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Green Sefton is Sefton Council's team of dedicated staff, partners and volunteers who help keep #MySefton clean, green & beautiful.

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What a great day to show the national Britain In Bloom judges Lesley Jelleyman and Mary Bagley around Southport yesterday.
The town is competing in the Royal Horticultural Society's national coastal awards category this year, having been nominated by North West In Bloom. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

08.08.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bootle in Bloom was this Tuesday. Some images below. Well done to all the volunteers.
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30.07.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Monday Afternoon as Part of NW In Bloom we visited Netherton Community Garden and The Bowersdale Resource Centre.
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30.07.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A huge thank you to the Friends of Duke Street for lots of laughs and hard work in the park yesterday.
If you'd like to join in with the Friends email katie.etheridge@sefton.gov.uk

23.07.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next Ainsdale beach clean is tomorrow 11am at ADC. Bring gloves, pickers and bags supplied.

23.07.2025 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on a guided walk through Hesketh Park to explore the gardens and stunning heritage features!
On the 25th of July and 15th of August
1PM to 3PM
Meet at the South West entrance on Albert Road, PR9 9LB
Booking is essential
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23.07.2025 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A morning of Himalayan Baslam removal this morning in Rimrose Valley. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

20.07.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Many thanks to Vitflo for litterpicking at Crosby beach yesterday.
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19.07.2025 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A lovely visit for the RHS Britain in bloom yesterday in Southport. Thanks to Roy from NW in bloom and the community groups. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

18.07.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Himalayan balsam removal! Join us and Green Sefton as we focus on a hotspot for this invasive species - removing it and bagging for disposal.

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14.07.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us and the Rimrose Valley Friends as we work on starting to removing the Himalayan Balsam from rimrose. Meeting on Sun 20th July at the Brookvale Entrance off Brooklands rd for 11am. Please book eventbright link below. .https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../himalayan-balsam-removal...

14.07.2025 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 We're hiring a Biodiversity Data and GIS Officer!

πŸƒ Join a passionate team, make an impact, and grow in a dynamic role.

πŸ“© Follow the link to find out more and how to apply: ats-sefton.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/31...

08.07.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you missed the Sefton Coast column this week, you can read it online here:
facebook.com/greensefton
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03.07.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A wet and windy day for Crosby & Waterloo in bloom Judging yesterday. Many Thanks to Judges John and Sandra from NW in Bloom. A small sample of yesterday's photos attached. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

25.06.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Many thanks to Vitaflo for a beach clean this morning at Crosby beach. If you fancy lending a hand the friends of Crosby beach have a pick on Sunday. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

20.06.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hot, but a fine @greensefton.bsky.social guided walk at Ainsdale Local Nature Reserve this morning.
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20.06.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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β˜€οΈ AINSDALE BEACH CLEAN UPDATE β˜€οΈ

This month's Ainsdale beach clean will not be taking place on Tuesday 24th, but will instead be held on Thursday the 26th, at 1:30PM

We'll be meeting as usual at Ainsdale Discovery Centre and the event will conclude at 3PM

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20.06.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you missed the Sefton Coast column this week, you can read it online here:
facebook.com/greensefton
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19.06.2025 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A huge thank you to the hard working team of volunteers from Baily Garner who tackled a tricky flower bed in the Kings Gardens community garden yesterday! 🌷🌿

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13.06.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A quick check of the wildflower meadow in Victoria Park, Waterloo shows mostly poppies, with a few cornflowers, marigolds and chamomile too.

10.06.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A lovely afternoon in Merrilocks park yesterday with Allerton Brass band. #biglunch @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

09.06.2025 08:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A big thanks to our Natural Alternatives team for more outstanding work again in Coronation Park this week clearing around benches.
NA are a group of adults with additional needs that work with Green Sefton. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social

06.06.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A big thank you to the team of enthusiastic volunteers from Bouygues Energies & Services who worked hard in windy conditions to clean up litter from the sand dunes earlier this week!
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06.06.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The sun is shining and the wind is blowing as a group from DWP are off litter picking around Crosby beach. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social The orchids and cuckoo flowers are blooming amongst the clover and Sea Holly

06.06.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you missed this week's Sefton Coast column, you can read it here, for details of our latest free guided walks:
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05.06.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you missed the Sefton Coast column last week, you can read it online here:
facebook.com/greensefton
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03.06.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Many thanks to Julie and the Friends of Kings Gardens for a wonderful, informative history tour! The next tour is Friday the 6th of June, at 1pm, meeting at the pavilion opposite the play area. To book send an email to katie.etheridge@sefton.gov.uk

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30.05.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to the Friends of Duke Street Park who came over today to enjoy working together tidying up the stepping stones and the paths in the garden🌷
To get involved with the Friends of Duke Street, send an email to katie.etheridge@sefton.gov.uk

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24.05.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you missed the Sefton Coast column this week, you can read it online here:
facebook.com/greensefton
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22.05.2025 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Come along to the Kings Gardens History Tour from Green Sefton and the Friends of Kings Gardens!
Tickets are free of charge but booking is essential, scan the QR code or send an email to katie.etheridge@sefton.gov.uk

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21.05.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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