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OLLY Welcomes The Flying Seagulls to Egan Road Church
On Sunday 1st November 2026, OLLY enjoyed another fantastic session as The Flying Seagull Project brought their fun-filled entertainment...
OLLY Halloween Party at The HUB – 29th October 2026
On Thursday 29th October 2026, OLLY held another Halloween Party at The HUB, this time bringing together our children from Birkenhead for...
OLLY Halloween Party at The HUB – 26th October 2026
On Monday 26th October 2026, OLLY held a Halloween Party at The HUB, bringing the children together for another evening of fun and...
The Flying Seagulls Are Coming to Town!
OLLY is delighted to share an upcoming event from The Flying Seagull Project, promising an afternoon of fun, games, circus entertainment,...
OLLY Visit to Birkenhead Priory and St Mary’s Tower
On Sunday 18th October 2026, OLLY enjoyed another outing, this time visiting Birkenhead Priory and St Mary's Tower. The visit was another...
Who Is OLLY? What Makes OLLY Special?
OLLY (Our Lost Love Years) is a children's charity supporting children and young people across Merseyside who have experienced the loss of...
What Is The Hub?
The Hub is a safe and supportive place for families, young people and individuals who may need help, advice or someone to talk to....
Have You Visited the OLLY Charity Shop in Bootle Strand?
Our charity shop is a great place to pick up a bargain while helping to support the work of OLLY. With a variety of donated items...
OLLY Session – Liverpool Museum (27th September 2026)
On 27th September 2026, a group of OLLY members enjoyed another fantastic day out at Liverpool Museum. It was a great opportunity for the...
OLLY Session – Party at The Hub (26th September 2026)
On 26th September 2026, OLLY members enjoyed another fantastic party at The Hub! 🎉💛 It was a fun filled session with plenty of laughter,...
OLLY Session – Southport (20th September 2026)
On 20th September 2026, a group of OLLY members enjoyed a fantastic visit to Southport. It was another lovely opportunity for the children...
OLLY Session – Manchester Science Museum (19th September 2026)
On 19th September 2026, a group of OLLY members enjoyed a fantastic visit to Manchester Science Museum. It was another lovely opportunity...
OLLY Back to School Party at The Hub
On Tuesday 1st September 2026, our OLLY members enjoyed a special Back to School Party at The Hub. It was a lovely opportunity for...
OLLY Activities September 2026
OLLY has another busy month planned throughout September. The Hub - End of Summer Party 1st September 2026Birkenhead Sandy Lane / Museums...
An Amazing £2,430.39 Raised at OLLY Darts Charity Event
On Saturday 29th August 2026, a fantastic Darts Charity Event was held at Riverside in support of OLLY Children’s Charity. We are...
OLLY Session – Sandy Lane Park, Chester (22nd August 2026)
On 22nd August 2026, a group of OLLY members enjoyed another fantastic day out at Sandy Lane Park in Chester. It was another lovely...
OLLY Session – Southport (16th August 2026)
On 16th August 2026, a group of OLLY members enjoyed another fantastic summer day out in Southport. It was a lovely opportunity for the...
OLLY Camp 2026 – 11 Years of Making Memories
What an incredible week it was for OLLY Camp 2026! 🏕️💛 This year marked the 11th annual OLLY camping trip, with OLLY members once again...
OLLY Camp 2026 – Let the Adventures Begin!
It won't be long now until OLLY Camp 2026! 🏕️ OLLY members will soon be heading to Sunnysands in Barmouth, Wales, for the annual OLLY...
OLLY Activities – August 2026
The summer holidays are well underway, and we’re looking forward to another exciting month of activities for OLLY members. Throughout...
Schools Out – Summer Party (20th July 2026)
OLLY members celebrated the start of the summer holidays with a fantastic Schools Out Summer Party at The Hub on Anson Street Today The...
Win a Costa del Sol Holiday While Supporting OLLY
We are excited to share details of a fantastic raffle prize being held in support of OLLY Children's Charity. For just £5 per strip, you...
Join Us for a Charity Darts Night in Support of OLLY
We are delighted to share details of a fantastic Charity Darts Night taking place in support of OLLY Children's Charity. On Saturday 29th...
OLLY Session – Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (3rd July 2026)
On 3rd July 2026, a group of OLLY members enjoyed a fantastic day out at the Children's Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT). The day was packed...
OLLY Session – Southport Dunes & Splash World (28th June 2026)
OLLY Session – Southport Dunes & Splash World (28th June 2026) On 28th June 2026, a group of OLLY members enjoyed a fantastic day out in...
OLLY Session – Sandy Lane Park (27th June 2026)
Another group of OLLY members enjoyed a wonderful visit to Sandy Lane Park on 27th June. With sunshine, open spaces, and plenty of...
Friends Together – 16th Aug 2026
Friends together.
OLLY Session – Splash World & Southport Promenade (20th June 2026)
On 20th June 2026, our OLLY members enjoyed a fantastic day out at Splash World in Southport. The group had great fun in the water,...
OLLY Session – Mayfield Park (14th June 2026)
On 14th June 2026, our OLLY members enjoyed a wonderful visit to Mayfield Park. The group spent time outdoors, enjoying the surroundings...
OLLY Session – Sandy Lane Park (13th June 2026)
On 13th June 2026, our OLLY members enjoyed a fantastic day out at Sandy Lane Park. With plenty of space to play, explore, and spend time...
Cammell Laird 1907 FC Officially Announce OLLY Partnership
We were delighted to see Cammell Laird 1907 FC officially announce their partnership with OLLY for the upcoming season. The club confirmed...
OLLY Charity Event – The Farmers Arms (6th June 2026)
On 6th June 2026, OLLY was delighted to be part of a special charity event at The Farmers Arms. It was a wonderful day that brought the...
OLLY Session – Crosby Marina & Fun Fair (31st May 2026)
On 31st May 2026, our OLLY members enjoyed a fantastic day out at Crosby Marina, followed by a visit to the fun fair. With plenty of...
OLLY Proudly Featured on Cammell Laird FC Shirts
We are incredibly proud to share that it’s now official, OLLY will appear on the sleeve of the new Cammell Laird FC 2026–2028 shirts. 💙⚽...
OLLY Session – New Brighton Beach
Our OLLY members enjoyed a wonderful day out at New Brighton Beach over the weekend, making the most of the amazing weather and fresh sea...
Eastham & Railway Over 45’s Vets and Eastham & Railway Over 35’s Vets
A Fantastic Day for OLLY at the Charity Football Match We are delighted to share the amazing outcome of the recent OLLY Charity Football...
OLLY Session – Vue Cinema & New Ferry Play Area (17th May 2026)
On 17th May 2026, our OLLY members enjoyed a fantastic day out with a trip to the Vue Cinema to watch Acro, followed by some fun and fresh...
OLLY Session – Calderstones Park, Liverpool (10th May 2026)
On 10th May 2026, OLLY members enjoyed a lovely day out at Calderstones Park in Liverpool. With beautiful surroundings, fresh air, and...
Strand Shopping Centre Shares Positive Sustainability Update
As many people know, our OLLY Charity Shop is proudly based inside the Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle — so it was lovely to receive the...
OLLY Session – Manchester Runway Park (4th May 2026)
On 4th May, another group of our OLLY members headed to Manchester Runway Park for a fantastic day out watching the planes and enjoying...
OLLY Session – Blackstock Market (3rd May 2026)
On 3rd May, a different group of our OLLY members enjoyed a visit to Blackstock Market, taking in the lively atmosphere and everything the...
Signed Istanbul 2005 Champions League Memorabilia Up for Auction
An incredible piece of football history will be up for auction at the upcoming OLLY Football Match on 16th May. This unique framed display...
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...