Lifestyle and what’s on

Kirkby lights up for the start of Knowsley’s year as Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture

If you’re planning to visit Knowsley Archives Service, the search room at The ARK will be closed for two weeks,…

Twenty-two people, representing Knowsley’s rich and diverse local community, have come together to officially mark the start of Knowsley’s year…

Knowsley is kicking off its year as the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture with a spectacular programme of light…

The Tall Tales illumination in Stockbridge Village will now take place on 4 & 5 February 2022

Knowsley Council in partnership with St Helens Council and Heart of Glass have secured Arts Council funding to engage local communities in cultural activities.

The new Morrisons superstore in Kirkby Town Centre has welcomed thousands of shoppers since it opened eight weeks ago and store manager Eddie Pritchard has thanked local people for their support.

A powerful new art exhibition developed between Edge Hill University and Kirkby Gallery is running until 23 December.

Visitors to Huyton Village Centre will soon be able to enjoy a new augmented reality experience. A new app is…

Tickets for a spectacular fire garden event taking place in January have all been snapped up in just one weekend!

On 1 January 2022 Knowsley will officially become the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture with an exciting year-long programme…

The title of Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture has been officially handed on to Knowsley. The accolade was passed…

In 2022 Knowsley will become the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture with a programme of illuminating and inspiring events…

The new ‘Know your Recycle Rights’ campaign helps take the guesswork out of recycling by highlighting some key ‘do’s’ and ‘don’t’s’.

Details of the Christmas lights switch on events in our town centres have been announced. Huyton Village Centre and Kirkby…

All are connected to the place in one way or another and it is these cultural connections – among thousands…

Discover inspiring conversations with brilliant authors with the libraries’ new podcast.

This article was updated on Thursday 2 December 2021. Residents, visitors and shoppers can look forward to a host of…

King George V Playing Fields, (Brownsfield), Prescot is the latest park in Knowsley to be awarded a prestigious Green Flag. The latest award brings the number of Green Flag parks in Knowsley to 19.

Knowsley’s Cabinet has given the go-ahead to appoint Oneday, a company specialising in partnerships aimed at creating thriving public and private sector assets, to manage the historic Bowring Park and Golf Course in Huyton.

There are free, fun fitness sessions for the over 50s organised by the Knowsley Older People’s Olympics charity at Volair leisure centres in Huyton, Kirkby and Halewood.

This weekend, everyone is invited to step back in time to celebrate Prescot’s rich heritage and enjoy an array of Elizabethan activities and attractions.

Call-out for local artists to get involved in decorating these impressive sculptures as part of Knowsley’s year as Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture in 2022.

A new café, called Esposito’s, opened this week in Mill Dam Park, Kirkby offering visitors to this popular park an…

More than 230 artworks are now on display in Kirkby Gallery in the 19th Knowsley Open Art Exhibition. The exhibition,…

Knowsley will be one of 15 priority places in the North where Arts Council want to develop new opportunities for investment.

Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram joined Council Leader, Cllr Graham Morgan and Melanie Lewis, CEO of The Playhouse, to lay some of the final brickwork.

The popular family-friendly Huyton Live event is returning to Huyton Village Centre on Friday 24 September from 4pm until 9pm.…

Last weekend saw the finale of the Say Hello to Summer season of weekend events across Knowsley’s town centres, but…

If you want to lose weight, eat healthily or get active, now’s the perfect time to turn things around.

Here’s how to enjoy a virtual tour around the gardens of some of Knowsley Flower Show’s top growers this weekend…

Are you an artist who lives, works, volunteers, or studies in Knowsley with a passion for sharing your creations? Kirkby…

Tempt children away from the TV, games console or other device this summer with the return of the 10-minute Shake Up – fun, Disney-inspired games to help children get active and keep moving throughout the holidays.

It’s Love Parks Week, 23 July – 1 August, and there’s never been a better time to get out and enjoy all the great things Knowsley’s parks and green spaces have to offer.

Next year (2022), Knowsley will be the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture and in preparation for this exciting year,…

A new exhibition at Kirkby Gallery showcases the work of artist Steve Randall who grew up in Kirkby throughout the…

Find out about all the activities that are planned for Knowsley this summer!

The Shakespeare North Trust has announced the appointment of Melanie Lewis as Chief Executive of The Shakespeare North Playhouse. Melanie,…

Knowsley libraries will resume more services with the further easing of national restrictions from Monday 17 May 2021.

The Reach Out to Face Forward mental health community programme has continued to provide a wide range of activities to support Knowsley residents’ mental health and wellbeing throughout the pandemic.

Historic census returns provide anyone researching their family history with a wonderful insight into their ancestors’ lives and can be accessed free from home with the Knowsley Library Service website.

If you have a baby, toddler or pre-schooler, discover fun activities which can help boost their early language and communications skills.

A new Every Mind Matters campaign has launched to support the nation’s mental health as half of adults say the pandemic has affected their mental health.

National Museums Liverpool is taking LGBT+ History Month online and Knowsley residents can get involved. This February, National Museums Liverpool (NML) is…

If you’ve resolved to be healthier in 2021 there’s lots of tools and support to help you.

Knowsley Council’s Kirkby Gallery has teamed up with Knowsley Safari to provide a new series of virtual learning sessions led…

Online borrowing will continue while library branches are closed during the current national lockdown.

Here’s what you need to know about the rules which must be followed during the national lockdown.

Incredible Edible Knowsley has launched a fun drawing competition asking young people to create a new identity for their home grown hero Constable Sprout.

It promises to be really interesting when members from several children and young people’s groups lead discussions at December’s meeting of Knowsley’s Children and Families Board.

The online Knowsley Flower Show exhibition goes live this weekend – with hundreds of plants, flowers and favourite views of nature – all submitted by YOU!

This summer, you can sign up for a free six week online art course, regardless of your age or experience!

What’s changed in your children’s eating habits during Covid19? Are they crazy for carrots and home cooking, or constantly craving crisps & chocolate? A new survey wants you to share your experience.

Input from communities around Knowsley is being sought to help shape our Borough of Culture Year. Knowsley will become Borough…

While the archive remains closed due to the ongoing pandemic there is a wealth of incredible information and material from the collection which you can discover and explore online.

If you are currently unemployed with dreams of becoming a writer, why not register for this free 12 week digital writing course?

Kirkby Gallery is calling out to residents to nominate them for the prestigious Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award.

During these challenging times it’s important that we look after our mental wellbeing and the kind to your mind campaign is designed to help us do that

Knowsley Council’s Green Spaces team have come up with some ideas to help us stay connected with nature from the comfort of our own homes.

Discover some of the fabulous short films in the Archive’s video vault and explore the borough’s rich and varied history and heritage

Unfortunately Knowsley Flower Show won’t take place this year but fortunately, you can find a collection of beautiful images of the outdoors in the comfort of your own home with Knowsley Flower Show’s online exhibition. Get involved!

If researching your family tree is something you’ve always wanted to do now could be the perfect time to get started as Ancestry, the family history website, is now free to access from home.

A new mental health campaign has launched urging everyone to be ‘Kind to Your Mind’ during the Coronavirus pandemic. It aims to support the mental wellbeing of people living and working in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Cheshire & Merseyside NHS Trusts have launched new mental health helplines for people in need of mental health crisis support.

At this time, with many families at home together and parents trying to juggle work, childcare and home schooling, a “hints and top tips” document has been produced for parents / carers to help them through this challenging time.

You can spend hours on these these creative and cultural websites.

Knowsley Library Service has been busy sourcing a whole range of FREE online resources to help you keep your children entertained and learning while staying at home.

Knowsley’s very own Rainbow of Hope is available to download and colour in to help you spread more cheer among your community.

Knowsley Public Health has updated its 10 Ways to Wellbeing advice to help you and your family look after your mental health and wellbeing whilst staying at home.

 Local growing charity, Incredible Edible Knowsley, have leapt into action during the Coronavirus outbreak to make thousands of vegetable plant…

A unique project in Stockbridge Village is transforming lives by transforming unwanted furniture and they need your help.

The latest exhibition at Kirkby Gallery celebrates the careers of boxers of African descent from Knowsley and Liverpool who have fought over the past 180 years.

Knowsley has fascinating links to William Shakespeare so what better way to celebrate the great Bard’s birthday than with a performance of one of his best known plays.

Here’s how the £1 million from the Metro Mayor’s Town Centre Fund will be used in Huyton and Prescot.

We’re all being encouraged to take Time to Talk about mental health this Thursday.

Don’t let ‘Blue Monday’ get you down – we’ve got lots of advice and support available to help you beat the blues.

Have you had an invitation for breast screening? Here’s what you need to know and where to find the mobile screening unit in Huyton.

Whatever you do, don’t ignore money worries. Get your New Year off to the best start by sorting out your finances.

There’s now yet another reason to visit Huyton Village to shop or socialise as the town centre welcomes the latest new venture to open, The Coffee House. 

Parents of babies who haven’t yet had a 12-month developmental check with their health visitor can now do this at their local Knowsley children’s centre.

If you have fond recollections of Liverpool’s wash houses you’ll enjoy a social afternoon of memory sharing at Kirkby Library on Friday.

A brand new bistro with a difference officially opened in Prescot with a weekend of winter wonderland activities.

Adults in Knowsley can enjoy sessions with professional artists to try all kinds of creative arts including storytelling, photography and drama.

A unique art project transformed an empty shop unit in Huyton into a spectacular display using the latest digital technology.

Huyton Village enjoyed an event filled with festive food and drink as well as live entertainment as it got its Christmas celebrations underway at November’s Huyton Live event.

Improvements to Acornfield Plantation including new bridges, seating and restoration of the pond, will get underway after £75,000 of funding was secured. 

Urbano Chiringuito has been specially invited to attend a national competition for beer pouring following visits from industry mystery shoppers.

New lighting at Prescot Parish Church is showcasing Knowsley’s only Grade I listed building.

The 10 Ways to Wellbeing Campaign has some top tips to help you manage stress this Stress Awareness Week.

The popular Huyton Live events will return to the village twice more this year – with a festive flavour and all the usual food, drink and entertainment!

A play created by a group of young people from Knowsley explores the difficult issue of knife crime.

A new plan for Knowsley will help residents achieve a healthy weight and help improve their health.

Flu season is around the corner – and vaccination remains the best way to protect against the potential serious harm it can cause.

If someone you know says they’re fine, and you think they might not be, the message from Time to Change’s campaign is clear – ask twice.

Well done to the residents at Springwell Avenue (The Orchards) which has been crowned as ‘Britain’s friendliest street’ by ITV.

 An arts project designed to inspire us to rediscover our local neighbourhoods and spend time stargazing is being launched across Liverpool City Region.

If you’ve been thinking of giving up smoking but not got around to it, there’s a range of support available from Knowsley Stop Smoking Service.

Recycling can help us solve some of our biggest environmental problems – will you do your bit to reduce your waste this Recycle Week?

Prescot has another new addition to its thriving food and drink scene as The Lord Strange Bar and Restaurant has now opened its doors.

Another month, another chance to discover some brilliant newly-released books at your local library…