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.

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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

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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.

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!

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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/

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Vandals' cemetery rampage

Posted by Digital Editor on May 18, 2007 5:49 PM

VANDALS have wrought a trail of destruction in Duke Street Cemetery, leaving bereaved relatives appalled at their cruelty.
Around 20 headstones are believed to have been pushed over or moved by yobs, with even toys placed by the grave of a four-year-old girl left ruined.

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Nursery to mark centenary of 'Montessori' method

Posted by Digital Editor on May 18, 2007 5:43 PM

A HIGH PARK nursery marks the 100th anniversary of the Montessori teaching method tomorrow.
Kinder World in Bispham Road uses the methods devised by Italian educator Dr Maria Montessori in 1907 as part of its teachings.

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New toilets at Ainsdale station

Posted by Digital Editor on May 18, 2007 5:42 PM

AINSDALE train station has welcomed new toilet facilities.
The installation is seen as part of a pilot scheme and if it is successful, it could mean new toilets are introduced at other key locations on the Merseyrail network.

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Edwardian day planned

Posted by Digital Editor on May 18, 2007 5:40 PM

A CARNIVAL feel will come to the streets of Ainsdale for the village’s sixth annual Edwardian Day next month.
The Southport Visiter is backing the event on Saturday, June 2, with one of the highlights being the parade setting off at noon from Ainsdale Hope High School.

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McDon't feed your baby here, mum told

Posted by Digital Editor on May 18, 2007 5:38 PM

A MOTHER-OF-TWO from Southport is at the centre of a national debate on whether women should have the right to breastfeed in public.
Lindsey Black, from Loxley Road, was asked to leave McDonald’s on Eastbank Street while breastfeeding her baby daughter Morgan.

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Wickes store is still on the cards

Posted by Digital Editor on May 18, 2007 5:36 PM

DIY GIANT Wickes is planning to open a new store on Southport Road, it has been confirmed.
Although a spokeswoman for the firm told the Visiter in March they had “no plans�? to site a store there, its senior property acquisition manager Andrew Brodie has reaffirmed the company’s interest in the land with West Lancs Council.

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Southport and District Support Group of The National Osteoporosis Society

Posted by Administrator on May 18, 2007 1:43 PM

Southport and District Support Group of the National Osteoporosis Society

Contact Mrs Pat Roberts

Website Address www.nos.org.uk

Address 2 County Road,Ormskirk, Lancs,. L39 1QQ

Telephone 01695 574962

Email patrobertsjourno41@btopenworld.com

About us
The group exists to support men and women who have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis, which involves a loss of bone tissue, caus ing them to become brittle and fracture easily.
The local group meets in Southport with specialist speakers and also has links to the national helpline, which is manned by trained nurses.

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Southport Machine Knitting & Craft Club

Posted by Administrator on May 18, 2007 1:28 PM

Southport Machine Knitting & Craft Club

Contact Dorothy Mitchell

Address 9 Talaton Close, Southport, PR9 9GD

Telephone 01704 228430

Email dorothymitchell@bluesquare.tv

About us
We meet 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 1.30p.m. in Marshside Road Methodist Church Hall

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Sefton Cancer Support Group

Posted by Administrator on May 18, 2007 1:12 PM

Sefton Cancer Support Group

Contact James Brown

Website Address www.seftoncancersupport.org.uk

Address 88 Liverpool Rd, Formby, Merseyside, L37 6BS

Telephone 01704 879352

Email brownchest@yahoo.co.uk

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Parkhaven Trust

Posted by Administrator on May 18, 2007 12:56 PM

Parkhaven Trust

Contact Sue Price, Care Services Administrator, for assistance

Tel: 0151 527 3661 (9am - 5pm)

E-mail: suep@Parkhaven.org.uk

Website www.parkhaven.org.uk

About Us
Parkhaven Trust was established in 1888. It was set up to provide a service for people for epilepsy. It was originally known as the Maghull Homes for epileptics. It then became the Maghull Homes and in February, 1998 it changed its name to Parkhaven Trust. Now Parkhaven Trust provides short and long term care for older people in homes set in our extensive gardens. It also has community homes for people with learning and physical disabilities and a range of day opportunities.

Parkhaven Trust is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee.

The Trust aims to be an organisation that includes, supports, respects and empowers residents, service users and staff.

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The Sandgrounders Aquatic Society

Posted by Administrator on May 18, 2007 12:03 PM

Contact: Mrs P Hustings

Email: pat@hustings.wanadoo.co.uk

Telephone: 01704 541177

Address: 2a Larch Street, Southport

About us: Our hobby is tropical fish and we meet on alternate Thursdays at 8pm, upstairs at the Hesketh Arms, Botanic Road, Churchtown, Southport. New members always welcome.

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Winners of the Jospice lottery 18.05.2007

Posted by Jospice Lottery on May 18, 2007 11:41 AM

The 3 lucky winners of main prizes in this week's Jospice lottery are: -

Miss Elizabeth Malone - £1000.00 from Bootle
Mr & Mrs J Dowie - £250.00 from Litchfield
Mrs E McCann - £100.00 Maghull

Well done and thanks for your support!

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The Gables Bridge Club

Posted by Administrator on May 18, 2007 11:28 AM

Contact: A. L. Barber

Email: anthony.barber2@tesco.net

Telephone: 01704-530155

Address: 21 Queens Road, Southport, PR9 9HN

Other: Secretary, Avril Summers 01704-214702

About us: We play bridge each weekday afternoon and on Thirsday evenings. Visitors are welcome.

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Bob Platt club champion for eleventh time

Posted by Formby Chess Club on May 17, 2007 1:51 PM

On the final evening of the winter season, Bob Platt, Formby chess club's first team captain, sealed his eleventh club championship against Mike Barrett, the club's second team captain.
Mike Barrett could not match his endeavours in the semi-final when he defeated former club champion and tournament secretary, Mike Haslinger, in a fifteen minute game after two exciting drawn games.
This completes a very successful season for Bob, after he had captained the first team to promotion back to the First Division of the Merseyside Chess League after a two year absence.
Kevin Howard defeated Dave Cotterell in the Challengers Final, to retain that trophy for a second year.
Formby Chess Club meet in the Royal Hotel, Liverpool Road, Formby for the summer season, on Tuesday nights starting at 7.30 pm.
Alll chess players are welcome, but, if you are new to the club, please telephone the secretary Alan Worthington on 01704 877687, to ensure that someone will be there to welcome you.,

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Southport Skatepark Project

Posted by liam on May 17, 2007 1:19 PM

Email: southport-skatepark-project@hotmail.co.uk

About Us: The Southport Skatepark Project is led by a panel of experienced skateboarders/inline skaters/BMXers who currently skate/ride in Southport, and who use the Kr8er skatepark, amongst others.

The panel consists of:

Skateboarders aged between 15 and 42 years of age with a combined experience of 61 years.

In-line skaters aged between 15 and 19 years of age with a combined experience of 10 years.

BMXers aged between 19 and 33 years with a combined experience of 25 years.

The SSP has been formed in order to ensure that any plans for skatepark provision in Southport utilise the full range of knowledge and experience on offer of the various user groups of the facilities; Users of all ages and disciplines.

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Bothy Folksong Club

Posted by Bothy Folk Song Club on May 17, 2007 10:12 AM

Contact: Les Brown

Website: http://www.bothyfolkclub.co.uk

Email: lesb@lesliebrown.plus.com

Telephone: 01704-228717

About Us: The Bothy Folk Club has been meeting on Sunday evenings since 1965.

2007 finds us in a new venue at The Park Golf Club, Park Rd West, Southport, PR9 0JS.
Every week from September until mid July we are entertained by our resident panel of singers & musicians & a nationaly known guest artist is featured every 2 weeks. Pop along one Sunday night & see for yourself.

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Formby Chess Club

Posted by Formby Chess Club on May 17, 2007 9:22 AM

Contact: Peter Willoughby

Website: http://www.freewebs.com/formbychessclub/

Email: pandc.willoughby@talktalk.net

Telephone: 01704 570719

Address: Ravenmeols Community Centre, 225 Park Road, Formby, Meresyside, L37 6EW

About Us: One of the two chess clubs in the Southport area, we run three teams in the Merseyside chess league. Although most of the members are from Formby, over a quarter of the mebers are from Southport. We are always looking for new members all of whom are made welcome at the club.

Our primary season runs from September to May with the Annual General Meeting being on the 29th May

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Home Start Southport and Formby

Posted by Home Start Southport & Formby on May 17, 2007 9:05 AM

Contact: Annie Ives

Website: www.home-start.org.uk

Email: homestart@f2s.com

Telephone: 01704 233323

Fax: 01704 233230

Address: 22 Old Park Lane, High Park, Southport, PR9 7BG

About Us: Home Start Southport and Formby helps Mums, Dads or carers with at least one child under 5, who may be going through difficulties.

The Home Start Southport and Formby team work together to recruit, train and support volunteers and then match them up to families.

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Soroptimist International of Southport

Posted by Soroptimist International Southport on May 16, 2007 10:26 AM

Contact: Mrs Carol Cookson

Website: www.soroptimist-gbi.org

Email: CalCookie48@aol.com

Telephone: 01704566793

Address: 5 Prince Charles Gardens, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2EU

About Us: Soroptimism Internatinal is a world-wide organisation for women in management and the professions,is a global voice for women through awareness,advocacy and action.Southport club was founded in 1932 and has over 70 members.Meetings take place on the first and third Monday of each month at Baverstock House,23 Park Rd.,Southport.

Members can be involved in:-
The Soroptimist Sheltered Housing Association.
Local projects e.g providing and maintaining a play area in Kew.
Attending Conferences.
International projects e.g.working with landmine clearance groups.

If you would like to find out more about us please contact our Membership Chairman on 01704 545539.

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Southport Boat Angling club

Posted by Southport Boat Angling Club on May 16, 2007 9:42 AM

Contact: J. Wright

Email: thejase@talktalk.net

Telephone: 01704 212334

Address: 47 Lytham Rd, Southport, PR9 9TX

About Us:
We are the only boat angling club in southport. We have over 50 boat owners as members. We launch every sunday during the season from Ainsdale beach using our own fleet of tractors. We hold meetings twice a month at the Sands PH in Ainsdale. New members are always welcome, whether they are experienced boat owners or just buying their first craft.

Our members come from all over the north West to sample the fantastic fishing just a couple of miles of the southport beach. This includes bass to 10lb, tope to 40lb+,plaice, gurnard, flats, cod, mackeral, smoothhound, thornbacks, sole etc.

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New arrivals at Kew Woods

Posted by Kew Wood School on May 15, 2007 9:17 PM

For the last few weeks a duck has been nesting outside one of our classrooms. The children have been waiting for the eggs to hatch and on Monday 14th May 14 ducks hatched !!

The children have been fascinated with the new arrivals and been able to look at the ducklings in the nest and round the pond as today she took 6 of them for a swim in the pond.

For further pictures, check out the latest news on our website www.kewwoods.co.uk

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Liverpool Road Methodist

Posted by liam on May 15, 2007 11:45 AM

Contact: Joan Upton

Website: birkdale.southportmethodist.org.uk

Telephone: 01704 569254

Email Address: birkdalemethodist@hotmail.co.uk

Address: Liverpool Road Methodist Church, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4PD

About Us: We are a lively group of Christians located at Birkdale, Southport in North West England.

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Sing For Jospice

Posted by Jospice Lottery on May 15, 2007 11:00 AM

As part of the 45th anniversary celebrations for Jospice a concert featuring international opera star’s will be held at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Saturday 21st July. Ex Crosby girl Rosa Mannion is pulling all the stops out for Jospice, and has arranged a fantastic line up for the evening, including Amanda Roocroft, Paul Charles Clarke and Andrew Greenan. They will be backed by the Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust, and the compere is Liverpool’s own Dean Sullivan, a Vice President of the hospice.

Pat Murphy, Director of Fundraising for Jospice said “We are absolutely delighted with the calibre of the concert that Rosa has put together for us, it certainly will be a night to remember. It has all the features of a fantastic evening of entertainment, including a last night at the proms finale�?.

Tickets for the evening entitled “Sing for Jospice�? will be available shortly and are priced at £14, £16 and £20 for box seats. Please phone 0151 932 6025 for further details.

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Southport Homewatch Association

Posted by Southport Homewatch Association on May 15, 2007 10:46 AM

Email: margaret.jepson@merseyside.police.uk

Telephone: 0151 777 3419

Contact Us: Southport Homewatch Association, c/o Southport Police Station, Albert Road, Southport, PR9 0LL

About Us: Southport homewatch Association was founded in 1991.

The aim of the volunteer committee is to co-ordinate 500 local Schemes which cover over 12,000 households, by assisting to create an environment unattractive to criminals.

We assist in the setting up of new Schemes, encourage existing groups, maintain enthusiasm and share good practice. We act as a communications link between Schemes and other organisations.

We work closely with the police and have their full support.

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Dave's 21st spent at war in the Falklands

Posted by Visiter Newsdesk on May 11, 2007 4:51 PM

IN EIGHT days veterans from around the United Kingdom will parade in Southport to mark 25 years since the Falklands War – and Dave Brown, who landed on his 21st birthday, will be among them.

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Help Scouts mark 100 years of movement

Posted by Visiter Newsdesk on May 11, 2007 4:47 PM

SOUTHPORT District Scouts and Cubs are inviting former members to join them in a global celebration of 100 years of Scouting.
‘Scouting Sunrise’ will be a worldwide remembrance of the movement, exactly 100 years to the minute Robert Baden-Powell commenced the first ever camp.

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Bricklayer guilty of car attack

Posted by Visiter Newsdesk on May 11, 2007 4:47 PM

A BRICKLAYER who was caught red-handed tampering with a classic car has been sentenced to a curfew order.
Paul Michael Cole had smashed a window of the yellow Ford Capri parked on Bedford Road, Birkdale, and was arrested by police as he sat inside it, North Sefton Magistrates’ Court heard last Friday.

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Sick man is cleared

Posted by Visiter Newsdesk on May 11, 2007 4:46 PM

A RETIRED firefighter with arthritis was told by doctors to play golf – then taken to court for wrongly claiming benefits.
David Keating, a former Hurlston Hall member in Scarisbrick, was ordered to do community service and pay back more than £7,000 in benefits to the DSS.

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Car Boot sale is cancelled

Posted by Visiter Newsdesk on May 11, 2007 4:43 PM

A CAR boot sale to raise money for a church in Scarisbrick has been cancelled. The sale was to take place this Saturday (May 12) for the Good Shepherd Mission.
Details for the rearranged sale are yet to be confirmed.

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RSPCA centre gets a facelift

Posted by Visiter Newsdesk on May 11, 2007 4:42 PM

BUILDING work on new dog kennels is set to get underway at the Southport branch of the RSPCA.
The animal shelter in New Cut Lane, Birkdale, will be completely revamped.

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Weather warms up business

Posted by Visiter Newsdesk on May 11, 2007 4:42 PM

LOCAL garden centres have been witnessing record takings and a boost in visitors numbers thanks to recent heatwaves.
Vincents Garden Centre, Scarisbrick, and Dunscar Garden Centre, Tarleton, are among those which have been inundated with gardeners making the most of the sunshine by stocking up with plants, flowers and also patio furniture.

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Weather warms up business

Posted by Visiter Newsdesk on May 11, 2007 4:42 PM

LOCAL garden centres have been witnessing record takings and a boost in visitors numbers thanks to recent heatwaves.
Vincents Garden Centre, Scarisbrick, and Dunscar Garden Centre, Tarleton, are among those which have been inundated with gardeners making the most of the sunshine by stocking up with plants, flowers and also patio furniture.

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Hawk is talk of the area

Posted by Visiter Newsdesk on May 11, 2007 4:35 PM

AN ESCAPED bird-of-prey has been spotted in Ainsdale.
The raptor, which is believed to be a Harris Hawk, was seen on the railway-side of Liverpool Road, perched on a garden fence.

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Southport Offshore Rescue Trust

Posted by liam on May 11, 2007 1:48 PM

Contact: Nick Porter

Website: www.southport-lifeboat.co.uk

Email: porter_nick@btconnect.com

Telephone: 07754705617, Boathouse Number 01704 501471

Address: 25a Moss Side, Formby, Merseyside, L37 0AE

About Us: Provide lifesaving cover for Southport area

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Winners of the Jospice lottery 11th May 2007

Posted by Jospice Lottery on May 11, 2007 10:52 AM

The 3 Lucky winners of main prizes in this week's Jospice lottery are:

Mrs Mary Ellis - £1000.00 of Thornton
Mr John Burnett - £250.00 of Colchester
Mrs Ida Smedley - £100.00 of Maghull

Well done and thanks for your continued support

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Tipped for a new look

Posted by Digital Editor on May 11, 2007 8:18 AM

THE old Southport tip site on Benthams Way could be transformed into our town’s newest major park.
A team believed to be from the Forestry Commission was at the wasteland yesterday afternoon, carrying out preliminary environmental tests on the earth.
But even if the soil is suitable, obstacles still have to be cleared before any work can begin.

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New website for Kew Woods Primary School

Posted by Kew Wood School on May 10, 2007 11:30 PM

At Kew Woods every child really matters. We are committed to offering our pupils a broad curriculum and the opportunity to excel academically, in sport and the arts and in a safe and caring environment. Please come and look at the great work going on in school. at www.kewwoods.co.uk There are also many links for teachers, parents and children.

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Pupils hit right notes at concert

Posted by Digital Editor on May 10, 2007 8:15 PM

MINI musicians at Shoreside Primary in Ainsdale were joined by members of the school’s orchestra for an evening of music.
Thanks to a wider opportunities music project provided by Sefton Music Service, a whole class of Year 3 and 4 children have been learning the violin.

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Sale supports eco project

Posted by Digital Editor on May 10, 2007 8:13 PM

MEMBERS of Tarleton Holy Trinity Primary School’s eco committee organised a spring- clean to raise money towards the school’s supergrounds project.
The project is to develop an environmentally friendly outdoor learning area, and is sponsored by NatWest bank. The school has already been successful in being awarded a £1,000 grant.

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Surrogate mums save litter with round-the-clock care

Posted by Digital Editor on May 10, 2007 8:06 PM

SEVEN orphaned puppies are fighting fit thanks to three veterinary nurses from Southport.
Dog breeder Mary Hambleton was distraught when her five-year-old Crufts champion boxer Ruby died after giving birth by Caesarean section.

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Owners’ anguish over cats’ mysterious deaths

Posted by Digital Editor on May 10, 2007 8:04 PM

CATS in Hesketh Bank and Tarleton have been dying in mysterious circumstances.

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Released to the wild

Posted by Digital Editor on May 10, 2007 7:39 PM

A PAIR of Little Owls is settling into their new home in the open countryside of Banks.
The siblings were released into fields outlying the village around a year after they were rescued as chicks after the death of their mother, and have since been reared at Three Owls Bird Sanctuary near Rochdale.

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The Prince's Trust

Posted by liam on May 10, 2007 1:54 PM

Contact: Liz Warmisham

Website: www.princes-trust.org.uk

Email: Liz.Warmisham@princes-trust.org.uk

Telephone: 0151 794 3197

Address: The Prince's Trust Bedford House, Oxford Street, Liverpool, L69 3BX

Registered Charity Number : 1079675

About Us: The Prince's Trust is the UK's largest youth charity helping
disadvantaged young people to get their lives working.

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Active Sefton

Posted by liam on May 10, 2007 1:41 PM

Contact: Vicki Rutland

Website: http://sefton.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=1824

Email: Vicki.Rutland@leisure.sefton.gov.uk

Telephone: 0151 934 2368

Address: Sport and Recreation Department, Leisure Services, Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ

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Celebrating with Music at Southport Flower Show!

Posted by Southport Flower Show on May 10, 2007 1:24 PM

2007 promises to be a vintage year for Southport Flower Show which takes place from 16th to 19th August. This four day classic event, now in its 78th year, will be themed around music, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the re-location of the iconic bandstand which has continued to provide non-stop live entertainment throughout the years for Flower Show visitors and celebrity guests.

Now established as the country’s largest independent Flower Show, it is unpretentious and continues to focus on the family market with plenty of attractions for children as well as spectacular designer gardens and over 1m blooms. Regarded as part of Southport’s heritage, this is a Flower Show that continues to uphold the very best traditions, whilst at the same time moving with the times attracting up to 80,000 visitors to the event over four days.

Our website will be continually updated with attractions for the 2007 show, why not visit? www.southportflowershow.co.uk

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Prince's Trust Needs Volunteers with a Head for Business

Posted by The Prince's Trust on May 10, 2007 12:06 PM

Southport based business people are being urged to become mentors to young entrepreneurs keen to kick start their careers.

The Prince’s Trust is the largest national youth charity and part of its work supports young people aged between 18 and 30 who have no other means of raising the capital they need to set up their own businesses.

The Trust also provides support for the first three years of trading including assigning them with a volunteer Business Mentor who meets with them regularly to provide ideas, a sounding board and support. More than 58% of new businesses helped by the charity are still trading into their third year and The Prince’s Trust puts this success down to the extra support from expert staff and the provision of a volunteer mentor.

Sefton has been an area of real growth for new business and this has meant that the demand for volunteer mentors in this area is out stripping supply. Volunteers Co-ordinator, Liz Warmisham is looking to recruit at least ten new volunteer business mentors to meet this growing need and is looking for people with business experience and good communication skills to give around three hours per month to help a young entrepreneur in this are to succeed. Anyone interested should call her on 0151 7943197.

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Kew Woods School

Posted by liam on May 9, 2007 4:35 PM

Website: http://www.kewwoods.co.uk/

Telephone: 01704 533478

Email: admin.kewwoods@schools.Sefton.gov.uk

Fax: 01704 537203

Address: Kew Woods Primary School, Ovington Drive, Southport, PR8 6JW

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Southport Bridge Club

Posted by liam on May 9, 2007 3:56 PM

Contact: Malcolm Fyne

Website: http://www.bridgewebs.com/southport

Email: southportbc@aol.com

Telephone: 01704 530411

Address: 12 Albert Rd, Southport, PR9 OLE

About Us: Southport Bridge club is the largest bridge club in Southport with 300 + members. We welcome guests to all of our bridge sessions and run lessons for beginners and improvers.

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Autumnwatch returns to WWT Martin Mere

Posted by Martin Mere Wetlands on May 9, 2007 2:52 PM

WWT Martin Mere will once again host the hugely successful Autumnwatch series later in the year when Bill Oddie and Kate Humble film live from the Centre for two weeks.

Centre Manager, Andy Wooldridge, said: “Everyone at Martin Mere is delighted that the BBC is returning for Autumnwatch. It was a real honor to be part of the series last year as it not only raised awareness of Martin Mere but also of WWT conservation work. This is going to be an exciting year for the Centre and we are looking forward to working with the BBC to make the series a huge success.�?

Last October, Autumnwatch was very popular with average viewing figures of 4 million. Martin Mere received a really positive response from the local community with reports suggesting that, bed and breakfast establishments in particular, were far busier than normal throughout the Autumnwatch period, helping to boost the local economy.

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Introduction to Jospice

Posted by Jospice Lottery on May 9, 2007 2:25 PM

St Josephs Hospice or Jospice, as it is locally known, has provided care for over 40 years to the very sick and terminally ill people of Merseyside and West Lancashire – with 25 beds in Thornton and 14 in Ormskirk.

We provide 24 hour in-patient care with particular expertise in nursing the long term degenerative or disabling conditions, as well as palliative care.

The focus of Jospice has always been the needs of patients with real dedication to enhancing their quality of life. The heart of our care is the work of our multi-skilled nurses supported by two specialist GP’s complimentary therapist, and chiropodist. Families are helped in the long term by the family support nurse.

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Martin Mere and Nikon join forces for National Photography Competition

Posted by Martin Mere Wetlands on May 9, 2007 2:14 PM

WWT and Martin Mere have teamed up with leading photographic manufacturer Nikon to launch our first national photography competition. You are invited to send in photos showing us exactly what WWT means to you for the chance to win some amazing prizes.

The competition has three categories: WWT Nikon Photo of the Year; WWT Nikon Junior Photo of the Year; and WWT Nikon Digiscoping Photo of the Year.

Click here to download an Entry Form or you can ask the staff on reception at the Martin Mere Wetland Centre. All entries must be submitted to Martin Mere no later than 27th August 2007.

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Jospice

Posted by Jospice Lottery on May 9, 2007 2:10 PM

Contact: Ian Rawlins

Website: http://jospice.org.uk/

Email: ian.rawlins@jospice.org.uk

Telephone: 0151 932 6025

Address: St Joseph's Hospice, Ince Road, Thornton, Liverpool, L23 4UE

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Drop In Centre

Posted by Southport Dyslexic Association on May 9, 2007 1:42 PM

The Drop In Centre will be open as usual on Monday, 14th May at Leyland Road Methodist Church, Southport from 7pm to 9pm.

Whether you have concerns or just want to find out more about dyslexia we will be there to answer questions, chat through problems and let you see what's on offer in the Resource Library.

Everyone is welcome.The kettle will be on.

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Problems driving on route to be examined

Posted by Digital Editor on May 8, 2007 3:02 PM

A SPOKESWOMAN for Merseyside Ambulance Service confirmed this week that there has been a total of 27 road traffic accidents on the Coastal Road since January 1, 2006.
The scenic highway, which has previously been branded ‘the most dangerous road in the North West by Southport MP John Pugh, follows the old railway line which cuts through the sand dunes.

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Farmer’s wife heads off to fashion world

Posted by Digital Editor on May 8, 2007 2:42 PM

A FARMER’S wife has gone into the fashion world by taking over one of the region’s best known hat shops.

For almost 20 years, women wanting the finest headwear for a special occasion would visit only one place – Felicity Hat Hire in Churchtown.

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Fitness fan Craig eager to see villagers’ wellbeing improve

Posted by Digital Editor on May 8, 2007 2:27 PM

A FITNESS instructor is setting up his own business in a bid to tackle obesity in the area.

Craig Baxter, 23, will offer advice on nutrition and fitness through an educational programme he says will encourage people to change their lifestyles.

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Limousine treats in monster truck

Posted by Digital Editor on May 8, 2007 2:03 PM

THERE is one vehicle taking to the Southport streets residents will find hard to miss.
This 10-and-a-half tonne, 16ft high Monster Truck is now available to hire from Marshside-based MD Travel, and it is expected to be a monster hit with young and old alike.

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A real show of horse power at working day

Posted by Digital Editor on May 8, 2007 1:44 PM

A VISION of times past was seen in West Lancashire at the weekend when dozens of heavy horses appeared on farmland in place of tractors.
The event at Clieves Hills, Aughton, was a ‘spring working day’ where the Northern Counties Heavy Horse Working Society invited friends, farmers, and fellow horse fanciers, from up and down the country to come and take part.

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Council must make plans to tackle litter

Posted by Digital Editor on May 8, 2007 1:17 PM

A TOWN centre councillor is calling for more street cleaners to tackle the predicted rise in litter ahead of the national ban on smoking in public places.
The ban which will stop people smoking in public places comes into effect in July and Cllr Sir Ron Watson has called on Sefton Council to take action against the expected rise in litter.

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Gerald heads behind the bar for his retirement

Posted by Digital Editor on May 8, 2007 12:23 PM

WEST Lancashire businessman Gerald Consett has given up the chance of a lifetime in sunny Spain – so he can restore a real ale pub to its former glory.

The Legh Arms village pub in Tarleton was one of the area's busiest country pubs, and this is what Mr Consett dreams it can become once more.

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Awareness 2007 Fibromyalgia Association UK

Posted by Southport Fibromyalgia Support Group on May 8, 2007 9:04 AM

Awareness Day 2007 - Press Release
Sunday, 06 May 2007
Whilst Fibromyalgia Association UK welcomes the government initiative to enable more people with long term conditions and disabilities to remain in or return to work, it seems impossible to implement for those with fibromyalgia.

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St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School

Posted by St Teresa's Catholic School on May 4, 2007 12:41 PM

Contact: Fiona McGregor, School Secretary

Website: www.st-teresas-school.co.uk

Email: Admin.StTeresas@schools.sefton.gov.uk

Telephone: 01704 567528

Address: St Teresa's Catholic Infant and Nursery School, Everton Road, Southport, PR8 4BT

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Hesketh-with-Becconsall All Saints CE Primary

Posted by liam on May 4, 2007 12:36 PM

Contact: Headteacher - Mr Lawrence Smye-Rumsby

Website: www.moongold.net/allsaints

Email: head@allsaints23.lancsngfl.ac.uk or

Office Email: bursar@allsaints23.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Address: Hesketh-with-Becconsall All Saints CE Primary, Shore Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston
Lancashire, PR4 6RD

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CAB Services

Posted by Southport Citizens Advice Bureau on May 3, 2007 4:28 PM

Southport CAB opening hours are MONDAY - THURSDAY, 10.00 - 2.00 pm. We are not open to the public on Fridays.

We provide advice and information to everyone in the community without discrimination .

The aims of the Citizens Advice Bureaux service are:

*To ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the service available to them, or through an inability to express their needseffectively and equally.

* To exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, both locally and nationally.

The service therefore provides free to all individuals an impartial service of information, guidance and support, and makes responsible use of the experience so gained.

To find out about volunteering for the CAB, please contact Gail Reynolds on 01704 511912 or ring the admin line on 01704 531456.

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Southport Bach Choir's "Festival Baroque" - June 16th

Posted by Southport Bach Choir on May 2, 2007 3:46 PM

Our Summer concer this year is on June 16th at Holy Trinity Church, Hoghton Street, Southport.

It is an all Baroque programme, featuring works by Vivaldi, Charpentier and JS Bach.The usual, excellent, Southport Bach Orchestra will be led by Steven Wilkie. Steven is based at Manchester, teaches at the RNCM and leads a very busy life as a freelance musician. He is in regular demand to lead orchestras in Europe. We are very fortunate to be able to have musicians of his calibre. However, he loves coming to Southport and always looks forward to working with the Choir's conductor, David Williams.

Soloists will include Una Barry, who will be travelling up from London for this and we look forward in particular to Anthony Thompson's contributions on the trumpet. Anthony lives in Yorkshire and specialises in works that demonstate is extraodrinary skills on very high trumpet. He says, " I look forward to using the superb acoustics at Holy Trinity Church. I always enjoy playing there."

For tickets to this splendid concert, ring the Hon Sec. - 01704 229416
We anticipate a good demand, so book early!

For more information about the history of the choir, its repertoire, membership click on this link

www.southportbachchoir.org.uk