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The Bold Northern Soul alldayer (May 24th bank holiday Sunday) wristbands still available

The Bold Northern Soul alldayer (May 24th bank holiday Sunday) at this stunning historic hotel on the world famous Lord Street, Southport… Local DJs unite for a northern soul alldayer. Playing 100%

18th May 2015

Get nose to beak with hatching ducklings this May half term at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Get nose to beak with hatching ducklings this May half term at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre This May half term sees the return of the award winning egg-to-duckling experience at

16th May 2015

Art For Macmillan Cancer Support will be opening Cambridge Walks Gallery

Art For Macmillan Cancer Support will be opening Cambridge Walks Gallery in Southport on Monday 18th May, ready for the summer season. Working in collaboration with community interest company: Make It

16th May 2015

What to-do this weekend (15th – 17th May 2015)

With the weather looking less than great this weekend with highs of 12°c on Saturday and 13°c on Sunday as well being cloudy on Saturday with rain on Sunday. 1. Listen to Bella

15th May 2015

Hairspray brings glitz and glamour to the Little Theatre

BOS Musical Theatre Company’s production of Hairspray runs in Southport from May 23-May 30 Welcome to the 60s Southport NODA (National Operatic Dramatic Association) Award winning BOS Musical Theatre Company are ironing

14th May 2015

Park Volunteers Week

The public will have the chance to get involved in improving their local park next month when events take place across Sefton as part of Park Volunteers Week (1 to 7 June).

12th May 2015

Volunteers Needed for Summer Reading Challenge

Sefton Libraries are encouraging young people to help support the Summer Reading Challenge this year. Volunteers aged 14 to 25 are needed for the Challenge which encourages children to continue reading through

12th May 2015

Dementia Awareness Week

To mark Dementia Week 2015 (18 to 23 May) Sefton Libraries are hosting a series of Dementia Information Events. Anyone looking for information, support or advice is welcome to attend the sessions at:

12th May 2015

National Operatic Dramatic Association are bringing their latest stage performance of Hairspray showing to the Little Theatre, Southport.

NODA (National Operatic Dramatic Association) Award winning BOS Musical Theatre Company are ironing out the tensions in their latest 1960s animated yet prolific, stage performance of Hairspray showing at the Little Theatre,

12th May 2015

BOTHY 50th ANNIVERSARY ROAD SHOW SOUTHPORT (Sat 23rd May 3pm)

As part of the 2015 Southport Contemporary Arts Trail singers and musicians from the Bothy Folk Club bring their music to the centre of Southport to celebrate 50 years of music. The

11th May 2015

Southport Star Trekk 2015 – The moonlight filled highlight of the year

You are invited to join us for our annual Star Trekk sponsored night walk in support of Queenscourt Hospice on Friday the 15th May 2015. This will be the ninth Star Trekk

11th May 2015

‘Surrogate Fathers’ Book Signing Southport (May 9)

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9th May 2015

What to do this weekend in Southport? (9th-10th May 2015)

With the weekend weather looking cold, rainy and cloudy we give you 3 activities you can do to get you out the house but still stay dry. 1.Recording Britain Exhibition at the Atkinson (9th -10th): The

8th May 2015

Come along to the Medieval Weekend in Ormskirk’s Coronation Park on 17 and 18 May

Hear ye this proclamation! You can discover what life in West Lancashire was like 900 years ago when Coronation Park hosts the fabulous Ormskirk Medieval Weekend. The free two-day extravaganza on Saturday

8th May 2015

The Legion’s Advice and Information Officer, Sarah Abbotson will be at Byng House on Thursday 7th May 10am-3pm

The Legion’s Advice and Information Officer, Sarah Abbotson, will be available at Byng House to discuss face to face the Legion’s services with anyone that may need help. This also includes: signposting

5th May 2015

Major milestone for The Atkinson

The Atkinson, Southport’s home for the arts, culture and heritage is celebrating a major milestone as it approaches its second birthday. Over a million people have now visited the Sefton Council run

5th May 2015

Southport Storm Club Fundraiser

Photo: Southport Storm fundraisers On Sunday 3rd May players and supporters of Southport Storm completed a Fundraising Bike Ride to all 5 north west super league stadium. They started in Wigan then

5th May 2015

Join the Southport VE Day Celebrations at Byng House

Photo: Southport VE Day Celebrations On Saturday 9th May Byng House – the British Legion Poppy Break Centre – will be hosting a vintage afternoon tea for all the guests staying with

2nd May 2015

Southport coffee morning in aid of local cancer research charity (May 11)

A fundraising committee from Southport is inviting the local community to join them for a Coffee Morning to raise funds for the region’s leading cancer charity. Organised by the Southport Committee of

2nd May 2015

Shirley Williams due visit Southport today

Photo: Shirley Williams Baroness Williams of Crosby, better known as Shirley Williams, and one of Britain’s best known politicians, is due to visit Southport today, Friday. She is planning to spend a few

1st May 2015

Birkdale Councillors hold Advice Centre this Saturday

Birkdale’s Lib Dem councillors will be taking a break from the busy election campaign this Saturday to hold their regular monthly Advice Centre. Birkdale Ward councillors, Iain Brodie Browne, Simon Shaw and

1st May 2015

Video: Southport Jazz Festival Presents Riot Jazz Brass Band (May 9)

Photo: Riot Jazz Brass Band Southport Jazz Festival, Saturday 9 May 2015 The Atkinson – Studio, 8:00 pm This gang are really exciting and bring something new to Southport Jazz festival. They will

1st May 2015

The Southport Macmillan Line Dance Dates Announced

Photo: Line dancers at the 2013 event On Bank Holiday Sundays – 24 MAY 2015 and 30 AUGUST 2015 The event starts at 2pm and finishes at 4:30pm  in the Town Hall Gardens,

30th April 2015

Fostering & Adoption Information Session, 19 May (Southport)

Fostering & Adoption Information Session, 19 May Dates have now been confirmed for Information Sessions in 2015, with the next one taking place 19 May, 6.30pm at The Vincent Hotel, 98 Lord Street, Southport, PR8 1JR.

30th April 2015

Birchall Blackburn encouraging applicants to come forward who are looking for a Training Contract

Birchall Blackburn Law has launched their search for the next generation of talent to join their growing team through the launch of training contracts. The company, named as one of Britain’s most

30th April 2015

Mayweather Pacquiao fight: Where to watch it in Southport

It is being hailed as one of the biggest fights in the history of boxing as Manny Pacquiao attempts to be the first man to beat Floyd Mayweather Junior. It is

29th April 2015

Birkers Presents Nile Jordan on Friday, 1st May

Birkers announces that Nile Jordan the Amazing Vocalist and Guitarist will be playing on Friday, 1st May. Starting in the music industry at 13, Nile was quickly noticed for his musical ability

29th April 2015

UPDATE: Three Queens timings revealed

There are just over three weeks to go until maritime history is made on the River Mersey. For the first time, the Three Cunard Queens – Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen

29th April 2015

SOUTHPORT’S LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY CLUB HAS FIRST OF TWO BIRTHDAYS ON STAURDAY!

Just like the Queen, Laugh Out Loud Comedy has two birthdays. Organiser and compere Damion Larkin, an ex Meols Cop pupil and now top professional comedian, explains: “So we ran first the

28th April 2015

Southport Flower Show Tickets On Sale Thursday 30 April From The Atkinson

From Thursday 30 April you can purchase your Tickets for the 2015 Southport Flower Show from the Tourist Information within The Atkinson The Southport Flower Show returns this summer for its annual

28th April 2015

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