Events

FCS PROGRAMME OF TALKS & ACTIVITIES

2025

Thursday 25th September @ Heritage Centre 7 till 9 p.m.

Kelly Griffiths and Aedan Jones from ‘Coasts in Mind’ will be running a Community Archive Workshop at the Heritage Centre, from 7 – 9 p.m.

Due to the nature of the activity they can take only 12 people on the evening – so you would have to book your place online with them.

Coasts in Mind Community Archive Workshop (in Partnership with Formby Civic Society)

This is your chance to get hands-on with historic images of Formby and the Sefton coast and help bring local history to life!

Step into the past and explore the photograph archives of Formby Civic Society in this structured session at Formby Heritage Centre!

During the session, you’ll be able to:

  • Explore fascinating photographs capturing life in Formby over the years 
  • Upload selected images to our interactive map, building a shared record of coastal memories 
  • Share your own stories, knowledge, and experiences of the area 
  • Bring along your own personal photographs to add to the archive and map 
  • Discover the hidden stories and local history preserved in the archives 

Whether you’re a lifelong resident, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the past, this session is a wonderful way to connect with the community, see rare photographs up close, and contribute to an interactive resource that everyone can enjoy! For accessibility queries please contact coastsinmind@mola.org.uk

Book your place Here

Thursday  2nd October

“The Early History of Lathom 1089-1720 ” by Dot-Broady-Hawkes

Formby Methodist Church Hall   7.30 p.m.

Thursday  6th November

Richard Heywood M.C – Formby’s Unknown Hero

Alastair Gillies on a fascinating but lesser- known Formby resident from a century ago.

Formby Methodist Church Hall   7.30 p.m.

Thursday  4th December

“A Celtic Christmas”

A Celebration in words and music – Sing carols –  Listen to poems and tales – Find out more about Celtic Christmas traditions         

Elbow Lane Methodist Church  – 7.30 p.m.  

Also, it is worth considering the following upcoming History Study Day hosted by the Countess of Derby, at Knowsley Hall on Thursday 16th October

The political career of the 14th Earl of Derby and his role in the Anti-Slavery Act.

You can see full details of the event here: https://knowsleyhall.co.uk/event/history-study-days-october-3/

There will be some exciting guest speakers, and the schedule includes a tour of Knowsley Hall and a unique opportunity to see the original travel journals documenting the travels and experiences across Europe and America, which shaped the Earl’s political career.Awaiting details

Local Walks

There are 4 local walks in formby which can be viewed by clicking HERE