Knowsley Town Council News
Men’s Health Week: Let’s all talk for better mental health
Over the past year the Covid-19 pandemic has challenged people in ways they would never have expected and many of us have felt a decline in our mental health and wellbeing, which is why mental health will be the focus for Men’s Health Week, 14 to 21 June. Even before the pandemic, men’s mental... Read more
#SAFERSTREETSMERSEYSIDE
the@MerseysidePCC has launched a #SaferStreetsMerseyside survey asking women & girls across Merseyside to share... Read more
Action Rehab
Action Rehab are a specialist Rehabilitation and addiction service helping those with mental health issues, substance addictions and behavioural addictions get the help they need. They're a locally based service in Merseyside and they help people to take the next steps in their journey of overcoming addiction and mental health. They are also able to put you in the... Read more
Sign up for Waterfront- Walk
https://www.whitechapelcentre.co.uk/waterfront-walk.html Please click the link above for more information Read more
STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE ‘CAN DO’ FUND
The trustees of John Moores Foundation (JMF) have recognised that, as one of the most disadvantaged areas of Merseyside, the residents of Stockbridge Village will have been excessively, adversely affected by the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, historically JMF has received very few funding applications from and/or designed to benefit the area. Following conversations with a range of individuals... Read more
Women In Football. One Knowsley
Knowsley Council, One Knowsley and ForHousing are working with the Football Association for Merseyside and other Merseyside councils to put together a bid to Sport England for Active Through Football funding. We are interested in talking to women in Knowsley about how to increase activity levels and create sustained behaviour change through football. If successful the project in Knowsley... Read more
Fix Your Bike Voucher Scheme
Access a voucher for up to £50 towards the cost of getting it safely back on the road. Available for one bike per person. Cycling is a great low cost, low carbon means of transport. This scheme aims to encourage more people in England to choose cycling as an alternative to private cars,... Read more
Active Through Football Funding Bid - Consultation Questionnaire- last chance to have your say this week!
Please click link below for Survey and Please see attached QR Code for easy scan and read to complete the consultation questionnaire which will support this bid across the Liverpool City Region – Active Through Football.Read more
Everton Veterans Hub will be running a day of activities for veterans and their families
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Mental Health Matters Free 12hrs of back to back sessions
FREE 12 HOURS OF BACK 2 TO BACK SESSI0NS Please Come and join us on Friday 5th February 2021 for lots of fun sessions, Adults and Children all welcome. 8.3am - 8.30pm live from @the_weight_loss_prep_kitchen Instagram page Please Click on link below for Timetable... Read more
Pharmacies launch codeword scheme to support domestic abuse victims
Victims of domestic abuse can now access support from thousands of pharmacies across the UK following the launch of the Ask for ANI scheme. The Ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately) scheme allows those at risk or suffering from abuse to discreetly signal that they need help and access support. By asking for ANI, a trained pharmacy worker will offer... Read more
KnowsleyFutures
What is KnowsleyFutures? KnowsleyFutures is a borough-wide storytelling project, aiming to capture local people’s stories ofthe pandemic so far.The project is being run by the Young Foundation in partnership with Knowsley Council,and is funded by the National Lottery. The purpose of the project is to allow local people to share their experiences of the pandemic so far and highlight how the... Read more
A Big Thank You from Residents of Stockbridge Village
Knowsley Town Council, as well as Local Businesses & volunteer Groups, have been helping vulnerable people in our Township over the lockdown period, a lovely message was sent yesterday by one of our hard-working volunteer’s Step Tomlinson Whilst on my rounds on Saturday I was given lots of praise from people in Blackthorn, Whithorn, Quickthorn, Spruce Grove and... Read more
Cheshire & Merseyside Mental Health Crisis Helplines
heshire & Merseyside NHS Trusts have launched new mental health helplines for people in need of mental health crisis support. Open 24 hours a day, seven-days a week, they are available to people of all ages including children and young people who need urgent mental health support. The helplines are part of the NHS Long Term Plan to improve access to... Read more
Foodbanks open
Due to the present situation and the huge increase in need arrangements for the Easter weekend. Foodbanks open: Good Friday; 12 noon to 2pm: St Andrews Church, Highfield, Tower Hill, Kirkby L33 1ZF Saturday; 11.00am to 1.00pm: St Mary’s Church, Leathers Lane, Halewood, L26 9TS Holiday Monday; 12 noon to 2pm: St Andrews Church, Highfield, Tower Hill, Kirkby L33 1ZF Read more
Domestic Abuse
This message has come from Merseyside Police. We know that people across Merseyside are continuing to follow the national advice around household isolation as a result of the current Coronavirus pandemic. Merseyside Police is committed to keeping everyone safe but we know we have vulnerable people living in our communities who will be additionally concerned about the prospect of staying... Read more
Online support
National Emergencies Trust The NET have recently launched an appeal to raise funds for local charities and grassroots organisations that can provide vital support to people in the quickest way possible. The funding will be distributed via local community foundations so keep checking the Community Foundation for Merseyside website https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/ FOOD... Read more
Community Support Fund
CRCares COVID-19 Community Support Fund The Community Foundation for Merseyside are currently collecting donations from any individuals or businesses who might be in a position to support and donate to a Community Support Fund. The Foundation will manage all donations received, on behalf of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, ensuring they reach the most vulnerable... Read more