Prescot Cadets Cash In...

Photograph by Sergeant Instructor Nick Wilkinson
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THE Army cadets from the Second Royal Tank Regiment Detachment based in Prescot raised the princely sum of £1,553, for army charities. They helped customers at Tesco in Prescot pack their bags. It was in co-operation with the DORCUS charity at Prescot Community Church. The money goes to army charities for the rehabilitation of injured soldiers and comfort parcels to troops serving abroad. Some money stays local and is funding a Prescot cadet on the Lesotho Tiger Venturer Expedition to South Africa. The cadets give a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who contributed money and to the staff at Tesco for all their help and kindness.

JOBS FOR LOWER SKILLED WORKERS ARE MOVING OUT OF CITY CENTRES

RESEARCH published by the Centre for Cities shows that jobs for low skilled workers are gradually moving out of our city centres. The first in a series of three reports, Moving on up, moving on out?: Overcoming the jobs, skills mismatch, shows that city centre jobs are increasingly made up of those for highly qualified workers, such as accountancy, law and finance; while jobs for lower skilled workers, such as those in telecommunications and transport are locating out of inner city locations.  In parallel to this, the latest data shows that nationally there are about 2.6million more people without qualifications than there are total jobs at this level. This scenario presents real challenges to Work Programme providers as they start to match people to jobs. According to the research institute, over the past 20 years over 60% of all English city centres saw a fall in their regional share of lower skilled jobs. As city centre locations become more costly, some employers are increasingly seeing the benefits of locating out of town, taking advantage of the space available at a lower cost. The report also shows that worklessness continues to be highly concentrated in inner cities. So unemployed people living in urban areas may find it more challenging to access opportunities at the edge of cities as low skilled jobs disperse, particularly as only 52% of the lowest income households own a car. The Centre for Cities is urging the Government and Work Programme providers to take note of these changes to ensure that strategies are developed that will support people to become more mobile so that they are more able to access work. Joanna Averley, Interim Chief Executive of Centre for Cities explains:- "Centre for Cities’ research shows that the make up of the jobs market in our cities is evolving, and this has significant implications for the Work Programme. There are about 2.6million more people without qualifications than there are total jobs at that level. And as more businesses which employ lower skilled workers gradually move out of city centres, it may be more challenging for less qualified people looking for work and living in city centre locations to commute or relocate for jobs.  This long-term trend could have a real impact on people’s ability to access job opportunities at this level. The Government needs to ensure that the Work Programme, launched a month ago, is supported by wider strategies across transport, planning and housing, as well as skills, to anticipate further changes in the geography of low skilled jobs."  Moving on up, moving on out?: Overcoming the jobs – skills mismatch that was published on Wednesday, 6 July 2011.

GOVERNMENT REFUSES TO MAKE LANCASHIRE and MERSEYSIDE'S ROADS SAFER?

NORTH West Euro MP Brian Simpson has criticised the Tory-LibDem government for walking away from new laws that safey campaigners that would have seen a crack down on foreign drivers speeding on Lancashire and Merseyside's roads, on Wednesday, 6 July 2011. Britain is the only EU country refusing to support the new measure, which would allow the UK to crackdown on the estimated 79,000 speeding and red light offences committed annually by foreign motorists on British roads. Brian Simpson, Chair of the European Parliament Transport Committee, has called on the Tory-LibDem government to reconsider its decision and to join the scheme as early as possible. "The UK has always taken a lead on road safety in Europe and I am thoroughly disappointed to see the British government dismissing this important new law. Drivers of non-British vehicles remain free to speed, drink and drive, jump red lights and not wear a seatbelt with limited fear of prosecution. The new European measure makes it possible for governments to share information on road traffic offences and prosecute dangerous drivers in their own country. Across Europe we see other countries cooperating to make their roads safer, but Britain is refusing to act. The Tory-LibDem Government are putting political dogma before people's safety The decision is outrageous if we consider the 79,000 offences committed on UK roads every year by foreign drivers that will now continue to go unpunished." said Simpson. The European Transport Safety Council, which represents the UK's Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety in Brussels, has joined Mr Simpson in also urging the UK government to "opt-in as soon as possible." Email us your views on this story to:- news24@southportreporter.com.

Woodvale Rally Motor Cycle Display Area Event Update

THIS year’s Woodvale Rally promises many fantastic things going on for all the family. The show will run over 6 August to 7 August 2011. The event is set to attract over 60 thousand visitors and, if you did not already know, it is celebrating 40 years of continuous annual shows at the historic airfield. Also, this year marks the RAF Woodvale’s 50th Anniversary as well! The latest news from the show is a list of just some of the many attractions that will be taking place in just one of the many sections of the show ground. For full times and full list of entertainment, with what day they are on, please purchase a copy of the shows souvenir event program on the day. To wet your apatite, we can let you know that the following entertainment will take place in the section called the:- 'Motor Cycle Section':-

The Vander Brother’s (Wheels Of Death)
Unite Martial Arts Display Team
West Lancs Dog Display Team
Neil Porter (Super Bike Stunt Rider)
Steve Colley (Gas Gas Stunt Rider)
Neil Porter (Super Bike Stunt Rider)
Also the presentation of the Motorcycle Awards!

Laurel & Hardy from Look-A Likes Magic will be performing all over the Rally Showground. Stop them for photographs and magic, or maybe even a song. These guys are always popular with the crowds, so keep your eyes open for them... Trust us, you will not miss them if they head your way!

Dune FM 107.9 Road show & Central Dance Studios will be at Woodvale Rally all weekend Music, Announcements, Dance Shows, Entertainment, News, Interviews & Fun.

The “RELENTLESS” Energy Drinks Event Team, will be giving away FREE samples of their high profile energy drinks; lots of different & exciting flavours to try and it will to keep you going all day!

North West Air Ambulance. The North West Air Ambulance Aircraft (Helicopter) will be attending this year’s Woodvale Rally. They will be giving information out regarding their valuable service. The aircraft will also be on display to the public. Please note that this is a service aircraft and may be required to take off at any moment, if directed by Marshalls, please evacuate the area as directed, to enable the aircraft to take off quickly. Remember This Valuable Service Is A Registered Charity & Without Your Donations Could Not Operate, So Please Feel Free To Donate To Them... Charity No. 1075641.

Silvers Zorbing:- Come join us with some orb ball fun hamster style! If you want to have a laugh with friends or family this is the thing for you! Large and medium transparent inflatable balls.

Climb inside these super strong balls for a truly awesome experience! Run, bash, bounce & smash into other orb users! You won’t find orb balls used in this way anywhere else! This is the leading professional flat ground orbiting entertainment Activity Company in the UK.

Unite Martial Arts Display Team:- This is a local club and offers a fantastic display from the children “Lil Dragons” right through to the adults. Lots of action, breaking boards, fast moves, lightning reactions & complete discipline they will be performing Saturday & Sunday Heather Marie

In time with the Royal Air Force Historical Flight, fly past, a fantastic local guest singer will be making a very special appearance, within the Motor Cycle Display Area, on Sunday, 7 August 2011. She is a 1940′s Tribute Singer, 1950′s Tribute Act and Wartime Singer and more information about her can be found on:- heathermarie.co.uk (Please see programme for the times.)

Southport Reporter will also be out and about interviewing you all Sunday, 7 August 2011, with Miss England United Nations 2011! If you did not know, she is none other than Southport's very own Abi Bridgeman, who was also Miss Southport in 2010! Plus keep an eye out for both Miss Southport 2011, Brea Carney-Jones and Miss Teen Southport 2011, Maddie Newton, who are going to be around over the weekend!
 

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