Roscoe Lecture
William Roscoe is known as the “father of Liverpool culture” and is best known for his work as an early abolitionist, supporting the Act of Parliament in 1807 to abolish the Slave Trade. He passionately believed that education shaped attitudes and created opportunity. Over two hundred years ago, William Roscoe himself initiated the first public […]
Hands On! International Association of Children’s Museums Conference held in Liverpool.
This week Liverpool City Region hosted the Hands On! – International Association of Children’s Museums Conference, themed ‘Making a Difference ‘. We welcomed people from 121 organisations and 26 countries, to celebrate the best of Museums and Cultural Organisations designed to help children learn through play. Hosted by our very own Children’s Museum, Eureka […]
British Empire Medal ceremony
On Friday 21st November 2025 seven British Empire Medals were presented in public recognition of the outstanding service given to the communities of Merseyside by these exceptional people. Dr. George Bramham BEM – for services to the community in Merseyside as an Emergency Medicine Trainee on 29th July 2024 during the tragic incidents of that […]
Elizabeth Emblem presented to Mrs. Sylvia Hallworth.
Today, 21st November 2025, the Lord-Lieutenant presented the Elizabeth Emblem to Mrs. Sylvia Hallworth. It is a commemorative emblem as a mark of recognition for those who lost their life in the course of undertaking eligible public service. Mrs. Hallworth’s daughter, Lisa, lost her life on 20th November 2003 in an attack on the British […]
Southport Interfaith Group – Walk of Unity
Following an Interfaith Lecture held in Southport Synagogue last year the Southport Interfaith Group has been formed and yesterday an Interfaith Walk of Unity took place, meeting at Southport Synagogue. The walk was attended by many faith communities with between 175 and 200 people and also included the MP for Southport, Mr. Patrick […]
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service – eight great groups selected for 2025.
Following approval from His Majesty The King, it has been announced today that eight voluntary organisations in Merseyside have been selected to receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) the MBE for volunteer groups. This is the highest award a Voluntary organisation can receive and it is awarded for life. The Lord-Lieutenant sends his […]
British Empire Medal investiture
Paul Smith BEM was presented with his British Empire Medal today, 13th November 2025, in Southport. Paul was working as a Senior Paramedic Team Leader for the North West Ambulance Service on duty on 29th July 2024 when the tragic incidents of last year occurred. Paul was the first paramedic on scene and, in line […]
Remembrance
At the 11th hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, in 1918 World War One ended. Today and over the weekend across Merseyside, Remembrance Services have taken place as we mark the ultimate sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our freedom in that war and the wars which have taken place […]
The Holistic Cancer Centre
A very interesting visit was made to The Holistic Cancer Centre in Wirral, learning about this incredible community facility for people across Merseyside. This haven of calm and care, provides nurse-led treatments and services to over 2,300 people each year, who have been diagnosed with Cancer, receiving over 7,000 sessions. The charity supports people through […]
Faith Leaders Meeting
A meeting of the Faith Leaders’ Group of Merseyside took place recently, held at Liverpool Hope University. The meeting was hosted by Professor Claire Ozanne, Chancellor of Liverpool Hope University, and was Chaired by Dr Crispin Pailing MBE DL who first established the Group in 2018. Leaders of most of the faiths in Merseyside were […]