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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Old Ambulance Station on Church Road is to be 3 dwelling houses
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Imagine Formby are looking for ideas and inspiration for the ‘8 Alleyways’ in Formby Village
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John Williams replies to Mike McComb in a heartfelt apology
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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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Appeal for information after burglary in Hightown Yesterday
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- 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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