MacMillan Coffee Morning

Seacombe URC on Brougham Road is holding a coffee morning this Saturday, the 17th September, in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.

It’s on between 10.30 and 12 noon.

Netto Update – Good News

I wrote last week about Seacombe Netto’s stock issues and problems finding a buyer. I’ve just received information that the store is to close on September 30th.

However, a buyer has been found. After rebranding and training for the current staff, Morrisons will be taking over the store, possibly as part of its M-Local strand.

More when I get it.

Heritage Open Days

September 3 – 11 is Wirral’s annual Heritage Open Days event.

Plenty of Seacombe based buildings and activities are involved, including Wallasey Town Hall and a heritage walk from Seacombe Ferry to Vale Park.

Cllr Chris Meaden, cabinet member for Culture, Tourism and Leisure said,

The Heritage Open Days provides visitors and residents with nine fantastic days of Wirral’s important culture, history and heritage. From historic buildings and guided walks, to places of worship and wonderful gardens, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

For more information, click here.

Seacombe Netto close to closing

Since last year’s takeover by Asda, staff at Netto on Church Road have been left in limbo over their futures. Asda cannot take the store on, because it is deemed too close to their main, Liscard, store.

A search for a new owner looks to have failed, and now stocks appear to be being run down.

Hopefully, a buyer can be found before time runs out on a supermarket that employs local people and serves hundreds (if not thousands) of residents, who would otherwise have to rely on public transport to get to the shops – extra money that a lot of us can’t afford in one of the most deprived areas of the country.

Free Trixter Sessions

The council have just announced that local teens between 13 and 19 can benefit from free fitness sessions at Guinea Gap Baths and Recreation Centre.

A message from Merseyside Police

This is regarding last night’s disturbance in South Liverpool, but may be of use in other areas:

3.50pm, 9/8/11 Advice for local residents and local businesses following South Liverpool disorder

Seacombe Ferry pub pulled down

Over on their blog, Cllr. John Salter reports that the Seacombe Ferry pub is in the process of being demolished. Local residents complain that they have barely, if at all, been consulted.