4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (302+ words) Over 30 fundraisers from Project Phoenix southport are taking on the gruelling Born Survivor challenge in Lancashire to raise funds for Southport Lifeboat this weekend. Born Survivor is a military assault course themed event, designed by former Royal Marines Commandos. The…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (436+ words) Michelle Foster is inviting people to join her on The Big Cricket Club Walk fundraiser! The event takes place in Southport on Sunday 13th September 2026 as part of Michelle’s fundraising for Queenscourt Hospice ahead of her taking part in the annual…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (574+ words) Guest Blog by Catrin Hughes Volunteer Centre Sefton When people think about volunteering in a charity shop, they often picture serving customers at the till or sorting donations. While those roles are incredibly important, modern charity shops offer a wide…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (366+ words) Southport campaigner and disability advocate Teresa Smith BEM is preparing to take to the skies on Saturday 3rd October 2026 to raise £5,000 for neonatal vein viewers for Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Teresa, who lives in Southport, is a thalidomide survivor, retired social worker…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (382+ words) Queenscourt Hospice is delighted to announce Churcher Estates as the Entertainment Sponsor for this year’s Queenscourt Masquerade Ball, taking place on Saturday 5th September 2026 at The Grand, Southport. Following the success of their support for Queenscourt‘s International Women’s Day event…...

2+ week, 22+ hour ago   (405+ words) A 28-year-old mum has tragically died, leaving behind five devastated children. Her family has now set up a GoFundMe fundraising page to help with the associated costs of a funeral and supporting the children left behind in this difficult time....

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (798+ words) By Daisy Edmondsen, Dovehaven paid partnership A garden created from a family’s simple act of kindness has officially opened at Dovehaven House in Southport, bringing together residents, colleagues, family and the local community to celebrate the life of much-loved former…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (825+ words) Southport & Birkdale Sports Club sponsored feature Families are invited to ‘wrap up the summer in style’ as the four-day S&Beer Festival returns to Southport this August Bank Holiday weekend. For the fifth year running, people will be able to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (625+ words) Guest Blog by Judith Catton As a summer of sunshine and socialising draws to a close, residents are being urged to ‘Circle September for friendship’ and prioritise their social lives before winter sets in. With social opportunities often dwindling as…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (751+ words) Queenscourt Hospice is calling on its communities to continue their incredible support as it launches the next stage of its appeal, ‘Your Queenscourt Still Needs You’, following a national BBC interview highlighting the growing financial crisis facing hospices across the…...