6 great ways to beat the January blues in Sefton

January is a tough month with short days, rubbish weather and the post festive blues to contend with.

But there are reasons to be cheerful in January, with plenty of good suggestions to get out of the house, from a woodland walk, to a farmer’s market and great meal ideas.

Here are six reasons to be cheerful in Sefton and help shake off the January blues.

Farmer’s Market, Sunnyfields garden centre, Hightown

Following two successful pre-Christmas events, the farmer’s market is back at Sunnyfields this Sunday from 10am-3pm.

As well as browsing the stalls from local traders, you can choose some tasty food from the butcher’s counter and pick up some early spring plants.

You can also meet the farm animals, including donkeys Brenda and Blodwyn, and keep the cold away with a coffee or hot chocolate.

Find Sunnyfields on Facebook.

Formby well-being walk

We know a walk around Formby beach and woods is a great way to blow away the cobwebs.

This organised walk with the National Trust will kick start your 2023 with local staff helping boost your mood and learn more about the wonderful wildlife on this part of the Sefton coastline.

The walk will take place on Tuesday 17^th January from 10-11am. Meet at Victoria Road woodland car park notice board.

It’s free to take part and walkers are advised you bring a bottle of water and dress for the weather.

Find out more on Facebook.

Enjoy a local pub quiz in Crosby

Thursday night is quiz night at the cosy Queen’s Nook in Crosby.

This Liverpool Road venue is a real gem and the quiz night is just £1 to enter per player, with free chip butties.

There is a cash prize and you can enjoy a pint of Carling for £3 while you play, or a bottle of house wine at £12.

The quiz starts at 8.30pm. Be early to make sure you get a seat.

Visit Southport Market for its 2023 season

The traders at Southport Market are enjoying a post Christmas break but will be back for 2023 on Wednesday 25th January.

The following night will feature live music from Gabe and all your favourite food stalls will be back.

In the meantime Blackhurst butchers on King Street remains open for quality cuts of meat.

Enjoy food with a view and a great discount

The Lake House in Waterloo enjoys one of the most picturesque settings in Merseyside. The food is really good too.

Throughout January you can enjoy 50% off the evening menu and 25% off from 7am till 5pm.

Sitting beside Crosby Marina, The Lake House serves a brilliant brunch and the dinner menu is excellent as well.

The restaurant takes walk-ins but is recommending booking for this brilliant January offer.

Go to their website Or call 0151 351 9076 to book.

Treat yourself to a pizza at Formby’s new coffee house and kitchen

No.6 is the new coffee house and kitchen across the road from Freshfield station in Formby.

As well as serving a great breakfast and tasty lunch menu, they are holding their second evening pizza event on Friday 27^th January.

But be quick! The last pizza night in December sold out. You can book a table to dine in, or enjoy a takeaway.

Call them on 01704 443 278 to book a table.