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May 2007 Archives

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Events for Ainsdale!

Posted by Active Sefton on May 30, 2007 3:35 PM

Are you looking for something to do with the kids, and you want to keep it local and not too expensive?

Well better still keep it local and free!

Here’s a list of some of the up and coming events in Ainsdale over the summer months. For more information pick up a summer brochure from any leisure centre, library, or youth centre from around the borough.

Down at the National Nature Reserve in Ainsdale the team will be putting on two exciting activities.

Wild Flower Walks will be held on 30/06/07, 01/07/07 and 29/07/07
and the Mini beast hunt will be held on the 16/06/07

Also in the Ainsdale area, Ainsdale Library is holding the Big Wild Craft sessions! Come along and join in our craft sessions, inspired by the Big Wild Read, Summer Reading Challenge.

Events for Birkdale!

Posted by Active Sefton on May 30, 2007 3:26 PM

Are you looking for something to do with the kids over the summer? Well we have arranged many different activities and events to suit everyone! And the best part of it is it’s free!

So if you want to keep it local and not too expensive, check out what’s on in your area!

Birkdale Library has many activities so just pick out the ones that interest you and go along!

Come along and join in our craft sessions, inspired by the Big Wild Read, Summer Reading Challenge, running on the 25/07/07 and 08/08/07 from 10:30 – 11:30am.

There will be animal face painting artist at library to turn the children into animals and animal colouring sheets while they wait on the 01/08/07 at 10:30am.

There will also be collage making on the 22/08/07 from 10:30am

A Zoolab workshop on the 15/08/07 from 2:30pm so come along and meet a selection of slimy and scary beasts, the Zoolab ranger will introduce you to huge spiders, insects…are you brave enough to come along?

Coast and Countryside Rangers will do a Bug hunt outside the library; weather permitting, followed by bug and mask making and wildlife talk on the 28/08/07

Also every Tuesday at 10:30am there will be a story time session held at the library for children under 5. Story time is usually a short story followed by a simple craft activity and colouring sheets.

Birkdale Youth Centre is also putting on a few activities!

5 a side football day will be held on the 23/07/07 from 11am – 3pm

A BBQ will also be held at Birkdale Youth Centre on the 30/07 from 11am – 3pm

And there will be a water fun day on the 13/08/07 from 11am – 3pm

HOT ICE ! The Arena - Pleasure Beach Blackpool

Posted by Vitalise Fundraising on May 30, 2007 12:14 PM

Spectacular Dancing On Ice!!!!

This year’s show is as spectacular as ever and it represents a wonderful evenings entertainment
Friday 7th September 2007 at 7.30 pm

In support of Vitalise Sandpipers and Vitalise Ellerslie Court


Tickets for the Hot Ice show are on sale now at £25 for a ticket and return coach from Southport or £18 for a ticket only.

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Coaches will pickup from various locations starting at the Grapes in Formby, through Southport up to Tarleton.

To pay for and reserve your tickets and coach seats call the Vitalise Fundraising Office on 01704 564464 or 01704 564300 and hurry, seats are available on a first come – first served basis!

Queenscourt Hospice Star Trekk

Posted by Queenscourt Hospice on May 29, 2007 3:30 PM

At 10.30pm on Friday 18th May 2007, 900 women lit up the streets of Southport as they took part in the first ever Star Trekk walk, raising money for Queenscourt Hospice. The 11km walk that started at the Eco Centre attracted women of all ages, they were entertained by Dune Fm and took part in a warm up session with instructors from LA Fitness, before Lucy Hansen local catwalk model and daughter of Alan Hansen, set the walk off !

Apart from the wind, the bad weather held off and the women created an amazing atmosphere amongst themselves as they headed out as far as Churchtown. On route LA Fitness and the Methodist church both provided refreshments and toiltet facilities and before the women knew it they were back at the Eco Centre collecting a goody bag, medal and heading home to bed!

This weeks Southport Visiter has all the photos from the evening and you can also check out the photos on http://www.southportforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50373579

Did you take part in the first ever Star Trekk, if so what did you think?

Abbeyfield (Southport) Society

Posted by Administrator on May 29, 2007 11:05 AM

Abbeyfield (Southport) Society

Contact Dorothy H.Hughes

Website Abbeyfield (Southport) Society

Email dhhughes@mersinet.co.uk

Telephone 01704 227017

Address 120 Preston New Road, Southport, PR9 8PJ

About us

We have 5 houses in Southport which provide sheltered accommodation for the elderly in a secure and homely environment. A resident housekeeper provides 2 meals a day. Most of the administration is done by volunteers and this keeps the rents affordable.

Southport Lyric Singers

Posted by Administrator on May 29, 2007 10:32 AM

Southport Lyric Singers

Contact Dorothy H.Hughes

Website Southport Lyric Singers

Email dhhughes@mersinet.co.uk

Telephone 01704 227017

Address 120 Preston New Road, Southport, PR9 8PJ

About us

Mixed Voice Choir, founded in 1954, which raises money for local charities.

Anglo-Polish Society (Southport & District Branch)

Posted by Administrator on May 29, 2007 10:08 AM

Anglo-Polish Society ( Southport & District Branch )

Contact Jurek Kerner - Committee Member

Email ian_kerner@hotmail.com

Telephone 01704-540940

Fax 01704-544225

Address 3 Ivy Street , St. Lukes , Southport , Lancashire, PR8 6BS

About us

Established over 20 years ago, The Anglo-Polish Society ( Southport & District Branch ) was formed to promote and develop an increasing understanding and spirit of friendship between the established Polish and British communities in this area , which continues mainly through a regular 'Calendar of Events'...

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Formby Friends of the Merseybeat Appeal

Posted by Administrator on May 29, 2007 9:53 AM

Formby Friends of the Merseybeat Appeal

Contact Dorothy Powell

Email dorothy.powell@tesco.net

Telephone 01704 875132

Address 3 Firs Link, Formby, Merseyside, L37 1ND

About us

We were formed by Colette McMenamin in Dec. 1999 after her husband was treated at the Cardiothoracic Centre in Liverpool.The Merseybeat Appeal raises money for research into and the treatment of, heart disease at this hospital which is the largest heart and chest hospital in the U.K. Everyone in the group has someone who has been treated there and so far we have raised in excess of £40,000.

SKATE 4 CHARITY

Posted by Southport-Skate-Park-Project on May 25, 2007 9:47 PM

A ‘skate & donate’ over 21’s skateboarding night will take place at Interact Skatepark, Burnley on 2nd June, from 8.00PM—Midnight.

Entry is £10 on the door and all door money goes to Macmillan Cancer Support.

The event has been organized by Laura Powell, co-designer of Clitheroe Skatepark. For more information contact skate4charity@yahoo.co.uk

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Welcome to SOUTHPORT-SKATEPARK-PROJECT

Posted by Southport-Skate-Park-Project on May 25, 2007 7:41 PM

SOUTHPORT-SKATEPARK-PROJECT aims to inform the skatepark users of Southport what is going on in the town and in other towns/cities across the UK.

We also aim to provide an information resource for councillors and other interested parties in the town who are involved with skateboarding and skateparks.

Please contact us at the email address with any comments or requests for further information.

Stay tuned to THIS frequency for regular information updates, but until then here is a list of useful internet links. Check them out...


United Kingdom Skateboarding Association: www.ukskate.org.uk/

Skaters For Public Skateparks: www.skatersforpublicskateparks.org/

Tony Hawk Foundation: www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/

Formby First Team receive trophy at Merseyside AGM

Posted by Formby Chess Club on May 23, 2007 6:06 PM

Formby Chess Club's First Team were awarded the trophy and medals for winning the Second Division Title during the 2006-7 season, at the Merseyside Chess Association's Annual General Meeting at Aigburth People's Hall last night.
This win will be celebrated during the club's AGM which will be held at the Royal Hotel on Liverpool Road in Formby at 8pm on Thursday May 31st 2007.
In addition to the presentation of this trophy to Bob Platt, he will receive the club championship board for the eleventh time.
All members and potential members are welcome to attend the AGM, and to join us at 7.30 pm each Tuesday during the summer season at the Royal Hotel, on Liverpool Road in Formby.

St. George's United Reformed Church, Lord Street

Posted by Administrator on May 23, 2007 11:56 AM

St. George's United Reformed Church, Lord Street

Contact Rev. Ken Summers

Email revken.summers@virgin.net

Telephone 01704 533353

Address 29 Melling Road, Southport, PR9 9DU

About us

Formerly Presbyterian, St. George's United Reformed Church unites the Christian tradtions of Presbyterianism, Congregationalism and the Churches of Christ.

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Southport Flat Green Bowling Club

Posted by Administrator on May 22, 2007 12:07 PM

Southport Flat Green Bowling Club

Contact Denise and Jack Moore

Website http://bowlsdm.users.btopenworld.com/Southport/index.html

Please visit our website for details of the Southport Open Pairs Tournament and all other competitons

Email
denjack@btinternet.com

Telephone 01704 501388 or 01704 229707

Address c/o 54 Garstang Road, Southport, PR9 9XW

About us

Set amidst pleasant gardens the two bowling greens are just off the Promenade in Kings Gardens.

There is a large clubroom, with adjacent changing and locker facilities.

We have a reputation for being a friendly sociable club. New members are made very welcome. For the new bowler we offer free taster sessions and coaching arranged by a qualified coach.

We are a fully mixed club with bowling all day every day for members should you wish.

St Thomas Lydiate & St Cuthbert Halsall

Posted by Administrator on May 22, 2007 11:16 AM

St Thomas Lydiate & St Cuthbert Halsall

Contact Revd Barry Keal

Email father.barry@gmail.com

About us

The Parish Churches of St Thomas Lydiate and Downholland and St Cuthbert Halsall.

Sefton Employees Retirement Group

Posted by Administrator on May 22, 2007 10:08 AM

Sefton Employees Retirement Group

Contact J Bradbury

Telephone 01704 228645

About us

We meet at Southport Town Hall on the last Monday in the month at 2 pm for a cup of tea and a chat. We are a very friendly group who welcome retired Sefton Council Employees and their friends.

Richard Hart Singers

Posted by Administrator on May 22, 2007 9:58 AM

Richard Hart Singers

Contact Gail Gray, Secretary

Email gail@thegraycorner.freeserve.co.uk

Telephone 01704 548737

Address c/o 91 Portland Street, Southport PR8 6 QZ

Other Contacts
Brian Lea, Musical Director, The Ferns, 10 Elvington Road, Hightown.

Di short, Treasurer, Westwood, Blundell Road, Hightown

About us

The Richard Hart Singers are a 4 part mixed voice "Singing for Pleasure" Group based in Ainsdale at the United Reformed Church (Near the Station).

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Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School

Posted by Administrator on May 22, 2007 9:41 AM

Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School

Contact Stephanie Tasker

Email admin.bishopdavidsheppard@schools.sefton.gov.uk

Telephone 01704 227987

Fax 01704 232698

Address Devonshire Road, Southport, PR9 7BZ

About us

Bishop David Sheppard is a 'good' school with outstanding features (OFSTED 2007). We are a National Healthy School and an Eco-school.

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Prince's Trust to Host Flower Show review Gala Evening

Posted by The Prince's Trust on May 21, 2007 3:58 PM

The Prince's Trust is delighted to have been chosen as the Charity to host this year’s Gala Preview Evening on Wednesday August 15.

The fabulous black tie event will commence with a champagne and canapé reception at 7:30pm followed by a sumptuous four course dinner especially created for the evening by Southport Flower Show caterers, Jenkinsons.

Dinner at the gala event will be followed by music and entertainment as well as the chance to win some fantastic prizes in the raffle and auction. Prior to dinner attendees will have exclusive access to the Grand Floral Marquees immediately after judging and have time to enjoy the many displays on show. This is a great opportunity to get a real preview of the show before it is open to the general public and to have the space and time to truly enjoy the exhibits.
days.

Tickets are priced at £55 each and it is advisable that anyone interested books early to avoid disappointment. If you are interested in attending please contact The Prince’s Trust on 01244 403067 or email Sharon.griffiths@princes-trust.org.uk

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Southport Citizens Advice Bureau

Posted by Southport Citizens Advice Bureau on May 21, 2007 12:31 PM

Southport CAB Volunteers John & Cynthia Cotterill complete the Rotary Club Annual Canal Walk ...

Volunteers at Southport CAB, John, Adviser and his wife Cynthia, Admin worker, decided that they would walk the 10 mile Southport to Maghull Canal side walk for the CItizens Advice Bureau, in May this year.

The walk was completed in under four hours; John states that this was at a pleasant and steady pace and had nothinng to do with stopping off for drinks along the way!

In John's own words, "We commenced our walk at at about 11.00 am; the sun was shining but there were a few clouds to keep the temperature at a reasonable level for pleasant walking. There are some 4 - 5 pubs en-route and we had been recommended one, The Ship, which happened to be half way so we were looking forward to partaking of some of the local brews. We were soon into a good rythm and completed the first two and a half miles by 12.15 pm and The Ship at the halfway stage by 1.30 pm. Although we were drawn by the thought of a beer we really didn't feel thirsty or hungry so decided to press on; after all there were at least another three pubs to go!

"The sun kept shining and the canal looked so peaceful with martins flying low, catching flies and skimming the water, drinking on the wing, an amazing sight. Our interest was kept up by the quiz which ensured we kept alert. We kept going, keeping a good pace and passed the penultimate pub. At the 8 mile point the final pub appeared and we weakened; after all we had promised ourselves a pint so we stopped for some 45 minutes, sitting on the banks of the canal, drinking in the atmosphere!

"We completed the most enjoyable walk at 3.30 pm and made our way to Maghull station for the rail journey home to Southport.

"Our sponsors generosity helped raise approximately £271.00 which will be put towards a new computer for the bureau. The new item of equipment will help us to improve our service to the people of Southport so thanks to all our sponsors and Southport Rotary Club. It's a great way to raise money and what is more, most enjoyable!"

John & Cynthia relocated to Southport from Bognor Regis two years ago and John a CAB volunteer adviser at Bognor for many years, decided to transfer to Southport CAB. Cynthia also voluteers as an admin worker, assisting the team of volunteer advisers by maintaining leaflets, photocopying documents and making tea.

The manager of Southport CAB Gail stated that she was very grateful to John and Cynthia for offering to help CAB fundraising in this way.

Gail, together with members of bureau staff completed the walk last year to raise funds for new computers. Many people do not know that CAB is a charity and needs to fundraise to maintain its income. We have a strict budget to work to and if we need new equipment we have to raise the money ourselves.

If you would like to find out about Volunteering for CAB or assist in fundraising, please contact the bureau.

Woodpeckers nest at Martin Mere for the first time

Posted by Martin Mere Wetlands on May 18, 2007 6:00 PM

Two Great Spotted Woodpeckers are currently rearing their young at WWT Martin Mere. This is the first time the birds have been recorded as resident and nesting at the Centre.

The nest is in the North America area in the grounds and you can currently hear the young calling their parents. There is a rain shelter in the area and the nest, a small hole in the poplar tree, is directly opposite the shelter. We are putting up viewing screens so that visitors can watch from a safe distance and not disturb the birds as they fly in and out of the nest.