The Challenge Newspaper

The August issue of The Challenge is out now! bit.ly/3vzWbax

HAUNTED MERSEYSIDE with Tom Slemen and the tale of a 19-year-old Huyton girl named Carmel bit.ly/3CQUPMU

If you’re applying for a Blue Badge, but find it difficult to provide a digital image, Knowsley’s libraries can help bit.ly/3COPVQr

From Parchment to Pixels as thousands of documents have found their way to the Knowsley Archives bit.ly/3KFbeWL

Knowsley Sporting Legends Relay reached an epic climax after a week long sporting relay that ended at the Super Sports Day event in Kirkby bit.ly/3RfQkjm

Knowsley Council has responded to recent media reports that the listed grave of Blackie the warhorse in Halewood being moved, the council are re-assuring people that it is NOT being moved bit.ly/3Qd9tRN

Participants of Livv Housing Group’s ‘Men vs Food’ project were invited to an awards ceremony and afternoon tea with the High Sheriff of Merseyside to celebrate their successes bit.ly/3TzWCff

A group of workers from local charity Caring Connections have recently completed the National Three Peak Challenge over the heatwave weekend in aid of mental wellbeing and suicide prevention bit.ly/3eitAAt

Enough is enough is the public outcry that has seen Liverpool rocked with three murders in the last month. The murders have seen a devastating impact on the everyday lives of people in Liverpool bit.ly/3e6FHk6

Essential repair works are planned on a section of East Lancashire Rd in #Kirkby on Tuesday 6 Sept the road will be closed with a diversion via East Lancashire Road, Moorgate Road and Moorgate Road South. orlo.uk/w8T0J

⚠️Dragon Lane, Whiston will be closed from 9.30am-15.30am on Friday 2 September. This is so essential carriageway repair works can be undertaken. A diversion route will be in place via Dragon Drive, Dragon Lane and Vice Versa. orlo.uk/exo6i

#LCRTravelUpdate | Headbolt Lane, #TowerHill, #Kirkby will be closed from the junction with County Road to the junction with Fallowfield from Monday 5th September until Saturday 15th October 2022. Find out more: merseytravel.gov.uk/travel-updates…

⚠️Dragon Lane, Whiston will be closed from 9.30am-15.30am on Friday 2 September. This is so essential carriageway repair works can be undertaken. A diversion route will be in place via Dragon Drive, Dragon Lane and Vice Versa. orlo.uk/P3hDH

Our next Friends of the Festival meeting is on Tuesday 6 September at 8pm in the Parish Centre. All are welcome to hear news, share views and sign up as a volunteer at future arts and music events.

Sinclair Avenue, Prescot will be closed from Monday 5 September – Sunday 11 Sep for essential infrastructure upgrade works. A diversion will be in place via Warrington Road, Delph Lane, Scotchbarn Lane, Sinclair Avenue and Vice Versa. orlo.uk/AytYO

⚠️ Please note, this closure will be extended for one day and Huyton Lane is expected to re-open by 6pm 1 September, subject to final checks.

We will once again be offering our Winter Coat Recycling Scheme. Please donate your unwanted winter coats which are still in good condition. We will also be holding pop up shops in September - details still to be finalised so keep checking our social media pages for more details.

Ya know the score Reds.....we will be in situ at Flagpole corner for 5pm!! Come say Hi and share a smile, and if you can donate even just 1 tin, we would be forever grateful...imagine we all brought just 1 tin!!! We appreciate you all #RightToFood ❤️💙

This evening, there will be a prayer service for Olivia Pratt-Korbel at St Margaret Mary’s RC Church, Pilch Lane at 6pm. The Church will remain open until 8pm for silent private prayer. We continue to pray for Olivia's family, friends and community at this difficult time.

#LCRTravelUpdate | Dragon Lane, #Whiston will be closed from the junction of Dragon Drive to the junction of Milton Avenue on Friday, 2nd September 2022 from 9.30am until 3.30pm. Find out more: merseytravel.gov.uk/travel-updates…

🚨 Adult Enrolment - Until 6.00pm Today! 🚨 If you are considering an adult course, there is still time to enrol. It's not too late to drop in! 👉 bit.ly/3AiuTH6 #enrol #adultenrolment #adultlearning #adult #learning