Church

Travellers Establish Unauthorised Encampment on National Trust Land at Lifeboat Road, Formby

An unauthorised encampment of travellers has moved onto National Trust land at Lifeboat Road, Formby. The encampment, which began on the...

China Butterfly Studio Temporarily Closed Due to Vandalism, Reopening on 23rd October

Formby Bubble

Oct 17

Business

China Butterfly Studio Temporarily Closed Due to Vandalism, Reopening on 23rd October

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has reached out with messages of support and provided information following...

Formby Bubble

Oct 15

Parish Council

The Pride Of Formby Awards 2024

On Friday 4th October 2024 we welcomed our community heroes and their guests at the Gild Hall, Formby to celebrate all of their...

Formby News Feed

Hundreds of people turned out for the Walk of Witness on Good Friday and what a beautiful day it was to sit and enjoy the Passion Play

Formby Bubble

Mar 311 min read

Hundreds of people turned out for the Walk of Witness on Good Friday and what a beautiful day it was to sit and enjoy the Passion Play

Hundreds of community members participated in the Walk of Witness procession from Boots on Chapel Lane to Formby Pool Gardens. Fr John...

BBC Songs of Praise are visiting Our Lady of Compassion in Formby

Formby Bubble

Feb 171 min read

TV

BBC Songs of Praise are visiting Our Lady of Compassion in Formby

BBC Songs of Praise are visiting Our Lady of Compassion Formby Parish on 16th March 2024. Our Lady's have confirmed that all are welcome...

It’s insulting to the man who died in 1407 to have his gravestone obscured by an old wooden bench

Formby Bubble

Jan 311 min read

It’s insulting to the man who died in 1407 to have his gravestone obscured by an old wooden bench

Dear Formby Bubble: As a long time resident of #Formby, I really enjoy seeing some of the historical items relevant to the history of...

Fabulous Christmas Tree Festival at St. Peter’s Church in Formby

Formby Bubble

Dec 11, 20231 min read

Fabulous Christmas Tree Festival at St. Peter’s Church in Formby

There is a fabulous Christmas Tree Festival at St. Peter’s Church in Formby this week which starts from Wednesday 13th December to Sunday...

Crowds flocked to enjoy the annual Formby Village Nativity today at Formby Pool Gardens

Formby Bubble

Dec 17, 20221 min read

Community

Crowds flocked to enjoy the annual Formby Village Nativity today at Formby Pool Gardens

Crowds flocked to enjoy the annual Formby Village Nativity despite inclement weather. Starring Krystyna Skyba, a Ukranian refugee to...

Parishioners left deeply distressed after incidents of vandalism in a Formby church graveyard

Formby Bubble

Sep 4, 20221 min read

Parishioners left deeply distressed after incidents of vandalism in a Formby church graveyard

We are deeply saddened to share with you that last weekend and early this week, there were two incidents of vandelism in the garden of...

Skiffle concert cancelled because one resident complained to St. Luke’s about noise on Sat afternoon

Formby Bubble

Jul 11, 20222 min read

Skiffle concert cancelled because one resident complained to St. Luke’s about noise on Sat afternoon

The very popular Vikings Skiffle concert had to be cancelled because one resident complained to St. Luke’s church about the noise on a...

The Formby Walk Of Witness and Passion Play on Good Friday 2022

Formby Bubble

Apr 15, 20221 min read

The Formby Walk Of Witness and Passion Play on Good Friday 2022

Several hundred people gathered in brilliant sunshine for the Churches-Together Walk of Witness. Fr John Walsh gave a thoughtful...

St Peter’s Church 275th Anniversary Celebrations - Formby Church marks major milestone in 2022

Formby Bubble

Mar 15, 20222 min read

St Peter’s Church 275th Anniversary Celebrations - Formby Church marks major milestone in 2022

This year, St Peter’s Church on Green Lane, Formby is celebrating 275 years since the consecration of the current building in 1747. The...

Join in the fun with an Easter Trail in Formby

Formby Bubble

Apr 3, 20211 min read

Join in the fun with an Easter Trail in Formby

Easter Trails to visit over the holiday break. Explore the story of Easter using the trails set up in church grounds at St Jerome's,...

Good Morning on Good Friday on this fine and dry day with plenty of sunshine

Formby Bubble

Apr 2, 20212 min read

Good Morning

Good Morning on Good Friday on this fine and dry day with plenty of sunshine

Good Morning on Good Friday 2nd April. It’s 2°C in #Sefton with a dry day ahead. Today: Fine and dry with plenty of sunshine, but with...

Formby Priest and Parishioner’s walk for water to end water poverty this Lent

Formby Bubble

Feb 25, 20212 min read

Formby Priest and Parishioner’s walk for water to end water poverty this Lent

Fundraisers from Formby have raised £1,265 and counting to help people across the world have access to clean, safe water for their daily...

Formby Bubble

Sep 18, 20202 min read

Formby Bubble story about new vicar hits national headlines

The Mail Online has picked up on story that we have recently shared, more so because of the comments the post has attracted. To date the...

Formby Bubble

Sep 16, 20202 min read

New Vicar at St Lukes Church Formby

St Luke’s Church, Formby, is to hold the Service of Collation, Induction and Installation of its new vicar, Rev Dr Matt Davis, at the...

MP applauds "fantastic exhibition" of Formby artists

Formby Bubble

May 13, 20192 min read

MP applauds "fantastic exhibition" of Formby artists

Formby MP Bill Esterson congratulated the Association of Formby Artists for their "fantastic exhibition" at Holy Trinity Church Hall. Mr...

Celebrate Christmas with a church service this festive season - all dates and times here...

Formby Bubble

Dec 23, 20181 min read

Celebrate Christmas with a church service this festive season - all dates and times here...

Why not join in with the Christmas celebrations this festive season with a Christmas Service or a Carol Concert. We are lucky to have so...

Are you related to Sergeant Charles H. Bradshaw?

Formby Bubble

May 1, 20181 min read

Are you related to Sergeant Charles H. Bradshaw?

The members of Formby United Reformed Church are looking for any family of Sergeant Charles H. Bradshaw who served in 6 th King’s...

Formby Dramatic Society started 70th anniversary year with two comedy plays

Formby Bubble

Jun 13, 20171 min read

Formby Dramatic Society started 70th anniversary year with two comedy plays

Formby dramatic society, ‘The Harry Whitehouse Players’ kicked off their 70th Anniversary year with two short comedy productions entitled...

Formby Bubble

May 24, 20171 min read

Manchester Bombing Vigil

Following the tragic events of the Manchester bombing yesterday Churches Together will hold a vigil at Formby Pool Gardens on Saturday...

Celebrate Easter with a church service this morning

Formby Bubble

Apr 16, 20171 min read

Easter

Celebrate Easter with a church service this morning

Easter services in Churches in our Bubble supplied by Churches together

Formby United Reformed Church held a Fairtrade Coffee Morning

Formby Bubble

Mar 8, 20171 min read

Formby United Reformed Church held a Fairtrade Coffee Morning

A Fairtrade Coffee Morning was held at Formby United Reformed Church, on Church Road. Fairtrade Fortnight was celebrated at the regular...

What is Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday?

Formby Bubble

Feb 28, 20175 min read

What is Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday?

Shrove Tuesday is the day that precedes Ash Wednesday. As it is determined by Easter, for which the actual date changes on an annual...

Why not join in with Church celebrations over the Christmas period in our Bubble

Formby Bubble

Dec 13, 20162 min read

Why not join in with Church celebrations over the Christmas period in our Bubble

Church Services in Formby, Hightown and Altcar over this festive period are as follows: Special family services highlighted in bold...

Last weekend of the Summer for St Luke's Church Tearoom

Formby Bubble

Aug 23, 20161 min read

Last weekend of the Summer for St Luke's Church Tearoom

The tearoom at St. Luke's Church Formby will be open on Friday, Saturday and Monday this coming bank holiday weekend from 11am until...

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Formby Featured News

Tragic Formby Collision involving 96-Year-Old Driver who Avoids Jail After Fatal Pavement Crash

Formby High School is celebrating a record-breaking set of GCSE results in 2024

Formby’s James Comish Triumphs at Centenary Southport Flower Show with Award-Winning Garden

Serious Road Traffic Collision at junction of Formby Bypass and Coastal Road causing major delays

Amnesty for zombie knives and machetes ahead of new law

Major RTC on Formby Bypass involving a police vehicle. Bypass completely closed southbound

Seventeen-Year-Old Charged in Southport Stabbings Attended Range High School

Disgraced former Formby Doctor Sentenced for Indecent Act on Public Bus

Police confirm names of Three Girls Killed in Southport Stabbing as Families Pay Tribute

RNLI lifeguards all-terrain vehicle stolen from Formby Beach

Travellers Relocate Again in Formby on Cambridge Field

Travellers Depart Formby to relocate in Southport

Travellers Relocate Again in Formby raising concerns over repeated incursions

Travellers leave Bills Lane and move into Duke Street Park to set up camp

Former Formby High School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Offences

Urgent Warning as Ravenmeols Level Crossing has been left in a dangerous condition for pedestrians

Formby Residents Treated to Spectacular Northern Lights Display

Formby Jobs

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Permanent Full Time Senior Property Manager

Sep 27

Permanent Full Time Senior Property Manager

Senior Property Manager Job Summary As Senior Property Manager you will have responsibility for managing a portfolio of managed...

A vacancy has arisen for an Administration / Finance Assistant at Freshfield Primary School

Sep 4

A vacancy has arisen for an Administration / Finance Assistant at Freshfield Primary School

Freshfield Primary School are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious Administration/Finance Assistant to work...

School leaver / Trainee possibly progressing onto an apprenticeship at Mr Ohms Formby

Jun 26

School leaver / Trainee possibly progressing onto an apprenticeship at Mr Ohms Formby

Mr Ohms Ltd is Hiring. Looking for a school leaver / Trainee with the right candidate progressing onto an apprenticeship. Duties to...

Part Time Receptionist required for Range High School

Jun 25

Part Time Receptionist required for Range High School

Part Time Receptionist required for Range High School. Working as part of the school’s Administrative Team, duties will include reception...

Cleaning company looking for several cleaners in Formby for new contract

Jun 9

Cleaning company looking for several cleaners in Formby for new contract

Due to a new commercial contract in Formby Village we are looking for cleaners. This is a 7 day a week contract, so several positions...

Receptionist / Admin Assistant required for gym in Formby

May 22

Receptionist / Admin Assistant required for gym in Formby

MMA Academy Formby are seeking a friendly and experienced Receptionist to work 3 evenings per week. Shifts would include: Monday 3.30 -...

Formby Letters

Duke Street Park was gifted to the people of Formby as a free place to enjoy in 1935 so how can Formby Festival charge such excessive prices?

Jun 21

Duke Street Park was gifted to the people of Formby as a free place to enjoy in 1935 so how can Formby Festival charge such excessive prices?

Dear Formby Bubble, I am writing to express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the upcoming Formby Food and Drink Festival at...

Warning to other dog owners about the banned zones at Duke Street Park

Jun 9

Warning to other dog owners about the banned zones at Duke Street Park

Dear Formby Bubble: I’ve been caught with my dog off the lead (unknowingly and fined) around the tennis courts at Duke Street Park before...

Jan 31

It’s insulting to the man who died in 1407 to have his gravestone obscured by an old wooden bench

Dear Formby Bubble: As a long time resident of #Formby, I really enjoy seeing some of the historical items relevant to the history of...

New owners of the Balti House in Formby share their plans with the community

Nov 1, 2023

New owners of the Balti House in Formby share their plans with the community

Dear Formby Bubble, We are writing to introduce ourselves, Karl Diamond and Steven Wilson, as the new business partners of the Halal...

Is Hightown Village Surgery at risk of closing yet again?

Oct 10, 2023

Is Hightown Village Surgery at risk of closing yet again?

Dear Formby Bubble: Is Hightown Village Surgery at risk of closing yet again? Statement from Ellis Hall-Lyon, the owner of Hightown...

Why are Formby motorists being threatened and bullied if they go down Langdale Avenue?

Oct 7, 2023

Why are Formby motorists being threatened and bullied if they go down Langdale Avenue?

Dear Formby Bubble: Why are Formby motorists being threatened if they go down Langdale Avenue? We demand to know what right Sefton...

Formby Travel & Roadworks

Partial Closure of Ward Avenue Due essential utility works

Formby Bubble

Aug 101 min read

Partial Closure of Ward Avenue Due essential utility works

Ward Avenue in Formby is currently experiencing a partial closure due to essential utility works being carried out by Scottish Power. The...

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Road Works Notice: Southport Old Road Closure on 2nd and 3rd September

Formby Bubble

Aug 271 min read

Road Works Notice: Southport Old Road Closure on 2nd and 3rd September

Road Works Notice: Southport Old Road Closure on 2nd and 3rd September Attention to all visitors and businesses along Southport Old Road:...

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Formby Bubble

Aug 101 min read

Partial Closure of Ward Avenue Due essential utility works

Ward Avenue in Formby is currently experiencing a partial closure due to essential utility works being carried out by Scottish Power. The...

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Formby Schools

Local Martial Arts Prodigy Erin Bannon to Represent Great Britain in Hong Kong

Sep 4

Sports

Local Martial Arts Prodigy Erin Bannon to Represent Great Britain in Hong Kong

Local Martial Arts Prodigy Erin Bannon to Represent GB in Hong Kong. Erin Bannon, a remarkable 14-year-old student from Formby High...

Aug 22

Schools

Formby High School is celebrating a record-breaking set of GCSE results in 2024

A proud day at Formby High School! Formby High School is celebrating a record-breaking set of GCSE results in 2024. The ‘Class of 2024’...

Formby High School Celebrates Record-Breaking A Level Results in 2024

Aug 15

Schools

Formby High School Celebrates Record-Breaking A Level Results in 2024

Formby High School is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of our Sixth Form students in the 2024 examinations. Their hard...

St. Jerome’s Primary School in Formby Shines at National Dodgeball Championships

Jul 12

Sports

St. Jerome’s Primary School in Formby Shines at National Dodgeball Championships

St. Jerome’s Primary School in Formby has made the community proud by advancing to the quarterfinals of the National Dodgeball...

Formby High School Reunion - ALL previous years invited in a day of events on 28th October 2023

Oct 9, 2023