Hope Street

04/12/2025

1 more sleep, and Hayley Holmes and I have the prestigious honour of taking the Princess of Wales up on her invitation to represent Lancashire at Together at Christmas Carol Concert.

We’re so proud and honoured to have been chosen by to represent our county alongside 4 other residents.

Thank you to Jim and Annabel for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

04/12/2025

04/12/2025

It was such an honour to have West Lancashire Mayor, Cllr Anne Fennell and deputy mayor, Cllr Sarah Lawton visit HopeStreet yesterday (Thursday).

They loved the vibe and happy place where our community come every day for support, or free activities.

They’re also looking forward to having Hope & Joy Choir perform at their festive event at Skelmersdale at Skelmersdale Ecumenical Centre on the 18th December.

Two lovely ladies doing fabulous work for our community.

04/12/2025

Today’s free activities commence with baby sensory and messy play from 10:30am with our qualified nursery nurse, Lynn.
At 2pm, our art group meets in the cafe where they connect over art. No experience required.
At 6pm, Hope & Joy Choir will perform at fete, so pop along and join in the Christmas cheer.

03/12/2025

We are so grateful to Lydia Aisenberg all the way from Israel who has kindly donated £200 towards Hope Street’s work.
Feeling so blessed to have so many kind people nationwide supporting us.

03/12/2025

A special day today at Hope Street as West Lancashire Mayor visits from 11am for our popular karaoke therapy. Arrive early to secure a seat.

From 1:30, we have a really fun session for staving off dementia and helping to slow down the process, which is improvisation and storytelling.

And, from 6 - 8pm, local ukulele band, Off Our Rockers will entertain at our expressive arts group with Hayley Holmes.

02/12/2025

Hope Street is a well established mental health group in Ormskirk who not only has the lived experience, but also mental health nurses, counsellors, and life coaches working to bring you a wrap around service by working in partnership with other organisations.

This Monday 8th December, and bi-weekly thereafter, in partnership with we’re providing a safe space for men to open up about their feelings and struggles.
We’re the first of its kind in Ormskirk, and expanding to work in collaboration so our community can receive real time support for real time issues.

02/12/2025

Hope Street is Blooming!
If you’ve been feeling a little extra pep in your step lately, it might just be the anticipation in the air! Hope Street is growing, evolving, and getting ready to unveil something truly special. We’re talking about a project that will add even more vibrancy, community spirit, and, well, hope to our already fantastic street.

Santa’s Bringing More Than Just Presents This Year!
Forget the sugar plums; this year, we’re dreaming of… well, we can’t tell you exactly what just yet! But here’s a hint: Santa himself might just be delivering this particular “gift” of Hope. Okay, okay, maybe not literally Santa, but let’s just say some very generous and community-minded folks have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this happen.

Why Should You Be Excited?
Because this isn’t just another building or business; it’s an investment in us. It’s a chance to make Hope Street even more of a destination, a place where we can connect, create memories, and continue to build the kind of community we all cherish.

Stay Tuned! The Big Reveal is Coming Soon!
We know, the suspense is killing you! But trust us, it’ll be worth the wait. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears open because we’ll be dropping more hints and clues in the coming days. And get ready to celebrate because Hope Street is about to get a whole lot brighter!

Are you excited? We sure are! Let us know what you think is coming to Hope St in the comments below!

02/12/2025

Today’s schedule: 1pm, Crochet and Connect with . Evening: Mental Health Peer Support Group - a welcoming space for those who’ve walked in your shoes. Since 2018, we’ve been providing these free groups, trusted by local NHS hospitals.

02/12/2025

, one of our incredible volunteers led mandala art sessions for all ages over 2 weeks. Seeing the community bond over creativity was truly inspiring. Each person crafted a special Christmas gift for a loved one.

01/12/2025

Another huge thank you to the committee and residents of Brookside retirement living for their £100 donation towards Christmas Day.

Our community is truly amazing!