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Booths in Bloom
Hesketh Bank Booths hosts a Community Flower Show
July 28th- 30th in store

Booths are hosting their first Community Flower Show to champion gardening celebrate the local community.

In the spirit of a traditional flower and produce show, there are 13 floral installations,...

Blooming good show by Booths, Hesketh Bank!

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Posted on 25/07/2023

Pangea of Ormskirk are making QLocal readers an offer they can't refuse!

Why not enter their summer lottery with a chance to win a magnificent three foot elephant for just a fiver!

It ends on 31 August, enter here: https://pangeasculptures.com/p roduct/3-foot-elephant-raffle- entry/

Ian...

A jumbo sized competition prize from Pangea!

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Posted on 29/07/2022

Jaguar E-Pace P250 R-Dynamic S

Now as never before, car buyers crave certainty. So much is obvious given current debates on pressing issues. No-one needs reminding what these are - but leaving aside prognostications, politicisations, determinations, vacillations, oscillations and all the rest,...

'Big cat' charms Syd!

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 25/05/2022

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary operate a seven day a week service and they are the only rescue in the North West that admit hedgehogs after five pm.

With over 80 hedgehogs on site many are already to be released.

Calling all fantastic official hedgehogs releasers, we have a number of hedgehogs...

Can you help release a Hedgehog from Woodlands Animal Sanctuary

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Posted on 28/09/2021

We are appealing for information after a collision between a car and a lorry left a man in a critical condition in hospital.

The crash happened at 4.35am today at the junction of Liverpool Road and Croston Road in Rufford when a Ford Ka was in a collision with a Volvo HGV.

The driver of the...

Police appeal after Rufford A59 Croston Road accident early this morning

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Posted on 18/08/2021

Satisfying Job Opportunities in the Child Care Sector

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Posted on 07/08/2021

Clothes and shoes can be items that stack up in your wardrobe and often the majority you don’t even wear. Woodlands Animal Sanctuary would love for you to drop any old or unwanted clothes or shoes at their site in Holmeswood, where they have a donation bin available in the car park 7 days a week.
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Woodlands Animal Sanctuary want your unwanted clothes and shoes

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Posted on 03/08/2021

News from police in Tarleton:

'We were contacted in relation to a suspicious package delivered to an address in Tarleton.

Due to what were obviously false names and addresses, we discovered that the parcel contained 40,000 Class C tablets with a street value of £60k.

This parcel could have...

Suspicious package drug haul in Tarleton

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Posted on 25/03/2021

Meet the new face of estate agents in Southport!

Former Ormskirk postmaster Sandeep Shukla's promising a 'first class' service after beginning a new venture with an international property company that’s bringing a refreshing new attitude to buying and selling homes – Century21.

Scarisbrick’s...

The 21st century way to buy and sell homes!

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Posted on 25/03/2021

A free-to-access summit will showcase the 'why?', 'what?' and 'how?' of digital manufacturing with a packed day of analysis, inspiration, and practical tips from industry leaders, experts, and peers next month.

Made Smarter will deliver a virtual conference to show Lancashire manufacturers how...

Look smart! Burscough firms 'star' in event helping firms 'fast-track' recovery

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Posted on 11/02/2021

A new Ormskirk firm’s giving the folk the chance to thank the NHS for their amazing work with these colourful window posters.

Pictured are Aleksandra and Germans of Garex Design Services in Church House which started a few years ago as a hobby for talented Alex. who has two diplomas in art -...

A great way to thank NHS workers!

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Posted on 27/04/2020

Received from Gwen Bleasdale at the busy QLocal news desk this lunchtime:

Hi,

I have attached a basic information sheet and would be grateful if you could circulate the details for the Liberty Centre, as the charity for domestic abuse in West Lancashire.

We are open and working remotely,...

News from The Liberty Centre

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Posted on 27/04/2020

Rainbow Hub's calling on all Rainbow Ramblers and Superheroes to join them on Saturday 9th May for a Virtual Ramble and 'walk further for those who can't'.

Normally, at this time of year, the Mawdesley based charity would be organising hundreds of people taking in their annual Rainbow Ramble. ...

A virtual Rainbow Ramble for Rainbow Hub

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Posted on 27/04/2020

Hi all, as you may have expected...

The 10th Burscough Heritage Weekend has fallen victim to the coronavirus.

After nine successful years bringing heritage and history alive around Burscough Wharf - and lots of fund raising, planning and work by a small dedicated band of volunteers - the...

Bursough Heritage weekend falls victim to Covid-19

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Posted on 26/03/2020

A village bowling club will benefit from improved groundskeeping equipment after receiving a £1,000 donation from a Lancashire housebuilder.

The donation comes courtesy of Persimmon Homes Lancashire’s Community Champions scheme which invites local groups and charities to bid for cash, with two...

Club bowling for joy after £1,000 cash gift

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Posted on 13/12/2019

Wowcher!

To celebrate its 18th birthday, Ormskirk's best known jewellers are splashing out with a very special coming of age competition!

And you can win a whopping £1800 worth of jewellery vouchers from Joseph's by showing your artistic flair.

More on the competition from its FB page:
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Picture this! Win £1800 jewellery vouchers for Christmas

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Posted on 06/12/2019

The Liberal Democrats Prospective Parliamentary Candidate (PPC) for West Lancashire has expressed his disappointment with MP Rosie Cooper’s decision to abstain during Saturday's vote for the so called 'Letwin amendment'.

Simon Thomson told QLocal this afternoon:

Prospective MP's disappointment with Rosie Cooper's abstension in crucial Brexit vote

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Posted on 21/10/2019

Police and Crime Commissioner opens £100k fund to tackle knife crime

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Posted on 21/10/2019

Here is your chance to have your say on how West Lancashire Borough Council should spend money raised from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).

CIL allows the Council to raise funds from developers who are undertaking new building projects in the Borough and must be reinvested in...

How do you think we should spend Community Infrastructure Levy monies?

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Posted on 15/10/2019

Report Dave Tonge

The brilliant Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir are back performing in and around West Lancashire for a fantastic tour from THURSDAY 17th OCTOBER to FRIDAY 1st NOVEMBER!

The choir are representing the Molly and Paul Childcare Foundation that's based in and around Kampala,...

Banging the drum for 'Pearl of Africa' choir as latest tour dates announced

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Posted on 03/10/2019

West Lancashire for Europe are running a coach to the 'Let Us Be Heard' march in London on 19th October.

The march - expected to be one the largest in recent history - is part of the campaign for a People's Vote on the final Brexit deal.

The coach will pick-up in Southport, Ormskirk and...

Coach travel to 'Let Us Be Heard' march, London

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Posted on 30/09/2019

A 'poster boy' for the People's Vote campaign was among the speakers at a special meeting in Aughton on Saturday afternoon.

Femi Oluwole from 'Our Future Our Choice' spoke passionately for young people whose life chances in terms of working, studying and cultural opportunities will be diminished...

Engaged audience hear engaging talks on Brexit fears at special Aughton meeting

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Posted on 16/09/2019

Patients at risk of being admitted to hospital in West Lancashire are set to benefit from a new service providing care to them in their own homes.

The short intensive support service (SISS), run by Virgin Care in partnership with West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), will launch on...

New service will provide care at home to reduce hospital admissions

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Posted on 10/09/2019

Report and photos: Dominic Grant

It's the final countdown for one of Ormskirk's most popular running events!

Sunday 6th October sees the annual Ormskirk 10k event, which starts and finishes at Ormskirk cricket club.

After leaving the club runners head up Altys Lane, to complete two loops...

Get in the running for this great local event!

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Posted on 09/09/2019

People's Vote West Lancashire now have a Facebook page

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Posted on 21/05/2019

The fallout from the recently revised local plan continues, with the resignation of two well known local Labour councillors, John Hodson of Tarleton and Maureen Mills of Halsall.

Here is John Hodson's statement - one from Maureen Mills is expected soon.

'Ever since I made the decision back in...

'Principled stand' leads to resignation of well respected local Labour councillor

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Posted on 19/03/2019

Be there or be square!

The date's been announced for the next 'Gig4Life' - and rockin’ at The Civic will be musicians using the 'beat' to beat cancer while keeping music live!

It's on Friday 12th April 7:30pm till late with a Hotpot Supper, Raffle, Bar with tickets at £12 available from The...

Keeping the music alive at 'Gig4Life'!

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Posted on 07/03/2019

Report: Rosa Weiner

Ormskirk's Sound Affects Music's delighted to announce the return of its brilliant Battle of the Bands competition for the second year running!

And after a sold out show last year, it's raised the bar for this year's competitors who'll be taking the stage on Saturday 8th...

Banging the drum for Battle of the Bands!

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Posted on 05/03/2019

Report: Barbara Davies

Burscough Methodist Church is throwing its doors open to the community soon as it celebrates 150 years work and witness in the village.

And here are some of the highlights of its brilliant birthday weekend:

Saturday, 23rd March

* Exhibition of photographs,...

Invitation to celebrate 150 years of Bursough Methodist Church

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Posted on 19/02/2019

TLL Accountants from Hesketh Bank, has raised over £1,500 for Rainbow House, their charity of the year.

Staff at the firm undertook the amazing personal challenges of Tough Mudder and Southport 10K, as well as taking part in the Rainbow Ramble and holding dress down days and cake sales in...

Hesketh Bank accountants raise over £1,500 for Rainbow House

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Posted on 04/02/2019

Report: Dominic Grant

The 2018 Ormskirk 10k will take place on Sunday 23 September at 10:30.

It starts and finishes at Ormskirk Cricket Club taking in some of the near by country lanes; the race is perfect for all abilities from elite runners to those runners looking to go beyond the 5k...

Get in the running for this year's Ormskirk 10k

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Posted on 23/08/2018

A Southport business has made an incredibly generous donation to support causes in the local community.

Gemini Finance has donated a whopping £20,000 to Community Link Foundation to boost the funds they have available to help people and organisations in the area.

The company, based in...

Southport business's amazing donation to Community Link Foundation

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Posted on 18/06/2018

Here's one Moon that won't wax and wane any more - in west Lancashire at least...

This press statement arrived at the busy QLocal newsdesk on Saturday from Our West Lancashire (OWL) re. the resignation of Councillor Paul Moon:

'Responding to news that Hesketh Bank Councillor, Conservative...

Tories in turmoil poser after unpopular councillor resigns

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Posted on 04/06/2018

Report: Jacqui Sutton

The past year's been a very busy year for West Lancs. Community Choir ‘Songbirds’! We now have two choirs one based at Brookside in Ormkirk and our newest choir in Hesketh Bank, and both have welcomed many new members in 2017 and we look forward to welcoming many more in...

On song with the 'Songbirds'

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Posted on 30/12/2017

Members of Becconsall U3A had a thoroughly entertaining morning - with a Lancashire twist - last week.

Roger Blaxall, PR officer for Friends of Real Lancashire, visited the group to challenge them with his Lancashire County Counsel quiz to see how much they really knew about the Red Rose county....

'Let's get quizical' say Becconsall U3A

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 30/11/2017

A well known Christian school in Hesketh Bank has closed.

Kingsfold Christian School described itself as an independent faith school in a quiet corner of Lancashire providing a happy, safe place for children aged from 4 to 16 to learn and grow.

In May, Head Steve Lamin told parents on its FB...

School's out for Kingsfold students

by rogerblaxall

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Posted on 21/07/2017

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