GET ON YER BIKE FOR FITNESS

A SERIES of Sunday afternoon bike rides, which will provide a breath of fresh air and fitness throughout the summer, is getting under way.

The Bike Time series of rides organised by Merseyside Cycling Campaign and Merseyside TravelWise are aimed at all types of cyclists from beginners and families to experienced cyclists.

The next ride is on April 18 and will be joined by Merseyside Police cyclists as part of their spring patrol which goes along the Liverpool Loop Line starting at Hunts Cross station and arriving at Croxteth Park in time for tea. 

Bike Time events take place on the first and third Sundays on the month from April to September, with all rides lasting two to three hours including refreshment stops.

Sarah Dewar, of Travelwise said:- "Last year we ran a competition in which entrant had to complete a phrase, the winning entry said; "Bike Time is brilliant because it's a cool way to keep fit, go places and make friends." 

The full list of Bike Time events and Route Meeting Points:- 

18 April Liverpool Loop Line Hunts Cross Station 

2 May Wirral Waterfront Seacombe Ferry 

16 May Crosby Marina Blundellsands and Crosby 
Stations 

6 June Ainsdale Lanes Ainsdale Station 

13 June Wildflower Tour Broadgreen Station

20 June Sefton Coast Southport Station 

4 July Sefton Park St Michael's Station 

18 July West Kirby Coastal Leasowe Station 

1 August Sankey Valley St Helens Central 

15 August Canal Route Pier Head 

5 Sept Parkgate Eastham Rake Station

19 Sept Village Lanes Hunts Cross Station 

IS THERE REALLY NO TALENT IN SOUTHPORT?

A recent call for talented people to showcase their talents at Blackpool Tower's Circus has prompted massive interest from all over the UK with the exception of Southport!

Bosses have reported unusually low numbers low numbers of people coming forward from Southport and want people to show that the area can top the talent stakes.

Blackpool Tower & Circus General Manager, Geoff Sage comments:- "We have had a fantastic response to the talent search from certain pockets of the country but we were surprised when the entries started coming in that the number of people from Southport were few and far between."

The search is now continuing for talented individuals in Southport to send in their details in the hope of being called forward to audition. Following the auditions one lucky group will win the chance to appear at a live circus performance in the summer to an audience of 1400 people!

Geoff concludes:- "We know there must be hundreds of talented in Southport. All we are asking for is a talent of any kind, that you consider to be entertaining and a real enthusiasm for the circus, we'll provide the rest. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to appear with some of the best circus acts in the world."

To apply just send in your details to Circus Talent, PO Box 7, Leyland, PR26 6WW, email:- circus@mtjpr.co.uk or call one of the team on 01772 421 442. The closing date is the 22 May.

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