This year, we are spreading Christmas cheer with a whole host of festive initiatives as part of Sovini’s Big Community Christmas. 

Free festive events

We are thrilled to be supporting a number of festive events through our Community Development Fund in the run up to Christmas. 

• Bootle Community Christmas Light Switch On

  When? 25th November, 12.30pm to 5pm

  Where? Bootle Strand, 73 The Hexagon, Bootle L20 4SZ

  What? Hosted by Liverpool’s Leanne Campbell, Bootle Strand is hosting a free Community Christmas Light Switch On event with fun for the whole family. 

  How to book? Free to attend, no booking or tickets required.

• BNENC Christmas Events

  Where? Breckfield North Everton Everton Neighbourhood Centre (BNENC), Breckfield Road North, Liverpool L5 4QT

  What? 

  • Young People’s Film Night – Wednesday 29th November
  • Trinity Tots Christmas Party – Friday 8th December
  • Trinity Church Christmas Meal – Friday 8th December
  • Trinity Church Activity Trail – Sunday 10th December
  • Santa’s Christmas Grotto – Friday 14th & 15th December
  • Pensioners Party – Friday 15th December
  • Trinity Church Christmas Carol Concert – Saturday 16th December
  • Trinity Church Walk About Nativity – Sunday 17th December

  How to book? Please contact Alan on 0151 288 8400 for more information.

• Netherton Children’s Party

  When? 3rd December, 12pm 

  Where? Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre, Chester Avenue, Bootle L30 1QW 

  What? Celebrate the festive season with a sleigh run, Christmas fayre and breakfast with Santa. 

  How to book? A limited number of free spaces are available for One Vision Housing’s customers, please contact our Stakeholder Engagement Team by emailing engagement@ovh.org.uk or calling 0300 365 1111.

• Netherton Adult’s Party

  When? 5th December, 12pm 

  Where? Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre, Chester Avenue, Bootle L30 1QW 

  What? Celebrate Christmas with an afternoon of festive entertainment and lunch.

  How to book? A limited number of free spaces are available for One Vision Housing’s customers, please contact our Stakeholder Engagement Team by emailing engagement@ovh.org.uk or calling 0300 365 1111.

• Veterans in Sefton Christmas Dinner

  When? 21st December, 1pm

  Where? Veterans in Sefton, 104 Marsh Lane, Bootle L20 4JQ

  What? An opportunity for veterans to come together for a festive lunch. 

  How to book? Email dave.smith@veteransinsefton.org.uk 

• Inclusion Network Christmas Event

  When? 21st December, 4pm 

  Where? Northfield Community Centre, King Avenue, Bootle L20 0BZ

  What? A Christmas party for the whole family with a grotto, party games, disco and free food.

  How to book? Email tinbookings@live.com 

• Christmas Party at the Plaza

  When? Monday 4th December, 1pm

  Where? Plaza Community Cinema, 13 Crosby Road North, Waterloo L22 0LD

  What? A festive celebration with performances from Louise Rogan, Scott Johns, James Franklyn and Victoria Jones.

  How to book? Book your tickets online. A limited number of free spaces are available for One Vision Housing’s customers, please contact our Stakeholder Engagement Team by emailing engagement@ovh.org.uk or calling 0300 365 1111.

• Birkenhead Magic Christmas Party

  When? Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December

  Where? Equilibrium North West CIC, Livingstone Street Play and Community Centre, 130 St Anne Street, CH41 3HX

  What? Celebrate the festive season with merry entertainment, food and gifts. 

  How to book? Call 0151 647 6044 or email equilibriumnwteam@gmail.com. 

• Brunswick Children's Party

  When? Tuesday 19th December, 3pm to 5pm

  Where? Brunswick Youth and Community Centre, 104 Marsh Lane, Bootle L20 4JQ

  What? Celebrate the festive season with a Christmas party for children aged 6 to 11.

  How to book? For more information, please contact our Stakeholder Engagement Team by emailing engagement@ovh.org.uk or calling 0300 365 1111.

• Brunswick Senior Club Party

  When? Tuesday 19th December, 6pm to 9pm

  Where? Brunswick Youth and Community Centre, 104 Marsh Lane, Bootle L20 4JQ

  What? Celebrate the festive season with a Christmas party.

  How to book? For more information, please contact our Stakeholder Engagement Team by emailing engagement@ovh.org.uk or calling 0300 365 1111.

Need help with food or toys this Christmas?

As part of The Sovini Group, we are supporting people across the Liverpool City Region with a food, care, and toy package initiative this Christmas.

Our partners in the following locations are supporting the initiative. To request a referral, please contact our Stakeholder Engagement Team by emailing engagement@ovh.org.uk or calling 0300 365 1111.

• Sefton

  Light for Life (food only)

  68 Eastbank Street, Southport PR8 1ES

   

  Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre (food and toys)

  Chester Avenue, Bootle L30 1QW 

   

  Inclusion Network CIC (food only)

  Northfield Community Centre, King Avenue, Bootle L20 0BZ

   

  Brunswick Youth and Community Centre (food only)

  104 Marsh Lane, Bootle L20 4JQ

   

  Sefton OPERA (food only)

  410 Stanley Road, Bootle L20 7EJ

   

  Kindfulness Coffee Club (food only)

  160-164 Knowsley Road, Bootle L20 4NR

• Liverpool

  Breckfield North Everton Everton Neighbourhood Centre (BNENC) (food and toys)

  Breckfield Road North, Liverpool L5 4QT

   

  Veterans HQ (food and toys)

  28 St Domingo Vale, Liverpool L5 6RW

   

  The Florence Institute (The Florrie) (food only)

  377 Mill Street, Liverpool L8 4NF

   

  Joseph Lappin Centre (food only)

  42 Mill Lane, Liverpool L13 5TF

• Wirral

  Equilibrium North West CIC (food and toys)

  Livingstone Street Play and Community Centre, 130 St Anne Street, CH41 3HX

• St Helens

  St Helens Food Bank (food only)

  Atherton Street, St Helens WA10 2DT

We are also supporting other initiatives across the region which you may be eligible to access; please email engagement@ovh.org.uk for more information.