Councils

Lancashire County Council
Email: enquiries@lancashire.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 123 6701

Your County Council

Wyre Council
Email: mailroom@wyre.gov.uk
Telephone: 01253 891000

Your Borough/District Council


Sports Clubs

Shireshead and Forton Cricket Club

Senior, Junior and Ladies teams compete in the Westmorland League.

Forton Bowling Club

Forton Bowling Club is an open and welcoming Club which has always encouraged bowlers of all ages and abilities.


Community Services

Post Office

Forton Post Office is located in the Methodist Church Hall on Hollins Lane and is open from Mon to Fri 9 am to 1 pm.

Mobile Library
Telephone: 07717 543763

The mobile library visits Forton and usually parks on School Lane near Coronation Avenue. For times/dates please ring 07717 543763.


Community Groups

1st Forton (Duchy) Scout Group

Beavers, Brownies, Cubs, Guides and Scouts meet at the Scout Hut on Hollins Lane.

Baby and Toddler Group
Email: jenmetc84@gmail.com
Telephone: 07850 008428

Meets Fridays 9.45-11.15am Village Hall in term time. Contact Jenna Metcalfe 07850 008428 for more information or email below.


Education

Forton Primary School

Very proud of our children and the rich learning opportunities that we offer them, enabling each child to 'shine' in their own unique way.


Community Venues

Forton Village Hall
Telephone: 07850 008428

Forton Village hall is available for hire for activities including birthday parties, dog classes, events, fairs, exercise classes, children's activities, meetings, etc. Hire charge is £10 per hour to book call Jenna Metcalfe on 07850 008428.


Churches

Hollins Lane Church

We are a fellowship of believers, made in God's image and called as disciples of Christ to share the Good News with everyone through learning, listening, praying and working together actively to reach out to our communities. We are a place to believe, belong, and become!

St. James Church

Parish Mission Statement - Growing in faith and love, Engaging with our community, Guided by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Forton United Reformed Church

Forton was the first Nonconformist Church in the area and was established in 1707. Garstang and Forton churches have been linked together as a joint pastorate since the 1930s.