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Venus is a charity, based in Bootle, working across Sefton to provide support, advice, information and advocacy to women, children, families, young people, homeless men & women, care leavers and our local international community 💜

12/10/2026

🥕 Save Money, Reduce Food Waste & Eat Well! 🥦

We're excited to welcome Save and Store to Venus this October! 💙

Join us to discover how to make delicious, healthy meals using low-cost and free ingredients, while learning simple ways to make your food last longer and your money go further!

🍎 Learn budget-friendly recipes
🥕 Discover clever food storage tips
🥗 Reduce food waste
💚 Share recipes, ideas and money-saving hacks

📅 Sessions begin Tuesday 20th October
🕐 1pm – 3pm

Come along and meet the team first!

Join us at Venus on Thursday 15th October at 1pm for a friendly introduction, where you can meet the team, share some food and have a chat about what's involved.

Whether you're looking to save money on your food shop, learn new cooking skills or make the most of what you've already got, we'd love to see you!

💙 Everyone is welcome!

09/10/2026

💙 New Morning Sessions at Venus Daily Drop-In! 💙

We're pleased to announce that we're extending our Daily Drop-In service, with morning and afternoon sessions now available every Tuesday and Thursday!

Whether you're struggling with everyday challenges, need some advice or simply aren't sure where to turn, our friendly team is here to help.

We offer advice, guidance and support with:

🏠 Housing concerns
💷 Debt and money worries
💡 Utility bills and household costs
💚 Mental health and wellbeing

📅 Every Tuesday & Thursday

🌞 Morning: 10am – 12pm
🌸 Afternoon: 12:30pm – 3pm

📍 Venus Centre, Linacre Lane, Bootle

No appointment needed – everyone is welcome! Just turn up and speak to our friendly team.

Please share this post with anyone who might benefit from a little extra support. 💙

01/10/2026

📢 Calling Sefton parents and carers!

Sefton Council’s Early Years team would like to hear from local families to help shape future early education and childcare provision across Sefton.

If you’re a parent or carer, please take a few minutes to complete the survey that applies to your family. Your feedback will help the team better understand the childcare needs of families across the borough. 💙

👶 Early Education and Childcare Survey – for parents/carers of children aged 4 and under:
https://yourseftonyoursay.sefton.gov.uk/education-excellence/copy-of-early-education-and-childcare-survey/

🎒 School Aged Childcare Survey 2026:
https://yourseftonyoursay.sefton.gov.uk/education-excellence/schoolagedchildcare-1/

You can also scan the QR code on the poster to take part.

Please share with any Sefton families who may be interested. 😊

02/09/2026

POSTCARDS FROM THE FUTURE: FREE CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AGED 7-11

Read Now Write Now are running FREE workshops where children can learn about what life could be like in 2050 and get creative by writing a short, inspiring story and designing an illustration about the future onto a postcard.

These workshops will take place at:

Crosby Library: Saturday 5th September, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Formby Library: Saturday 12th September, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Bootle Library: Saturday 26th September, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Maghull Library: Friday 30th October, 2pm to 4pm

To book onto one of the workshops, please go to the Eventbrite page (there are limited spaces at each venue) via http://tinyurl.com/j2upcvv

28/08/2026

We’re hiring! 🌟

Venus is offering 10 exciting trainee opportunities across our Children & Young People’s Psychological Training programmes in Merseyside.

These are 12-month trainee posts, giving successful applicants the opportunity to work towards a postgraduate qualification while gaining valuable practical experience.

Opportunities include:

4 × Trainee Parenting Practitioners
2 × Trainee CBT Therapists
2 × Trainee Practitioners – Learning Disabilities or Autism
1 × Trainee Systemic Family Practice Practitioner
1 × Trainee Practitioner – Parent–Infant Pathway

Interested in taking the next step in your career and making a difference to children, young people and families?

👉 Apply now and view the full job descriptions at venuscharity.org/vacancies

📧 [email protected]
📞 0151 474 4744

25/08/2026

💜 Brook Sexual Health Pop-Ups 💜

The Brook team will be joining us regularly over the next few months, offering free and confidential sexual health support.

You can drop in for:
✅ STI testing
✅ Free condoms
✅ Sexual health advice
✅ Friendly, confidential support

📅 Upcoming dates:
• Friday 28th August – 11:30am–1:00pm
• Friday 25th September – 1:00pm–3:00pm
• Friday 23rd October – 1:00pm–3:00pm

No judgement, no awkward questions – just confidential advice and support when you need it. 💜

For more information about Brook and their services, visit brook.org.uk.

12/08/2026

Don't forget Helen is here Wednesday with bargain haircuts. Plus we have the mobile food pantry from New Beginnings - Improving Lives CIC about 10.30am.
Then you can come i Halle's and join the bargain hunters on our last BOGOF day before we close for our summer break.
Me and the girls stayed behind till 7pm to refill about 500 hangers so there's all new stuff for tomorrow.

11/08/2026

📢 Centre Closure – Wednesday 12th August

Please note that the Venus Centre will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 12th August, as our team and families will be enjoying our Family Summer Day Trip! ☀️💙

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

We’ll be back open as usual following the trip.

16/07/2026

🌿 Wellbeing Group at Laurel's Wood – Places Available! 🌿

We're excited to be launching our 6-week Wellbeing Group for young people aged 10–14 this summer, starting Thursday 23rd July.*

The group offers a safe, supportive outdoor space where young people can:
💚 Build confidence and resilience
🌳 Connect with nature
🤝 Make new friends
🧠 Learn positive coping skills
✨ Explore the 5 Ways to Wellbeing

📅 Every Thursday
🕚 11:15am – 12:45pm
📍 Laurel's Wood, Formby

If your child would like to take part, please register your interest by this Friday. This gives us time to arrange a short introductory meeting with either Emma or Anna before the group begins, so we can get to know your child and ensure we can provide the best possible support.

To register your interest:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]
📱 Or call/text Anna on 07483 910066

*If we need a little more time to recruit participants, the start date may be delayed by one week. We'll keep everyone who has registered updated.

We'd love to welcome some new faces this summer! 💙

Address

Bootle

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441514744744

Website

http://www.venuscharity.org/

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