In the biggest ceremony to date, 850 guests came together at this year’s Knowsley Business Awards, to celebrate the success of individuals and organisations from across Knowsley and beyond. A total of thirteen awards were handed out on the night, with a further 10 receiving a Highly Commended accolade and…

Shoppers in Knowsley will once again enjoy free Saturday parking in the run up to Christmas. It is hoped the move will make it even more attractive for people to shop local this Christmas, supporting Knowsley’s local town centre traders and markets. The initiative will apply to all council run car…

Halewood Park, Okell Drive, Halewood L26 7XB. Cycle along Liverpool Loop Line 10:00 am start. Please note that bikes and helmets can be hired (suggested donation £3), please arrive early as limited number. For more information please contact: 01925 234 213  info@cycling.org.uk 

Halewood Academy’s Christmas concert is back for another year and this year, audiences will be treated to music by the prestigious Manchester Camerata Brass Ensemble. The event brings Halewood Community Choir and local schools – each of Halewood’s primary schools and Halewood Academy – together to perform traditional Christmas classics…

Centre 63, Old Hall Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool L32 5TH. We deliver a Juniors workshop for children aged 8-12 from 4.30 – 6.30pm, and a Seniors workshop for young people aged 13 – 18 from 6.45pm – 8.30pm. Comics Youth workshops are free and all materials are provided! Contact: Rhiannon Griffiths-…

Roby Community Hub, Merton Crescent, Roby, L36 4LD. Enjoy an afternoon of quizzes, games, sing-a-longs, dance, raffle, bingo and general all round fun (novelty gift prizes). Sessions are £2.50 per person (includes raffle, bingo, tea/coffee and biscuits). Please note that classes are subject to change quarterly and there can be…

Dovecot MAC, Back Dovecot Place, Dovecot, L14 9BA. Classes teaching Shotokan Karate to Children and Adults. Affiliated to the Karate Union of Great Britain. Britain's Largest single Style Karate Association. For ages 4-6. Cost £5. Contact: Chris Cray – 07595 258345

Tarbock Village Hall, Netherley Road, Tarbock Green, L35 1QG. Learn self-defence and Ju-jitsu. Perfect for self discipline, strength, confidence and more. Contact: admin@tarbockhall.co.uk or 07746 123855 for further information

LOOK AFTER YOURSELF THIS FESTIVE SEASON With the festivities approaching, it can be a time of very mixed emotions for people. Some relish this time of year, whilst others dread it due to a number of factors including financial pressures or feeling lonely. The main thing is that help and…

Free, cancer advice and support is coming to Knowsley on 12 December. Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile service will be visiting the area, with cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions and provide information. The team encourages anyone with worries relating to cancer to stop by, whether you’re living with…

Award winning pre school football classes for 18mths-5yrs – (Halewood). Halewood Youth in Community Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood, L26 1TT. Diddikicks is now in to its 5th year and the sessions and classes have grown from strength to strength. Our classes have shown to: improve motor, social and cognitive skills;…

Sign up is now open for Dry January 2019, the 31 day challenge to take a month off drinking alcohol in the New Year. Healthy Knowsley advisors will be visiting the borough’s leisure centres promoting sign up to the challenge and providing advice on simple lifestyle changes which could help…

Staff at Whiston and St Helens hospitals are appealing to the public to help them keep their hospitals running this winter by launching a new ‘Home for Lunch’ campaign. The aim is to help those patients who no longer need high levels of hospital care get Home for Lunch. This…

Rebound – Dance, Fitness & Well Being, Huyton Gateway, Huyton L36 9TE. A Class For Adults of Any Age. A fun way to keep fit for all ages. Price: £3. Contact Rebound Dance & Health, 0151 489 4616 / http://www.reboundcic.co.uk/classes/