Join the Friends of Duke Street park as we continue our work making improvements to the former rose garden.
On Monday the 23rd of February at 11am until 1pm, meet us at the rose garden end of Duke Street Park in Formby (L37 4AZ)
For more information email katie.etheridge@sefton.gov.uk
In case you haven't heard or you are a new entry applications for NW in Bloom In Your Neighbourhood entries are now live on their website, you have until the end of March to enter. northwestinbloom.com/rhs-iyn.
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Let us know if you are entering.
Come along to Hesketh Park, Southport on the 4th of March for a talk from the Architect and an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about the ongoing restoration project
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Buckthorn Bash 19/2/26, 1:30-3:30pm at Sands Lake carpark, Ainsdale. Free parking permits for volunteers.
If you have them bring loppers, Green Sefton provide extra loppers for those who need them. Also essential are gardening gloves & outdoor clothing @seftoncouncil.bsky.social
Half term Litter pick Thursday 19th Feb 10.30 am Victoria Park, Crosby, meet at the pavilion. Pickers and bags provided for use.
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The weather stayed dry for Sundays willow cutting session at Victoria Park Waterloo/Crosby. A lot of willow has now being cut down helping to control it and stop too much of a spread towards the wildflower area.
Many thanks for those that came along and helped
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High tides are forecast over the next few days which means large areas of coast will be covered by the sea over the peak of the tides. Respect & Protect Sefton Coast. Keep animals under control.
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Looking to help out with some conservation winter task. Come along and help with some willow coppicing at Victoria Park Waterloo Fri 30th 11am/Sun 1st Feb 11am
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The Friends of Duke Street are already back in action as of 17th Jan! We enjoyed the fresh air and sense of achievement after removing over a dozen bags full of litter and green waste from the park. Interested in joining up email katie.etheridge@sefton.gov.uk
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PLEASE DO NOT FEED winter grazing cattle on Ainsdale & Birkdale Local Nature Reserve. They are checked daily by staff & volunteers & are never short of natural food. @seftoncouncil.bsky.social
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The latest stage of Green Sefton winter invasive scrub management work begins on Ainsdale Local Nature Reserve today in the cattle enclosure south of Shore Road. Large diggers will be used to remove invasive Sea Buckthorn and Birch scrub.
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The next Buckthorn Bash will take place on 14th January, meeting at 1.30pm at Sands Lake carpark, opposite Pontins (SD301128) at Ainsdale-on-Sea. Suitable gloves and clothing recommended, if you have loppers please bring.
Please advise the office if you attending grensefton@sefton.gov.uk
On Monday Natural Alternatives and the Friends of Ainsdale Village Park teamed up to install a new planter by the park's entrance, brightening up an otherwise drizzly day 🌧️
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Join us for our first beach clean of 2026! Friday 16th Jan
Meet at the Ainsdale Discovery Centre, Shore Rd, PR8 2QB at 11am
All equipment provided, no booking required, just turn up on the day! Wear suitable outdoor clothing, sturdy footwear & bring gloves.
Looking for a new challenge this year. Why not give volunteering with our groups a go. Contact the office or look up a group in your area lots of them have facebook pages. Lots of the volunteers groups always need more help and every one is welcome. Park & Coast groups. greensefton@sefton.gov.uk
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The next Buckthorn Bash will take place on Thursday 8th January, meeting at 1.30pm at Sands Lake carpark, opposite Pontins (SD301128) at Ainsdale-on-Sea. Suitable gloves and clothing recommended, if you have loppers please bring.
Please advise the office if you attending grensefton@sefton.gov.uk
Merry Christmas to all our followers and volunteers in Sefton's parks, greenspaces and along the protected coastline, we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year. Sefton Council will be running a limit service over the season. Visit sefton.gov.uk for more info.
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It's our elf's last day and he has signed his dog up as a Dog Ranger! They have pledged to avoid disturbing wildlife & livestock & have received a bandana to show they care for the coast!
Email jordan.scott@sefton.gov.uk if you'd like to get involved
Our festive friend has been trying his hand at metal detecting - in the dunes!
Metal detecting is permitted on the sefton coat along the beach, but not in the sand dunes!
Respect, Protect and Enjoy the #sefton coast!
Unfortunately, due to staff sickness, the Ainsdale beach clean on Thursday (18th December) will be cancelled.
Apologies for the inconvenience.
2026 dates will be posted soon.
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Our fiendish friend has not been paying attention to safety signage at #crosbybeach!
It's not safe to go further than 50m from the promenade. Beware of incoming tides & soft sand
Stay safe this Christmas, respect protect & enjoy the #sefton coast
Naughty Christmas Elf hanging poo bags in the trees.
Festive friend is up to no good again. Elf has been “decorating” the trees at NTFormby Help keep the Sefton Coast special :Picking up your dog’s waste Disposing of it in the bins nearby, or take dog’s waste home Respect, Protect and Enjoy the #sefton Coast! @nationaltrust.org.uk
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This cheeky Christmas chappy has been camping!
Overnight stays are not welcome on the #sefton coast as part of the coastal PSPO, and the elf has packed up camp and moved on.
More info can be found here: sefton.gov.uk/coastalpspo
Our wayward elf has been parascending!
Parascenders are not permitted over the beach or dunes along the #sefton coast.
More info can be found here: sefton.gov.uk/coastalpspo
Respect, Protect and Enjoy the Sefton Coast
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A Christmasy afternoon in Hightown, we made Christmas stars at the warmer hub at the Alt Centre.
Also if you visit the playground in hightown over Christmas there is a just for fun trail of ten characters to find.
Many thanks to Carousel Nursery Waterloo and Noah and Jo from friends of Victoria Park Waterloo/Crosby for helping to sow seeds on the wildflower meadow in the park today. We added yellow rattle seeds to the meadow. Yellow Rattle (Rhinathus minor) is added to the meadow to help control the grass.
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A touching tribute to Chris Tynan who sadly passed away recently. Thoughts with his family and friends at this time.
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Santa's grotto at Bedford park 1pm to 4pm. £3 per child (includes present), refreshments available.
Christmas activity at Bedford park, Birkdale 14th December 1pm to 4pm
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Victoria Park Waterloo Christmas event was well attended on Sunday. The rain didn't stop Santa from meeting lots of children.
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