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Formby News for 25 November 2009

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Formby squaddie bank robber strikes twice Nov 25 2009

AN EX-SQUADDIE from Formby admitted holding up the same bank in an armed robbery twice in nine years.Read

Merseyrail offering £1 return fares for Christmas shoppers Nov 25 2009

CHRISTMAS shoppers in Formby can take advantage of a £1 return fare on Merseyrail trains.Read

Man seen stealing Help the Aged bags in Formby Nov 25 2009

A MAN claiming to work for a bogus children’s cancer charity was seen stealing donations meant for another charity.Read

Tom will be missed at Formby Dickensian Day parade Nov 25 2009

A WELL-known figure will be sadly missed at this year’s Dickensian Day parade in Formby.Read

Freshfield Animal Rescue Fayre in Formby for animal aid Nov 25 2009

FRESHFIELD Animal Rescue centre is holding a Christmas Fayre on Saturday, November 28 at The Gild Hall, Formby.Read

Formby singer given second chance in talent show Nov 25 2009

A FORMBY singer who impressed judges at a local talent contest is hoping to book a place in the final by wowing the crowd at the last heat tonight.Read

Formby gets ready for Dickensian Day Nov 25 2009

DICKENSIAN Day is almost upon us and organisers are busy with preparations for the big event.Read

Man accused of taking part in raid on Steven Gerrard’s home appears in court Nov 25 2009

A MAN accused of breaking in to Steven Gerrard’s home was committed to crown court for trial.Read

Dates for the Formby Christmas carol wagon Nov 25 2009

CHRISTMAS carols are now just days away as the festive Formby wagon gets ready to roll into song once again.Read

Three mums celebrate huge losses from the waistline at Formby Weight Watchers classes Nov 25 2009

THREE mums have spoken of their delight after winning their battle with the bulge at a Formby weight loss group. Read

Southport MP in horror smash on the M1 Nov 25 2009

A SEFTON MP walked away unscathed from a high speed crash on the M1.Read

Formby man who founded Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation honoured with MBE Nov 25 2009

THE Formby man who founded the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation has been awarded an MBE by the Queen.Read

Dancer Erin stars in The Nutcracker at Southport Theatre Nov 25 2009

A DANCER from Formby will take to the stage with the English Youth Ballet in a spellbinding production of The Nutcracker next month.Read

Formby school girl turned city high flyer Liz Edwards spoke to pupils at Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School at her Alma mater’s prize evening Nov 25 2009

FORMBY school girl turned city high flyer Liz Edwards spoke to pupils at Merchant Taylors’ Girls’ School when she attended her Alma mater’s prize evening.Read

Councillor Debi Jones called in to Range High last week to say hello to some students and present a training workshop Nov 25 2009

COUNCILLOR Debi Jones called in to Range High last week to say hello to some students and present a training workshop to the school council. Cllr Jones, who is also a prospective parliamentary candidate for the Conservative Party, advised the students on both public speaking and representing the views of their peers. A spokesman for Range High said: “The pupils took part in active learning activities and were extremely grateful to Councillor Jones for spending time and sharing her knowledge with them.” Code NARead

Formby's Range High walkers visit dales Nov 25 2009

RANGE High School Walking Club visited Grassington, Wharfedale in the Yorkshire Dales on Sunday. Read

Sentencing of Hesketh Bank osteopath is adjourned amid evidence change claims Nov 25 2009

THE sentencing of a Hesketh Bank osteopath who masqueraded as a doctor and vet was adjourned due to claims witnesses wanted to retract accusations against him.Read

The Gallery restaurant has united with Isaac's House to highlight the plight of Uganda's war children Nov 25 2009

THE Gallery Bar and Grill has united with Formby charity Isaac's House to highlight the plight of Uganda's war orphans.Read

Formby Rotarians' presentation on Phillipines experience Nov 25 2009

MEMBERS of Formby Rotary Club who spent six weeks in the Philippines earlier this year as part of a business exchange programme have given a presentation about the experience.Read

Independent Formby parish councillor Sean Brady wants Sefton to increase the number of allotment sites in the village Nov 25 2009

INDEPENDENT Formby parish councillor Sean Brady wants Sefton Council to increase the number of allotment sites in the village.Read

Liverpool university eco-warriers to hitch hike to UN climate change conference in Copenhagen Nov 25 2009

AS THE nation struggles to recover from flood damage, the UK’s leading scientific research bodies will unite today to warn of the need for action to cut carbon emissions.Read

Host of activities take place in Knowsley for National Tree Week Nov 25 2009

TODAY sees the start of National Tree Week.Read

Planned nature reserve next to new Mersey bridge to be discussed at biodiversity seminar Nov 25 2009

FORMBY green entrepreneur David Hunt met with MPs in Westminster to highlight environmental business issues this week.Read

London march to demonstrate support for a safe climate future for all Nov 25 2009

Part of a global series of public actions, “The Wave” will call on world leaders to take urgent action to secure a fair international deal to stop global warming.Read

Businesses told to save energy Nov 25 2009

WE ARE happy to recycle and follow green practices at home – but leave our environmental conscience at the door when we arrive for work.Read

30,000 food waste containers sent out in a bid to get Southport people to recycle Nov 25 2009

SEFTON Council is to send out food waste containers to 30,000 homes across the borough in a bid to encourage more people to recycle their leftovers.Read

Crosby residents are being offered free trees this winter Nov 25 2009

FORMBY residents can pick up a free tree for their garden this year.Read

Former BBC director-general Lord John Birt is VIP guest Nov 25 2009

FORMER BBC director-general Lord John Birt was the main speaker at the Friends of St Mary’s reunion.Read

Crosby starlets invited to Sefton’s Got Talent launch Nov 25 2009

YOUNG stars from Formby are being called to the stage for this year’s Sefton’s Got Talent contest.Read

My Fair Lady at Merchants Taylors' School in Crosby Nov 25 2009

BOYS and girls at Merchant Taylors’ Schools are nearing the end of rehearsals for their next production, My Fair Lady, which takes place at the Senior Girls’ School this week.Read

Guide to Sefton's voluntary, community and faith sector launched Nov 25 2009

A MAJOR new guide to Sefton’s voluntary, community and faith sector has been launched in the borough.Read

Formby residents are being called on to donate a gift to the Mayor’s Christmas Gift Appeal Nov 25 2009

WHEN out shopping for Christmas presents Formby residents are being called on to donate something to children less fortunate.Read

Southport Hospital matron tells of her swine flu experience Nov 25 2009

A HOSPITAL matron has urged people eligible for swine flu jabs to get themselves vaccinated – after she was struck down by the virus for a week.Read

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