There is lots happening at the Emergency Services Fun Day in Southport this weekend!
Families are invited to call into the fun event which is taking place between 9am and 4pm this Sunday (11th May 2025).
There will be children’s football matches; an Emergency Services football match; dancing; bouncy castles; ice cream; special character guests; face painting; grassroots matches; market stalls from local businesses; special guests The LFC Foundation; and Southport FC catering and bar facilities will be open all day.
The day is compered by local comedian and Director of Southport Comedy Festival Brendan Riley.
All proceeds go to the Southport FC Community Foundation.
Tickets are £5 for adults, £1 for children.
They are available on the gate on the day or in advance via: Home | Southport Football Club
Emergency Services Fun Day organiser Steph Dagger said: “Following the tragic events of last summer, I wanted to do something to help bring community cohesion, increase much needed positivity and footfall into our town. Hence myself and colleagues came up with the idea and I’ve been lead coordinator for the event.
“FC Sandgrounders was formed as a result of the tragic events last summer. I as chairwoman, along with other grassroots coaches, wanted to create a community football club for all having seen first hand the cathartic benefits the sport had for children post trauma.
“I approached Southport FC, who were instrumental in supporting the community as a whole last summer and asked if they would like to work collaboratively to use football to help bring the community together.
“Darren Court and Andy Burgess at Southport FC have been instrumental in helping to bring the event together and allowed us use of The Big Help Stadium to host the Emergency Services Charity Football day.
“We’ve also invited the below local businesses / stall holders to the event to promote their businesses and to build community engagement.”
Stall Holders 11th May 2025
Emergency Service Community Day Stalls and Attractions
LFC
EFC
Southport Rotary Club – Running a raffle and providing volunteers for the day
HM Coastguard Southport – The fantastic Southport Coast Guard Service
County Fire & Medical Services – Event First Aid Cover – From small events to motorsport, steam rallies, community events, soap box derby’s – Nurses, Ambulance & Crews, Fully Equipped Ambulances, Doctors, First Aid Responders, Paramedics -Fully equipped and experienced members of the team will be on hand when required
Express Performing Arts – fun and engaging Performing Arts classes from age 3+
Baby Ballet – They teach award-winning pre-school dance classes
Ciao Bella Glitter Face/Body Tattoos – Adding sparkle to any event, children’s parties, balls, weddings -face / body and glitter tattoos
GS Football Parties – Childrens Football Parties Aged 5 yrs – 12 yrs
1 hour Football / Games and 30mins Party Room
Odonata Crystals – Beautiful Handmade Crystal Energy Pieces, Jewellery & Orgonites
Tropic Skin Care – Skin Care & Makeup (house parties can be booked)
C.E.A.L Crafts – Resin figures and crafts – Creating is my therapy love making Art and Handmade keepsakes, its perfect as a gift to someone special or just a treat to yourself.
HSBC – Coin making and activities stall, they have also donated £1,000
Cake Corner – www.cakecorners.co.uk – Sweet Treats to get your taste buds tingling. Cookies, brownies ETC
Sarah’s Unique Designs – Handmade jewellery, pet name tags, wind chimes/sun catchers and plaques. All unique individual designs. Pet name tags made to order
The Bounce House – Want to jump up and down with joy at your party? Well you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to The Bounce House, an established bouncy castle hire service covering the North West area offering you top quality inflatables!
Wax Bubbles – Two mums with Feral kids Making Soy handmade Wax melts! CLP Compliant
Triviso Ice Cream – A family run business. Ice Cream Vans available for Events, Shows, Birthdays etc. Fancy an Ice Cream
Charlie’s Charms (Kim) – Charlie’s charms is full of charms, jewellery, handmade items and lots of other little bits. But mostly, they like to raise money for CLAPA, a charity close to their hearts
Health & Beyond Nutrition (Ju) – All your nutrition needs, weight loss/gain, increase energy, improve wellness, boost sports activity, improve sleep.
Energy Projects Plus – (Ally) – Registered charity Energy Projects Plus (EPP) is committed to alleviating fuel poverty and reducing our impact on the environment
Angelz Prom – ( Tina) Part of Fallen Angelz Boutique 114 Shakespeare St, Southport – Family run boutique offering everyday fashion for women downstairs and Prom Dresses up stairs
The Entertainment line-up includes:
9am – 10:30am LFC & EITC development
9:40am – Express Performing Arts opening ceremony
10am – FC Sandgrounders U9 girls vs Crosby Stuart
11am -1pm – Primary School tournament
1pm – LFC & EITC beat the goalie
1:15pm – Babyballet performance
1:30pm – Adults tournament matches kick off
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