Welcome to Laffak

Laffak is a small residential area located in the north of Liverpool, Merseyside. It is situated between the towns of Huyton and Kirkby and is part of the Knowsley Metropolitan Borough. The area is primarily made up of council housing and has a population of around 3,000 people. Laffak is known for its community spirit and friendly atmosphere, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year.

One of the main attractions in Laffak is the Laffak Community Centre, which provides a range of services and activities for local residents. The centre has a large hall, meeting rooms, and a kitchen, and is used for a variety of events, including weddings, parties, and community meetings. The centre also hosts regular classes and activities, such as dance classes, fitness sessions, and art workshops. In addition, the centre has a youth club, which provides a safe and welcoming space for young people to socialize and take part in activities.

Laffak is also home to a number of parks and green spaces, including Laffak Park and St. Mark's Park. These areas provide a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life and are popular with local residents for walking, jogging, and picnicking. Laffak is also close to the Knowsley Safari Park, which is a popular attraction for families and visitors to the area. Overall, Laffak is a friendly and welcoming community with plenty to offer both residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 3°C

Wind: 6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSE

Local Schools

School	Details
Cowley International College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Cameron Sheeran	Hard Lane St Helens Merseyside WA10 6PN 01744678030 School Website
St Thomas Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lyn Rawlinson	Rainford Road Windleshaw St Helens Merseyside WA10 6BX 01744621380 School Website
Rivington Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Powell	Tennis Street North Dentons Green St Helens Merseyside WA10 6LF 01744678493 School Website
Bleak Hill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Melissa Lawrenson	Hamilton Road Windle St Helens Merseyside WA10 6HG 01744678190 School Website
Queens Park C Of E Urc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Justine Kellett	Rivington Road St Helens Merseyside WA10 4NQ 01744378202 School Website
St Marys And St Thomas C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lyndsey Lewis	Barton Close St Helens Merseyside WA10 2HS 01744734320
St Teresas Catholic Primary School Devon Street Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachael Brookes	Devon Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 4HX 01744678667 School Website
This Is My Education - Time Other Independent Special School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Miss Jillian Fairclough	Logic House Central Street St. Helens Merseyside WA10 1UD 7771359298 School Website
Launchpad Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Guyer	College Street St Helens Merseyside WA10 1UH 01744673351
St Peter And St Paul Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Mainwaring	Derwent Road Haresfinch St Helens Merseyside WA11 9AT 01744678640 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Helens Central Shaw Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1DQ 1.48 Miles

Thatto Heath Thatto Heath Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5PE 2.28 Miles

Lea Green Marshalls Cross Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3BZ 2.36 Miles

Eccleston Park Portico Lane, Eccleston Park, Merseyside, L35 7JS 2.89 Miles

St Helens Junction Station Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3LA 3.28 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jb Travel 01744 609815 101 Stanhope Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2BT 0.72 Miles
Saints Cars 01744 758282 105 Duke Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2JG 1.00 Miles
Express Cars 01744 633633 35 Duke Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2JE 1.11 Miles
Atob Delta Taxis 01744 633633 35 Duke Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2JE 1.11 Miles
Atob Delta Taxis 01744 451451 34 Baldwin Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2RL 1.19 Miles
Cable Cars 01744 606000 52 Ormskirk Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 2TF 1.19 Miles
Cable Cars 01744 600700 54 Westfield Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1QJ 1.20 Miles
Saints Taxis 01744 20022 32 Westfield Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1QF 1.22 Miles
Atob Delta Taxis 01744 600600 33 New Cross St, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1QN 1.22 Miles
Apollo Private Hire Ltd 01744 20022 70 Claughton St, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1SN 1.22 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Abbey Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rivington Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Friar Street Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
King Edward Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dentons Green Post Office Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Windle Smithies No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coronation Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lingholme Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moss Bank Road Bottom No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cowley Hill Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kiln Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Basenthwaite Avenue Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
North Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crank Road Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Boundary Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Phoenix Medical Centre 01744 621120	Atherton Street St.Helens Merseyside WA10 2HT
Lingholme Health Centre 01744 624200	Lingholme Health Centre Atherton Street St.Helens Merseyside WA10 2HT
Homeless Health 01744 673801	St Helens Rota Ltd Albion Street Clinic St Helens Merseyside WA10 2HU
Widnes Pcn Acute Visiting Service 01744 673801	St Helens Rota Ltd Albion Street Clinic St Helens Merseyside WA10 2HU
Dr Darcy & Partners 01744 25533	The Halefield Family Medical Centre 21 Halefield Street St. Helens Merseyside WA10 2DE

Local Stores

St Helens - Chain Lane
3 The Shopping Centre
Chain Lane
St Helens
Merseyside
WA11 9HB
01744 24232
Store Website
1.67 miles

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SPAR - PLATINUM - Haresfinch
63
Haresfinch View
St Helens
WA11 9LQ
01744 606202
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet St. Helens
160-162 Duke Street St. Helens Merseyside WA10 2JJ 01744 23263 st.helens@medivet.co.uk Website 0.88 miles
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White Cross Vets St Helens
Unit 2, Millfield Road Eccleston St Helens Merseyside WA10 5NS 01744 410777 Website 1.46 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store St. Helens Retail Park Warrington New Road St. Helens Merseyside WA9 1JJ 01744 735712 sthelens@jollyes.co.uk 1.71 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 9 Ravenhead Retail Park St Helens Linkway St Helens Merseyside WA9 1JF 01744 610143 sthelens@companioncare.co.uk Website 1.91 miles
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Freckleton Veterinary Clinics &Amp; Aquazone
89-91 Freckleton Road St. Helens Merseyside WA10 3AS 01744 453 429 freckleton.surgery@rutlandhousevets.co.uk Website 2.07 miles
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Medivet Billinge
42 Rainford Road Billinge Wigan Lancashire WN5 7PF 01744 893232 billinge@medivet.co.uk Website 2.38 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Carr Mill Dam
Garswood Old Rd 1.61 miles Come Off The East Lancs At The Traffic Lights And Park In The Toby Carvery Car Park

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Colliers Moss Common
Bold Lane 3.87 miles Parking Is Just On The Corner Next To M&Amp;Y Maintenance. Gates Or Open Most Of The Time

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Clockface Country Park
The Clock Face Country Park Is Located In The South Of St Helens In Merseyside. It's Accessible From Two Main Entry Points In Gorsey Lane And From Clock Face Road (Opposite Sutton Manor Woodland). Maypole Wood Is Located Further Up Gorsey Lane, In Between The Country Park And Hall Lane. Ln 4.12 miles

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The Dream Sculpture Sutton Manor Woodland
Clock Face, St. Helens. Nice Views. Lovely Walk. The Dream Sculpture Sutton Manor Saint HELENS DISTRICT 4.28 miles

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Three Sisters & Viridor Woods. This Walking Route Is Located Close To Wigan, Greater Manchester And Features A Great Forest Setting. WN4 8DD 5.52 miles From Wigan, Take The A49 Warrington Road Heading South. After You Pass By A Shell Garage On Your Left, At The Roundabout You Will See A Brown Road Sign Directing You To 'Three Sisters' (Still On The A49). Take A Left, Following The Road Sign Directions, Onto Bryn Road. Head Down Here And Take The First Proper Road On Your Left, Lockett Road. Then A Left Onto Three Sisters Road, Which Leads You Up To The Car Park.

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Three Sisters And Viridor Woods Walk
Three Sisters Rd Ashton-In-Makerfield Wigan WN4 8DD 5.56 miles

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Weather Forecast

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