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The Boxing Day of 1914 on Wicks Lane in Formby when Formby XI played football with the King's Re
Formby Bubble
  • Dec 26, 2018
  • 2 min

The Boxing Day of 1914 on Wicks Lane in Formby when Formby XI played football with the King's Re

Football match took place at Wicks Lane on Boxing Day John Phillips remembered the Christmas Formby welcomed soldiers set for the trenche...
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A Yule Log and Plum Pudding in the Round Tower - Formby Lighthouse
John Phillips - Formby Civic Society
  • Dec 25, 2018
  • 4 min

A Yule Log and Plum Pudding in the Round Tower - Formby Lighthouse

We all love the traditions and tales of Christmas Past, whatever our age. Just consider the enduring popularity of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Ch...
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Formby Christmas Tree was originally in Duke Street Park
John Phillips - Formby Civic Society
  • Dec 24, 2018
  • 1 min

Formby Christmas Tree was originally in Duke Street Park

Looking through the Formby Civic Society archives we were able to find this photograph that appeared in the Formby Times showing a Mrs. T...
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The Boxing Day of 1914 on Wicks Lane in Formby when Formby XI played football with the King's Re
Formby Bubble
  • Dec 26, 2017
  • 2 min

The Boxing Day of 1914 on Wicks Lane in Formby when Formby XI played football with the King's Re

Football match took place at Wicks Lane on Boxing Day John Phillips remembered the Christmas Formby welcomed soldiers set for the trenche...
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A Yule Log and Plum Pudding in the Round Tower - Formby Lighthouse
John Phillips - Formby Civic Society
  • Dec 25, 2017
  • 4 min

A Yule Log and Plum Pudding in the Round Tower - Formby Lighthouse

We all love the traditions and tales of Christmas Past, whatever our age. Just consider the enduring popularity of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Ch...
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Formby Christmas Tree was originally in Duke Street Park
John Phillips - Formby Civic Society
  • Dec 24, 2017
  • 1 min

Formby Christmas Tree was originally in Duke Street Park

Looking through the Formby Civic Society archives we were able to find this photograph that appeared in the Formby Times showing a Mrs. T...
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A wonderful song about the whisky from the Pegu shipwreck on Formby beach has been released
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  • Sep 17, 2017
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A wonderful song about the whisky from the Pegu shipwreck on Formby beach has been released

Most people have heard and even seen the shipwreck on Formby beach known as the Pegu. The Pegu was owned by the Henderson line and travel...
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Our Formby is a stroll through Formby's past on Wednesday 15th June in Hightown
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  • Jun 13, 2017
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Our Formby is a stroll through Formby's past on Wednesday 15th June in Hightown

Our Formby is an entertaining and informative stroll through Formby’s past, with slides, songs, chat and humour presented by the fantasti...
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Formby Teasers - Do you know what this building was on Victoria Road?
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  • May 4, 2017
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Formby Teasers - Do you know what this building was on Victoria Road?

Do you remember where and what this building was in Formby? Answer: This was a Bank on Victoria Road in Freshfield. The bank was a sub br...
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How the National Trust came to Formby in 1967
John Phillips - Formby Civic Society
  • Apr 22, 2017
  • 5 min

How the National Trust came to Formby in 1967

On Wednesday 12th April, the National Trust celebrated its 50 year association with Formby – only a short time after announcing an increa...
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Formby Lawn Tennis Club was founded in the 1880's and still going strong today!
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  • Apr 4, 2017
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Formby Lawn Tennis Club was founded in the 1880's and still going strong today!

Formby Lawn Tennis Club was founded in the 1880’s when the construction of a railway line between Liverpool and Southport transformed For...
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Formby Teasers - The Slowboat
Formby Bubble
  • Mar 29, 2017
  • 1 min

Formby Teasers - The Slowboat

Do you remember the Slowboat? One of Formby’s many takeaways, serving Cantonese and Peking style dishes, but where was it? Behind the S...
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The Queens Cinema in Formby, originally named 'The Picturedrome' in 1912
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  • Mar 29, 2017
  • 2 min

The Queens Cinema in Formby, originally named 'The Picturedrome' in 1912

This drawing by Muriel Sibley conveys something of the sleepy atmosphere of a suburban cinema in the late 1950’s. This is the Queen’s, Fo...
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What and who is Formby Civic Society?
John Phillips - Formby Civic Society
  • Mar 29, 2017
  • 2 min

What and who is Formby Civic Society?

You may well have heard of the Formby Civic Society yet not know what it does or who it is for. It is for anyone living in or connected ...
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Native American History comes to Formby
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  • Mar 25, 2017
  • 2 min

Native American History comes to Formby

A brand new course on Native American history comes to Formby on Friday 21st April, at the Dove Centre, on Formby Station. The Course Tu...
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Young Tom Bailey - A Formby Boy in WW1
Formby Bubble
  • Mar 22, 2017
  • 6 min

Young Tom Bailey - A Formby Boy in WW1

Young Tom Bailey - A Formby Boy in WW1 It is so easy to look at faded or grainy photographs of WWI soldiers and not see them as the real ...
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Devils Hole in Formby - What is it? Have you been there?
by Philip H. Smith and Patricia A. Lockwood
  • Mar 21, 2017
  • 4 min

Devils Hole in Formby - What is it? Have you been there?

The Devil’s Hole blow-out (Grid Reference SD278054) has been a popular recreational attraction for generations of local children and is a...
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The Boxing Day of 1914 on Wicks Lane in Formby when Formby XI played football with the King's Re
Formby Bubble
  • Dec 26, 2016
  • 2 min

The Boxing Day of 1914 on Wicks Lane in Formby when Formby XI played football with the King's Re

Football match took place at Wicks Lane on Boxing Day John Phillips remembered the Christmas Formby welcomed soldiers set for the trenche...
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Did you Know, Counting down to Christmas.
Ann Crowther
  • Dec 25, 2016
  • 4 min

Did you Know, Counting down to Christmas.

“Happy Christmas Everyone!” During the past year I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to the reminiscences of Formby people, and writing a...
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A sign on Freshfield Dune Heath will be unveiled to commemorate 75 years since Woodvale opened
Formby Bubble
  • Dec 2, 2016
  • 2 min

A sign on Freshfield Dune Heath will be unveiled to commemorate 75 years since Woodvale opened

Sign tells story of brave airmen There will be a celebration of war and peace at a Merseyside airfield which has been reclaimed by nature...
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The First Lifeboat Station in Britain
Formby Bubble
  • Nov 18, 2016
  • 1 min

The First Lifeboat Station in Britain

Photo by: ntprints.com The remains of the first lifeboat station in Britain, on Formby Beach. The world’s oldest lifeboat station is goin...
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Did you know that Formby has its own Tapestry?
Formby Bubble
  • Nov 4, 2016
  • 1 min

Did you know that Formby has its own Tapestry?

Did you know that Formby has its own Tapestry? Well, it may not be as grand as the Bayeux Tapestry and to the purists it is more an Embro...
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The BP petrol station on the Formby bypass was in a film with Norman Wisdom in 1969....
Formby Bubble
  • Oct 21, 2016
  • 1 min

The BP petrol station on the Formby bypass was in a film with Norman Wisdom in 1969....

Q: This photo was taken whilst filming in Formby in 1969 but, where was it and what film were they filming? Someone very famous is in th...
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How The Formby By-Pass Was Opened In 1938
John Phillips, Formby Civic Society
  • Oct 14, 2016
  • 4 min

How The Formby By-Pass Was Opened In 1938

We have written in this column about ‘the past’, such as a fortnight ago when we looked at Chapel Lane in 1901. Perhaps, when we think a...
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Formby Lost & Found
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Lost items found in Formby - Headband, Cap and Football Net

Dear Formby Bubble: Please can you post these lost items we have found in the past few weeks. Found today at Formby Beach - ladies Headb...
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  • 2 days ago
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Appeal to find rightful owners of these bikes and scooters

Merseyside Police are running an appeal to try and get these bikes and scooters back to their rightful owners following arrests for suspe...
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Formby Parish Council issue further statement as to rights of way access down St Luke's Church Road

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Dispersal Zone introduced in Formby for the third weekend in a row following antisocial behaviour

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Plans by Hugh McAuley for a new Lidl Food Store in Formby and an impressive Sports Zone

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  • 3 days ago
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Old Ambulance Station on Church Road is to be 3 dwelling houses

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  • 4 days ago
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Imagine Formby are looking for ideas and inspiration for the ‘8 Alleyways’ in Formby Village

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  • 5 days ago
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John Williams replies to Mike McComb in a heartfelt apology

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  • 5 days ago
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Fire started in Formby woods

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  • 6 days ago
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Fixed penalty notices issued and over 100 cars turned away following large crowds at Formby beach

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  • Feb 27
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Watch the video and see the photos of the controlled explosion on Formby beach yesterday

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  • Feb 26
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A statement from Mr Mike McComb regarding slanderous comments on Formby Bubble Facebook page

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  • Feb 26
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Appeal for information after burglary in Hightown Yesterday

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Formby Bubble
  • Feb 21
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Filming of Netflix drama Stay Close starring James Nesbitt is taking place in Formby today

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  • Feb 20
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A Formby dog is to appear on the final of BBC1 show Perfect Pooch

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  • Feb 19
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Merseyside Police introduce a Dispersal Zone in Formby from tonight

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  • Feb 18
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‘Imagine Formby’ are looking for people to get involved in the future of our beautiful village

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  • Feb 18
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Formby Parish Council release a statement regarding the public right of way on St Luke’s Church Road

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  • Feb 11
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Formby man arrested in an investigation into production and distribution of Class A drugs

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  • Jan 29
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Barclays Bank have announced a branch closure in Formby this April

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Formby Jobs

Warehouse vacancy in Formby

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Vacancy with The Learning Pad

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Vacancy for a Care and Support Worker

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Formby High School are looking to fill the position of IT Technician

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Stores and Logistics person needed

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Signs of Spring thanks to Formby Rotary

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What has happened to Formby? 30 years of living here and the change is very noticeable

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Thanks to the ladies who helped me find the owners of this dog

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Thankyou from the Charnock family for your kindness and support. A tribute page has been set up

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John Williams replies to Mike McComb in a heartfelt apology

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Formby Travel & Roadworks
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  • Feb 23
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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...
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