Welcome to this week’s roundup of community events, activities, and local groups taking place across Sefton. If you fancy catching live comedy, listening to fascinating archaeological lectures or joining a local support network, there is plenty happening across the borough over the coming days.
Here’s what’s on across Sefton this week:
Monday 12 October: Knit and Natter
- Where: Formby Library, Duke Street, Formby, L37 4AN (Corner Area)
- When: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
- Cost: Free admission
- Details: A weekly community session tailored for adults (18+), providing a welcoming local space to catch up, chat, and craft together.
- Booking: Free drop-in session; no advance booking required.
Tuesday 13 October: PANDAS Sefton
- Where: The White House Community Centre, 88 The Promenade, Southport PR9 0JN
- When: 9:30am – 11:30am
- Cost: Free (coffee and biscuits provided)
- Details: A supportive morning meetup for any parent who feels lonely. Come along for a friendly listening ear, a chat, and a biscuit or two.
- Booking: Drop-in session; no advance booking required.
Wednesday 14 October: Arts Society Crosby – The Mayan Civilisation
- Where: St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Road, Blundellsands, Liverpool, L23 8SK
- When: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
- Cost: £10 for visitors (payable on the door)
- Details: An illustrated talk on “The Mayan Civilisation” delivered by Duncan Pring. Educated at Oxford and London universities with a PhD thesis on northern Belize ceramics, Duncan brings extensive archaeological field experience from significant digs in the region. He is also the author of The Protoclassic in Maya Lowlands, a detailed analysis of the transitional period between the Preclassic and Classic ages.
- Booking: Visitors welcome to pay £10 on the door.
Thursday 15 October: Found in Translation
- Where: Bootle Library, 220 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 3EN (Table Area, The Library Strand)
- When: 11:00am – 1:00pm
- Cost: Free admission
- Details: A session for adults (18+) to explore literature in its original languages and translated into English. There is no pressure to read aloud – you can simply listen or read quietly.
- Booking: Free community session – registration required via Eventbrite.
Friday 16 October: “Comedy Gold” Presents An Evening of Stand Up Comedy
- Where: Southport Bijou Cinema, 8 Post Office Avenue, Southport, PR9 0US
- When: 8:00pm
- Cost: £6.45 general admission (£6.00 + £0.45 fee) | £5.38 member ticket (£5.00 + £0.38 fee)
- Details: “Comedy Gold” presents an evening of live stand-up comedy in the cinema screen room at Southport Bijou Cinema.
- Booking: Tickets can be booked directly online via Southport Bijou Cinema.