Events, Courses & Talks

Events

This page includes events to be organised by the Learning Town project. We will also promote events organised by Full Members of Southport A Learning Town. 

Southport A Learning Town is not responsible for the accuracy of this information; please check the website of the organisation that is running the event for full details and costs. Please note that you might need to be a member of the organisation in order to attend the event.
DATE
HOST ORGANISATION & TITLE
MORE INFORMATION
MAY 2026
19th May 10.30
The Arts Society Southport
A Study of English Jewellery
Friday 22nd May 1100-1400
Sefton Family Hubs - Free Ready for School event to support families with children aged 2-5y. No booking required
There will be opportunities to gain advice and support from local services on preparing for school, as well as activities such as arts and crafts for the little ones.
JUNE 2026
Thursday 4th June 18.30
Secret Sand Land
Churchtown History walk - new date added
Saturday 6th June 19.30
Formby Choral Society
Summer concert - Feel the Spirit
Venue: Formby High School
Sunday 7th June 14.30
Octave Choir with The Ukrainian Harmony Choir
Summer concert - A World of Music
at Sacred Heart Church, Ainsdale
16th June 10.30
The Arts Society Southport
Architecture of Liverpool and Manchester 
11th and 25th June 1300
ArtEase - Creative Reset Sessions
Creative well being sessions for young people. Free.
Venue: Big Onion Community Hub 
17th June 1000-1130
ArtEase - Creative Calm Session
Creative well being sessions for young people. Watercolour and Mindful Art.
Venue: Big Onion Community Hub 
27th June 1000-1130
ArtEase - Sketchbook Club
Creative space for people to share ideas and meet others.
Venue: Big Onion Community Hub 
JULY 2026
17th July 14.30
Southport University Extension Society
Gosh! Is Auntie BBC more than 100 years old

16th and 30th July 1300
ArtEase - Creative Reset Sessions
Creative well being sessions for young people. Free.
Venue: Big Onion Community Hub
artease.org.uk/our-workshops
SEPTEMBER 2026
18th September
14.30
Southport University Extension Society
Killing Queen Victoria
26th September
1030-1530
Southport A Learning Town
Learning Fayre at Southport College
OCTOBER 2026
16th October 14.30
Southport University Extension Society
From 'Uncultivated Waste' to Seaside Suburb: Thomas Weld Blundell and the 19th Century History of Birkdale

NOVEMBER 2026
20th November 1430
Southport University Extension Society
Anne Geddes Gilchrist: A Southport Historian and Collector of Folk Songs
DECEMBER 2026
JANUARY 2027
15th January
2.30pm
Southport University Extension Society
George Herbert: Public Orator, Priest and Poet
Southport College - 2026
Customer Service and Inspiring Leaders Programme – request for expression of interest Customer Service and Inspiring Leaders Programme – request for expression of interest
This short programme is designed for people working or volunteering in any aspect of the Visitor Economy or related sectors who want to enhance their customer service and leadership skills. 

It’s delivered at our town centre Southport College campus on a Wednesday morning, 9.30-12.30pm for 4 weeks and is completely free of charge. You will cover key themes such as customer service excellence, communication and influencing, conflict resolution, leadership skills and team motivation.

 It’s an interesting and inspiring course, packed with practical strategies and useful tips and we would be delighted if you or your colleagues were able to join us.
Sefton Family Hubs - 2026
Little Explorers (0-4 years)– Every Monday 1pm-2.30pm – Talbot Street Family Hub, PR8 1HR
Drop in to our fun, stimulating and interactive play, learning and development session. This is based on the Parents as First Teachers Model; supporting families to build attachments, strengthening parent – child interaction within the early home learning environment and supporting school readiness.
Community fund
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