Family Days Out: 14 great things to do this week, starting Today

Formby Bubble
May 16, 2015
6 min read

Southport will be 'Painting The Town Red' this Saturday (May 16) as The Salvation Army celebrates its 150th anniversary.

Southport will be 'Painting The Town Red' this Saturday (May 14)

The exhibition and festival of music commences in the Town Hall Gardens at 11am and runs for five hours. There will be a massed band and choir in attendance and their music will be interspersed by children's music, singing and games.

There will be a huge march along Lord Street starting at the Fire Station and commencing at 1.15pm. It will feature two Southport Salvation Army members dressed as William and Katherine Booth riding at the head of the march in a vintage open-topped Bentley.

Southport MP John Pugh has agreed to join the event at around 12.15pm and will then occupy the front passenger seat of the Bentley and take part in the march. The event will conclude by 4pm.

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Walk the Thornton Relief Road today - Saturday 16th from 11am to 3pm

Participants can pay to walk the new road and raise money for charity, too.

Over 300 people are set to take part in a charity walk along the as yet unopened Thornton relief road.

Participants will walk the ‘quietest road in the country’ in order to raise funds for Jospice which is one of the oldest charities in the area.

A donation of £5 per person grants entry to walk on the road, with each walker being presented with a special certificate on the day.

The road will be open from 11am – 3pm on the day so turn up any time from 11am to walk on the quietest road in the country. The route will be from Brickwall Lane towards Switch Island a total of 4km. Wheelchairs, pushchairs and the family dog all very welcome and small children can walk free of charge.

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It's Messy Church time at St John's Church in Ainsdale, Southport, this Saturday, May 16

It's Messy Church time at St John's Church in Ainsdale, Southport, this Saturday, May 16, from 4 to 6pm in the church hall.

A spokesman said: "Messy Church is church as you’ve never seen it before – glue, glitter and God! Messy Church is about families coming together to learn about God in a fun, active, crafty and messy way.

"Each time we have a theme which we explore through nine or ten different craft activities, maybe making something to take home with you, or creating a group piece of art, or making something to eat later, usually there is at least one very messy activity – that’s usually where you’ll find our Vicar, Graham!"

All are welcome.

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A LEGO club takes place at Crosby Library in Crosby Road North, Waterloo, on Saturday, May 16. Drop-in sessions take place in the Music Room from 10.30am to noon. Admission is free.

For more details call 0151 257 6400.

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Saturday 16th May, Southport Sailing Club will be hosting our annual club open day. As has been the case for the last few years this coincides with the RYA push the boat out initiative – to nationally get people on the water and interested in sailing!

Starting at 10:30 we will be throwing our doors open to the public to showcase our club and the sport of sailing. Everyone is welcome, from complete novices through to experienced sailors looking for a new club. We will have members on hand to chat to guests, talk them through what the club offers and numerous club boats on hand for people to try their hand at sailing. For members and those already able to sail we are running a ‘Beat the Stig’ competition for the fastest lap of the north island, with the fabulous prize of a bar of chocolate for the best time. If you wish to go on the water either with a club member or in a topper, there will be a small charge to cover kit hire and insurance. We will also be suspending the joining fee for anyone who becomes a member on the day.

So if you are interested in finding out about Southport Sailing Club, no matter what your ability we would love to see you on the 16th May at 10:30. If you have any questions please email: webteam@southportsailingclub.org.uk or visit www.southportsailingclub.org.uk.

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Free Tennis at Formby Tennis Club

Try Tennis for FREE at Formby Lawn Tennis Club on their Open Day - Sunday 17th May.

FORMBY Lawn Tennis Club are hosting an open day as part of their associations with the Great British Tennis Weekend on Sunday May 17 from 12noon to 6pm. The event will be open to all ages and abilities, and will include cardio tennis sessions, a ball machine and serve speed gun plus many other activities and refreshments all day. Christian Bryan, from Formby Lawn Tennis Club said: “Whether you haven't picked up a racket in a while or you are interested in trying out a new sport and keeping fit, the open day will be an ideal time to see what we have to offer.

Club website www.formbyltc.co.uk

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Enjoy breakfast with Peppa Pig at Jollies Barn, at the Gravel, Mere Brow, from 10.30am this Sunday

Enjoy breakfast with Peppa Pig at Jollies Barn, at the Gravel, Mere Brow, from 10.30am this Sunday (May 17).

£6 entrance & breakfast before 10.30am.

For more details phone Jollies Barn on 01772 812309.

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BOS Musical Theatre Company presents the hit Broadway musical Hairspray from May 23-30

BOS Musical Theatre Company presents the hit Broadway musical Hairspray from May 23-30 at The Little Theatre, Houghton Street, Southport.

Nightly performances take place at 7.30pm, with a matinee on Saturday, May 30, at 2pm.

To book, call 01704 564042. Box office opens Saturday, May 16, call 01704 530521. For more details visit www.bosmtc.co.uk

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“Carving up the Coast” will take place on Sunday, May 24, at Southport Pleasureland

A speed wood carving competition is set to come to Southport, as part of the week-long Southport Contemporary Arts Trail.

The event will see eight wood carvers visit Southport in order to demonstrate their wood carving skills as well as to compete in a “speed carving” competition.

It has been organised as a joint effort between Southport Pleasureland and Southport BID.

Simon Archer, our very own Formby artist who created a series of wooden carvings which went on display at the National Trust Reserve, in Formby, is part of a team of carvers who will feature at the event.

Spectators will be able to buy the one-off pieces of art which will go on display and will be carved from 8ft-long logs.

As well as the oppor-tunity to buy one of the carvings, the public will have the chance to watch the “speed carving” event at the Pleasureland arena.

They will also be given the chance to bid to win the resulting carving, with the proceeds going towards the Community Link Foundation.

The event, named “Carving up the Coast” will take place on Sunday, May 24, at Southport Pleasureland, starting at 11am.

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The Three Ships event takes place in Liverpool from Saturday May 23 until Tuesday, May 26

FOR the first time, the Three Cunard Queens – Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary 2 – will be in Liverpool together marking the 175th anniversary of Cunard.

This unforgettable spectacular will take place during the May bank holiday, from Saturday May 23 until Tuesday, May 26.

For more details Click Here

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HARDENED Shrimpmeister Martyn Griffiths will lead a free morning shrimping session at Ainsdale on “Shrimping Sunday”, May 24.

Just a few places are still available for this popular event, but booking is essential (as are Wellington boots).

For more information, call Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership on 0151 934 2964 or email landscape.partnership@sefton.gov.uk

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DITCH those stabilisers at Shoreside Primary School, Westminster Drive, Ainsdale, Southport, on Tuesday, May 26.

Children aged four and above can learn to ride a bike unaided at sessions in Litherland, Southport and Ainsdale.

Sessions take place 10am-12pm and are free but pre-booking is essential. To register, call Sefton Travel Awareness and Safety team on 0151 934 4638.

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Wild Outdoors at Waterloo Marina

SEFTON Council and Sefton Play Council have launched a new joint initiative for children, called Wild Outdoors, at Waterloo Marina play area on Wednesdays, 3.30-5.30pm, until May 27.

Contact Sefton Council’s Parks and Greenspaces on 0151 934 2421.

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FARMER Ted’s, on Flatman’s Lane, Downholland, has lambs, piglets and – fingers crossed – some calves.