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Arson attack at Go Outside Formby in Shorrocks Hill when the Reindeer cabin was burned to the ground

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Happy Tuesday everyone, today there will be a mixture of sunshine and scattered showers in Formby

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Formby Junior Sports Club had a very enjoyable weekend - Franks report

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Have you say on Imagine Formby
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 28
  • 1 min

Have you say on Imagine Formby

Dear Formby Bubble: This is the link to the survey on Arts Culture and Heritage, on behalf of Imagine Formby. The more people who have their say, the better.👍 https://forms.gle/31EbhnPmWEZSsuMb7
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Blue skies and feeling mild
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 28
  • 1 min

Blue skies and feeling mild

Good Morning on Sunday 28th February, it's 2°C in #Formby. This morning, any light patchy cloud will clear, leaving a be a dry and sunny afternoon for all. Continuing fairly mild, with a light easterly breeze. High tides at 11:51 (9.60m). Have a lovely day everyone. Photo taken by Sarah Dack McGuinness
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Found today on my walk to the beach
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 27
  • 1 min

Found today on my walk to the beach

Dear Formby Bubble: Found today on #Formby beach. It has been reported to the cetacean strandings website.
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Sunshine and feeling mild
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 27
  • 1 min

Sunshine and feeling mild

Good Morning on Saturday 27th February, it's 4°C in #Formby. This morning, any early mist and fog will lift, leaving plenty of sunshine, and some patchy cloud. Further cloud will develop later, but bright spells will persist between the patches of cloud. Feeling Mild. High tides at 11:13 (9.30m) & 23:36 (9.30m). Have a lovely day everyone. Photo sent in from Cathy Williams
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Watch the video and see the photos of the controlled explosion on Formby beach yesterday
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 27
  • 1 min

Watch the video and see the photos of the controlled explosion on Formby beach yesterday

The volunteer rescue teams from HM Coastguard Crosby and HM Coastguard Southport were tasked to a report of possible ordnance on the beach near to Formby Point. Once at the scene of the incident rescue teams liaised with Merseyside Police and were briefed that it was suspected to be a large unexploded WW2 device, roughly about 500lb in weight. A large cordon was set up on all access points to the beach and safety patrols carried out to keep any members of the public away from
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A statement from Mr Mike McComb regarding slanderous comments on Formby Bubble Facebook page
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 26
  • 5 min

A statement from Mr Mike McComb regarding slanderous comments on Formby Bubble Facebook page

Mr Mike McComb has sent a statement regarding some personal comments towards him that were made on our Facebook page regarding the gates on St Luke’s Church Road. Mike McComb said: “I refer to recent comments made on your public Facebook page and in particular the comments of Mr. John Williams, for identification purposes he states that he works at Lookers Garage in Bootle.” “Mr. Williams made numerous comments and allegations about me during several hours of postings, the ar
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Appeal for information after burglary in Hightown Yesterday
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  • Feb 26
  • 1 min

Appeal for information after burglary in Hightown Yesterday

Merseyside Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Hightown yesterday, Thursday 25 February. At around 3.20pm they received a report that intruders had entered a home address on North End Lane after forcing entry via a rear door. They made an untidy search of the bedrooms before making off with jewellery - including watches and a wedding ring. The offenders are described as white, wearing masks, and dressed in black. It is reported that they left the prop
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Controlled explosion on Formby beach today which could be felt on Larkhill Lane
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 26
  • 1 min

Controlled explosion on Formby beach today which could be felt on Larkhill Lane

Merseyside Police can confirm that officers are in attendance at Formby beach today (Friday 26 February) following the discovery of a suspected unexploded ordnance device. Officers were called around 5.30pm yesterday (Thursday 25 February) after the device was found by a member of the public. The device has now been safely detonated by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team. A cordon remains in place in the Victoria Road area while safety checks are completed. Merseyside Police
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Amazing 7 year old cycling for Freshfields!
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 25
  • 1 min

Amazing 7 year old cycling for Freshfields!

A wonderful 7 year old girl called Alice Rowe, from Parbold, is cycling 100 laps (33 mile equivalent) of her local park, to raise money for the animals at Freshfields. She was inspired to do it after learning in school about Sir Tom's fundraising. She looked online and saw what we did and wanted to help us. As we speak she's completed 90 laps and raised £1750 so far. She will very likely complete the task tomorrow! My colleague spoke to this FANTASTIC young girl yesterday to
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Formby Priest and Parishioner’s walk for water to end water poverty this Lent
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 25
  • 2 min

Formby Priest and Parishioner’s walk for water to end water poverty this Lent

Fundraisers from Formby have raised £1,265 and counting to help people across the world have access to clean, safe water for their daily needs. From Wednesday 17th February to Saturday 3rd April, an inspiring group of supporters from the Parish of Our Lady of Compassion, Formby will be walking 10,000 steps a day every day for the 40 days of Lent to raise money for some of the world’s most fragile countries. The group, consisting of parish priest Fr John Walsh, deacons Joe and
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Job vacancy for a PA in care
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 24
  • 1 min

Job vacancy for a PA in care

Personal Assistant required for a woman in her thirties living with a health condition in Southport. 6-9 hrs (variable) per week between Monday and Friday (mostly afternoons but occasional weekends/evenings required). Hours to be discussed with client prior to employment. The role includes; mainly general life admin, occasional trips out and taking to various medical appointments, managing medication and practical tasks such as laundry and light housework, and general social
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Rotary club celebrates it's 116 birthday
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 24
  • 2 min

Rotary club celebrates it's 116 birthday

This week members of Formby Rotary, now in its 53rd year and best known for trawling the streets of Formby each December with their famous Carol Wagon, held their weekly “Zoom” meeting to celebrate the 116th birthday of Rotary International. President Jan Owen led the toast, which was shared with 1.2 million Rotarians in 35,000 Clubs in 220 countries across the world. The first gathering, in February 1905 in Chicago, was initiated by attorney Paul Harris. Paul had made a care
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Domino’s Mega Week Deal for Formby
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 24
  • 1 min

Domino’s Mega Week Deal for Formby

Dominos LAST CHANCE EXTENDED OFFER For Formby - The ‘Mega Week’ deal🎉 50% off menu prices!🍕 Amazing deal at Dominos Formby🤤 Offer excludes drinks, ice creams and dips. Use code: FORMMEGA Order via the website or the app only Expires 24/02/2021 www.dominos.co.uk T&Cs apply. Check the website for the boring legal stuff 👍🏼
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Are you an avid knitter, stitcher, artist, maker or up-cycler?
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 24
  • 1 min

Are you an avid knitter, stitcher, artist, maker or up-cycler?

If you are an avid knitter, stitcher, artist, maker or up-cycler? Nugent need your help. Volunteer your time and talents to do something creative for a very worthy cause! Are you an avid knitter, stitcher, artist, maker or up-cycler? Volunteer your time and talent to up-cycle old fabrics, clothing, timber, bric-a-brac and furniture. How you can help? • Create unique, sellable items for Nugent’s charity shop and new online eBay and Etsy stores. • Help raise the vital funds we
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Rain and blustery winds in Formby today
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 24
  • 1 min

Rain and blustery winds in Formby today

Good Morning on Wednesday 24th February, it's 10°C in #Formby. Outbreaks of rain will continue through today, and accompanied by blustery winds. It will be exceptionally mild again, with temperatures remaining in the teens. High tides at 9:10 (7.80m) & 21:36 (8m). Enjoy your day everyone. Great photo by @SkiGolf123
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Rainbow Hub Workout-Athon goes virtual
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 23
  • 2 min

Rainbow Hub Workout-Athon goes virtual

The seventh annual Rainbow Hub Workout-Athon which takes place on Sunday 7th March 2021 will go virtual this year to raise much needed funds for the Mawdesley based charity supporting children and young people with physical and neurological disabilities. The event, supported by JMW solicitors, would normally take place at Preston North End Football Club but the pandemic has meant the participants cannot gather together and they will be taking part in the three hours of fun
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Lost - Black Makita bag
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 23
  • 1 min

Lost - Black Makita bag

Dear Formby Bubble: Hoping good people of Formby can help my son has lost a black Makita bag with 2 makita drills in it's fallen out of the trailer 😱this morning between duke street and deans gate lane area Hopefully
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Good Morning on this windy but mostly dry day in Formby
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 23
  • 1 min

Good Morning on this windy but mostly dry day in Formby

Good Morning on Tuesday 23rd February. It’s 8°C in #Formby with southerly winds of 21mph. A largely dry day today, although the odd outbreak of rain could drift in from the west. Skies will be overcast and winds blustery. High Tide today is 6:50am and 7:30pm (6.90m). Have a lovely day. Great photo from National Trust Formby 😃
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Train terminated at Formby 7.07am
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 23
  • 1 min

Train terminated at Formby 7.07am

Notice from Merseyrail- Due to a fault found on board the train, the 0707 service from Formby to Southport has terminated upon arrival at Formby and is no longer in service.
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Job vacancy for Camp Operative at Altcar Training Camp
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 22
  • 3 min

Job vacancy for Camp Operative at Altcar Training Camp

A vacancy is available for a Camp Operative at Altcar Training Camp. A fantastic opportunity for an industrial worker with experience of grounds maintenance, minor repairs and stores. VACANCY NOTICE – INDUSTRIAL VACANCY (CAMP OPERATIVE 2) ALTCAR TRAINING CAMP We have a full time vacancy with an immediate start date as an Industrial Camp Operative 2. This is a permanent Crown Servant position based at Altcar Training Camp, Hightown, Liverpool, L38 8AF. The salary offered is £1
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Suspected dog poisoning in Formby
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 22
  • 1 min

Suspected dog poisoning in Formby

DearFormby Bubble: I just wanted those who have pets to beware. My husband came across a large piece of bread in the garden, not thinking it was anything suspicious he moved it higher up off the ground as our dog has severe allergies and wouldn't want her to access it and this would give the birds an opportunity to feed from it. A fews days later I noticed it was still there and thought it needed to be removed. When I picked it up it fell apart due to being in the rain and in
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Range High Pupil is to join the Table Tennis England Junior Training Squad 2021
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 22
  • 1 min

Range High Pupil is to join the Table Tennis England Junior Training Squad 2021

Congratulations to Range High School pupil, Rhys Davies who has just been confirmed for the Table Tennis England Junior Training Squad 2021. The England Junior Squad is a group of young players with the potential to play table tennis at elite level on the international stage. The Year 11 Range High pupil has been training hard throughout the pandemic with his table tennis skills although his training has taken place mostly at home. Range High School are happy to hear the news
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Dry day ahead with sunshine
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 22
  • 1 min

Dry day ahead with sunshine

Good Morning on Monday 22nd February, it's 7°C in #Formby. A mainly dry but cloudy start to the day. As the day unfolds, it will stay dry with plenty of sunshine. Gentle to moderate southerly winds. High tides at 19:37 (7m). Have a lovely day everyone.
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Hearing aid found in Formby
Formby Bubble
  • Feb 21
  • 1 min

Hearing aid found in Formby

Dear Formby Bubble: A hearing aid was found outside One Stop, I know how valuable they are so if anyone has lost it, they can call into the shop and collect it. Thank you.
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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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  • 4 days ago
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Bank card found

Dear Formby Bubble: Found a card holder with some cash in outside the front door of the BP petrol station (M&S) run shop. It’s been...
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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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  • 2 days ago
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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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  • Apr 1
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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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Formby Bubble
  • Mar 30
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Dispersal Zone introduced in Formby tonight after incidents of antisocial behaviour on Formby Beach

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Formby Bubble
  • 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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Formby Bubble
  • 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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Formby Bubble
  • Mar 28
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Panchos fast food restaurant in Formby is closing down after 26 years

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Formby Bubble
  • 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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Formby High School have a vacancy for the post of Caretaker - Full Time - Permanent position

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Cross House Inn in Formby are looking for awesome people to join Front and Back of House

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Would you like to work at a Polling Station in the elections this May?

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Vacancy with Music in Unison

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Vacancy at Clumber Care

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How beautiful could the bypass look if it looked like this

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An insight into Altcar Training Camp in Hightown by Chief Executive, Colonel Mark Underhill

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Does anyone recognise this beautiful black cat?

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Litter and mess left behind after yesterday's sunny day

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Dog attack - did anyone see

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Footpath collapsed on Hoggs Hill Lane in Formby but who is responsible for the path?

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Thank you for the rose handed to me today in Formby Village

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Formby Travel & Roadworks
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  • Mar 30
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Parking at National Trust Formby was completely full by 11am this morning, it is extremely busy

National Trust Formby car park was completely full by 11am this morning and is expected to be very busy the next few days due to school...
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  • Mar 30
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Footpath collapsed on Hoggs Hill Lane in Formby but who is responsible for the path?

Dear Formby Bubble: Could you please post asking if anyone knows who’s responsible for the footpath leading off Hoggs Hill Lane? Is it...
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