Events
FCS PROGRAMME OF TALKS & ACTIVITIES
2025
Thursday 6th November
Richard Heywood M.C – Formby’s Unknown Hero
Alastair Gillies on a fascinating but lesser- known Formby resident from a century ago.
Last year, Alastair wrote a book on the ‘History of Methodism in Formby’. It was while he was researching for the book that he came across the name of Richard Percival Heywood, a Steward at Elbow Methodist Church, for the first time. This led to a fascinating journey of discovery – Richard turned out to have been not only an extremely gifted rugby and cricket player but also an incredibly brave soldier – during World War 1, he was promoted from Private to Major and won the Military Cross. Both amazing achievements.
Yet few people have even heard of him or know anything about him!
So do come along and hear the story of a truly amazing man!
Formby Methodist Church Hall 7.30 p.m.
Thursday 4th December
“A Celtic Christmas”
A Celebration in words and music – Sing carols – Listen to poems and tales – Find out more about Celtic Christmas traditions
Elbow Lane Methodist Church – 7.30 p.m.
Also, it is worth considering the following upcoming History Study Day hosted by the Countess of Derby, at Knowsley Hall on Thursday 16th October
The political career of the 14th Earl of Derby and his role in the Anti-Slavery Act.
You can see full details of the event here: https://knowsleyhall.co.uk/event/history-study-days-october-3/
There will be some exciting guest speakers, and the schedule includes a tour of Knowsley Hall and a unique opportunity to see the original travel journals documenting the travels and experiences across Europe and America, which shaped the Earl’s political career.Awaiting details
Local Walks
There are 4 local walks in formby which can be viewed by clicking HERE