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Free and Active May Half Term!

Posted by Active Sefton on May 15, 2008 9:49 AM

May Half Term Free & Active

This half term we have so much more going on that previous half terms!

Activities such as;

Swimming
Footbal camps and tournament
Climbing Wall and Performance Trailer
Bikeability
and much more!

Download the half term flyer from Active Sefton for further details!

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!

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.


Southport Cruisers

Posted by Administrator on March 17, 2008 9:31 AM

Southport Cruisers

Contact Bobbie Aindow

Website www.southportcruisers.org.uk

Venue The Shakespeare pub on Scarisbrick New Road Southport.

Wednesdays only

About us

We are a Motorcycle club of all ages, who meet on a Wednesday night from 6.30pm onwards.
Not all members are riders just people with similar interests.

Clubs Urged To Move It!

Posted by Active Sefton on October 25, 2007 8:53 AM

Clubs Urged To Move It

Young people and sports clubs across South Sefton are being urged to 'Move It' and take advantage of an informative new website.

Sefton Council Leisure Services, in partnership with Sefton's Technical Services and Sefton Primary Care Trust (PCT), are encouraging people to use the website www.moveitsefton.co.uk which is aimed at raising awareness of the benefits of physical activity and opportunities available for youngsters aged 15-plus.

In addition, sports clubs are being encouraged to get involved to help increase participation levels, boost membership and market their club to people in the area through the website.

Paul Wilkinson, Sefton Sports Council Club Development Officer, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for all clubs across the borough to get involved.

"We are looking for all clubs who would like to increase their memberships, participation levels and general interest in their club, to be added as a club available to the 15-plus age group."

To get involved or for more information contact Terri Moore in Sefton Leisure Services on 0151-934 2945 or email Terri.Moore@leisure.sefton.gov.uk

Southport Horticultural Society

Posted by Administrator on September 12, 2007 9:48 AM

Southport Horticultural Society

Contact Laurie Abram

Email Southport Horticultural Society

Telephone 01704-224687

Address 46 Churchill Avenue, Southport, PR9 9PS

About us

The Society was formed in 1987 in order to preserve the Sothport Flower Show which Sefton Council wanted to close. Many of the members have been and still are volunteer workers at the show.The programme of events includes monthly meetings with guest speakers,social evenings and outings to shows and gardens.

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

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.

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.

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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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

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.

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.

Southport Movie Makers

Posted by Southport Movie Makers on May 1, 2007 9:07 AM

Southport Movie Makers

Contact: Geoff Bell, Press Officer

Email: Geoff Bell

Tel: 07773249530

Address:

St James' Church Hall', Lulworth Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 2BQ

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Southport Photographic Society

Posted by liam on April 30, 2007 2:46 PM

Contact: Ian McLean Hon. Secretary

Website: http://www.southport-ps.co.uk/index.html

Telephone: 01704 822471

Address: 'Asland' Flash Lane, Rufford, ORMSKIRK, L40 1SW

The Ramblers' Association, Southport Group

Posted by Southport Ramblers' Association on April 4, 2007 3:42 PM

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Web: www.ramblers.org.uk for More details about Ramblers Association or
www.walkingworld.com Our members contribute to an on-line data base of walks

Telephone: 01704 564 831

Address: 8 Sulby Close, Southport, PR8 4TJ

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Southport & District Chrysanthemum & Gardening Society

Posted by liam on April 4, 2007 3:03 PM

Contact: Alan Foxall

Web: www.southportgardeningandchrysanths.org.uk

Telephone: 01704 225708

Address: 183 Wennington Road, Southport PR9 7AH

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