Joe Walby

Edge Hill Student receives funding for historic “Southport Visiter” exhibition at the Atkinson

An Edge Hill University student has been awarded funding to launch a brand-new historical exhibition at the Atkinson later this year. Student Michelle Caldwell, who is studying Nineteenth-Century Studies at Edge Hill, will curate the exhibition which will focus on the fascinating stories behind the Victorian celebrities who visited Southport during the 1800’s. The exhibition,Continue reading “Edge Hill Student receives funding for historic “Southport Visiter” exhibition at the Atkinson”

£3.4 million pound insulation scheme for low-income homes approved by Sefton Council

This week Sefton Council have approved £3.4 million in funding to help retrofit poorly insulated homes across the borough. The scheme will focus on low-income households which have outdated or inefficient insulation. These households will then benefit from cheaper energy bills and warmer homes. Eligible homes will be identified in the coming weeks and months.Continue reading “£3.4 million pound insulation scheme for low-income homes approved by Sefton Council”

WATCH: Churchtown Village businesses come alive at Christmas

Take a look at what Churchtown Village has to offer this Christmas time… The village is full of exciting independent businesses; from amazing crafts, handmade chocolates and quality pubs and restaurants – there’s something for everyone! A big thank you to all the businesses that participated in the video!

Search for owners of missing ‘Southport 1946’ photograph continues…

An appeal has been made to find the rightful owners of a missing photograph which was taken in Southport in 1946. Twitter user @Clarke1nil came across the photograph after purchasing a CD from a charity shop in the Lake District earlier this year and took to twitter to try and find the family it belongsContinue reading “Search for owners of missing ‘Southport 1946’ photograph continues…”

WATCH: Get into the festive spirit with Southport’s Christmas Markets

Southport Market has opened a selection of outdoor Christmas stalls on Market Street to add to it’s festive offerings this year. The festive-themed chalets are open 10am-6pm every day up until the 23rd of December and include local and independent traders from the Southport area. Watch the video below to see what is on offer!

FEATURE: How charity Hypha Studios are investing in Southport’s art scene.

All across the country, artists struggle to translate their talent, experience and education into long-term success. National charity Hypha Studios are trying to change this by offering free studio spaces to artists so they can incubate new work and engage with their communities. Since setting up last year, Hypha Studios have successfully worked with artistsContinue reading “FEATURE: How charity Hypha Studios are investing in Southport’s art scene.”

COVID Christmas: Making sense of the new advice and restrictions.

Christmas is almost here, but many are understandably worried about how COVID-19 (and the new Omicron varient) will impact their festivities and the new year ahead. Sefton Council have released a new statement from their Director of Public Health, Margaret Jones outlining what to do and what not to do heading into Christmas. The mostContinue reading “COVID Christmas: Making sense of the new advice and restrictions.”

WATCH: Southport’s brand-new interactive Digital Winter Wonderland experience

A brand-new Digital Winter Wonderland has opened in Southport courtesy of Immersive Interactive & Southport Bid to raise money for a great cause. This high-tech, sensory experience allows children and adults alike to interact with the rooms walls and floor in a range of Christmas themed activities. Groups of up to 10 can enjoy gamesContinue reading “WATCH: Southport’s brand-new interactive Digital Winter Wonderland experience”

Southport Football Club announce support of #NoHomeKit Campaign

Southport Football Club have announced their support for charity organisation Shelter’s #NoHomeKit campaign in an effort to raise funds and awareness to aid the homelessness crisis. This campaign involves home sides wearing their away kits across the festive period to support and raise awareness of homelessness across the country and the difficulties that homeless peopleContinue reading “Southport Football Club announce support of #NoHomeKit Campaign”

1,000 new trees to be planted in Sefton after storm Arwen destruction.

Green Sefton have announced that 1,000 new trees are going to be planted in the area following the devastating effects of storm Arwen. The trees, which have been donated by The Mersey Forest, will be planted in the coming months with support from community groups. Ian Moncur, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing,Continue reading “1,000 new trees to be planted in Sefton after storm Arwen destruction.”