URGENT: Write to your Metro Mayor asking for his support

Since 2017, we have worked really hard to engage with our Metro Mayor, Steve Rotheram, who is the figurehead representing the interests of the Local Authorities which make up the Liverpool City Region. This obviously includes Sefton Council. Whilst stopping short of expressly opposing the Port of Liverpool Access Road, he has repeatedly supported the…

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URGENT: Email your MP asking for their continued support

Everyone who has followed our campaign will know that, ever since the road was announced in 2017, both constituency MPs have been vocal in their opposition to these plans. Numerous questions in parliament, a Westminster Hall debate and regularly addressing the public at our rallies and demonstrations – each has made their position clear. Right…

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URGENT: Email Transport Secretary to get road projects scrapped!

This is a REALLY important update from us, via our friends at Transport Action Network. ***PLEASE TAKE THE SIMPLE ACTION BELOW*** Since Labour formed the government in July, it has wasted no time in setting the wheels in motion for change. The new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, announced a £22bn financial black hole and the need…

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Liverpool’s Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever!

Summary: To bring communities together in a creative and engaging way. Funder(s): RVF fundraising Date: July 2024 Details: In July 2024, we staged Liverpool’s very first “Most Wuthering Heights Day, Ever!”. Now part of a global movement, the events began life in Brighton as a way of marking Kate Bush’s birthday, before it was picked…

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Let’s put the brakes on pollution

Summary: To highlight the issue of poor air quality in the area and encourage behavioural change in the way people travel; improving air quality and physical and mental health. Funder(s): Breathe Better Air Fund Date: Spring 2024 Delivery Partner: N/A Details: This project was all about highlighting practical steps people can take to improve the…

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MORE events and activities thanks to Tesco Stronger Starts!

We have some AMAZING news! Earlier this year we were one of 3 groups shortlisted for Tesco Stronger Starts grants. Since that time, you were busy dropping your blue tokens into the containers in local Tesco stores, supporting the group of your choice. What we DIDN’T know about was the “Golden Grant” award.  This is…

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Explore & Learn on Rimrose Valley

Summary: To offer a programme of events and activities encouraging people to learn a new skill, in the surroundings of Rimrose Valley Funder(s): Tesco Stronger Starts Date: May 2024 – to date Delivery Partner(s): My Outdoor Classroom, St Mark’s Netherton, Emme Coyne Art, White Tiger Tai Chi School, Details: Tesco’s Stronger Starts has an educational…

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Mission POSSIBLE

Purpose: This creative project was months in the making. We projected images and messages onto prominent buildings as a publicity stunt to highlight our Save Rimrose Valley campaign and to remember our former trustee, Hazel Davies. Funder(s): LUSH Date: April 2024 Details: On Saturday 20th April, we hit Liverpool city centre to ask for people’s…

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Rimrose Valley Wildflower meadows – 2024 and beyond

As many of you know, Rimrose Valley’s first wildflower meadow was created in 2019 and was funded through a combination of public donations and environmental grants, after witnessing the success of other projects in the city region. Since this time, we have worked with Richard Scott, Director of the National Wildflower Centre for the Eden…

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RVF and local schools join forces to tackle air pollution

  We’ve teamed up with schools in South Sefton to create a film highlighting the impact of air pollution in our part of the borough. ‘BBA News’ (Breathe Better Air) sees pupils from Chesterfield High School, Forefield Juniors, Great Crosby Catholic Primary School and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School despatched as…

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