Book Review:- "How To Keep A Pet Squirrel!"

THIS is an easily read, but an entertaining book, suitable for animal lovers of all ages. Inspired by a children’s encyclopaedic from 1910 when Red squirrels were common, and keeping such pets was not considered as undesirable as a rule. There is such a reference to the fact on the book cover but perhaps that should have been emphasised more firmly inside. Despite this, the background comments are illuminating, and the author’s illustrations help pass on sound information in a most amusing way. And 10p for each book goes to the Save Our Squirrels fund; very pertinent in the North West! A worthy addition for one’s present list; for an older children’s stocking, or an elderly aunt. There’s just time to purchase before Christmas. Pritchard’s, in Formby, is a main stockist and is sold at some other reputable book shops. The book is also available on our on-line shop, but postage in time for Christmas is no longer possible because of extreme weather conditions.

Title:- How To Keep A Pet Squirrel
Written by:- Alex Schefflers
ISBN:- 978-0-571-25598-6

We give this book 4½ out of 5 bookworms...

St John Ambulance helps out NWAS!

ON Friday, 18 December 2010 and on Saturday, 19 December 2010, units of St John Ambulance on Merseyside helped the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) to handle 999 calls in their specially designed 4 by 4 Ambulances.  The Ambulances were all manned by a team of volunteers, providing high quality logistics and emergency services in areas that could not be reached by traditional Ambulances.  John Ambulance said:- "We ask that the public take care with the treacherous road conditions caused by the amount of snow and ice. Despite the adverse weather, we responded to emergency calls, but we must stress that the public should only use 999 in emergencies. We would also ask for people to be Good Samaritans and help prevent accidents. Check if any vulnerable family, friends and neighbours at this time are not running out of staple foods and other essential items. Also please particularly check on the welfare of those vulnerable or elderly people, while this cold snap continues. Pedestrians must take extra care too, especially those taking their children out and/or walking their dogs. Wear bright or light coloured clothing with reflective strips, when walking around during dusk and at night. If you do have to go out in your car, please take an up-to-date first aid kit with you. Also take any personal medication you might require, incase you get stuck even if you are only going short distances by foot or by car." If you want to make a difference in 2011, why not join St John Ambulance?  Get a free first aid guide and you could be the difference between some one's life and death.  Visit:- sja.org.uk   You can also find out how you can join and help your community.

Not One But Two Local Authors Sign Books!

ON 16 December 2010 Prichards Bookshop in Formby village had not one, but tow authors signing books. Magi Clarke, best known lately from British prime-time soap opera “Coronation Street” braved the cold to pop in to sign her new book called:- "Margi" and Kevin Roach signing his book called:- "The McCarneys in The Town Where they Were Born."