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Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service urges public to be 'water aware'
BETWEEN 29 April and 5 May 2019, the
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS,) along with partner organisations ran
a series of events across the Liverpool City Region as part of:- 'Safety
Week' focused on...
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Amazing art exhibition
AN art event is to be held at Holy Trinity Church Parish Centre, on
Hoghton Steet, Southport, display work by new artists display, along with
regulars, as well as seeing craft work for sale over 11 May to 12 May 2019.
On Saturday, 11 May 2019, the event will also play host to a performance by
Southport...
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Huge careers showcase for Liverpool's
School pupils
HUNDREDS of Liverpool School children
are to get a taste of the world of work at a giant careers showcase at St
George's Hall, in Liverpool. Changing Horizons on Wednesday 1 May, organised by
volunteers from Civil...
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Justin Fletcher performs at
the 2019 Southport Flower Show
CHILDREN'S TV star Justin Fletcher is
bringing his brand new stage show to Southport Flower Show; and you can take
the kids to see him for free. The entertainer, known to millions of youngsters
for his shows:- 'Something Special, Gigglebiz' and...
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Local Solicitors support Hospice Will
Month
7 Solicitors from across Merseyside
will be showing their support for St. Joseph's Hospice throughout May. Breens,
Jackson Lee, Kirwans, Maxwell Hodge, McClure's, Mooney Everett and Whitfields
Solicitors are all giving up their time freely during May and redirecting
100%...
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The rise of the junk food
vegan
WHEN people think about a vegan diet
they often conjure up images of wholesome plant-based foods like fruit,
vegetables, beans, seeds, and grains. However, as the lifestyle choice gains
popularity, supermarkets are reacting by stocking fridges...
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Writing up the North
AS part of the Read Regional campaign; which
encourages people to enjoy the works of authors based in the North; 4 writers
will take part in FREE readings and question-and answer sessions at Liverpool
Central Library and Allerton Library.
The 'Meet the Author' sessions at Liverpool Central...
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Salons support Neonatal
mental health week
ORMSKIRK hospital Neonatal Unit took
part in the 1st national Neonatal Mental Health Awareness Week. The event ran
from 15 April to 21 April, and aimed to raise awareness, share best practice and
inspire change. Karen Wareing, Neonatal...
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Knowsley Safari looks for 500 people to
take part in Tiger Parade
KNOWSLEY Safari is looking for 500
people from across Southport to get dressed up as tigers to take part in its
1st ever Tiger Parade, on Saturday, 25 May 2019. Taking place on the 2nd Bank
Holiday weekend in May, the Tiger Parade is completely free...
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Local Council Election
Results for Liverpool City Region
WE attended Southport this year, on 2 May 2019, to see the
votes being counted. In Sefton it was mostly a Labour win, but nationally both
Labour and Conservatives have taken quite a pounding at the polling booths. We
were quite shocked to see...
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Marching towards Armed Forces Week 2019
THE countdown to Armed Forces Week 2019 has begun - and
this year in Liverpool it's set to be bigger and better than ever... This
Sunday, 5 May 2019, marks 50 days until celebrations start, on Monday, 24 June
2019, leading up to Armed Forces Day, on Saturday, 29 June...
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Hospice hosts special visit from
Liverpool's King of Swing
PATIENTS, volunteers and staff at St.
Joseph's Hospice received a very special visitor this week from Liverpool's very
own King of Swing, Asa Murphy.
Asa, who also hosts a show on BBC Radio Merseyside, visited the Hospice along
with his colleague, entertainer and compere Ronnie Orr. The pair toured the
Hospice with...
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Stadler starts training people to service and maintain the new fleet of
trains for the Liverpool City Region
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AHEAD of the introduction of the new
trains, training for Stadler employees who will look after them recently began
in Switzerland. Spanning three months, the development programme also involves
stints in:- East...
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Liverpool and Everton go head to head
at the Betfred British Masters Pro-Am
THE Merseyside red and blue rivalry
will be rekindled when Liverpool and Everton footballers take to Hillside Golf
Club for the Celebrity Pro-Am on the eve of the Betfred British Masters. The
Premier League clubs, who are separated by 1 mile across Stanley Park, have...
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Professionals' bike ride will raise
money for Liverpool children's Hospice
4 Southport based business
professionals will cycle across the country next week in a bid to raise money
for Liverpool's Claire House Children's Hospice. The coast to coast ride,
covering 174 miles between Ravenglass...
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Lancashire Care shortlisted
for prestigious international award
THE Lancashire Care NHS Foundation
Trust has been shortlisted for a prestigious international award that recognizes
innovation and excellence success stories, both regionally and globally. The
Trust has been shortlisted at the...
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Stop smoking support during Ramadan
PEOPLE are being encouraged to get in
touch for help and support to stop smoking during Ramadan and to quit for good
once the fasting period is over. Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic lunar
calendar and is a period of prayer, fasting, charitable giving and self
accountability. To coincide with this, Quit Squad, your local stop smoking
service, is campaigning to raise awareness of the health benefits of quitting...
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Dangerous Cycling on Merseyside
Report by Hana Kelly.
RECENTLY, many of our readers have
reported that the Southport and Formby areas have seen an increase in the number
of cyclists riding their bikes dangerously. In August 2018, the Government
proposed to introduce a new offense for cyclists: causing death or serious
injury...
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Nursing recruitment event for Southport
and Ormskirk Hospitals
ON Saturday, 11 May 2019, Southport and
Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust will be hosting another nursing recruitment event,
from 11am to 3pm. This will be at Southport hospital, in the Clinical Education
Centre. Roles are available for band 5 Registered Nurses or Student Nurses, soon
to qualify. Teams will be on hand to answer questions about different
departments and what it is like to work here. Advice will be available about
career development and training. NHS Professionals will also be on hand for
anyone looking for temporary roles...
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Local Helpline needs you!
LANCASHIRE Care NHS Foundation Trust's
Wellbeing and Mental Health Helpline is looking for caring and compassionate
individuals who have an interest in mental health to volunteer within their busy
listening service. The Wellbeing and Mental Health Helpline is currently looking
for people who live in Lancashire, with an FY or PR postcode, and want to make a
real difference to people's lives to provide a listening ear to callers in times
of need. The service is looking for individuals that can spare 4 hours a
fortnight to provide a listening and...
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Brits say they don't feel like an adult
until this point
THE survey of 1,124 UK adults conducted by
household appliances e-tailer, AppliancesDirect.Co.UK,
revealed that a staggering 73% of Brits felt that becoming a homeowner was a
purchase that made them feel like they'd reached adulthood. The survey further
revealed that Britons most feel like they've matured to adulthood aged 31. When
respondents were asked which purchase they feel defined them as an adult, a
further 41% said this was their 1st car, while 36% said it was a washing
machine. 34% said the item that made them...
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Job Advert:-
"Part Time Book Shop Assistant"
THE book shop:- "Great Reads,
Discount Book Store" that's located on Lord Street, Southport, are
looking for a shop assistant. The job involves cash handling and till service,
along with helping with stock and other general shop duties. The job is minimum
wage, 1 day a week between Monday to Friday and 1 day, Saturday/Sunday
alternating. To apply please call into the shop on:- 281 Lord Street, Southport,
alternatively emailing them a CV and 2 references via...
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St George's Day Southport District Scout Parade 2019
THE annual St George's Day Parade
took place on Sunday, 28 April 2019, in Southport, from Waterside Lodge on
the Marine Lake to Holy Trinity Church, on Hoghton Street. The Beavers, Cubs
and Scouts from the Southport District turned out in full. Sadly, this...
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Maggie's introduces Sleep Management
Course for people living with Cancer
MAGGIE'S, the charity which provides
free practical and emotional support for people living with cancer, have
introduced a sleep management following a high demand. The course is facilitated
by a psychologist and takes place Wednesday's from 10:00am to 12:30pm. Kathy
Wright, Centre Head at Maggie's...
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Barnardo's Big Toddle returns to raise
money for vulnerable children
IN 2018, Barnardo's annual:- 'Big
Toddle' fundraiser saw thousands of under 5's take part in short, sponsored:-
'toddles' to raise money for the UK's largest children's charity, which supports
more than 300,000 children, young people, parents and carers across the UK. The
charity is once again calling for children, families and nurseries to join in
the fun this summer as...
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Job creation plans grow as North West
firms confidence rises
BUSINESS confidence in the North West
rose 8 points during April to 20%, making it the 2nd most confident Region in
the UK, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial
Banking. Companies in the Region report higher confidence in their own business
prospects, up 3 points to 27%, and higher economic optimism, up 11 points to
13%...
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A North West Shop Worker is abused,
threatened or assaulted over 20 times a year on average
SHOP Worker's Trade Union Usdaw has
released shocking statistics from their annual survey which shows that on
average North West shop workers were verbally abused, threatened or assaulted 24
times last year, which is nearly once a fortnight. While not all shop workers
suffer to this extent, some experience much...
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Funeral Announcement
WE
have been told the sad news that that Don Morgan, an Officer of the
Formby Branch of the Royal British Legion, died on 20 April 2019, in
Southport Hospital. His funeral will take place at 2pm, on Tuesday,
7 May 2019, at Holy Trinity Church, Rosemary Lane, Formby.
Don was a well respected, long term and loyal RBL Officer within
Formby and known by many in and around the area. He served in many
roles including acting as the Poppy Day Organiser, Standard Bearer,
and had been the President and Chairman, only withdrawing
reluctantly, quite recently. He is survived by his wife Doris and
will be sadly missed by his family, friends and colleagues. Anyone
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