News and Events

Knowsley Active Challenge

This year's Knowsley Active Challenge takes place on  Wednesday 23 May 2012.

This year for the first time, the event will take place in the evening, in the grounds of Knowsley Hall. There are also changes to the entry criteria, and again for the first time it's possible to enter as a single entry or pair, in addition to the usual team entry.

The event offers a wide range of activities for all ages and abilities, and there will also be an Olympic themed village with entertainment for alll the family.

The closing date for entries is 14 May 2012

For further information please contact Peter Green on 0151 443 2120 or Kevin Lynch on  0151 443 5713 or 07919211381 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please click on the entry form below.

Basketball Tigers in Knowsley

The 'Mersey Tigers' Basketball Team will be based at the new Leisure and Culture Park in Huyton for the 2011/12 season.

The team which has reached 3 national finals last season will now have a permanent home which will help develop the teams potential as well as bringing a professional basketball to Knowsley.

The Tigers will further strengthen Knowsley's fine sporting tradition and offer opportunities for the community to get involved.

For further infromation please click on the link below:

Basketball Tigers

Ranger Events

2012

The ranger service offers a wide variety of events and activities across the borough. For further details of activities in your area please contact the rangers by area below

Ranger Contact Details

South Huyton: Karen Brady on  07771 550 843

North Huyton: Dawn Holmes on 07766 205 541

Kirkby:  Kevin Bushell on 07810 054 159

Halewood: Darren on 0151 44 6151 or 07810054097

Prescot, Whiston and Cronton: Aaron Reading and Gordon Lavender on 07810 054 104 or 07766 205 989

Knowsley Small Grants for Health Scheme

The aim of the Knowsley Small Grants for Health Scheme is to support community health initiatives by providing relatively small amounts of money to groups to help improve the health of the residents of Knowsley.

Funding available from the Knowsley Small Grants for Health Scheme has been increased. Single grants can now be up to £1,250. Groups can receive a maximum of £2,500 in grants in any one financial year (April to March).

The aim of the scheme is to support community health initiatives by providing relatively small amounts of money to groups to help improve the health of the residents of Knowsley.

For the dates of the panel meetings and an application pack please contact Emma Thomas, Scheme Co-ordinator on 0151 443 4987 or email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it