Welcome to your weekly roundup of local events, community activities, and groups taking place right across Sefton. Whether you fancy joining a friendly toddler club, learning a new creative skill, dropping in for a peer support session, or heading out for local art and wellbeing classes, there is plenty happening right on your doorstep across Southport, Waterloo, Bootle, and Churchtown.
Here is what is on across Sefton this week:
Monday 2 November
- Little Spuds’ Baby, Toddler & Carer Club
◦ Where: Waterloo Community Centre, Great Georges Road, Waterloo, L22 1RD.
◦ When: Monday, 10:00am – 11:30am.
◦ Cost: £2 per child (includes a snack for children and refreshments for adults).
◦ Details: A welcoming local baby, toddler, and carer group featuring play equipment, snacks, and a friendly chat. It is a brilliant, low-cost way to get out and meet other local families.
◦ Booking: Just turn up on the day. You can find further details online via the Waterloo Community Association Website (https://www.waterloocommunityassociation.co.uk/).
Tuesday 3 November
- Sun Printing Workshops for Adults
◦ Where: Elim, 443 Stanley Road, Bootle, L20 5DN (opposite North Park and May Logan).
◦ When: Every Tuesday, running from 3rd November to 8th December, 10:30am – 12:00pm.
◦ Cost: Free (all materials provided).
◦ Details: A fantastic, hands-on creative workshop where adults can learn the art of sun printing. All materials are supplied free of charge in a relaxed community setting.
◦ Booking: Advance places can be booked online via Bookwhen – www.bookwhen.com/l20community.
Wednesday 4 November
- Stroke Survivors, Friends and Family Peer Support Group
◦ Where: Penny’s House Café
◦ When: Wednesdays at 3:00pm.
◦ Cost: Free to attend (simply come along).
◦ Details: A warm, informal peer support group welcoming stroke survivors alongside their friends and family members. It offers a safe space for conversation, shared experiences, and mutual support over a brew.
◦ Booking: Simply come along on the day to Penny’s House Cafe, Botanic Road, PR9 7NE or call 07540 885239.
Thursday 5 November
- Brighter Living Partnership Health & Wellbeing Activities
◦ Where: Southport Community Centre, 99 Norwood Road, Southport, PR8 6HQ.
◦ When: Thursday daytime.
◦ Cost: Varies by session (many drop-in activities free or low cost).
◦ Details: Head over to Southport Community Centre for a rotating schedule of daytime community support groups, health workshops, and social classes organised to boost local wellbeing.
◦ Booking: Check the current weekly timetable and book your spot via the Brighter Living Partnership Timetable (https://www.brighterliving.org.uk/community-centre-timetable/) or call 01704 517810.
Friday 6 November
- ‘Old School’ Art Club
◦ Where: Waterloo Community Centre, Great Georges Road, Waterloo, L22 1RD.
◦ When: Friday, 10:30am – 12:30pm.
◦ Cost: £1 per session.
◦ Details: A relaxed, sociable local art club where you can practice your creative skills, pick up a paintbrush, and enjoy a natter with fellow local artists of all abilities.
◦ Booking: Just turn up on the day. For more information, visit the Waterloo Community Association Website (https://www.waterloocommunityassociation.co.uk/).