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April 2008 Archives

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Sefton Pensioners' Advocacy Centre

Posted by Administrator on April 30, 2008 2:02 PM

Sefton Pensioners' Advocacy Centre

Contact Andrew Booth

Email info@spacadvocacy.org.uk

Telephone 01704 538411

Fax 01704 542413

Address
6th Floor, Shakespeare Centre
43-51 Shakespeare Street
Southport
PR9 5AB

About us
Sefton Pensioners' Advocacy Centre is a thriving, small charity, providing 1-2-1 case work advocacy and self-advocacy services to older people (aged 60+) within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton.
We provide help in a wide range of areas, from general advocacy to specialist services, to support people with a variety of needs.
We have a diverse funding base together with a rising demand and recognition for our work.
Volunteers in different areas of the organisation are currently being recruited:
* Volunteer Trustees - for committee work
* Volunteer Advocates - who visit Service Users and write case notes
* Admin Volunteers - to assist with ‘phone calls, maintain the library and help with general office duties
Training is available.
For more information about SPAC or these opportunities please use any of the contact details above.

end of season results crosby snooker league

Posted by Crosby Snooker League on April 29, 2008 10:34 AM

Last night saw the final league games in the crosby snooker league division two and in the Handicap league also here are the results that I have had sent S.S.P.C B won merit league 98 points Rileys A 2nd on 97 points these trwo where 4 points clear of the rest ( full details later)
In the Merit league Rileys A in division two won and Lathom had good win over rivals Star Sea A to grab 2nd place these two being 6 points and more clear
Divsion one champions were Rileys 126 points with Crosby Cons |B 2nd 113 points in merit league
In division one Handicap league Star Sea won on 156 2nd where Crosby Cons E on 154 who pipped Crosby Cons B by one point 153.
Highest breaks in division one was 64 by P.McCormick (rileys) D talent made top break in competitions with 65 in last cup match played and in Division two P.Farrington (C.M.S A) had a 57 that wins division two high break

With only 3 cup matches left to run the league will finish as soon as these are played by 8th May 2008.
Next Season starts up again in the first week in september and both Divisions are looking for more teams that wish to join the Crosby Snooker League in Division One played on a Friday and Division Two played on Monday nights.We have teams from crosby ,seaforth, and bootle playing in our league so if you live in the surrounding area,s why not give us a try contact dave foxcroft on 07849555934 or 281 2281 email dave foxy46 @hotmail.co.uk

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April News.

Posted by Soroptimist International Southport on April 28, 2008 5:00 PM

We have enjoyed two major events this month. The first was our annual 'Three Clubs Meeting' on April 16th. This year it was Southport Soroptimists turn to host the event for our sister clubs in Bootle and Crosby. We decided to hold a Murder Mystery Evening at The Waterside Lodge by The Marine Lake. Several Southport Soroptimists took to the stage to perform a short play called 'All Afloat' set in the 1920's on board a liner leaving Liverpool destination New York.
The play described as a 'tale of spurned love and cowardice' took our audience on an exciting voyage as they tried to guess the identity of the murderer and how the dastardly deed had been carried out. Cast and audience then enjoyed a superb buffet meal after which characters were cross questioned in a bid to solve the mystery. A prize was then awarded to the winning table of super sleuths who just happened to belong to SI Southport!

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Sports Awards Nominations

Posted by Active Sefton on April 28, 2008 2:41 PM

As the Sefton Sports Awards nominations are coming in thick and fast now is the time to return your forms!

You can collect a form from your local leisure centre, library or sports club, or alternatively you can download a form from the Active Sefton website.

Hurry as nominations close Tuesday 20th May 2008.

Good luck to everyone who enters!

Summer season

Posted by Formby Chess Club on April 27, 2008 7:09 PM

Formby Chess Club move to Royal Hotel for Summer

Formby Chess Club will now be meeting at the Royal Hotel, Liverpool Road, Formby on Tuesday evenings for the summer season (until September). We will be there from 7.30 pm in the upstairs room (ask at the bar).

During the summer season things are not as formal, so if you have just learnt to play or are ready to improve your game, come and meet the club members. Formal games are available for the members, but potential members are just as welcome during the summer.

Real ale is available in the bar downstairs, as are the usual range of pub drinks.

If you want to be sure that someone knows that you are coming, or so that we can arrange someone to meet you, telephone Allan Worthington the club secretary on 01704 877687.

See you there!

Butterflies Children's Centre

Posted by Administrator on April 10, 2008 1:12 PM

Butterflies Children's Centre

Contact Karen Tarjomi / Ali Murphy

Email aagurung@hotmail.com

Telephone 01704 227987

Fax 01704 222606

Address
Devonshire Road
Southport
PR9 7BZ

About us

Baby Massage
5 week courses. Reduce colic and crying. Soothe and encourage better sleep. 0-12 months. Children & babies with special needs are welcomed. £5 per course. Qualified IAIM Instructor. Book for the next course.

Your Voice
A group for parents to get involved and have a say in the development of services in the centre. You have a voice so use it! Starts on 10th April. NEW!

Global Cafe
Drop in. Get together with other people from different cultures and countries. Share experiences of living in UK, bringing up your children, using education and health services. Learn & improve your spoken English. Get help to access the services that you need. Meet new friends.

Time 4 You
Baby blues that won't go away? For mums who are feeling a bit low. Time for you to get your confidence back. Talk to mums who feel the same. Creche available.

Family & Legal Advice
10-11am, 1st Wednesday each month.

Child Behaviour or Nutrition
10-11am, 4th Wednesday each month.

Housing & Benefits Advice
11am-12pm, 2nd Wednesday each month.
Drop in advice with Light For Life.

Domestic Violence Support
12-1pm, 3rd Wednesday each month.
Drop in for confidential advice and support.

A new baby group, for pre mobile babies and their mums, dads and carers is starting soon. Please call in or phone for more details.

Multiples Group
Join together with other parents who have twins, triplets or even more! Share tips and ideas on coping.

So many more things going on, Please call for times and days of activities.
Everyone is welcome.

Active Sefton Ambassador’s

Posted by Active Sefton on April 8, 2008 10:41 AM

Active Sefton have recently introduced a new addition to the Active Sefton Referral Programme known as ‘The Active Sefton Ambassador Scheme’, a volunteer programme which involves clients who have successfully completed and experienced the Referral Programme providing extra support to those currently on or about to begin the journey.

With all centres now participating including Dunes Leisure Centre, Litherland Sports Park, Netherton Activity Centre and Bootle Leisure Centre, we anticipate that this new initiative will provide Active Sefton patients with the additional social support, motivation and encouragement to enable them to reach their full potential and succeed on the programme. With Ambassadors being shining examples of what patients can achieve, it is thought that by sharing their experiences and demonstrating the benefits of physical activity, patients are more likely to feel that they have somebody who they can relate to, and as a result will want to commit to reap the same rewards. Also, as the Ambassadors are volunteering in their local centre during our Active Sefton sessions, it gives a real sense of community cohesion, with local residents getting involved to help improve the health and well being of their community.
Gina Lewis, Support Officer for the Active Sefton Referral Team said: ‘There has been a real difference to the Active Sefton sessions since the introduction of the Ambassadors. As they have experienced ill-health in the past and are showing vast improvements due to the benefits of physical activity, they are a real inspiration to those patients just beginning on the programme’

As the demand for the Referral Programme and the popularity of the group activity sessions continue to grow, we will be encouraging more volunteers to come forward to join us in the development of a healthier community.

If you require any more information regarding the Active Sefton Referral Programme or the Active Ambassador Scheme, please contact the Active Sefton Team on 0151 934 2352.

Early Birds

Posted by Active Sefton on April 8, 2008 10:39 AM

Early risers who use the gym at Litherland Sports Park are in for a treat from the end of March as the facility will open its doors on Mondays and Fridays at 7am.
The fantastic state of the art facility has become tremendously popular over the last year with hundreds of members signing up and from Monday 31st March there will be no need to wait until after work for your workout as Litherland will commence the ‘Early Bird’ sessions.

Senior Operations Manager, Mike Woodruff stated, "More and more people are keen to have a workout early in the morning, setting them up for the day and we at Litherland are always looking to meet customers demands"

Thanks to a vote amongst the users of the gym at Litherland, the most popular days of Monday and Friday have been chosen. And this may only be the beginning as Lynn Atkinson, Fitness Manager at Litherland explains, "We are confident that our Early Bird sessions will prove very popular and if this proves the case, we will look to add more sessions in the future"

For more information on the Active Sefton Fitness Suite contact Litherland Sports Park on 0151 288 6288.

Sefton Sports Awards 2008

Posted by Active Sefton on April 8, 2008 10:26 AM

The Sefton Sports Awards are in their 7th year and will be held at Southport Floral Hall on Wednesday 11th June.

The awards are designed to give sports clubs, schools, organisations and individuals the opportunity to be rewarded for their efforts and achievements in sport.

Nominations have to be completed and returned by the 16th May and you can collect a nomination form from your local leisure centre, library or youth centre.

Use the download below to view the nomination criteria for each award.

*Please note that individuals can not nominate themselves they must be nominated.

Ticket Sales will commence from 1st April and cost £15 for adults and £12 for juniors (up to age 15). To purchase tickets please contact Terri Moore on 0151 934 2945 or email: Terri.Moore@leisure.sefton.gov.uk

Price Freeze!

Posted by Active Sefton on April 8, 2008 10:02 AM

Take out an 'Active Sefton' Fitness Suite Membership before the 31st of May to beat the price increase and your rate will be frozen for as long as you remain a member!

This offer is available at the following centres;

Dunes Leisure Centre
Bootle Leisure Centre
Litherland Sports Park
Netherton Activity Centre

For any further information on this offer please ask at the leisure centre reception or contact a member of the Sport and Recreation Team on 0151 934 2297.

Alternatively you can log on to the Active Sefton website for further details.


5 miles to Fabulous!

Posted by Active Sefton on April 8, 2008 9:59 AM

Litherland Sports Park is hosting the 5miles to Fabulous event on the 7th June.

All women are invited along to take part and it's completely FREE!

There is also a FREE prize draw, to entre all you have to do is register your details on www.fivemilestofabulous.com

For more information log on to the Active Sefton website.