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United Utilities advice about discoloured water after the burst in Formby- here’s what to do

A spokesperson from United Utilities said: “If your water's not flowing again yet, it soon will be. It can take a while to fill up the...

Dozens of volunteers replanted a much-loved daffodil Field of Hope in Formby

Formby Bubble

Sep 16, 20211 min read

Dozens of volunteers replanted a much-loved daffodil Field of Hope in Formby

On Wednesday Sept 15 at 10.30am, around 25 Formby residents joined Cllr Nina Killen and representatives from David Wilson Homes,...

Bill Esterson MP praises “brilliant” 8 Alleyways Project and encourages public to show support

Formby Bubble

May 19, 20212 min read

Bill Esterson MP praises “brilliant” 8 Alleyways Project and encourages public to show support

MP for Sefton Central Bill Esterson has encouraged his constituents and members of the public to support a plan to regenerate the streets...

Frank’s Report from Formby Junior Sports Club

Formby Bubble

Apr 27, 20216 min read

Sports

Frank’s Report from Formby Junior Sports Club

Congratulations to Formby Junior Sports Club Under 11’s Saturday team who have won the Hightown Junior Football League Championship. It...

The Maritime Cadets and other local groups in desperate need of help to repair the community centre

Formby Bubble

Apr 8, 20211 min read

Kids

The Maritime Cadets and other local groups in desperate need of help to repair the community centre

Captain of the Maritime Cadets, Richard Tyrrell said: “The cadets can‘t use the Centre until the electrics and plumbing are checked for...

Formby Pool is opening on 12th April and they are very excited to welcome everyone back!

Formby Bubble

Apr 6, 20213 min read

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Formby Pool is opening on 12th April and they are very excited to welcome everyone back!

Following the recent government announcement regarding leisure facilities, Formby Pool are very excited to welcome you back to the...

Imagine Formby are looking for ideas and inspiration for the ‘8 Alleyways’ in Formby Village

Formby Bubble

Mar 2, 20212 min read

Imagine Formby are looking for ideas and inspiration for the ‘8 Alleyways’ in Formby Village

Imagine Formby are very excited about a project emerging from the Imagine Formby - Arts, Culture and Heritage group. If you take a stroll...

Formby Bubble

Feb 28, 20211 min read

Have you say on Imagine Formby

Dear Formby Bubble: This is the link to the survey on Arts Culture and Heritage, on behalf of Imagine Formby. The more people who have...

Formby Bubble

Feb 19, 20211 min read

Kids

The book barrel continues in Formby

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‘Imagine Formby’ are looking for people to get involved in the future of our beautiful village

Formby Bubble

Feb 18, 20212 min read

‘Imagine Formby’ are looking for people to get involved in the future of our beautiful village

Imagine Formby’ are looking for people of our community to get involved in the future of our beautiful village Some of you may remember...

Debra and Diane take the lead at Formby Manor

Formby Bubble

Aug 11, 20203 min read

Debra and Diane take the lead at Formby Manor

Debra Roose and Diane De Isaula have been appointed by New Care as Home Manager and Deputy Manager respectively at Formby Manor care...

Formby Businesses messages to the public regarding changes and services during the Coronavirus outbr

Formby Bubble

Mar 20, 202010 min read

Formby Businesses messages to the public regarding changes and services during the Coronavirus outbr

Formby Bubble is comprising a list of businesses who are trying to get statements out due to change of business hours, change of...

Formby Emergency Help List for the vulnerable and disabled throughout the Coronavirus outbreak

Formby Bubble

Mar 20, 20203 min read

Formby Emergency Help List for the vulnerable and disabled throughout the Coronavirus outbreak

Formby Bubble has comprised a list of people who might be able to help the disabled and vulnerable throughout this unprecedented state of...

A Warming Morning of coffee and cake for CALM charity at Formby retirement development

Formby Bubble

Jan 31, 20202 min read

A Warming Morning of coffee and cake for CALM charity at Formby retirement development

People in Formby are being invited to join Churchill Retirement Living at its Trinity Lodge development for a special Warming Morning to...

The Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby and Little Altcar is tomorrow. Please go and vot

Formby Bubble

Oct 9, 20198 min read

The Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby and Little Altcar is tomorrow. Please go and vot

On Thursday 10th October 2019, there is a Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby and Little Altcar to decide on this question:...

Award winning Formby historian, Joan Rimmer releases revised edition of her book - 'The Village

Formby Bubble

Oct 8, 20191 min read

Award winning Formby historian, Joan Rimmer releases revised edition of her book - 'The Village

Thinking about Christmas Presents? This book would be an ideal present for any Formby resident - 'The Village that was Formby' by Joan A....

Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby and Little Altcar - What's it all about? What sh

Formby Bubble

Sep 25, 20198 min read

Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby and Little Altcar - What's it all about? What sh

On Thursday 10th October 2019, there is a Referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Formby and Little Altcar to decide on this question:...

Local man 87, helps keep Formby clean on his walks by picking up other peoples litter

Formby Bubble

Aug 1, 20192 min read

Local man 87, helps keep Formby clean on his walks by picking up other peoples litter

We have recently been contacted by James F Davies, a local dog walker, who has been inspired by a man known as Laurie aged 87. James...

Churchill invites local people to join Summer Garden Party in Formby

Formby Bubble

Jun 24, 20192 min read

Churchill invites local people to join Summer Garden Party in Formby

People in Formby are being invited to join Churchill Retirement Living for a Summer Garden Party at its Trinity Lodge development this...

Formby writer published by Penguin Classics

Formby Bubble

Jun 9, 20191 min read

Formby writer published by Penguin Classics

A local Formby man Timothy Allen, a writer and poet has recently had his book published by Penguin Classics. The book is receiving rave...

Churchill Retirement Living Celebrates National Pet Month in Formby

Formby Bubble

Apr 26, 20192 min read

Churchill Retirement Living Celebrates National Pet Month in Formby

Keeping a pet is extremely rewarding but the unseen benefits can be far greater, especially as you get older, and Churchill Retirement...

Book about the history of Formby during WW1 out now

Formby Bubble

Dec 3, 20181 min read

Book about the history of Formby during WW1 out now

Formby Civic Society has spent the past few years researching what life was like in Formby during the ‘Great War’ – World War One. There...

Campaigners fight 'dangerous' pavement parking in Formby

Formby Bubble

Nov 23, 20183 min read

Campaigners fight 'dangerous' pavement parking in Formby

Community campaigners have vowed to stop the scourge of pavement parking in Formby, with councillors saying no one should be forced to...

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Formby Featured News

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

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

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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...

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

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

News

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