabbed and shot in a politically motivated attack in 2016. Far-right extremist Thomas Mair is serving life in prison for the
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Formby Supermarkets and convenience stores opening hours over Easter
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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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Formby Festival Tickets are now on sale but numbers limited - First come first served basis
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