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Three Sefton Child Of Courage Award winners honoured by Southport Pleasureland at Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards
Three inspirational children were celebrated with Child Of Courage Awards, sponsored by Southport Pleasureland, at the 2024 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. Jose Thiakulam Paulose, Dylan Roberts and Ralphy Thompson were each given huge rounds of applause as they made their way to accept their awards from Southport Pleasureland CEO Norman Wallis. All three have battled against huge adversity with
Treasure Island comes to The Atkinson in Southport with May with two swashbuckling shows
Treasure Island is coming to The Atkinson in Southport this May! KD Theatre Productions Ltd is bringing its version of the Robert Louis Stephenson classic to the stage on Saturday 18th May 2024 with performances at 2pm and 6pm. People can book via The Atkinson website here. Tickets are £16 / £14 concessions / £56 family of 4 (min 1
Christ the King Catholic High School teachers take on Cathedral relay run for Queenscourt Hospice and Southport Foodbank
Two teachers from Christ the King Catholic High School in Birkdale in Southport are taking part in a sponsored run this May to raise money for Queenscourt Hospice and Southport Foodbank. On Thursday 16th May 2024, Mr Oliver and Mrs Durkin are running a two-part relay from Christ The King Catholic Cathedral in Liverpool back to Christ The King Catholic
Crave Pizza in Southport hosts Disco Pizza event with Audio Book this Bank Holiday Saturday
People are invited to enjoy an exciting new Disco Pizza event in Southport this Bank Holiday weekend! Crave Pizza, in the Town Hall Gardens on Lord Street in Southport town centre, is hosting the event in conjunction with Audio Book. Visitors can enjoy an unbeatable combination of delicious pizza, cold drinks and great music between 1pm and 11pm with a
Over a thousand walkers due for Southport Star Trekk night walk for Queenscourt Hospice
A record number of walkers are due to take part in the annual Southport Star Trekk night walk in aid of Queenscourt Hospice this Friday (3rd May 2024). Over 1,000 walkers will turn Southport sky blue when they take part in the 10k walk. While online registration has now closed, you can still take part by turning up and registering
Hotel operator sought for exciting new Garrick scheme in Southport as owners invest over £500,000 on essential repairs
The owners of the Garrick building in Southport have told how they have “risked everything” to save and restore one of Southport’s most cherished landmarks, having already spent over half a million pounds to make essential repairs. Planning permission was recently granted to transform the beautiful art deco building on Lord Street into ‘the UK’s only theatre spa hotel’ in
Marine FC Chairman Paul Leary wins Sefton Unsung Hero Award after 45 years as a champion of non league football
By Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport One of Merseyside football’s most dedicated figures has been honoured for decades of work in the game at the 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards. Paul Leary, the Chairman of Marine Football Club in Crosby, won the Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by River Law, in a glittering awards night at The Grand in Southport.
Southport Pleasureland unveils Mayday offer with 50% discount if you book TONIGHT
Southport Pleasureland is thrilled to announce an exciting “MAYDAY, MAYDAY” offer, a limited-time promotion that will make this Bank Holiday weekend unforgettable. In a bold move by Norman Wallis, the park’s owner, a special 50% discount on all day passes is available for today only, from 8pm to 9pm, aiming to make the park more accessible to families during these
DSM Group chosen to demolish former Southport Theatre as new Marine Lake Events Centre takes a step closer
The creation of the hugely anticipated Marine Lake Events Centre can now take another landmark step forward as demolition preparations begin. Sefton Council have selected specialist demolition company, the DSM Group, to carry out the demolition of the former Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, with preparations set to take place on site in the coming days. This milestone follows on
Red Rum Club follow Elton John praise with Sefton Arts Award at 2024 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards
Red Rum Club have followed being praised by Elton John and a place in the Cavern Wall Of Fame in Liverpool by winning the Sefton Arts Award, sponsored by Fitton Estates, at the 2024 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards. In a year of yet more firsts for Red Rum Club they topped the lot in March by being interviewed and
Southport school where children speak 24 different languages crowned Sefton School Of The Year at 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards
Holy Trinity Primary School in Southport has been crowned the 2024 Sefton School Of The Year, sponsored by Southport College, at the Pride Of Sefton Awards. The school “with a huge heart” wowed judges with the way they welcome children and their families into the community at a school where English is an additional language for over two thirds of
Churchtown Primary School in Southport expands nursery provision with free childcare for two year olds
Churchtown Primary School in Southport is taking steps to meet the Government’s new initiative to provide free childcare for working parents of two-year-olds. The school is expanding its nursery provision with a focus on supporting the needs of families in the Southport community. As more working parents find themselves balancing work commitments and childcare, Churchtown Primary School recognises the need
