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Locals Dot Hawkes, from the Lathom History Society and Margaret Fairclough, a local ex-Bickerstaffe CE School teacher, visited the children of Bickerstaffe CE School to share their knowledge of local history relating to World War One. Margaret, formerly Miss Alcock, who taught in school from 1960-1972, is a relative of…
MoreKnife wands are to be introduced throughout the borough of Knowsley as part Merseyside’s campaign to tackle knife crime. The wands will be used by the local policing team, particularly during licensing enforcement visits across the borough, as well as during day-to-day activities, when carrying out stop checks and as…
MoreA controversial film about the boys who killed two-year-old Kirkby boy, James Bulger in Bootle in 1993 has caused uproar after it had been nominated for an Oscar. Detainment recreates police interviews with 10-year-old killers Robert Thompson and Jon Venables using original transcripts and has been shortlisted for the Academy’s…
MoreStockbridge Village Neighbourhood Centre, The Withens, Stockbridge Village, L28 1AB. Adults Learn to swim lesson. A fear of water can hold many people back from learning to swim but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you are nervous of getting in the pool don’t worry, you’re not alone…
MoreSchoolchildren and community groups will be pledging to ‘go green’ to help the environment as Knowsley officially launched its 2019 Year of the Environment activities across the borough. Children from St Albert’s Primary School in Stockbridge Village pledged to organise local clean-ups, recycle more and not drop litter during 2019,…
MoreNorthwood Community Centre, Gilescroft Avenue, Kirkby, L33 9TW. Fully qualified coach, PT Instructor with lots of experience and qualifications with children. For ages 4-13 years. Cost £6 per session, £10 for 2 sessions. Contact Tommy Cashen – 07525 166584, hello@kabs-fitness.co.uk
MoreResidents in Stockbridge Village have been working on an important project to understand how social isolation can be tackled in their community. With support from Lancaster University, the group of 10 carried out research to gain an insight into how much locals feel a part of their community and the…
MoreKnowsley Council recently asked for the view of people who visit, live or work in Huyton Village to share their views on how they would like the village centre to look over the coming years. Over 1,100 people took the time to share their views, with a number of key…
MoreRoby 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…
MorePupils from a Knowsley primary school have been competing to create a new mural for Prescot Community Police and Fire Station. Youngsters from St Mary and St Paul’s CE Primary School were invited to create a police-themed picture to represent the station which was opened in January. The picture will…
MoreStockbridge Village Neighbourhood Centre, The Withens, Stockbridge Village L28 1AB. Come and join our sewing club, all abilities welcome. Organised by the Stockbridge Community Intergeneration Project, for further details please contact Margaret O’Sullivan, mosully@hotmail.co.uk – 07926 473711
MoreThe prestigious Educate Awards are returning for 2019 with a new category for mental health and wellbeing. Founded by Kim O’Brien in 2012, the awards are the largest education awards in the North West and are an opportunity for schools to showcase their credentials across a number of categories. The…
MoreHalewood Academy, The Avenue, Halewood, Liverpool L26 1UU. Advanced level session to challenge our senior students dance, drama and singing skills. Performers will have the option to take LAMDA exams, learn a range of dance techniques and take part in regular competitions/performances. Contact us for class fees and to book…
MoreSupporters of Willowbrook Hospice had a Fab-u-lous time at hospice’s Strictly Glitter Ball, raising more than £10, 000. Hosted by Radio City’s breakfast show presenter, Leanne Campbell, the event saw over 250 guests enjoy a three course meal at The Venue, Huyton before watching eight amateur dancers take to the…
MoreBy Paul Goodwin Prescot Cables made hard work of beating lower league Lower Breck in Wednesday’s quarter final of the Liverpool Senior Cup at the Anfield Sports and Social Centre. Two goals a piece for Jordan Southworth in the first half and Jordan Wynne in the second saw Cables eventually…
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