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& Press
9 July 2026
Humanitarian, inspirational speaker and tennis coach Sam Jalloh presents new ‘Yes I Can’ show in Southport
Award-winning humanitarian, inspirational speaker and tennis coach Sam Jalloh will be presenting his brand-new show on Friday
8 July 2026
Sefton Young Artist of the Year 2026: Winners Announced!
We are delighted to announce the winners and highly commended young artists of this year's Sefton Young Artist of the Year competition.
6 July 2026
Summer Reading Challenge
This year’s challenge is Read to the Beat!, delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with public libraries and powered by Universal Music Group UK.
1 July 2026
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Customer Assistants
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25 June 2026
The Atkinson Celebrates Armed Forces Day
The Atkinson is proud to join the celebrations of Armed Forces Day and will be partially open on Sunday for a day of remembrance and discovery.
13 June 2026
Inspirations: Poetry & Creative Writing Competition 2026
Respond to artworks in our Taking Centre Stage: Female Artists in The Atkinson’s Collection Exhibition and win prizes donated by the Arts Society Southport.
9 June 2026
Southport:
That’s Entertainment
The Atkinson awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to explore Southport’s seaside entertainment heritage
3 June 2026
Young Curator Summer Sessions Sign Up Now Open!
Sign up for this years Young Curator Summer sessions!
2 June 2026
The Sefton Open 2026: A Student's Perspective
A guest review by University of Liverpool Work Placement student, Niamh Humphrey.
21 May 2026
Joanne Chamberlain awarded Bene Merito honorary distinction
In recognition of outstanding service to the Polish community in Sefton.