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OLLY Session – Springfield Park (26th April 2026)
On 26th April, our OLLY members enjoyed a lovely visit to Springfield Park, spending time outdoors and making the most of the fresh air....
OLLY Session – Manchester Runway Park (25th April 2026)
On 25th April, our OLLY members enjoyed an exciting day out at Manchester Runway Park. The session was full of wonder and excitement, with...
OLLY Session – Blackstock Market (19th April 2026)
On 19th April, our OLLY members headed back to Blackstock Market for another fantastic session — and as always, it didn’t disappoint! With...
OLLY Session – Croxteth Park (8th April 2026)
Our OLLY members enjoyed a brilliant visit to Croxteth Park on 8th April, making the most of a lovely day outdoors. With plenty of room to...
OLLY Session – Sefton Park (7th April 2026)
On 7th April 2026, our OLLY members enjoyed a lovely day out at Sefton Park. With plenty of space to explore, relax, and enjoy the fresh...
OLLY Session – Liverpool World Museum & Birkenhead Park (4th April 2026)
On 4th April 2026, our OLLY members visited the Liverpool World Museum, followed by a trip to Birkenhead Park. The session was a...
Charity Football Match in Support of OLLY Children’s Charity
We are so proud to share that our Gullys football team manager is putting on a very special Charity Football Match, with all proceeds...
A Huge Thank You to Selexmo – Easter Egg Drop 2026
With our OLLY Easter Egg Drop just around the corner, we have some truly wonderful news to share. Once again, Ian and Chelsea from Selexmo...
OLLY Session – Rice Lane Farm & North Park, Bootle
Our OLLY members recently enjoyed a lovely day out visiting Rice Lane Farm, followed by some time exploring North Park in Bootle. It was a...
OLLY Session – Wepre Park
Our OLLY members returned to Wepre Park for another wonderful outdoor session. With plenty of space to explore, walk, and enjoy the fresh...
OLLY Session – Odeon Switch Island: Zootopia 2
Our OLLY members enjoyed a brilliant trip to the Odeon at Switch Island to watch the brand new film Zootopia 2! With popcorn, laughter,...
OLLY Session – Inflation Wirral Again
Our OLLY members enjoyed another fantastic visit to Inflation Wirral, where the giant inflatables and obstacle courses were a huge hit!...
Group Meeting – Thursday 12th March 2026
Thursday 12th March 2026 We are holding a Group Meeting at The Hub, starting from 10:30am. Parents, members, and anyone who would like to...
OLLY Session – Pamper Day with Games
This session was all about feeling good and having fun! Our OLLY members enjoyed a lovely Pamper Day, along with games. From relaxing...
OLLY Session – Bingo at the HUB
Another OLLY session brought plenty of excitement as the group gathered at the HUB for a fun-filled game of bingo! With lots of laughter,...
OLLY Session – Plant Pot Painting at the HUB
OLLY session at the HUB all about creativity and colour, as the children enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of plant pot painting. Each member...
OLLY Session – GO KPOP KRAZY at The Strand
Our latest OLLY session saw the group heading to The Strand for the fantastic “GO KPOP KRAZY” event — and what a day it was! It was a...
Wednesday Group Meetings
The Group meetings are going to put together a trip to Chester, visiting Chester Cathedral and a Boat cruise up the River. For the Adults....
Olly’s Happy Place
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OLLY Session – Pamper Day
On 14th February 2026, our OLLY members enjoyed a special Pamper Day. It was a lovely opportunity for the children to unwind, feel valued,...
Supporting Family Liaison Officers
Our Founder, Jean Taylor, has been giving regular talks to Family Liaison Officers for the past six years, giving them a better insight...
Visit the OLLY Charity Shop – Great Bargains for a Great Cause
Our OLLY Charity Shop is based on the ground floor inside The Strand Shopping Centre, Bootle – right next to the Post Office – and it’s...
OLLY Session – Liverpool World Museum & Museum of Liverpool
Our latest OLLY session took us on a double museum adventure! The children explored both the Liverpool World Museum and the Museum of...
OLLY Session – Family Fun Day & Comedy Club at Blackstock Market
Our OLLY members were back at Blackstock Market for another brilliant Family Fun Day — and once again, it didn’t disappoint! 🎉 With...
OLLY Session – Second Parent Meeting at the HUB
We recently welcomed more parents and guardians to our second OLLY Parent Meeting at the HUB. These sessions are a great way for us to...
Family Group Meeting
Family Group Meeting Thursday 29th January – 10:30am to 1:30pm Inside The HUB, 6 Anson Street, L3 5NY Join us for a discussion about OLLY...
OLLY Session – Inflation Wirral
Our OLLY members bounced their way through our latest session with a brilliant trip to Inflation Wirral! From giant inflatables to...
OLLY Session – Adventureland, New Brighton
Our OLLY members were back at Adventureland in New Brighton on Sunday 18th January — one of their all-time favourite places! The session...
OLLY Session – Liverpool Museum
On Saturday 17th January, a group of our OLLY members enjoyed a brilliant visit to the Liverpool Museum. The children loved exploring the...
OLLY Session – Return to Blackstock Market & Comedy Club
Our OLLY members were thrilled to head back to Blackstock Market & the Comedy Club for another brilliant session. It’s safe to say this...
OLLY Session – Parents’ Session at the HUB
We recently held a session just for the parents and guardians of our OLLY children. Held at the HUB, we welcomed around 15 visitors for a...
OLLY Santa Drop 2025
December 2025 brought another amazing OLLY Santa Drop — and what a few days it was. We travelled across Liverpool and Birkenhead, turning...
Preparing for the Year Ahead – 2026
At OLLY – Our Lost Love Years, we’re looking ahead to a brand new year filled with activity, connection, and support for our amazing young...
Have Your Say
Upcoming Parents’ Meetings at The HUB – 6 Anson Street 📅 Thursday 8th January at 11am Join us for a relaxed group chat with fellow parent...
OLLY Session – Christmas Party at Poulton Vicks
To finish off an amazing year, our OLLY members celebrated in style with a fantastic Christmas Party at Poulton Vicks on Sunday 21st...
OLLY Session – Adventureland, New Brighton (20th December 2025)
On Saturday 20th December, our OLLY members were back at one of their favourite places — Adventureland in New Brighton! It was another...
OLLY Session – Bowling – 19th December 2025
OLLY Session – Bowling (19th December 2025) On Friday 19th December, a handful of our OLLY members enjoyed a brilliant bowling session...
OLLY Session – Birkenhead Christmas Fair & Birkenhead Park
Our OLLY members recently enjoyed a lovely festive day out at the Birkenhead Christmas Fair, followed by some time in Birkenhead Park. The...
The Bootle Buzz – December 2025 Edition
We’ve just received the latest issue of The Bootle Buzz — Sefton Council’s update from the Bootle Town Centre Transformation Team, and...
Thank You to Our Amazing OLLY Elves – A Big Day of Christmas Wrapping!
Yesterday, our HUB was turned into Santa’s workshop! On Wednesday 10th December 2025, a team of our wonderful OLLY volunteers gave...
SALEXMO Donate Thousands of Pounds’ Worth of Toys to OLLY
Christmas at OLLY is always special – but some people make it truly magical. Over the last two years, our friends at SALEXMO have...
OLLY Session – Christmas Lights & Santa Visit
Our OLLY members recently enjoyed a magical evening in Greasby, Wirral — taking in the beautiful Christmas lights and paying a very...
A Magical Christmas Trip to Gulliver’s!
Our OLLY members enjoyed a truly magical day out at Gulliver’s, filled with festive fun, big smiles, and unforgettable memories. From...
Thank You – Otterspool North Pole Experience
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone at the Otterspool North Pole Experience for making our visit such a truly magical one....
OLLY Santa Drops – December 2025
Our Santa Drops are back — and we’re spreading festive cheer directly to our OLLY members' doors across Liverpool and Birkenhead! 🎅 With...
Upcoming OLLY Sessions – December 2025
We’ve got a jam-packed December planned for our OLLY members across Liverpool and Birkenhead – with something festive for everyone to...
OLLY Session – Blackstock Market & Christmas Panto
Our OLLY members returned to Blackstock Market once again — and this time, with an extra festive treat! Thanks to the amazing team at the...
OLLY Session – Tower Grounds, New Brighton
A group of our OLLY members enjoyed a brilliant day out at the Tower Grounds in New Brighton. With plenty of space to run, play, and enjoy...
OLLY Session – Back Again to Adventureland, New Brighton
With so many OLLY members to include, we headed back for our third visit to Adventureland in New Brighton — and it was just as fun as...
OLLY Prepares for Gulliver’s North Pole Adventure
OLLY Prepares for Gulliver’s North Pole Adventure 100 of our OLLY members will be leaving Merseyside for a truly spectacular Christmas day...