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Issue:- 31 October 2013

Make Halloween a treat for Children

PARENT are being urged by the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) to follow a few simple safety tips to ensure this Halloween is a treat for their children. Traditionally, emergency 999 calls to NWAS soar on Halloween, but the service believes this could be avoided if the public followed simple safety advice. NWAS is urging parents to ensure they always accompany children when they are 'trick or treating', to make sure children carry a torch or glow stick and wear reflective clothing to make them visible to drivers.

The Trust is advising that well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes should be worn to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls; children should learn how to cross the road properly as more accidents happen in the dark and face paints should be tested on a small area of skin first to check for irritation.

Director of Operations at NWAS, Derek Cartwright, said:- "Halloween can be an exciting time for children and young people but combined with the dark nights and bad weather, children can be vulnerable to avoidable accidents. Emergency calls to the ambulance service soar at this time of year. We are urging parents to ensure their children are safe so they can enjoy the night and ambulances are free to attend life-threatening emergencies. People should think before they dial 999 about whether they really need an ambulance. More appropriate treatment could be available at a minor injuries unit, walk in centre, GP or Pharmacy."

If you need advice about choosing the right NHS service for your needs, contact NHS:- 111.

BICYCLE STOLEN IN BURGLARY, RYDAL AVENUE, FORMBY

MERSEYSIDE Police are asking for the public's help to track down a valuable bicycle stolen during a burglary at a house in Formby. Officers were called to Rydal Avenue on 21 September 2013. At around 1pm, the offenders got into the garage through an open door whilst the occupants were in the house and stole a Cube X-Race pro pedal cycle thought to be worth in excess of £1000. It's described as having drop handlebars and distinctive wheels with 'Easton' written on them. Anyone who may have seen it recently, or has been offered a similar bicycle for sale, is asked to contact Police in Sefton on:- 0151 777 3014 or the independent Crimestoppers hotline, anonymously, on:- 0800 555 111. All bike owners are reminded of the importance of making sure their bikes are security marked so if they are stolen they can be easily identified and returned.

Neighbourhood Sergeant Ian Allum explains:- "It is really important for people to take care of their own home security. By taking a few simple measures you can significantly reduce your chance of becoming a victim of crime. If you have a shed or garage, make sure you lock bikes in it, but also make sure you padlock them to something secure. You can also think about fitting a security light as this can scare off would-be thieves. Your local Police team holds regular property marking and registration events, so please come along and get your personal property recorded. Details of these events are available via your local Neighbourhood Newsletter or the Merseyside Police Force Website."

Formby Christmas Lights Update

WE have been told today that the Formby Christmas Lights event will start at 12pm (Noon) and run up to around 8pm, with the lights being turned on at 5pm. Also the organisers have room for 2 more stalls, so if you have a stall you would like to put on at the event, please you can contact them via emailing:- patwordley@aol.com.

For more information about Formby Christmas Lights please visit the events Facebook Page or pop in to Woodwards.

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