Formby First

Formby Notice Board (2)

Formby Parish Council have installed two new notice boards on the wall of Formby Post Office. This is what they look like now they are finished.

The board on the left is sealed and specifically for the use of the Parish Council. The board on the right is open for public use and is already displaying a poster with details of Formby Live Music Festival 2013.

My first thoughts are to welcome both. The old Parish Council notice board was too small to include all the relevant information. It was a Merseytravel information board converted for Parish Council notices. It's served it's term.

I'm more concerned about the size of the new 'Formby Notices' board,  it's too small. The old board whilst untidy and very hard to attach notices is much bigger. A quick look at the photograph makes the point. One notice and more than half the board has been used.

The idea for these new boards surfaced nearly 4 years ago in a meeting of a small working party of Formby Parish Councillors. Part of their thinking included the idea of opening up the space behind the boards. Removing them it was felt would enhance the connection between the present seating area and the rest of the village.

But I suspect the new notice board for public use will  be overwhelmed this is  likely to encourage flyposting.  And although I welcome the idea of removal of the old boards, the recently installed new cycle stands will become obvious barriers between the seating area and  Chapel Lane.  I'm not sure that the execution of these welcome improvements has been thought about enough.

What do you think?

 

Formby Notice Board (1)

Recent visitors and residents to Formby Village centre will have seen the installation of two new notice boards. Both have been attached permanently to the wall of Formby Post Office.

This is the work of Formby Parish Council as part of their longstanding plans for the improvement of the village.

The existing notice board has needed improvement for a long time and this overdue replacement is welcome.

However existing users frequently employ heavy industrial staples to add notices making them difficult to remove. Some event organisers have added mutiple notices when a single list would have sufficed. Many notices not related to Formby are added and some advertise business and commercial matters.

Sometimes notices linger on a long time after their purpose has ended. The board is sometimes overwhelmed and it's clearly needed management or at the very least a clear set of rules about it's use.

On a positive note the notice board has been at the heart of village communication for a long time. It's always full and the content is a clear insight into the rich community life of Formby.

I look forward to watching the next developments with interest.

 

Formby "Live" Music Festival 2013

For more information visit the Formby Live Web Site.

 (Source: http://www.formbylive.co.uk/ )

Formby Festival 20th & 21st July 2013

 

Formby Festival Poster

 

Formby Festival Web Site

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Fundraising Group

Lauren Jones the fundraising assistant at Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation writes:

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is the only charity dedicated to the defeat of lung cancer through research, support and helping people to quit smoking. We give help and hope to those affected by lung cancer across the UK. Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the World and the biggest cancer killer in the UK.

The charity has a 5 year plan to expand over the UK and as part of this we are setting up a number of community fundraising groups; the first of which will be in Formby.

She has asked me to publish the following and I'm very happy to do so on her behalf.

Community Fundraising Group

The Fundraising group will be responsible for organising approximately four fundraising events throughout the year to raise vital funds for the charity. The group gives members the chance to make new friends, give back to the community and raise awareness and money for a serious issue in a fun and friendly manner.

The Roy Castle Community Fundraisers will provide volunteers with all of the materials needed along with support and guidance.  

I am sure you agree this is a great opportunity for likeminded individuals in Formby and the surrounding areas to meet, raise awareness and have fun!

Lauren would also like to invite you to some events that are coming up:

Community Quiz Night

Get your thinking caps on for our fun Formby quiz night for a chance to win some great prizes. There will be multiple rounds along with a raffle and a chance to learn more about our Formby Community Fundraising Group.

Event Details: Where: Cross House Inn, Three Tuns Lane, Formby
When: Wednesday 19th June 2013 from 7pm.
Quiz start 8pmTeams of 4 may enter for just £1 per person, all proceeds go to the charity18 and over

Castle Coffee Morning

Sample Formby Pool Café’s tasty tea, coffee and cakes and relax with friends at our Castle Coffee Morning. There is a chance to win some great prizes at our raffle and see what work we do in the local community.

Event Details: Where: Formby Pool Café, Elbow Lane, Formby
When: Wednesday 26th June 2013 from 11am until 1pm
Just £2 per person for a drink and cake, all proceeds go to the charity.

For more information please visit: www.roycastle.org/formbygroup or contact Lauren on 0333 323 7200 (9116) / lauren.jones@roycastle.org