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Formby News for 23 September 2009

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Fire Service job cuts could put lives at risk Sep 23 2009

IT HAS been claimed that lives could be put at risk by job cuts to firefighter posts.Read

Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson signing new book in Formby Sep 23 2009

GRUFFALO author Julia Donaldson comes to Formby on Friday to sign copies of her new book.Read

Formby couple report spotting a UFO Sep 23 2009

A FORMBY couple have reported spotting a UFO trailing red hot fire above the village. Read

Divers in a charity underwater chess match at Formby Pool Sep 23 2009

DIVERS took to the deep end for an underwater game of chess.Read

Soldier talks of life on the front line and why he loves Formby Sep 23 2009

TUCKING into his Christmas dinner while on duty in Iraq, soldier Mark Stansfield and his comrades were trying to enjoy some rare home comfort.Read

Formby station to have new cycle storage facilities for passengers Sep 23 2009

FORMBY station is one of many Northern Line stations to offer secure bicycle storage facilities as part of a £1m initiative.Read

Formby girls’ football team appeals for a goalkeeper Sep 23 2009

REDGATE Rovers girls football team are searching for an extra team member.Read

The Battle of Britain and role played by RAF Woodvale remembered Sep 23 2009

THE 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain was commemorated at RAF Woodvale on Friday, providing Times Past with the perfect opportunity to acknowledge the air base's wartime role.Read

Make a cuppa for Macmillan Cancer Support Sep 23 2009

FANCY a cuppa?Read

Aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious will return to Liverpool in August Sep 23 2009

AIRCRAFT carrier HMS Illustrious will take centre stage as the curtain comes down on Fly Navy 100 celebrations next month on the Mersey.Read

Last chance to enter Southport’s Got Talent Sep 23 2009

PEOPLE have one last chance to enter Southport’s Got Talent – and grab their chance to win some superb prizes, including a first prize of £1,000 in cash.Read

Ex KGV College teacher denies child porn charges Sep 23 2009

A TEACHER and former councillor has denied 10 counts of downloading indecent images of children.Read

St Mary’s Primary in Formby celebrates its 150th birthday Sep 23 2009

ST MARY’S Primary School has been celebrating its 150th anniversary with a week of events.Read

Author issues more Formby calendars after hundreds sell out Sep 23 2009

A CALENDAR of old photographs of Formby has had to be reprinted after 500 copies sold out in a month.Read

Liverpool Echo Arena to host only UK dates for Mamma Mia! in 2010 Sep 23 2009

THE hit musical MAMMA MIA! is coming to Liverpool for one of its rare 2010 UK dates.Read

Phwoar! Golf day at Formby Hall Gold Hall turns heads Sep 23 2009

GLAMOUR and sport went hand in hand at a golf day at Formby Hall Golf Club to raise money for charities.Read

Formby High students sing to delegates at TUC conference in Liverpool Sep 23 2009

AN ENSEMBLE of Formby High students warmed up the crowd for Prime Minister Gordon Brown at the TUC conference in Liverpool last week.Read

Public footpaths better than ever Sep 23 2009

The rural country path is as much a part of our culture and national heritage as cream teas, country gardens and real ale.Read

Over 500 people turn out for fright night at Farmaggedon in Downholland Sep 23 2009

OVER 70 zombies, witches and ghouls came out to haunt at Farmaggedon last week for its gruesome launch night.Read

Merseyside financiers back green technology Sep 23 2009

MERSEYSIDE Pension Fund has joined some of the world’s largest global investors in a call for strong action from international policy makers in the fight against global warming.Read

Green events in the area Sep 23 2009

ENERGY and Climate Change Minister David Kidney visited Merseyside this week to talk to the Renewable Energy Association’s Wave and Tidal Technology Symposium. It’s yet another sign that our region is leading the way in green technology, and an indicator that more green collar jobs are just around the corner.Read

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