As the winter mornings turn dark and chilly, staying indoors and feeling cut off can become all too easy. To help combat the seasonal slump, a new creative initiative in Bootle is offering local residents a warm, friendly reason to step outside, meet new people, and craft something special. This November, Bootle-based community organisation The […]
We all have denim we don’t wear. The jeans that never quite fit, the jacket you thought you’d love, the dungarees that seemed like a good idea. On Wednesday 4 November 2026, they can find a new home at The Big Denim Swap at Southport Market on King Street. Run by The Hearth Network CIC, […]
London has the Royal Variety Performance… Southport has BIG NIGHT AT THE LITTLE THEATRE! On Sunday 22nd November 2026, a whole host of wonderful local performers will be donating their time and talents for a very special, one-night-only gala variety show, raising much-needed funds for Southport Little Theatre. As this beautiful building approaches its 90th […]
Thousands more people across Sefton can now get a free NHS flu vaccination as the national winter protection programme expands. The latest rollout builds on last month’s initial launch, which opened up bookings for pregnant women, young children and eligible school-age pupils. Who can get the jab now? The free vaccination is now available to: […]
There is plenty happening across Sefton this week as the October half-term break gets underway. From family theatre and library sessions to swimming pool fun and community cinema screenings, here is your day-by-day guide to what is happening right on your doorstep across Southport, Waterloo, Crosby and Netherton. Monday 26 October: Inflatable Fun at Crosby […]
Not long now until the scariest night of the year. If you’ve not got your pumpkin ready, head over to the Pumpkin Patch Hightown next week for a selection of reasonably priced pumpkins and gourds – with a range of seasonal accessories and artisan weekend markets (CLOSED 25 OCT – due to high winds). And, […]
Ten large artworks have been installed along Washington Parade in Bootle, turning the busy road into an open-air public gallery. The new trail creates a walking route straight from Bootle New Strand Train Station into the heart of the town centre. The project ties in with Bootle’s bid to become UK Town of Culture, bringing […]
