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Volunteers receive longstanding awards for services to Citizens Advice Knowsley

HRH THE PRINCESS ROYAL OPENS NEW CAB CENTRE Volunteer Marjie Shillcock with her award

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RH The Princess Royal visited Kirkby to officially open the new office premises of Citizens Advice Knowsley.

Citizens Advice has been operating in Knowsley since 1942 and last year has helped over 4,700 Knowsley residents with a variety of issues including welfare benefits, debt, housing and employment.

Princess Anne, who is patron of the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureau, was given a tour of the new premises by chief officer Brian Gouldson.

During the visit she met with paid and voluntary staff from across Knowsley.

Mr Gouldson said: “I was very impressed by her knowledge of our service and noted that she was particularly interested in hearing about the issues currently affecting Knowsley residents.”

During HRH The Princess Royal’s visit to Citizens Advice Knowsley she presented two of their longstanding volunteers with awards to celebrate their contribution.

Together Marjie Shillcock and Ron Lewis have provided 47 years of service to Citizens Advice Knowsley.

Ron first joined Citizens Advice Knowsley in 1998 as a volunteer clerical worker and has also volunteered as a general advisor.

Ron also volunteered to be the first ever receptionist in Huyton Citizens Advice.

Marjie, aged 85, originally joined Citizens Advice Knowsley as a general advisor and continues to help the service by volunteering as a receptionist.

When asked about volunteering at Citizens Advice, Marjie said: “I have really enjoyed being a volunteer here for 27 years at Citizens Advice Knowsley, so much so I haven’t had a day off in 27 years! I would recommend volunteering with Citizens Advice Knowsley to anyone - it keeps you young!”

REMEMBRANCE SERVICES IN KNOWSLEY To mark Armistice Day 2018 in Knowsley, a number of Civic Acts of Remembrance are taking place across the borough.

These are as follows: Huyton Cenotaph Sunday 11 November 2018 from 10.40am.

You’ll find the Huyton Cenotaph outside The Venue on Civic Way, Huyton.

Kirkby Cenotaph Sunday 11 November 2018 from 10.30am You’ll find Kirkby Cenotaph outside the Kirkby Centre on Norwich Way. Prescot Primary School / Prescot Parish Church and Cenotaph Sunday 11 November from 10am You’ll find Prescot Primary School on Maryville Road, Prescot, L34 2TA. Please note that there is limited parking at the school itself.

A parade will take place at this event, leaving from Prescot Primary School at 10.20am arriving at Prescot Parish Church at 10.50am for an outdoor service and laying of wreaths at the Cenotaph (which is outside Prescot Parish Church).

There will also be an indoor service at Prescot Parish Church at 11.15am, and a return parade to Prescot Primary School leaving at 12 noon.

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2 November 2018

FOUR ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF MURDER OF JAMES MEADOWS Merseyside Police has arrested four people on suspicion of the murder of James Meadows.

James, who was 17, was a pillion passenger on a motorbike which was being ridden along Lyme Cross Road in Huyton on Sunday 8 October last year, when he was fatally wounded. He was taken to hospital where a scan revealed he had a head wound consistent with having been shot and he sadly died the next day.

Police have arrested four people on suspicion of murder: • A 28 year-old man of no fixed abode • A 24 year-old man from the Huyton area • A 29 year-old man from the Roby area • A 30 year-old woman from the Whiston area.

All four are currently in custody where they will be questioned by detectives.

Detective Chief Inspector Ian Warlow said: “The use

of firearms blights our communities and puts ordinary law abiding people at risk. We will not stand by and let these people wreak havoc and cause fear in our communities.

“I can reassure the public that we will keep up the pressure on gun crime offenders and will pursue them relentlessly and put them before the courts to make our streets safer.

“Criminals involved in gun crime have no regard for anyone else and I would urge the local community to come together to help us take a stand against the use of firearms and violence on our streets.

“I would appeal to anyone who has information about those involved in gun crime, or where guns are being stored, to contact us. We will act on all information about gun crime offences to make our streets safer for our communities”.

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KIRKBY CIC SCOOPS THREE TOP NATIONAL AWARDS

Patrick Goodison (Knowsley Council’s public health & equalities lead officer), Rhiannon Griffiths (managing director, Comics Youth CIC) and Steven Matthews (arts director, Comics Youth CIC)

A Kirkby-based organisation, Comics Youth CIC, scooped three top awards at last week’s Royal Society for Public Health’s Health and Wellbeing Awards – the premier awards scheme for promoting health and wellbeing.

The awards recognise and celebrate a wide range of activities, policies and strategies that empower communities and individuals, improve the population’s health and address the wider social determinants of health.

Comics Youth CIC has been supported to get their initiative off the ground thanks to Knowsley Better Together funding, which brings people and organisations together to deliver more for Knowsley and its residents.

It is the first organisation of its kind in the UK to provide holistic comics-based literacy and wellbeing for disadvantaged children and young people aged from 8 to 25 years.

Comics Youth has been developed for young people by young people with the young person’s voice being at the centre of all activities. It champions collaborative working with other local organisations to pool resources and provider greater services for children and young people.

At the awards Comics Youth picked up three awards for its Building Stories Project.

Building Stories is centred around providing a voice for marginalised young people including care leavers, looked after children and children accessing special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) support through providing them with the tools to express themselves, improve their literacy and have their voices heard through publishing ‘zines and comics regarding salient community issues.

Rhiannon Griffiths, managing director Comics Youth CIC said: “I am absolutely thrilled that we have won three awards, which comes on the back of us picking up an award for Innovation of the Year at the Knowsley Education Awards only a few weeks ago.

“The project delivers guided reading and comic book creation sessions to marginalised young people with the aim of supporting them to become content creators rather than mere information receivers. They have the opportunity to write, illustrate and publish their own work. It is such an honour to be recognised in this way.”

The project has delivered a number of outcomes including supporting young people with SEND to read for the first time,

encouraging non-verbal young people with autism to publish a comic book about their lives (young peoples’ parents were unaware of their capability to express themselves), supporting a group of LGBT young people to publish a trans survival guide, and publishing 3,000 copies of a self-care zine curated by young people who have experienced mental ill health.

In addition, Comics Youth has recruited eight volunteers with SEND, gender dysphoria and mental health issues and are in the process of training them to be youth workers of the future As well as picking up the Arts and Health Award, the project was also awarded the Public Health England Commendation 2018 for Reducing Inequalities at Community Level 2018 and the Public Health Minister’s Award 2018 (which is made up of all the award winners from the night).

Cllr Graham Morgan, leader of Knowsley Council, said: “This is a fantastic endorsement of the excellent work Comics Youth CIC are delivering with our children and young people in Knowsley, particularly given over 750 nominations were submitted for these awards.

“It’s great to see how Knowsley Better Together is working in practice and having a positive impact on our residents.”

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CRONTON COMMEMORATES 100 NEW INVESTMENT YEARS SINCE THE END OF WWI PLANNED FOR Cronton Parish Council, being one of the three registered organisations in Merseyside, is playing its part in Battle’s Over, an international commemoration marking 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of World War I. Organised by Pageantmaster Bruno Peek LVO OBE OPR, Battle’s Over takes place on November 11, with events throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and at scores of locations overseas, including New Zealand, Ireland, Australia, Bermuda, France, Belgium, Canada, the United States and Germany, to name but a few.

The Cronton event takes place at Pex Hill ((by the car park of Pex Hill visitors centre) and begins at 6.45pm.

Councillor Shaun Cooper, of Cronton Parish Council, said: “We are proud to be playing a part in this historic international event to commemorate the centenary of the end of the Great War, and to recognise the contribution and sacrifice made by the men and women from our own community.”

Battle’s Over begins with lone pipers playing Battle’s O’er, a traditional Scottish air played after a battle, outside cathedrals in the country, following which a specially written tribute will be read out. At the same time, over 1,000 pipers will be playing the tune in individual locations within

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their local communities.

At 6.55pm buglers will sound the Last Post at more than 1,000 locations, where at 7pm beacons will be lit in a tribute called Beacons of Light, signifying the light of peace that emerged from the darkness of four years of war.

Then at 7.05pm over 1,000 church and cathedrals will ring their bells as part of Ringing Out for Peace organised in association with the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers, which represents 65 societies of ringers from the British Isles and overseas.

Also at 7.05, more than 140 town criers will perform a specially written Cry for Peace Around the World, the first of them in New Zealand and then across the globe through the various time zones.

Volair is investing in new leisure facilities at Halewood Leisure Centre.

Working in partnership with Knowsley Council (which has provided a loan of £480,000 for the investment), the centre will be used to create a children’s soft play with additional child friendly toilets, a children’s party room and café area in the centre’s atrium, with plans to provide a 3G football pitch on the site too.

The new facilities are being introduced as a result of feedback from users as well as a way of attracting new users to the centre with the enhanced offer.

Work on the atrium and café will start next month, work on the soft play will commence in January 2019 and work is due to be completed in February 2019.

Work on the proposed 3G allweather floodlit football pitch is due to start in August 2019 with an estimated completion date of October 2019.

Cllr Shelley Powell, chair of the

Volair board, said: “I’m delighted to be able to progress our improvement plans for Halewood and work in partnership with Knowsley Council to provide facilities and services our members value and need.

“These latest upgrades complement the improvements made last year, along with our extensive group exercise offer we provide. We’re committed to ensuring residents have the very best leisure facilities locally and I look forward to seeing these latest enhancements at the centre progress”.

The centre in Halewood has already seen a significant increase in footfall since Volair installed a brand new state-ofthe-art fitness suite in December 2017 which has already doubled its membership.

Since then Volair has continued with their ongoing improvement programme which has seen the refurbishment and upgrade of major areas with in the centre including toilets and changing areas.

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MAJOR INVESTMENT TO IMPROVE KEY KIRKBY TRANSPORT ROUTES

SOLICITORS RAISE FURTHER FUNDS FOR LOCAL CHARITY Maxwell Hodge Solicitors held their final fundraising event to raise further funds for their charity of the year, Ronald McDonald House, Alder Hey an independent charity affectionately known as ‘Mac House’.

The event, ‘Simply Women Together’, was held in the atrium at the The Suites Hotel in Knowsley.

The cost of accommodating a family for one night at Mac House is approximately £25, and the annual running costs of the house amount to £600,000. Maxwell Hodge set their fundraising target for the year at £3,500.

Having held events throughout 2017/2018 to raise funds for Mac House, Maxwell Hodge decided that, as 2018 was a special year, marking 100 years since some women were given the right to vote, they wanted to mark this, deciding to host a ladies’ only charity event.

Following a welcome drink, Claire Banks, company director at Maxwell Hodge gave her opening speech, which was followed by Gillian Wilson, fundraising manager at Mac House who talked about the work Mac House do.

The room was tastefully decorated and guests were invited to browse at the many stalls positioned around the room.

Guests were then entertained by two of Maxwell Hodge’s employees, Chloe French and Darren White, who gave some wonderful renditions of songs from Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Adele and Ella Henderson, whilst drinks and canapés were served.

Following this, Louise Gillespie of Jessie & Co presented a fashion show showing casing a range of beautiful clothes from her autumn and winter collection.

Towards the end of the evening, an auction and raffle were held. Maxwell Hodge had received some amazing prizes which had been kindly donated by various businesses throughout Knowsley and Liverpool.

It was a wonderful event, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Maxwell Hodge raised in excess of £1,600.

Gillian Wilson, fundraising manager at Mac House said: “We really cannot thank Maxwell Hodge enough for all the fundraising they have done during this year. They have smashed their target, raising over £4,800 for us, which will make a huge difference to families staying in Mac House.

Claire Banks, company director said: “We have been so pleased to be part of fundraising for Mac House this year. We wish the charity continued success in the future”.

Traffic will soon be flowing better and congestion reduced on major routes leading into Kirkby, thanks to two significant transport improvement schemes.

First to benefit will be the traffic signal junction around County Road, Hall Lane and Old Rough Lane, where Knowsley Council has been successful in attracting external funds of £698,000 to upgrade this busy junction, creating more capacity for vehicles, especially at peak times.

Pedestrian and cyclist facilities will also be upgraded as a result of the works.

Work has begun at Old Rough Lane which will be temporarily closed. This will avoid the need for four-way temporary traffic lights during this period, which will keep disruption to a minimum.

Upon completion of this first phase, all temporary traffic management will be removed from the area to avoid disruption over the festive period.

The second phase will start in

Santa and his sleigh are coming for Christmas Santa and his sleigh will be visiting Huyton in December to help raise funds for local charities, community groups and worthy causes.

In previous years Santa has helped raise funds for local primary schools, Willowbrook Hospice, Dolly Hall, Liverpool Arthritic Care Society, TS Iron Duke Sea Cadets, Huyton Scouts, Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, The Alder Centre, St Annes Rovers Girls Junior Football Club, Whiston Juniors Football Club, St Gabriels Junior Football Club, Ten Acre Pits, St Bartholomews Church and Hampers for local pensioners.

Santa and his sleigh will be visiting the following dates and areas: Monday 3 December @6pm Paramount Estate, Huyton Tuesday 4 December @6pm - Hare & Hounds Estates, Huyton Wednesday 5 December @6pm Bowring Park Estate Thursday 6 December @6pm Whitefield Lane, Fields End, The Crofters Estate, Huyton Friday 7 December @6pm Malvern Estate, Huyton For further information contact Carl, carldavies28@googlemail.com

January, when four-way temporary traffic signals will be introduced.

This project is due to be completed in spring next year.

Also benefitting from a significant investment of £1.138m is Junction 6 of the M57 and Valley Road with junction improvements increasing capacity and accessibility to Kirkby town centre.

Whilst every effort will be made to reduce travel disruption, some temporary lane closures and traffic signals will be needed in order to carry out this work, with some overnight closures also planned for March. This work will begin in November 2018 and is also due to be complete in spring 2019.

Cllr Tony Brennan, cabinet member for regeneration and economic development, said: “I’m delighted that we have secured almost £2m of external funding to improve the borough’s highways, particularly in areas where we know there is congestion.

“These latest improvements also support the development of Kirkby

town centre, which includes the construction of a new Morrisons supermarket and other retail outlets as well as supporting housing growth, so these improvements will help to improve access into the town centre.”

Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: “These schemes form part of our £25m key routes network investment programme, which has been designed to support economic growth across our city region.

“My key priority is to drive economic prosperity for the whole city region and ensuring that we have the right transport infrastructure in place is absolutely vital.

“These schemes will improve the state of our roads and enable better traffic flow on key routes in Kirkby, bringing benefits for our residents, visitors and businesses.”

Both schemes have been funded from the Government’s Local Growth Fund.

AIR CADETS ARE TOP OF THEIR GAME Merseyside air cadets recently set out to add to their sporting accolade and didn’t disappoint.

The junior boys team represented Merseyside at the 11a-side tournament and won overall with several of the team being selected to represent at the regional competition.

The senior boys Team captain Cadet Loughran receives the team also took the top Regional Junior Boys 11-a-side trophy on spot for the 5-a-side behalf of Merseyside Air Cadets. tournament and junior girls took first place for hockey. You would think that was enough silverware for one month but Merseyside’s sporting success didn’t stop there.

Along with several cadets from Huyton being selected to represent the region it was also recently confirmed that Sgt Brannan of 1982 Huyton Squadron and CWO Hernandez of Maghull have been selected as the best male and female sports cadets in the Wales & West Region.

Both winners have been put forward as the region’s nominations for the Corps Sports Cadet of the Year and will compete against five other regions to take the top spot.

Sgt Brannan said: “These cadets are most worthy winners of the regional titles and should be congratulated on their impressive sporting achievements during the past year”.

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6 November 2018

Showcasing the talent of local musicians and dancers in the borough

TALENT SHINES IN KNOWSLEY The first ever Knowsley ‘Shine’ event took place recently in Huyton, the event was aimed at showcasing the talent of local musicians and dancers.

The talented performers came together to perform live in front an audience at Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park – for many, it was their first experience of performing live.

Attendees were treated to an evening of entertainment including:• Two dance performances by 12-18 year-olds who attend the Christopher Linzie School of Dance, based in Stockbridge Village.

• Singer Ruby McErlain, aged 10, attends Malvern Primary School in Huyton and performed a solo of ‘This girl is on fire’.

• Singer Isabel Rose Cosgrove, who attends All Saints Catholic High School in Kirkby, performed ‘Part of your world’ from Disney’s Little Mermaids.

• Singers Brian and Mia Graham (brother and sister) performed solo versions of ‘If I ain’t got you’ (Mia) and ‘Perfect’ (Graham) – both have been regulars performing at Foodie Fridays as well as studying in Knowsley.

• Singer Rachel Ryan, from Prescot, performed ‘Price Tag’.

• Elite Street Dance Company, who meet at New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre in Halewood, wowed the audience with two dances. The first was performed by 11 to 14 yearolds with the second by 5 to 7 year-olds.

• Huyton Singer Katie Hinton performed ‘With you’ from Ghost, the musical.

• Al’s Club is a social club in Huyton that meets weekly and includes 17 to 54 year-olds. All have experienced health and / or disabilities throughout their lives, but that doesn’t stop them and they performed an amazing rendition of ‘This is me’.

• The Natalie Dignam Theatre School Choir, who meet at Cronton Community Centre and bring together young and older generations, performed ‘Titanium’ and ‘Mama Mia’.

• Also performing were the Natalie Dignnam Theatre School Eclat, based in Cronton, who performed ‘Grown Woman’ and ‘Bring me to life’.

• Singer Lisa Dempster, who has worked at Knowsley Council for over 30 years, performed ‘Something inside so strong’.

• Dancer Libby Cullen, who practices in Whiston, performed to ‘Did you see’.

• A Bit of Everything has been performing for just over a year and practice at Huyton Library – they are singers, dancers, actors – a bit of everything!

• Ending the evening was a performance by the A3 Dance Trio from Kirkby.

Cllr Sean Donnelly, cabinet member for health and social care, said: “It was a truly amazing night and we are so lucky to have such an array of talent here in Knowsley. It’s great that they were recognised at the Shine event. Congratulations to everyone who took part”.

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HUYTON AIR CADETS JOIN THE RAF100 CELEBRATIONS

No birthday celebration would be complete without a cake!

Woodlands Hospice launches Light up a Life Appeal 2018 Staff at Woodlands Hospice appreciate that Christmas can be a very difficult time of year when you have lost a loved one, or if you cannot be with someone you love, so every year Woodlands Hospice helps hundreds of people to celebrate the lives of their family and friends by dedicating a light on their Christmas trees.

By dedicating a light to your loved ones, you will not only be celebrating their life, you will be helping us to support our patients and their families at a time they need it most.

Families like Alison’s, who have experienced the care provided to a loved one and their family.

Alison is the niece of Father Tom Leigh who was involved from the start of the Woodlands project to build a Hospice for the local community and became a patient of the Hospice last year. Alison shares her story of this time.

“During 2017 uncle Tom became critically ill and spent his final days in Woodlands and despite his condition the staff informed him he was one of the happiest patient’s they had admitted. This was because Woodlands had always been close to Tom’s heart.

“Tom was at the Hospice when the Light up a Life service was taking place and requested his Christmas jumper to be brought in for the occasion.”

Alison recalls when watching from the garden Tom said: “Take me to the people”.

So, we took him over in a wheelchair to where the families had gathered and as the choir sang carols we watched the tree light up beautifully.

“There are so many things to thank the Hospice for providing and the dedication of the caring staff which makes a difficult time

2018 is the 100th birthday of the Royal Air Force, and not one to miss out on the celebrations Huyton Air Cadets have taken part in their own events to celebrate and commemorate one hundred years of the RAF and inspire our next generation.

The Huyton cadets have recently completed a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programme provided by the RAF and Leeds University learning about different aspects of science, technology, engineering and maths.

They have developed a range of skills from building and testing rollercoaster models to learning about Bletchley Park operations during WW2 and building mini Enigma machines.

A group also chose to research sustainable solutions and constructed their own small scale wind turbine.

Through these activities young people can turn classroom theory into practice and develop interests and experience which may support them in their future career.

Four of the cadets have received a CREST award from the British Science Association for their STEM project. The CREST is a scheme that inspires young people to think and behave like scientists and engineers.

ON THE MARCH

Liverpool Catholic Ramblers are inviting people to join them for a coach ramble to the lively market town of Skipton, North Yorkshire on Sunday 18 November.

The day will include scenic limestone peaks and waterfalls, plus walks to suit all abilities.

For more information call Will on 0151 486 6541 you can find them on Facebook or visit liverpoolcatholicramblers.com

GET IN THE MOOD Get in the mood for Christmas with Woodlands Hospice at 2.30 – 4.30pm with entertainment by the Red Rose Concert Band, raffle and quiz.

Tickets are £5 and will include light refreshments. Tickets are available in advance by calling 0151 529 2630 or email Christine on Christine.peach@aintree.nhs.uk

CHRISTMAS FAYRE Prescot Parish Church will be celebrating their Christmas Fayre on Saturday 24 November from 10am to 2pm.

The fayre will take place in the church meeting room, Church Street, Prescot L34 3LA. People are invited to come and visit their stalls selling crafts, cards, books, bric-a-brac, toys, cakes and more. There will also be a raffle and refreshments.

All are very welcome!

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become so much easier for families such as ourselves and we will be eternally grateful to Woodlands in memory of uncle Fr Tom Leigh.

It is because of this that we want to do whatever we can to help the Hospice starting with supporting this year’s Light up a Life appeal”.

Alison has been invited to switch on the Christmas lights at the Light up a Life service at the Hospice on Sunday 2 December. They are also holding a second service on Monday 3 December at St Andrew’s Church, Maghull where we will also have a tree.

If you would like to dedicate a light/s and help other families like Alison’s, you can do so online by visiting www.woodlandshospice.org/lightupalife Alternatively you can call Carole Riley on 0151 529 4143 to dedicate a light over the phone and pay by card. You can dedicate a light/s up to 31 December 2018 but to guarantee the name(s) appearing in the Book of Life in time to be viewed at the services, please return your form before Friday 16 November.

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Entertainment News MONDAY 5 NOVEMBER WALKING FOR BEGINNERS (HALEWOOD WALKING CLUB) - HALEWOOD 10am – 11am Halewood Park, Okell Drive.

Halewood, L26 7XB. Beginners walking 1 mile (approx. 45 minutes) Please call 488 6151 for more information REBOUND YOUTH DANCE PRESCOT (AGES 8+) (PRESCOT) 4:30pm – 5:30pm Tesco Community Room, Tesco Prescot, Cables Retail Park, Prescot, L34 5NQ. For Children Aged 8 + An exciting dance class of various styles Price: £3.50 Contact Rebound Dance & Health, 0151 489 4616 / http://www.reboundcic.co.uk/classes/ SHI'HING KUNG FU (AGES 7 - ADULT) - (TARBOCK GREEN) 5:45pm – 7:00pm Tarbock Village Hall, Netherley Road, Tarbock Green, L35 1QG. Learn selfdefence and Kung Fu. 17:45 to 19:00 for ages 5+ with no upper age limit, and 19:00-20:00 are for adults only. Visit the website here http://shihingkungfu.co.uk/ or contact: admin@tarbockhall.co.uk or 07746 123855 for further information MONDAY 6 NOVEMBER PEDAL AWAY - HEALTH ON WHEELS @ COURT HEY PARK 10:00am – 1:30pm Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Knowsley, Liverpool, L16 3NA. Cycle ride along Liverpool Loop Line. Please note that bikes and helmets can be hired (suggested donation £3), please arrive early as limited number. For more information please contact: 01925 234 213 info@cycling.org.uk SWIMMING CLASSES - ADULTS 10:00am – 10:45am Stockbridge Village Neighbourhood Centre, The Withens, Stockbridge Village, L28 1AB. If you are interested in classes please either go to reception and book your place or call 443 2200 INTERMEDIATE WALKING - HALEWOOD 1pm – 3pm Halewood Park, Okell Drive.

Halewood, L26 7XB. Intermediate walking 3-4 miles (approx. 2 hours) Please call 488 6151 for more information BREAKDANCE CLASSES - TESCO COMMUNITY ROOM (AGES 5 - 7) - (PRESCOT) 5:15pm – 6:15pm Community Room, Tesco Prescot, Cables Retail Park, Stanley Way, Prescot, L34 5NQ. Come along to our fun and fitness Breakdancing session for children aged 5-7 years old. Cost £3. For more information contact Southmead Children’s Centre 0151 443 4531 or visit www.familyvoicesfamilychoices.co.uk RUNNING SESSIONS (AGES 16 - ADULT) - HALEWOOD 7pm – 8pm Halewood Environment Centre, Okell Drive, Halewood, L26 7XB. Road running sessions delivered by Knowsley Harriers Athletics Club for both beginners and more experienced runners. Ages 16+. Free. See www.knowsleyharriers.com/ for further details VICTORIOUS SECRETS NETBALL TEAM (AGES 16+) (PRESCOT) 8pm – 9pm The Prescot School, Knowsley Park Lane, Prescot L34 3NB. Fun netball session suitable for all abilities no experience needed. Ages 16+ £4 per session (Free for 1st timers). Contact Emma Farley - farley.emma@icloud.com or follow us on Facebook Victorious Secrets Netball Liverpool or twitter @Victorioussecr8 WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER ENVIRONMENTAL TASK DAYS @ HALEWOOD PARK 10am – 12pm Halewood Park, Okell Drive, Halewood, L26 7XB. Halewood Park Volunteers Various practical activities in the great outdoors, including tree and wildflower planting, woodland and pond management and habitat creation. Please call 0151 488 6151 for more information.

KNIT AND NATTER GROUP (50+) - (ROBY) 1pm – 3pm Roby Community Hub, Merton Crescent, Roby, L36 4LD. Learn how to knit or if you are already experienced in knitting, please do come along and share skills and ideas. You can bring your own wool, however we have some wool available you can use if you wish. Coffee/tea

included. All welcome, beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. There is a small room booking fee for which contributions to payment are sought. For further details and to book your place contact Yvonne Rea 0151 559 3061, yvonnerea@aukmm.org.uk ARRIVA PREMIERE MORRIS DANCERS 6pm – 9pm All Saints Catholic High School, Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, L33 8XF. Girls dancing class. There are five main troupes: babies, dinkies, tinies, juniors and seniors. Plus a further two novice troupes of babies and tinies. The ages of the dancers currently range between 3 and 28 years. Cost is £2 sub per week and £5 bus fare for competitions every Sunday during April October. For ages: 2-60yrs Contact details: Diane Taylor, 0151 474 4975 BKR JU-JITSU 7pm – 8pm Tarbock Village Hall, Netherley Road, Tarbock Green, L35 1QG. Learn self-defence and Ju-jitsu. Perfect for self discipline, strength, confidence and more. Contact: admin@tarbockhall.co.uk or 07746 123855 for further information THURSDAY 8 NOVEMBER MEMORY LANE - KNOWSLEY DEMENTIA CARE SUPPORT (HUYTON) 10am – 2pm The Old School House, St Johns Road, Huyton, L36 0UX. Our aim is to provide emotional and practical support to carers - respite groups, functions, advice. We also endeavour to provide stimulating care for those with dementia. Contact details: 07858 032 490, kdcsmemorylane@live.co.uk SEWING CLUB 12pm – 3pm Stockbridge Village Neighbourhood Centre, The Withens, Stockbridge Village, L28 1AB. Come and join our sewing club, all abilities welcome. Organised by the Stockbridge Community Intergeneration Project, for further details please contact Margaret O’Sullivan, mosully@hotmail.co.uk - 07926473711 YOGA (ADULTS) 6pm – 7pm Rebound - Dance, Fitness & Well Being, Huyton Gateway, Huyton, L36 9TE. A gentle Hatha Yoga class for Adults of Any Age to reduce stress, improve posture, sleep and flexibility.

Price: £3. Contact Rebound Dance & Health, 0151 489 4616 / http://www.reboundcic.co.uk/classes/ COMIC YOUTH CENTRE 63 SENIOR WORKSHOPS (AGES 13-18) 6:45pm – 8:30pm Centre 63, Old Hall Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool L32 5TH. We deliver a juniors workshop for children aged 8-12 from 4.30 6.30pm, and a seniors workshop for young people aged 13 - 18 from 6.45pm - 8.30pm. Comics youth workshops are free and all materials are provided! Contact: Rhiannon Griffiths- 07525 369624 FRIDAY 9 NOVEMBER MOONBEAMS - COFFEE MORNING/CRAFT CLASS (PARENTS & CARERS) 9:30am – 2:00pm River Alt Resource Centre, Woolfall Heath Avenue, Huyton, L36 3YE. We support parents and carers of children with special needs. We currently have a coffee morning on the first Friday of the month at 9.30 am. to 1pm. and a craft class for the remaining Fridays of the month.

The class takes place between 9.30 am and 2.00 pm. but you can drop in at any point between those two times. For further information please contact Yvonne 07403 348849 or email: moonbeamsconnect@gmail.com SOCIAL VARIETY AFTERNOON (AGES 50+) 1pm – 3pm Roby Community Hub, Merton Crescent, Roby, L36 4LD. Enjoy an afternoon of quizzes, games, sing-a-longs, dance, raffle, bingo and general all round fun (novelty gift prizes).

Sessions are £2.50 per person (includes raffle, bingo, tea/coffee and biscuits). Please note that classes are subject to change quarterly and there can be timetabling charges - be sure to check out monthly timetable. For further details and to book your place contact Yvonne Rea 0151 559 3061, yvonnerea@aukmm.org.uk, BASKETBALL COACHING SESSION (AGES 7+)

7pm – 8pm Halewood Leisure Centre, Baileys Lane, Halewood, L26 0TY. Basketball coaching sessions for all abilities. Ages 7 upwards to adult. Contact Volair for costs - 443 2200.

Contact club coach Reg Allen 487 8994 for further details.

SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER KNOWSLEY PARKRUN - (WHISTON) 9am – 10am Stadt Moers Park, Pottery Lane, Whiston, L35 3RG. Every Saturday morning, Stadt Moers Park in Whiston, plays host to the Knowsley parkrun starting at 9am. It’s a free to enter timed 5k event that encourages people of all ages and abilities to get active and enjoy the great outdoors. It doesn’t matter whether you’re an experienced runner, a jogger or just want a leisurely stroll, you‘ll be made to feel welcome enjoy yourself.

If you would like more information please email organisers at knowsleyhelpers@parkrun.com MELODIES (SENIORS 11+) - MUSICALITY FOR ALL (HALEWOOD) 10:30am – 12:30pm Halewood Academy, The Avenue, Halewood, Liverpool L26 1UU. Advanced level session to challenge our senior students dance, drama and singing skills. Performers will have the option to take LAMDA exams, learn a range of dance techniques and take part in regular competitions/performances. Contact us for class fees and to book your place, must book at least one week in advance. email: musicalityproductions@hotmail.co.uk Call: 07712 463932 For more information visit: www.facebook.com/musicalityproductions MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER KNOWSLEY VILLAGE ART GROUP (ADULTS) 9:30am – 12:30pm Knowsley Village Hall, School Lane, Knowsley Village, L34 9EN. Local art group for adults run by excellent teacher. For further information please contact: John Newton Contact Number 0151 546 4769 WALKING FOR BEGINNERS (HALEWOOD WALKING CLUB) - HALEWOOD 10am – 11am Halewood Park, Okell Drive.

Halewood, L26 7XB. Beginners walking 1 mile (approx. 45 minutes) Please call 488 6151 for more information HOLLIES HALL INDOOR BOWLING (AGES 21+) 12:00pm – 3:30pm Hollies Hall, Hollies Road, Halewood, L26 0TH. We run a winter indoor bowls activity (not 10 pin) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Playing on 2 mats, 12 people to each mat. For ages 21+ Times 12 noon3.30/4.00pm Contact: 0151 487 9779 KAB'S (KIDS ACTIVITIES AND BOOTCAMPS) - (AGES 4-13YRS) - (KIRKBY) 5:15pm – 6:45pm Northwood Community Centre, Gilescroft Avenue, Kirkby, L33 9TW. Fully qualified coach, PT Instructor with lots of experience and qualifications with children.

For ages 4-13 years. Cost £6 per session, £10 for two sessions. Contact Tommy Cashen - 07525 166584, hello@kabs-fitness.co.uk TUESDAY 13 NOVEMBER GET UP AND MOVE (OVER 50S) - (ROBY) 12pm – 1pm Roby Community Hub, Merton Crescent, Roby, L36 4LD. Come along, get active and have some fun with our ‘Get up and Move’ gentle exercises to music. Sessions are £2.50 per person.

For further details please contact Yvonne Rea 0151 559 3061, yvonnerea@aukmm.org.uk.

INTERMEDIATE WALKING - STADT MOERS 12:15pm – 3:45pm Stadt Moers Park Environment Centre, Pottery Lane, Whiston, L35 3RG. Intermediate walking 3-5 miles (approx. 3 hours) Please call 489 1239 for more information THE HUYTON ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS (AGES 4-11YRS) 4:00pm – 8:30pm The Venue, Civic Way, Poplar Bank, Huyton, L36 9GD. Quality performing arts academy specialising in primary children aged 411. Call Jane: 07595 538755 Email:

Huyton_arts@live.com YOUTH CLUB FOR AGE 12+ (HALEWOOD) 6:30pm – 9:30pm Halewood Youth in Community Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood, L26 1TT . Youth Club for age 12+ - Tuesday and Thursday 6.30pm - 9.30pm - £1 Contact: Mark Nelson, 0151 486 2865 WEDNESDAY 14 NOVEMBER LINE DANCING (ADULTS) - (HUYTON) 10am – 11am Rebound - Dance, Fitness & Well Being, Huyton Gateway, Huyton, L36 9TE. A class for adults of any age. A fun way to keep fit for all ages. Price: £3. Contact Rebound Dance & Health, 0151 489 4616 / http://www.reboundcic.co.uk/classes/ LITTLE MOVERS (AGES 4-7) 4pm – 5pm Rebound - Dance, Fitness & Well Being, Huyton Gateway, Huyton, L36 9TE. For children aged 4-7 A fun dance class. Price: £3.50 or any two for £5/week Contact Rebound Dance & Health, 0151 489 4616 / http://www.reboundcic.co.uk/classes/ W.I.K.E.D. DANCE (AGES 14+) 7:00pm – 8:30pm The George Howard Centre, Lickers Lane, Whiston, L35 3PN. W.I.K.E.D. is a voluntary run, not for profit, community dance group and our aim is to encourage our children to have fun, whilst keeping fit and meeting new people.

All out classes help to build confidence, enhance coordination and encourage fitness and there are no competitions, no expensive uniform and no contracts. Just lots and lots of fun. Contact Helen 07954 134599 or Julie 07828 092219 for further details.

THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER ARNCLIFFE CENTRE YOGA CLASS 10:00am – 11:30am Arncliffe Sports and Community Centre, Arncliffe Road, Halewood, L25 9PA. Yoga class for relaxation exercise, breathing, stretching and feeling good. For teens and adults.

Please contact for costs. Contact: June Baxter, 0151 486 3874, c/o Arncliffe Sports and Community Centre, Arncliffe Road, Halewood, L25 9PA ADVANCED WALKING - STADT MOERS 12:15pm – 3:30pm Stadt Moers Park Environment Centre, Pottery Lane, Whiston, L35 3RG. Advanced walking 4-6 miles (approx. 3 hours) Please call 489 1239 for more information MINI STARS FOOTBALL COACHING FOR AGES 3-5YRS (HUYTON) 6pm – 7pm King George V Playing Fields, Longview Lane, Huyton, L36 7UN. Football coaching for boys & girls aged 3-5yrs £20 per month/£5 per week, delivered by fully qualified DBS checked and First Aid trained coaches.

Website - http://www.allstarcoaching.co.uk/ - Tel No: 0151 230 2664 RUNNING SESSIONS (AGES 16 ADULT) - HALEWOOD 7pm – 8pm Halewood Environment Centre, Okell Drive, Halewood, L26 7XB. Road running sessions delivered by Knowsley Harriers Athletics Club for both beginners and more experienced runners. Ages 16+. Free. See www.knowsleyharriers.com/ for further details FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER PEDAL AWAY @ HALEWOOD PARK 10am – 11am Halewood Park, Okell Drive, Halewood, L26. Cycle along Liverpool Loop Line 10:00 am start. Please note that bikes and helmets can be hired (suggested donation £3), please arrive early as limited number. For more information please contact: 01925 234 213 info@cycling.org.uk SWANSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE - AFTERNOON TEA FOR OVER 60S 1pm – 3pm Swanside Community Centre, Willoughby Road, Huyton, L14 6XA. Served in beautiful china, come along and join us today for

November 2018 9 some wonderful company with inspirational people... Cost £3.00 for the afternoon tea, we sometimes have a singer visiting us and on those occasions the cost is £5.00 for the tea and the singer. For more information please call 0151 489 2370 SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER HALEWOOD TOWN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB 10am – 12pm Halewood Town JFC Academy, Leathers Lane, Halewood, L26 1XQ. We encourage young people to enjoy and play football from an early age and help train and develop players to compete in teams. We have both boys and girls football teams from under 7 to open age.

Children must be on time for training and match games. Parents must be on time to collect children after training and games. Our child protection policy and parents guidelines are available. Contact email: 10georgev@tiscali.co.uk 07931 660195 SUNDAY 18 NOVEMBER COURT HEY YOUTH CLUB - (HUYTON) 6:30pm – 8:00pm Court Hey Methodist Church, Roby Road, Huyton, L14 3NU. We are a youth club catering to our members needs, for example, we have equipment for numerous sports and each week we run activities that our members want to participate in. As well as playing various sports and games, we also do crafts for our less active members. The leader in charge of the youth club is Suzanne Rainford and her contact email is courtheyyouthclub@outlook.com MONDAY 19 NOVEMBER KNOWSLEY VILLAGE ART GROUP (ADULTS) 9:30am – 12:30pm Knowsley Village Hall, School Lane, Knowsley Village, L34 9EN. Local art group for adults run by excellent teacher. For further information please contact: John Newton Contact Number 0151 546 4769 NIFTY 50’S - (HUYTON) 10am – 11am Rebound Dance, Fitness & Well Being, Huyton Gateway, Huyton, L36 9TE. For Adults Aged 50 +. Low impact class. Price: £3. Contact Rebound Dance & Health, 0151 489 4616 / http://www.reboundcic.co.uk/classes/ CARDIAC REHAB WALKS AT COURT HEY PARK 11:00am – 12:30pm Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L16 3NA. Approx. 1 mile (45 minutes walks) For more information call the South Huyton ranger on 0151 443 3114 or 07771550843.

MALVERN SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB (AGES 4-6) (HUYTON) 5:30pm – 6:30pm Dovecot MAC, Back Dovecot Place, Dovecot, L14 9BA . Classes teaching Shotokan Karate to children and adults. Affiliated to the Karate Union of Great Britain. Britain's largest single Style Karate Association. For ages 4-6. Cost £5. Contact: Chris Cray - 07595 258345 TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBER PEDAL AWAY - HEALTH ON WHEELS @ COURT HEY PARK 10:00am – 1:30pm Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Knowsley, Liverpool, L16 3NA. Cycle ride along Liverpool Loop Line. Please note that bikes and helmets can be hired (suggested donation £3), please arrive early as limited number. For more information please contact: 01925 234 213 info@cycling.org.uk KNIT & NATTER GROUP - HALEWOOD LIBRARY 2:30pm – 3:30pm The Halewood Centre, Roseheath Drive, Halewood, L26 9UH. Bring along any project you are doing, knitting or crochet.

Swap patterns and ideas, make new friends and have a cuppa and a chat. Please ask branch staff for more details or call 443 2086 MUSICALITY JUNIORS DRAMA - MUSICALITY PRODUCTIONS (AGES 5-11) - (HALEWOOD) 5pm – 6pm The Arncliffe Sports and Community Centre, Arncliffe Road, Halewood, L25 9PA. Juniors session. Performers work towards regular shows learning dance, drama and singing technique at an intermediate level. We aim to make our sessions fun, creative and full of performing arts activities. Contact us for class fees and to book your place, must book at least one week in advance. email: musicality-productions@hotmail.co.uk Call: 07712 463932 FRESH-CO CREW BREAKDANCING - TESCO COMMUNITY ROOM (AGES 8-13)- (PRESCOT)

6:30pm – 7:30pm Community Room, Tesco Prescot, Cables Retail Park, Stanley Way, Prescot, L34 5NQ. Come along to our fun and fitness Breakdancing session for children aged 8-13 years old. Cost £3. For more information contact Southmead Children's Centre 0151 443 4531 or visit www.familyvoicesfamilychoices.co.uk 1ST WHISTON SCOUT GROUP - SCOUTS (AGES 10.514 YRS) 7:30pm – 9:00pm 1st Whiston Scout Group, The George Howard Centre, Whiston, L35 3SR. Scouts are the third section in Scouting, and is for boys and girls aged 10½ to 14. Scouts take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme, from archery to expeditions. There are many awards that Scouts can work towards, completing challenges to get the Chief Scout’s Gold Award. However, taking part and having fun is just as important as what you achieve as a Scout. If anyone wants to join or requires more information please come to the centre on any Tuesday or contact Wes@whistonscouts.org.uk . 07446 839721 WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER ENVIRONMENTAL TASK DAYS @ HALEWOOD PARK 10am – 12pm Halewood Park, Okell Drive, Halewood, L26 7XB. Halewood Park Volunteers Various practical activities in the great outdoors, including tree and wildflower planting, woodland and pond management and habitat creation. Please call 0151 488 6151 for more information.

EXCEL SCHOOL OF DANCE 3:45pm – 6:45pm Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Road, Whiston,L35 3QW. Dance School: Lessons available in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street, Jazz and Hip Hop. For ages from 3 to 65. We also perform in shows. Pupils are able to take part in competitions or take exams. Cost £4 per class Staff are fully qualified and DBS checked. Contact: Kate Marzelos, 07867933764, katemarzo@hotmail.co.uk LIVERPOOL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY - WEEKLY PUBLIC MEETING AT THE LEIGHTON OBSERVATORY 7pm – 9pm Leighton Observatory, Pex Hill, Cronton, WA8 5QW. Weekly public meetings are held every Wednesday evening (except at Christmas week), between 19:00 (7 PM) and 21:00 (9 PM) local time (e.g. 7pm BST in summer, 7pm UTC in winter) in the Liverpool Astronomical Society’s Leighton Observatory. Children who wish to visit must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have any questions about our public weekly meetings, please contact us via the forums, or contact the director of the Observatory. http://liverpoolas.org/ THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER PEDAL AWAY - CYCLING GROUP @ MILL DAM 10:00am – 11:30am Kirkby Mill Dam Park, Play & Environment Centre, Mill Lane, Kirkby, L32 2AU. Ride on lanes. Bikes and helmets are available to hire (suggested donation £3) on all rides, please arrive early as limited number. For more information please contact: 01925 234 213 info@cycling.org.uk AFTER SCHOOL PLAY CLUB - TERM TIME - (AGES 411) - (HALEWOOD) 3:30pm – 5:45pm Halewood Youth in Community Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood, L26 1TT. For ages 4-11 Cost £3 including snack Contact: Mark Nelson, 0151 486 2865 YOUTH CLUB FOR AGE 12+ (HALEWOOD) 6:30pm – 9:30pm Halewood Youth in Community Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood, L26 1TT. Youth Club for age 12+ - Tuesday and Thursday 6.30pm - 9.30pm - £1 Contact: Mark Nelson, 0151 486 2865.

1982 (HUYTON) SQUADRON ROYAL AIR FORCE AIR CADETS (AGES 12-18) 7:00pm – 9:30pm Air Cadet Hut, The Park, Rydal Road, Huyton, L36 5UX. The RAF Air Cadets is a youth organisation for 12-18 year olds in the South Liverpool area, offering flying, gliding, shooting, Duke of Edinburgh, sports, adventure training and BTEC's plus much more! Cost - £12.50 a month (first month free). Contact: General Enquiries, Tel: 0151 449 3012, Mobile: 07766 810695 FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER PEDAL AWAY @ HALEWOOD PARK 10am – 11am Halewood Park, Okell Drive, Halewood, L26 7XB, Cycle along Liverpool Loop Line 10:00 am start. Please note that bikes and helmets can be hired (suggested donation £3), please arrive early as limited number. For more

information please contact: 01925 234 213 info@cycling.org.uk SOCIAL VARIETY AFTERNOON (AGES 50+) 1pm – 3pm Roby Community Hub, Merton Crescent, Roby, L36 4LD. Enjoy an afternoon of quizzes, games, sing-a-longs, dance, raffle, bingo and general all round fun (novelty gift prizes).

Sessions are £2.50 per person (includes raffle, bingo, tea/coffee and biscuits). Please note that classes are subject to change quarterly and there can be timetabling charges - be sure to check out monthly timetable. For further details and to book your place contact Yvonne Rea 0151 559 3061 BASKETBALL COACHING SESSION (AGES 7+) 7pm – 8pm Halewood Leisure Centre, Baileys Lane, Halewood, L26 0TY. Basketball coaching sessions for all abilities. Ages 7 upwards to adult. Contact Volair for costs - 443 2200. Contact club coach Reg Allen 487 8994 for further details.

SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER DIDDIKICKS 9am – 12pm Halewood Youth in Community Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood, L26 1TT. Diddikicks is now in to its fifth year and the sessions and classes have grown from strength to strength. For more information on our classes and to book yourself on to a FREE trial, please email today to warrington@diddikicks.co.uk MELODIES (SENIORS 11+) - MUSICALITY FOR ALL (HALEWOOD) 10:30am – 12:30pm Halewood Academy, The Avenue, Halewood, Liverpool L26 1UU. Advanced level session to challenge our senior students dance, drama and singing skills. Performers will have the option to take LAMDA exams, learn a range of dance techniques and take part in regular competitions/performances. Contact us for class fees and to book your place, must book at least 1 week in advance. email: musicalityproductions@hotmail.co.uk Call: 07712 463932 MONDAY 26 NOVEMBER ADVANCED WALKING - MILL DAM PARK 10am – 1pm Kirkby Mill Dam Park, Play & Environment Centre, Mill Lane, Kirkby, L32 2AU. Advanced walking 4-6 miles (approx. 3 hours) Call 489 1239 if you have any questions.

CARDIAC REHAB WALKS AT COURT HEY PARK 11:00am – 12:30pm Court Hey Park, Roby Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L16 3NA. Approx. 1 mile (45 minutes walks) For more information call the South Huyton ranger on 0151 443 3114 or 07771550843.

9TH KNOWSLEY (HALEWOOD) SCOUT GROUP BEAVER SCOUTS (AGES 6-8) 5:00pm – 6:30pm Scout Hut beside Hollies Hall, Hollies Road, Halewood, L26 0TH. Beaver Scouts are young people usually aged between 6 and 8 years old. If anyone wants to join or requires more information please come to the Scout Hut on any Monday or email 9hwscouts@gmail.com TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER HOLLIES HALL INDOOR BOWLING (AGES 21+) 12:00pm – 3:30pm Hollies Hall, Hollies Road, Halewood, L26 0TH. We run a Winter indoor bowls activity (not 10 pin) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. Playing on 2 mats, 12 people to each mat. For ages 21+ Times 12 noon3.30/4.00pm Contact: 0151 487 9779 THE HUYTON ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS (AGES 411YRS) 4:00pm – 8:30pm Huyton, L36 9GD. Quality performing arts academy specialising in primary children aged 4-11. Classes in dance, drama and singing. Costs £4 for one class, £7 for any two classes, £10 for all three classes. Call Jane: 07595538755 Email: Huyton_arts@live.com FRESH-CO CREW BREAKDANCING - TESCO COMMUNITY ROOM (AGES 8-13)- (PRESCOT) 6:30pm – 7:30pm Community Room, Tesco Prescot, Cables Retail Park, Stanley Way, Prescot, L34 5NQ. Come along to our fun and fitness.

Breakdancing session for children aged 8-13 years old. Cost £3. For more information contact

Southmead Children’s Centre 0151 443 4531 or visit www.familyvoicesfamilychoices.co.uk ATHLETICS TRACK SESSIONS (EFFORT BASED) AGE 16+ (KIRKBY) 7pm – 8pm Kirkby High School, Bracknell Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby, L32 9PP. Platinum Team – (Varied interval session) Gold/Silver/Bronze Team – (Varied interval session) Adult Track Sessions – £1 per session See www.knowsley-harriers.com/ for further details WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER ENVIRONMENTAL TASK DAYS @ HALEWOOD PARK 10am – 12pm Halewood Park, Okell Drive, Halewood, L26 7XB. Halewood Park Volunteers - various practical activities in the great outdoors, including tree and wildflower planting, woodland and pond management and habitat creation. Please call 0151 488 6151 for more information.

EXCEL SCHOOL OF DANCE 3:45pm – 6:45pm Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Road, Whiston, L35 3QW. Dance School: Lessons available in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street, Jazz and Hip Hop. For ages from 3 to 65. We also perform in shows. Pupils are able to take part in competitions or take exams. Cost £4 per class Staff are fully qualified and DBS checked. Contact: Kate Marzelos, 07867933764, katemarzo@hotmail.co.uk MALVERN SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB (AGES 7+) 7pm – 9pm Dovecot MAC, Back Dovecot Place, Dovecot, L14 9BA. Classes teaching Shotokan Karate to Children and Adults. Affiliated to the Karate Union of Great Britain. Britain’s Largest single Style Karate Association. For ages 7 and Upwards - Adults Welcome Too . Cost £5. Contact: Chris Cray - 07595 258345 THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER ARNCLIFFE CENTRE YOGA CLASS 10:00am – 11:30am Arncliffe Sports and Community Centre, Arncliffe Road, Halewood, L25 9PA. Yoga class for relaxation exercise, breathing, stretching and feeling good. For teens and adults.

Please contact for costs. Contact: June Baxter, 0151 486 3874, STREET DANCE CLASS (AGES 8+) 5pm – 6pm Rebound - Dance, Fitness & Well Being, Huyton Gateway, Huyton, L36 9TE. A class that's fast and funky for ages 8yrs and over. Price: £3 or any two for £5/week. Contact Rebound Dance & Health, 0151 489 4616 / http://www.reboundcic.co.uk/classes/ RUNNING SESSIONS (AGES 16 - ADULT) - HALEWOOD 7pm – 8pm Halewood Environment Centre, Okell Drive, Halewood, L26 7XB. Road running sessions delivered by Knowsley Harriers Athletics Club for both beginners and more experienced runners. Ages 16+. Free. See www.knowsleyharriers.com/ for further details FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER MOONBEAMS - COFFEE MORNING/CRAFT CLASS (PARENTS & CARERS) 9:30am – 2:00pm River Alt Resource Centre, Woolfall Heath Avenue, Huyton, L36 3YE. We support parents and carers of children with special needs. We currently have a coffee morning on the first Friday of the month at 9.30 am. to 1pm. and a craft class for the remaining Fridays of the month.

The class takes place between 9.30 am and 2.00 pm. but you can drop in at any point between those two times. For further information please contact Yvonne 07403 348849 or email: moonbeamsconnect@gmail.com PEDAL AWAY @ HALEWOOD PARK 10am – 11am Halewood Park, Okell Drive, Halewood L26 7XB, Cycle along Liverpool Loop Line 10:00 am start. Please note that bikes and helmets can be hired (suggested donation £3), please arrive early as limited number.

For more information please contact: 01925 234 213 info@cycling.org.uk AFTER SCHOOL PLAY CLUB - TERM TIME - (AGES 411) - (HALEWOOD) 3:30pm – 5:45pm Halewood Youth in Community Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood, L26 1TT. For ages 4-11 Cost £3 including snack Contact: Mark Nelson, 0151 486 2865.

10 November 2018

PHIL REDMOND RECEIVES FREEDOM OF LIVERPOOL TV producer and cultural entrepreneur Professor Phil Redmond CBE has been awarded the Freedom of Liverpool.

The city’s highest civic honour was bestowed on him by Lord Mayor, Councillor Christine Banks, at a special ceremony at Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Born in Huyton, Phil Redmond set up Mersey Television in the early 1980s and created three of Britain’s longest running drama programmes - Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks.

He was deputy chair and creative director of the city’s Capital of Culture celebrations in 2008, and latterly served as chair of National Museums Liverpool.

He devised, and is chair of, the UK City of Culture programme which was set up to capitalise on Liverpool’s success as European Capital of Culture, and is also chair of the Liverpool City Region Cultural Partnership, charged with developing a 30-year cultural strategy.

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said: “There has been no better advocate of Liverpool than Phil Redmond over the last 40 years. He has been a passionate and powerful voice for the city, helping tell our

story.

“The success we enjoy now as a leading location for TV and film productions contributed hugely to his brave decision to set up Mersey Television in the early 1980s.

“It is fitting that we are awarding him the Freedom of Liverpool 10 years on since we were European Capital of Culture, a year in which he played a key role.”

Lord Mayor, councillor Christine Banks, said: “Phil Redmond has made a phenomenal contribution to Liverpool during his lifetime and it is right and proper that we reward his work by awarding him the Freedom of the City.

“His devotion and dedication to his home city, along with his charity work, deserves the highest recognition.”

Alongside his personal career, he and his wife Alexis have supported many charitable and public sector causes becoming major benefactors across Merseyside, including Liverpool John Moores University, National Museums Liverpool and Alder Hey Hospital.

Since selling Mersey Television in 2005, they have devoted almost all of their time to public service.

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Phil Redmond who received the Freedom of Liverpool award - Picture Andy Miah

Phil Redmond said: “I’m extremely honoured. There is no greater accolade than to be granted an award such as this.

“I have always been extremely proud to be from and of Liverpool because the one thing it teaches you is that life is, really, what you want to make of it - but it

can be so much greater if you have a strong, sometimes challenging but always overwhelmingly supportive community around you. I have been very lucky to have experienced that.”

He has recently turned to writing novels.

PRESCOT REMEMBRANCE CONCERT PLANNED FOR WWI CENTENARY A special concert will take place in Prescot Parish Church to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War One (1914-1918).

Musical guests Parr Brass Band will perform at the WWI Centenary Celebration Concert on Friday 9 November, with readings of war-related poetry and prose from members of the community. A highlight of the evening will be a selection of wartime songs, with which the audience can sing along.

For the first time, the Friends of Prescot Cemetery & Churchyard, the Prescot Festival and the parish itself have teamed up to organise the event.

Wine and nibbles will follow approximately an hour and a quarter of music, and everything is included in the ticket price of £5 (on the door). Under-16s are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

The concert takes place from 7pm to 8.15pm at Prescot Parish Church, Church Street, Prescot, L34 1LA.

CCTV APPEAL FOLLOWING ASSAULT AT PUB IN KNOWSLEY VILLAGE

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Merseyside Police have issued CCTV images of a man who may have information to assist an assault investigation in the Knowsley Village area.

At around 1.50am on Saturday 13 October, the victim was with friends at the Derby Arms Public House on Knowsley Lane when he was attacked outside by an unknown man in an unprovoked attack, sustaining facial fractures.

An investigation is underway and detectives would like to speak to the man pictured at the earliest opportunity.

Detective Inspector Steve Ball said: “This was a nasty and unprovoked attack on a man who had simply been enjoying a night out with friends.

“We want to speak to the man pictured so we are appealing to him, or to anyone who recognises him, to come forward.

“Violence in our communities will never be tolerated and we will do everything

possible to identify the person responsible and put them before the courts.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC. You can also call 101 quoting incident reference 18200216013 or contact the independent charity @CrimestoppersUK anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/giveinformation/give-information.

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KNOWSLEY PROPERTY DEVELOPER SCOOPS TOP PROPERTY AWARD A local housebuilder has been praised for its work within the community, scooping a top regional award at the North West Property Awards (NWPAs).

Stewart Milne Homes, which has been growing a Liverpool City Region presence with schemes in Knowsley and Wirral, was recognised for giving back to the areas and won the inaugural ‘Community Award’.

It has supported 20 community groups, schools and volunteer organisations across the region and funded more than £10,000 of local projects in the process.

Earlier this year, Stewart Milne Homes announced its support of Prescot Cables Football Club, agreeing to a two-year sponsorship deal with the local club.

This coincides with the housebuilder’s latest project in Knowsley, its Callenders Green development, which is set to deliver 68 new homes for the Knowsley area.

Kim O’Brien, director of the NWPAs, said: “Many congratulations to Stewart Milne Homes on their NWPAs win, in recognition all their fantastic community work.

“They have demonstrated a real commitment to their local communities and dedication to making a lasting, positive impact around the sites they develop”.

The annual event celebrated a year of success across the property industry.

Held at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral’s Lutyens Crypt, nearly 300 guests attended the glittering awards ceremony.

Thirteen awards were presented on the night, from Show Home of the Year, Best Property Law Firm, Best Student Landlord to the Regeneration Award.

The NWPAs judges include Alastair Shepherd, director of Falconer Chester Hall; Lesley Martin-Wright, CEO of Knowsley Chamber and head of business growth for Knowsley Council and Elaine Cunningham, owner of Elaine Cunningham Design Studio.

Stewart Milne Homes was this year’s headline sponsor while Watts Commercial Finance, Redrow Homes, 360Vu, Bogans Carpets, Capricorn Kitchens, Anwyl Homes and Redwing Living supported as category sponsors.

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Lesley Martin-Wright (Knowsley Chamber), Lynne Vogel and John Lee from Stewart Milne Homes

12 November 2018

Protect yourself and your family from flu Have you had your flu jab? If you have a long term health condition, now is the time to have your free vaccination.

Knowsley Council’s public health team is appealing to all those ‘at risk’ groups to protect themselves this winter by getting vaccinated.

A nasal spray vaccine is offered to two and three-year-old children and under-16s in ‘at risk’ groups. Children in reception class and school Years 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 also receive the spray in school in a bid to prevent the spread of the virus.

Free vaccinations are offered to people aged 65 years or over, all pregnant women, people with long-term medical conditions including heart disease, diabetes, severe asthma, bronchitis, liver and kidney disease and those who are morbidly obese (defined as BMI of 40 and above). This year sees the introduction of a new, more effective vaccine for the over 65s.

DEPUTY POLICE COMMISSIONER SUPPORTS CALL FOR STRONGER ACTION TO TACKLE DOMESTIC ABUSE Calls for the Government to strengthen its forthcoming bill on domestic abuse, provide enhanced funding for refuges and create a new stalkers register have been supported

by Merseyside’s Deputy Police Commissioner.

Cllr Emily Spurrell has welcomed the release of a Home Affairs Committee report into Domestic Abuse which, following a short inquiry into the Government’s proposed strategy, urges ministers to introduce legislation which provide more support for victims and widen the scope of its reforms as a matter of urgency.

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner was one of only two Commissioners across England and Wales to submit written evidence to the inquiry, which included a number of recommendations, many of which have been taken on board within the report. The report echoes the evidence submitted by the Police Commissioner in calling for: • Sufficient and longer term funding for the provision of refuges for victims of domestic abuse; • Greater recognition of the impact domestic abuse can have on children and young people;

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The committee’s report said an urgent solution had to be found for the 90 women and 94 children turned away from refuges each day, including a review of current funding levels and legislation that forced local authorities to provide emergency refuge places.

Other recommendations within the report, including the introduction of a national register of serial stalkers and domestic violence perpetrators, a consultation on introducing paid domestic violence leave for victims and an end to

single Universal Credit Payments, have also been supported by the Deputy Commissioner.

Cllr Emily Spurrell said: “Far too many women who have suffered at the hands of an abusive partner are currently being further let down by a welfare system which makes it harder for them to leave their abuser and by a government which is failing to appropriately fund safe accommodation for victims or recognise the needs of thousands of vulnerable women and their children.

“It is a national disgrace that nearly 200 women and children are being refused a safe place to sleep every single day because of a lack of bed spaces. Urgent action is needed to ensure there is enough refuge accommodation for every woman who needs it and their children.

“I welcome this report from the Home Affairs Committee which urges the Government to strengthen and expand its current bill on Domestic Abuse.

“This report lays out a number of straightforward measures the government could adopt which would make a real difference in the lives of thousands of victims. I urge ministers to pay close attention to it and heed the advice of the Committee”.

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HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SPECTACULAR A halloween fundraiser organised by Prescot and Whiston’s Green Party has proved a massive success.

Organisers Joanne Burke, Pat Cook and Kai Taylor who are all Prescot councillors delivered a spooky spectacular to raise enough money to various charities and events.

The free community event held at Bryer Road Community Centre included a disco, childrens entertainer, hotdogs, creative witch making workshop and party bags for over 200 children.

Money raised by the event went to pay for each of the fifty five schools in Knowsley to have a ‘Gus the Asparagus’ book and Gus crocheted toy in their reception class; to help children understand that autism and other conditions that make children different should be accepted, that being different isn’t a bad thing and that it is important to include children who are different in activities and things we do.

Monies raised also helped to contribute £100 to the Red Box Project (this provides sanitary wear in schools to keep children in education.)

To provide thirty party goody bags to the Autism Friendship Group run by Michelle O’Brien at the Shining Light Centre.

To provide party bags, pumpkins and cakes to Yates Court Homeless Centre for their halloween party and to provide pumpkins and cakes for Capper Grove Mental Health Community Rehabilitation Centre.

Joanne Burke, the host for the evening said: “We are delighted to have been able to help so many groups and communities and have so much fun along the way.

“I want to thank everyone who bought a raffle ticket or attended the fundraiser and all of the volunteers who helped deliver the events, you really have made a difference, we can do so much when we stand together for the common good”.

Organisers Pat Cook, Joanne Burke, Kai Taylor

14 November 2018

Education News

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AWARD SUCCESS FOR PLANTATION PRIMARY SCHOOL Plantation Primary School in Halewood has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.

The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international dimension in the curriculum is at the heart of the British Council’s work with schools, so that young people gain the cultural understanding and skills they need for life work in today’s world.

Plantation’s international work over 2017/18 included month long activities during Black History Month, writing Christmas cards to their partner school in Le Portel, France, recycling over 2200 batteries, designing flags for each Patron Saint of the United Kingdom, celebrating Chinese New Year, taking part in sports from different cultures during sports day including Kabbadi and Oodama Okuri, studying books from around the world during World Book Day, attending an ‘arts

in a multicultural society’ residential and much more.

Furthermore, in October 2018, Plantation took a group of 30 children abroad for the first time in their 50 year history, visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, Musee du Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Brie Compe Robert market, Disneyland Paris.

The international co-ordinators at Plantation Primary School have been invited to the International School Award celebration at the House of Parliament, London, on Wednesday 5 December to be presented with their certificate.

On hearing the news that Plantation Primary School had received the award, headteacher, Mr Hanley said: “This is great news for our school and recognition of the strides we have made in a short space of time to enhance our curriculum through international work.

“We have developed our learning on culture and diversity with our children immensely. Through the ideas and training staff have received, we are able

to support our children in becoming global citizens and further develop the international learning that we believe will benefit our children.”

Sir Ciarán Devane, CEO of the British Council, said: “The school’s fantastic international work has rightfully earned it this prestigious award.

“The International School Award is a great chance for schools to demonstrate the important work they’re doing to bring the world into their classrooms.

“Embedding an international dimension in children’s education ensures that they are truly global citizens and helps prepare them for successful lives and careers in an increasingly global economy.”

The award is now available worldwide in countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Lebanon, Cyprus, and Pakistan.

Around 5,500 International School Awards have been presented to successful schools in the UK since the scheme began in 1999.

“We will remember them” in our favourite places...

Young people of Kirkby have been placing poppies in their favourite places as part of the transition programme at Kirkby High School.

Inspired by the hundredth anniversary of the Armistice, the Liverpool poppies installation by artist Paul Cummins and a recent film by Peter Jackson - colourising footage from the Great War – classes from Year 5 and 6 at Northwood have been discussing their favourite places and making poppies to put there as a mark of respect as well as bridging the gaps between generations.

Year 7 students at Kirkby High School will also be doing the same project in upcoming personal development lessons.

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16 November 2018

Education News ST LAURENCE’S CELEBRATE SPACE WEEK Over the past week children at St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School, Kirkby have been taking part in World Space Week, an international observance of science and technology and its contribution to improve our society.

This year’s theme was ‘Space unites the world’ to celebrate UNISPACE+50 a historic gathering of world leaders who came together to promote collaborative space exploration between nations across the globe.

St Laurence’s took this as an opportunity to unite their children in an inclusive space project that would capture their imaginations and inspire them to think about space.

Through assemblies and focused lessons, children across the school have learnt about the wonders of space through poetry, art, maths and science.

School teacher, Peter Biggs said: “The most exciting part of our World Space Week focus however came in the form of our whole school design and technology competition. Children were given the opportunity to compete in two home learning projects.

“The first was to design and build a space rocket, the second, was to create a poster based on a space theme that interested them.

There was no design brief to allow for maximum creativity.

“With over thirty prizes space themed prizes to be won, the response we have had from the children and families has been unbelievable. The buzz around the school from both children and staff as rockets and posters of all shapes and sizes have arrived each day has been nothing short of breathtaking.

“The best part of this whole project has been hearing the stories of children who have loved working with parents, grandparents, siblings or friends to create something from scratch that they are incredibly proud of.

ACTIVATE CHARITY WINS BIG The Bracknell Centre in Kirkby has beaten off competition from schools around the UK in a competition to win one of 30 ActivPanels, a state-of-theart education technology package for the centre.

To participate in the Promethean Grant, schools and education facilities were invited to submit video entries explaining why they would benefit from winning an ActivPanel. Entries were judged on three criteria: creativity, need, and the impact the technology would have if they were successful.

30 winners have been selected to each receive a fully installed ActivPanel package valued at around £3,000.

Global education technology provider Promethean first launched the Promethean UK Grant in 2017. The company is acutely aware of the increasing budgetary pressures schools are facing and did not want this to become a barrier to accessing the latest teaching technology.

Following the phenomenal success of the initial programme, Promethean recognised the need to run a second Promethean Grant in the UK this year.

In their entry The Bracknell Centre created the opening scene of a horror film, to demonstrate how bad the technological facilities were at the centre before winning the Promethean Grant last year. They showed videos and pictures of the successes of the ActivPanel in helping the students learn with more

advanced technology and the difference it has made to the centre.

John Schaer, IT business support & assistive technologist at The Bracknell Centre said: “After successfully winning an ActivPanel in the Promethean Grant last year we wanted to try and win another one. The difference the ActivPanel has made to teaching and learning at the centre has been amazing, completely transforming the way our young adults learn and participate in the classroom.

“Having another ActivPanel at the centre will allow even more of our learners to have access to this fantastic technology.”

The Bracknell Centre’s ActivPanel was installed for the beginning of this academic year. The ActivPanel acts as a collaborative learning centre and can connect with other devices in the classroom such as laptops and tablets, enabling students to complete tasks from a handheld device or for small groups to use its multi-touch functionality.

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MP GOES BACK TO SCHOOL A Conservative MP has returned to school in Kirkby to help broaden primary pupils’ jobs horizons and boost their career aspirations for their future.

Gillian Keegan, who grew up in Knowsley and is now MP for Chichester, visited Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School in Moorfield, Tower Hill, Kirkby, to share her journey from a local girl to Westminster with Year 6 students and to discuss the pupils’ jobs aspirations and how they might achieve them.

She returned under the innovative programme run by the education charity Future First which is helping primary schools in Knowsley establish communities of alumni and supporters who can share their experiences of the working world with current pupils.

The programme is the first of its kind in the country to work with primary schools in this way. It builds on Future First’s successful work in more than a thousand secondary schools and colleges across Britain and will help primary schools harness the time, talent and resource of their former students and local community supporters to show pupils the world of opportunities available to them after they leave school.

Sheila Murphy, deputy headteacher, said: “Our children loved the workshops and activities led by Future First staff.

They were extremely lucky to have inspirational role models who returned to school to work alongside them in the

workshops. They empowered the children to broaden their horizons in terms of careers they would like to pursue in the future and also gave them wonderful insights into the world of work.

“Their confidence and self-esteem improved as a result of the Future First Project and school leaders are keen to build upon its success”.

Future First chief executive Matt Lent said: “It’s hard for young children to understand the connection between their school studies and the world of work. Our work in secondary schools has already shown that former students and local supporters are the perfect relatable role models, having an enormous positive influence on the confidence and motivation of young people.

“This new initiative will take these opportunities to primary schools and pupils for the first time ensuring all children have the chance to succeed regardless of their background”.

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Staff invited students, along with their parents, after school hours where they could learn in detail about the importance of the qualifications and answer any questions or alleviate any concerns that they may have.

The evening began with a presentation from principal Ian Young and key stage four staff highlighting certain areas of GCSE revision, exams and results.

Following the talks, students and parents were then encouraged to visit over 10 different stalls which contained information dedicated to a specific aspect of GCSE success.

From revision strategies and careers, to the importance of sleep, food and nutrition, each stall offered advice to students to ensure they try their very best next year, together with the right support from their parents.

Hayleigh Turner, KS4 achievement co-

ordinator at Rainford High who organised the event, said: “Here at Rainford High, we feel it is so important that our Year 11 cohort are given a glimpse into what to expect when it comes to their GCSEs. “We often find that students either stress too much or some don’t quite grasp the significance of them, but however they feel, we believe it is our duty to prepare them so they know what lies ahead, and by inviting their parents along, they too can gain an understanding as a lot has changed over recent years.”

Principal Ian Young said: “Since the new grading system came into play, we have found parents and students alike are still a little confused by it. The evening allowed us to talk about this in detail as well as other important issues such as mental health and wellbeing.

“We hope students are now feeling more positive towards their GCSEs.” One parent commented: “It was fantastic to be reminded about how I can support my child, there were so many fantastic resources and people happy to help. Thank you.”

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Education News KNOWSLEY SCHOOLS RECEIVE SCHOOL GAMES MARK AWARDS School PE and games organisers from Knowsley recently joined schools from South Sefton, St Helen’s and Halton to deliver one of Liverpool Schools Sports Partnership’s (LSSP) regular CPD PE network meetings.

The event was an opportunity for PE co-ordinators to come together to be upskilled, learn about new initiatives in PE and share good practice.

LSSP were delighted to have Ali Oliver, chief executive of Youth Sport Trust as their keynote speaker and to present awards.

Ali Watt from Sefton SSP, said: “Ali delivered an inspirational keynote speech as she spoke passionately about transforming PE and harnessing it’s

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potential to improve children’s well-being.

“The meeting was opened by Year 8 pupils Chloe Lucas and Ruby O’Neill from King’s Leadership Academy, Hawthorne’s.

They spoke eloquently about the life skills they have developed through their involvement in PE and school sport.

“It was great to see so many headteachers in attendance to receive their awards alongside their PE coordinators”.

The meeting also served as an ideal opportunity to present schools with their School Games Mark Awards and to celebrate their achievements.

The School Games Mark Award is a national award that recognises a school’s commitment to PE and school sport.

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West Lancashire College launch The School of Medicine A-level Programme West Lancashire College are delighted to announce The School of Medicine opening in September 2019.

Delivered in partnership with leading employers from the health and medical sector and some of the top UK University medical schools, the two-year programme offers much more than standard A-levels and gives those wishing to progress to medical school as an undergraduate a distinct competitive edge.

The first of its kind, The School of Medicine offers unique work experience in a variety of roles within the medical industry with placements within the NHS, with Virgin Care and with West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group.

Students joining The School of Medicine will study a combination of science and maths A-levels that will be enhanced by the college’s unique Discovery Work Placement Programme.

Students will also benefit from workshops and seminars delivered by doctors and professors from leading medical schools in the North West, and also receive peer mentoring from undergraduates currently studying at

medical school.

Those joining the high profile programme will be also prepared for MMI and UKCAT tests giving them the best possible chance of studying medicine as an undergraduate.

Denise Williamson, principal at West Lancashire College, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer this unique opportunity to local young people. The School of Medicine has been designed for the benefit of local aspiring medics and is part of our ambition to meet the needs of local and regional employers as well as unlock potential through learning.”

Nicola Baxter, head of medicines optimisation, West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said: “West Lancashire CCG, partnered with West Lancashire College are committed to growing our own work force particularly in health care.

“We are working together with the college and our primary care colleagues to raise the aspirations of young people and their families in our most deprived areas in West Lancashire, particularly in the STEM subjects. We are developing pipelines to medicines, pharmacy, nursing and other health related careers with embedded work placements in primary care and a widening access to medicines support package”.

You can find out more about this unique opportunity, or any of the other many study options available by attending the college’s open event on Wednesday 14 November 5pm-8pm or for further information, please contact the college on 01695 52383 / admissions@westlancs.ac.uk

NEIL FITZMAURICE TO HOST EDUCATE AWARDS 2018 Merseyside actor, comedian and writer Neil Fitzmaurice is set to return as host for the Educate Awards 2018.

The awards, in partnership with Copyrite Systems and Ricoh, is now in its seventh year and is the largest education awards in the North West.

Neil is a very well-known face on our TV screens. He is the only actor who can boast roles in the three most successful British comedy series of the last decade, Phoenix Nights, The Office and Peep Show.

Last year he featured in ITV’s powerful drama Little Boy Blue, playing Rhys Jones’ uncle and most recently starred in northern-based movie, Walk Like a Panther alongside Sue Johnston and Stephen Tompkinson.

After missing out on hosting last year’s awards due to filming, Neil is excited to be back to celebrate the amazing work of schools across the region.

Neil said: “I can’t wait to return to Liverpool Cathedral and host this year’s Educate Awards ceremony. It’s one of my favourite gigs as you can genuinely feel the excitement from all those in attendance!

“It’s great to be involved in an event celebrating the hard work of the teaching profession and all the amazing things happening in schools.”

Five Knowsley schools are in the

running for an accolade. Halewood Academy for the Innovative and Creative Literacy Award; Northwood Community Primary for the Community Partnership Award; Halewood CofE Primary for the WOW Recognition Award and both Plantation Primary School and St Aloysius Catholic Primary for Outstanding Commitment to Sport in Primary School.

Since launching in Liverpool in 2012, the awards has grown rapidly, now recognising schools and colleges right across the Liverpool City Region, Cheshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

The winners will be revealed at the annual awards ceremony, which takes place on Friday 16 November at Liverpool Cathedral.

20 November 2018

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Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook skin side down for 5 minutes until golden brown. Turn the chicken over and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the remaining olive oil, together with the shallots and cook over a low heat for 2-3 minutes.

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Blame it on the Beatles ... and Bill Shankly John Winter, was for many years was a GP at Wingate Medical Centre in Northwood, Kirkby who now after retiring from medicine he has turned his talents to writing and has written a highly evocative story set in Liverpool in the time of The Beatles.

John talks to us about his latest novel, ‘Blame it on the Beatles ...

And Bill Shankly’.

“Having loved The Beatles’ music, played soccer for ten years, and visited Liverpool several times, I am completely enthralled with this book.

“I could feel the vibrations of The Beatles’ music and the excitement of the crowd at The Cavern, and I was right there on the Kop at Anfield as the fans went wild for every Liverpool goal.

“The life lessons learned by the main character, Tony, are as applicable today as they were then.”

The story takes us to the start of the 1960’s Liverpool is an ordinary, northern city. Badly damaged by German bombs and still struggling to shake off the fall-

out from the war. Tony and his teenage friends look at their dull, grey lives and dream of something better. Even their beloved football team, Liverpool FC, seem to be stuck in Division Two and going nowhere.

Then The Beatles and Bill Shankly come along. And everything goes crazy.

The city is the focus of world attention. And it isn’t just the music. Liverpool start to dominate English football, becoming one of the very best teams in Europe.

“Tony and his friends watch The

Beatles, who they first saw playing at small local venues like The Casbah and Litherland Town Hall, go on to achieve worldwide fame.

It is an astonishing time to be young and living in Liverpool. Tony writes songs and falls in love with a girl living in Penny Lane. He and his friends join the swaying crowd on the Kop at Anfield to watch Bill Shankly’s team and sing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.

The future looks bright. But life can be cruel. Nothing lasts forever.

We all, in the end, have to grow up.

DATE FOR YOUR DAIRY Whiston Initiative in Cultural Heritage (WICH) are holding a sportsman’s at Blundell’s Hill Golf Club in Rainhill on Friday 16 November.

Guest speakers for the evening will be Alan Kennedy exLiverpool footballer, along with Sue Smith ex-England Ladies footballer and BBC commentator.

Bill Woodland will be the comedian for the evening and it will all be hosted by BBC Merseyside’s own Roger Philips.

Along with are guest speakers, there will be a disco to finish the night off. Tickets cost £35 and include a three-course meal.

If you require any more information, please feel free to contact Dave Williams on: 07805 028581 or wichfoxsbank@gmail.com

Monday CROXTETH Porchfield Community Centre Porchfield Close, Off Storrington Avenue 5PM & 7PM Julie 07843 008686 Tuesday ECCLESTON St James Church Hall St Helens Road 9.00am, 11.00am, 4.30pm & 6.30pm Lynn 07739 167051 NETHERLEY Woodlands Community Centre, Wood Lane 9.30am, 4.30pm and 6.30pm Helen 07779 266870 LIVERPOOL The Liverpool public house 14 James Street (Next door to James Street Station) 12pm Linda 0151 256 1681 Wednesday DOVECOT The Holy Spirit Community Hall East Prescot Road L14 2EH 9.30am 4pm and 6pm Julie 07779 538790

KIRKBY (NORTHWOOD) Quarry Green Club, Daleside Road Northwood, Kirkby L35 8XS 4.30pm & 6.30pm Susan 07546 148204

NETHERLEY Netherley Youth & Community Initiative St Gregory’s Church Damson Road, Netherley L27 8XR 6.30pm Helen 07779 266870

PRESCOT St Pauls Parish Church Bryer Road 4.30pm & 6.30pm Lisa 07720 979915

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CROXTETH Porchfield Community Centre Off Storrington Avenue 5.30pm Shenley 07803 524716 Thursday KIRKBY (WESTVALE) The Railway Pub (Upstairs function room) Glovers Brow Liverpool L32 2AD 4pm & 6pm Susan 07546 148204 CROXTETH PARK Rhys Jones Centre Langley Close 5.00pm & 7.00pm Dawn Tel: 07732 845118

DOVECOT The Holy Spirit Community Hall East Prescot Road L14 2EH 7.30am and 9.30am Julie 07779 538790 Saturday PRESCOT Prescot Town Hall Warrington Road 8.00am & 10.00am Lynn 07739 167051 NORRIS GREEN St Christophers Church Hall Lorenzo Drive 8.30am Debbie 07774 699694 BELLE VALE Gateacre Comprehensive School Hedgefield Road, Belle Vale 9.00am Graeme 07775 918576

22 November 2018

Health and Wellbeing HEALTHY KNOWSLEY with Councillor Sean Donnelly, Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care

FEELING ‘TIP TOP’ THIS WINTER

With the darker nights drawing in and the colder weather looming, lots of people can start to pick up bugs, sniffles and coughs. But there’s lots we can do to ensure we feel ‘tip top’ and keep any illnesses at bay!

For example, if you’re aged between 40-74 years, you’re entitled to a free NHS Health Check. Your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and some forms of dementia can be reduced by making small changes to your lifestyle.

Even if you’re feeling great at the moment, it’s worthwhile having your NHS health check as it helps to identify any potential risks early and importantly, what you can do to lower your chances of developing these health problems in the future.

Contact your GP to book your appointment.

If you’re outside of this age range and are concerned about your health, make an appointment to speak to your GP. Further information about the NHS Health Checks is available at: www.nhs.uk/nhshealthcheck Also at this time of year, it’s important you protect yourself (and your family) from the flu virus, which as you know can be incredibly nasty for a number of vulnerable groups. The vaccine is free to many people including pregnant women, people with longterm health conditions, over 65s and children aged 2 and 3.

Vaccination remains the best way to protect us all from flu this winter - speak to your GP to make your appointment today!

If you’re with a Knowsley GP, you can get appointments in the evening and weekends too!

Ring your usual GP surgery and request an extended access appointment. You’ll be offered an evening / weekend appointment at the most convenient time and location to you.

DIABETES PATIENTS MARK OVER ONE CENTURY WITH THE CONDITION Two local patients at Aintree University Hospital have been awarded Alan Nabarro medals after collectively living with Type 1 diabetes for more than 100 years.

The medal is given to people who have managed the condition for 50 years and is presented by the charity Diabetes UK. The award is named after Alan Nabarro, who waged a life-long battle against discrimination of people with diabetes.

Following his diagnosis in 1922 he was given just six months to live, but due to the discovery of insulin went on to live for a further 55 years.

Joan Edwards, 79, from Gillmoss and Jill Whittaker, 50, from Aintree both have Type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is an auto immune condition which leads to destruction of the insulin producing cells in the pancreas leading to raised blood glucose levels. People with type 1 diabetes require insulin injections for the rest of their lives.

Jill, who was diagnosed in 1968, said: “I have had diabetes since I was six months old - it was a real struggle growing up with the condition. I once got into trouble at school when my teacher discovered I had hidden biscuits behind a classroom radiator. I was always short of energy and needed the sugar boost, but the other children and my teacher didn’t fully understand what I was going through.”

Catherine Whitmore, diabetes specialist nurse at Aintree University Hospital, said: “All four of our

Jill Whittaker and Joan Edwards

medalists are proof that, with the right management, you can live a full and active life with diabetes. They are an inspiration to anyone struggling to overcome the impact of a diabetes diagnosis. The perception of the condition has changed dramatically from when our medalists were first diagnosed and I would like to congratulate them all on their achievement.”

The group were presented with their medals at a celebratory lunch held in Aintree’s Diabetes Centre, which was attended by their family and friends.

AWARDS CELEBRATE MERSEYSIDE’S SOCIAL CARE WORKFORCE New awards to honour ‘hidden heroes’ working in the care sector are being launched by a Merseyside charity.

The local care company and charity wants to celebrate the best in care and also respond to the increasing demand in the sector by showing people the range of roles and opportunities available.

A new report by social care training organisation Skills for Care has found that there are 30,000 frontline social care workers across the Liverpool City Region.

Paul Growney, CEO of Merseyside charity Caring Connections, said: “The Caring for Merseyside Awards will recognise the brilliant work delivered by carers across the Liverpool City Region.

“The health and social care sector is really struggling at the moment, with very high demands for service, difficulties in recruiting new staff and increasing financial pressures.

“There are thousands across Merseyside who work within this sector and provide the backbone to the local community.

“Without these people many of our local services would fall down and the wellbeing of local residents would be severely reduced. These people deliver an incredibly valuable job, often under great stress, and still manage to provide a caring service.

“We have founded the Caring for Merseyside Awards to celebrate these hidden heroes within the Liverpool City Region. We would like to encourage employees and service users to nominate their star carers.”

Nominations are now open, for people to submit their vote for a carer who has gone above and beyond their call of duty and provided outstanding care.

There are 12 award categories - including support worker of the year, dementia worker of the year and care apprentice.

The awards will be presented at an annual event for the care workforce – the first will be held at Liverpool Town Hall, on Saturday 26 January 2019.

To make a nomination for an award please visit www.caringconnections.org.uk/news/31-caring-formerseyside-awards-2018

HEALTHY TIP A workout buddy is hugely helpful for keeping motivated, but it’s important to find someone who will inspire — not discourage. So make a list of all your exercise-loving friends, then see who fits this criteria.

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TRUST STAFF ‘STAND BY’ THE FAMILY OF KNIFE CRIME VICTIM

Trust staff at Whiston Hospital took a stand against knife crime by joining the #NoMoreKnives campaign.

Alongside the family of Adam Ellison, the 29-year-old fatally stabbed in Prescot town centre last November, staff from across the hospital stood outside the Emergency Department and sang the campaign's anthem ‘Stand by Me’. The song has been adopted by the campaign as a show of strength from the people of Merseyside to say that carrying a knife is not acceptable.

Whiston Hospital is the second highest receiving emergency department of knife injuries in Merseyside. In 2017/18, 83 people were

admitted with knife injuries, up from 65 in 2012/13, an increase of 28% in the last five years.

Graeme Inkster, emergency department consultant, said: “The smallest knife wound can prove fatal anywhere in the body.

It could be the leg, buttock, stomach or heart, I have seen people with the smallest of entry wounds suffer catastrophic internal injuries.

“We are proud to stand next to Adam’s family and say “no more”.

“Our staff see first-hand the devastating consequences of knife-crime, the hardest part of our job is telling a family that there is nothing more we can do to save their loved one and an innocent life has been lost. It is

heart-breaking for the victim’s family and for all those involved”.

Adam’s Mum Joyce, said: “Our world fell apart when Adam was brutally attacked and killed. We are proud to stand here in Adam’s name to say this has to stop. No more families should have to lose a loved one and the staff here at the hospital should not have to deal with the horrific injuries.

“We would like to thank the staff at Whiston Hospital for their support and I hope that by standing together we can help spread the message of No More Knives”.

For more information about the campaign, search #NoMoreKnives.

Report reveals huge gamble the nation is taking with its health A new report looking into mouth cancer in the United Kingdom reveals a dangerous and widespread lack of awareness about the disease.

The UK’s first State of Mouth Cancer Report highlights the sharp rise in the number of mouth cancer cases and finds most Brits are unaware of the signs and symptoms associated with the disease.

The eye-opening report shows nearly 8,300 people-a-year are now diagnosed with mouth cancer – a 49% increase compared to a decade ago.

According to the report, just under half (45%) of British adults admit to not having any understanding about mouth cancer.

Three in four (75%) say they do not know the symptoms while more than four in five (82%) do not know where mouth cancer appears.

Published by the Oral Health Foundation and Simplyhealth Professionals to coincide with November’s Mouth Cancer Action Month, the findings also show a severe lack of awareness regarding the risk factors linked with mouth cancer.

Speaking on the release of the report, chief executive of the Oral

Health Foundation, Dr Nigel Carter OBE, said: “We have published this report to highlight the need for greater awareness of mouth cancer. It is extremely concerning to see the lack of basic knowledge about the disease, especially as it continues to affect more people every year.

“For so long, mouth cancer seems to have gone under the radar. It is now time for us to take notice and learn what we need to, so that we can help protect ourselves and others around us.

“It is so important to understand what is most likely to put us at risk, how we can spot mouth cancer, and where we can go if we see anything out of the ordinary.”

The early warning signs of mouth cancer are mouth ulcers that last longer than three weeks, red or white patches and unusual lumps and swellings.

The disease can appear in the mouth, lips, head and neck.

“You can help to raise awareness of mouth cancer by taking and sharing your #BlueLipSelfie on social media and on the gallery at www.bluelipselfie.com to drive everyone to be more mouthaware”.

24 November 2018

Health and Wellbeing BBC NEWSREADER HELPS HOSPICE SUPPORT CHILD BEREAVEMENT SERVICES BBC newsreader and Willowbrook Hospice patron Roger Johnson recently took to the treadmill to help staff, volunteers and supporters from the Prescot based hospice run 874 miles - the distance from John O’Groats to Lands End. The Treadmill Challenge which ran from 30 September - 6 October, ending with a 5K Park Run in Victoria Park, was to help raise money to support ‘The Willows’, a child bereavement project based at The Living Well..

Dr Paula Powell, clinical lead and specialist palliative care consultant at the Hospice said: “Family bereavement can have a profound impact on children.

Many find it difficult to understand what’s happened which can often lead to their feelings being ‘bottled up’ or coming out in different ways such as anger or

frustration.

“Last year, we were luckily enough to receive a grant to help set up ‘The Willows’ and even though the project has only been up and running for a few months, we can really see how it’s beginning to benefit the children involved.

“Unfortunately, the grant won’t last for ever, so we decided to challenge ourselves to the 874 mile trek to help raise the money to sustain the service.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the support we’ve received and the number of people who have taken part in the Treadmill Challenge has been phenomenal!

“We just hope that the money keeps rolling in so that we can continue to provide such a vital service to children who have been bereaved across Knowsley and St Helens.”

Children in Knowsley benefit from school holiday fun and nutrition

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TASK has been in Knowsley since 2004 and is a directory of reputable traders who have been vetted, to keep older and vulnerable people safe when they need work doing on their home.

Contact TASK on 0151 546 6680 This year we have launched a brand new service – S.H.O.P. for You (Supporters Helping Older People). This service provides shopping, accompanied shopping, light cleaning and befriending support in the home or in the community. We are very flexible in meeting the needs of our customers in order to promote independence and choice.

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‘SNAP in the Park’ event in Halewood with Cllr Morgan, leader of Knowsley Council and Cllr Norman Hogg, Mayor of Halewood Town Council.

Over 2,500 children and young people in Knowsley benefited from a free, nutritious meal over the summer through the new SNAP (Sport-NutritionActivity-Play) school holiday activity programme.

Families across Knowsley enjoyed 54 days of free SNAP holiday provision which included the offer of nutritious food alongside opportunities for fun and play.

Knowsley SNAP was delivered by ‘Knowsley Explore’ a new partnership of local voluntary, faith and community sector organisations, linked to the national ‘Feeding Britain’ network.

The summer programme was supported by funding from the Department for Education with further support from Knowsley Council’s Children’s Centres and School Meals services, and donations of food from

Halewood Town Council.

Cllr Sean Donnelly, cabinet member for health and social care, said: “I’d like to thank all the organisations involved in Knowsley SNAP. “Not only did the exciting programme of activities have a positive effect on the health, physical activity levels, educational progress and social skills of hundreds of Knowsley children over the school holidays, it also gave those children positive experiences to share about their summer when they returned to school.

“Importantly SNAP helped families who struggle to cover the additional food costs over the six weeks holidays, particularly in the absence of free school meals.

“SNAP’s success proves that by working collaboratively in ways that are cooperative and positive, Knowsley is ‘Better Together’.”

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COUNCILLORS SHOW THEIR COMMITMENT

BY BECOMING DEMENTIA FRIENDS Knowsley Councillors have become Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends, taking a key step towards helping end the stigma for the 850,000 people living with dementia across the UK. A trailblazing initiative that aims to help people understand what it might be like to live with dementia and turn that understanding into action, Alzheimer’s Society launched Dementia Friends in 2013 and has already reached 2.5 million Dementia Friends.

Councillor Sean Donnelly said: “Knowsley councillors have signed up to show our support for a dementia friendly community by becoming Dementia Friends and we are encouraging people across Knowsley to do the same.

“With a growing number of people living with dementia, it's more important than ever we all have a better understanding of the condition.

“Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council have just released our new dementia-friendly strategy and we are working hard to create a community in Knowsley where people affected by dementia feel more accepted and supported.

“Dementia Friends is about giving people an understanding of dementia and the small things they can do that can

make a difference to people living with dementia.

“From helping someone find the right bus to spreading the word about dementia, it can help make our local community a better place to live.”

Rachel Yates, regional public affairs officer at Alzheimer’s Society said: “Someone in the UK develops dementia every three minutes and almost everyone

knows someone whose life has been affected. Yet too many people feel excluded and face the condition alone, so hopefully others in Knowsley will follow the lead of Knowsley Councillors and become Dementia Friends to help end the stigma.

“Dementia is one of the biggest health and care challenges our country faces one that all of society must respond to.

SUPPORTING VETERANS IN MEMORY OF LOCAL SOLDIER Local charity Caring Connections has now launched a specialized service directed to supporting ex-service men and women affected by a range of mental health issues.

The service has been set up in memory of John Paul Finnigan who sadly lost his life through suicide in 2018.

John a brave Liverpool soldier from Huyton had completed a number of tours overseas in war ravaged areas serving proudly with the 2nd Battalion the Rifles.

Upon leaving the army John suffered greatly with PTSD and even lost close friends through their own PTSD struggles.

Johns story highlighted the further need for support of our returning veterans and challenges that are faced after being involved in such distressing situations.

Paul Growney CEO of Caring Connections said: “We are very proud to launch this service and hopefully it can provide a further support mechanism to those returning home and struggling with civilian life.

“The story of John Paul has really

Too many people are not getting the support they deserve and are entitled to.

Too many families are struggling to get by.

“We all have a part to play in improving the lives of people living with dementia.

But we need everyone in Knowsley to play their part in making the borough dementia-friendly”.

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touched our organization and we honored to dedicate this service to his name.

“At Caring Connections we have a team of specialists, who understand the deep and often complex needs specific to veterans, are able to provide a 1:1 bespoke service in a safe, confidential environment.

“The therapists are trained in a widerange of therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specializing in supporting clients bereaved through suicide. All therapists are registered with the BACP Professional Body”.

If you feel we may be able to help you or you know someone that may be suffering please contact Caring Connections on 0151 289 2761 where they can discuss their service in more detail. This support is free and they

St Joseph’s Hospice is proud to have been rated as a ‘Good’ hospice by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Inspectors said it is an effective, caring, responsive and well-led hospice.

It is also a very special place for so many people right across Merseyside and West Lancashire, with a professional team of nurses and carers providing high quality palliative and end of life care to patients as well as support for their families.

St Joseph’s Hospice, or Jospice, is one of the oldest hospices in the country and sits within 12 acres of beautiful woodland in Thornton. As a registered charity, the care provided by is free of charge and so it relies on the community and local businesses to support it.

The hospice has great ambitions for the future and plans to introduce new services and facilities to help more people who would benefit from high quality palliative care.

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Find out more at www.jospice.org.uk and follow us on Facebook and twitter @JospiceUK. Charity number 1090151

26 November 2018

Making Connections: Hilda Margaret Whitaker née Hodge, the Malayan Teachers’ Training College and Beyond

Details of a Balinese marionette

This month, our journey into Knowsley’s Archives takes us from Kirkby to the rainforests of South East Asia, as we delve into a very personal collection of correspondence, photographs, writings and works of an artist and teacher with local connections.

Hilda Margaret Hodge (19242013) was born in Salford and at the age of 6, moved with her family to Surrey. Known as Margaret, she progressed from Wimbledon Art College to the London Institute where she qualified to teach secondary level art, securing her first teaching post in Nottingham in 1946, followed by positions at schools in Hertfordshire and West London.

In tandem with these teaching posts, she completed postgraduate Art Studies in Textiles at the Central School of Arts and Crafts and Social Sciences at London University, prior to undertaking a teacher training post at Dudley.

Margaret’s next move was to Kirkby: in 1954 she took up the post of Art Tutor at the Malayan Teachers’ Training College, Kirkby Fields in the

years around Merdeka, Malaysia’s homesick and slightly disillusioned declaration of independence. with their new home, made every The Malayan Teachers’ Training effort to create their own sense of College received its first batch of 149 community. students on 2 January 1952. How Tutors at the College also had these young people must have felt, pastoral responsibilities for their arriving in a very cold England to be students and Margaret was no met with what were essentially different. She took this role very barrack blocks for seriously, as demonstrated by accommodation, can a sketch book in the only be imagined.

Archive Collections.

The site had an The sketch book Working on the interesting history documents a study trip illustrations which would not made by Margaret to have been known Stockholm, Sweden in proved to be a to the new around 1954. The challenging task many sketches of arrivals: during the Second World War, South East Asian accommodation for Museum exhibits in the up to 2000 Royal Stockholm Ethnographic Ordnance Factory workers Collection and figurative studies of was built at Kirkby Fields on land Stockholm street life, all of which are owned by Lord Sefton. From 1948accompanied by studious notes on 1951, the facilities were utilised by colour and composition, evidence the Liverpool Corporation as an thirst for knowledge and creativity that emergency teacher training college, Margaret applied to her work. The providing jobs and a career for sketch book also gives a wonderful returning servicemen and fulfilling the insight into Margaret’s teaching at the urgent need for post war teachers.

College, as its pages are filled with None of this was of help to the young ideas for art projects and notes on art Malayans who, whilst desperately theory and ideology. Margaret also

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KNOWSLEY ARK: BRINGING HISTORY ALIVE used the book to record notes for Tutorial Group session work and her pastoral care responsibilities for female students, her notes reflecting the boundaries, issues and relevant information that she needed to share with the students, who were adjusting to a very different culture to that of their homeland.

Around this time, Margaret was commissioned to produce the artwork for a Malay class reader, 'Tijah, Mat dan Nor', written in Malay by A. A. Goodchild and Abdul Kuddus bin Mohammed and published by MacMillan for the Department of Education, Federation of Malaya in 1955.

Working on the illustrations proved to be a challenging task. Many draft proofs were produced as the combination of colour, hairstyles and clothing depicted in the images was refined and finally agreed upon between artist and commissioner, and many of these unpublished drafts are held in the Knowsley collection. The correspondence between the artist and Mr. Carroll of MacMillan on behalf of the Department of Education reveals the great attention to detail given to matching the illustrations closely to the text and also the difficulty of interpreting the exacting requirements of the

Department of Education, given that instructions were being relayed remotely via a third party. Added to this was an unfortunate accident which befell Margaret: as the commission was drawing to a close, she slipped and fractured her arm, leaving her reliant on her friend to correspond with the publisher on her behalf.

In 1958, Margaret left Kirkby to travel and work in Uganda, returning to Scotland in 1964 with her husband, Philip Whitaker and their young daughter. Margaret continued to create paintings and drawings which reflected her spirit of adventure, exploration and curiosity, whilst working in primary schools as a peripatetic art specialist.

Retirement in 1984 allowed Margaret to continue her exploration of Devon, South East Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean, creating vibrant paintings and sketches and capturing the beauty of nature in each place she visited.

In 1987, she visited Malaysia for the first time, where she was reunited with many of her former students. In 1989 she visited Thailand and subsequently joined a Field Studies trip which enabled her to explore the mangrove swamps, forests and bat caves of

Margaret and students celebrating Deepavali

Malaysia and Indonesia. The sketch books and albums in the Archive collections are full of vibrant, colourful and dynamic sketches and paintings which reflect the culture, craft and environment of the region through her acute observations.

The Archive is fortunate to hold examples of Margaret’s work throughout various influential periods of her life. A prolific artist, her practice features formal compositions, delicate and detailed sketches, structural and colour studies of figures engaged in everyday activities, street scenes, landscapes, wildlife studies, flowers, trees and crafts - themes developed as she was able to explore the

countries and cultures which had captured her imagination. However, the sketches of college life, portraits and vibrant designs clearly demonstrate the impact that the College and its students had on her. Indeed, this era of her life led to the foundation of many lasting friendships with her students which are evidenced by the continuing contact she had with them even after she had moved on to pastures new. For many years, she received letters and cards updating her on the progress her former students were making, as the bundles of invitations to attend weddings gave way to photographs of new arrivals and growing families.

You can visit the ARK at the Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby, L32 8XY. For more information about the ARK or to find out about the services on offer, call 0151 443 4365 or email infoheritage@knowsley.gov.uk Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and find Knowsley Archives on Flickr, Wordpress and Soundcloud

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Haunted Merseyside with Tom Slemen

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n November 1970, a 21for a year’s road tax, then went year-old Huyton man to Terry’s flat and moaned to named Rob Oxley went to his friend about only having his local betting shop and twenty-five quid left. He then put his birthday money on a noticed a canvas in the corner horse. The horse won and which showed a beautiful girl netted the young man Terry had painted at the art enough cash to buy a school. second-hand Hillman Hunter “Who’s that beauty?” Rob with £50 to spare, and he enquired. picked up the car and “Forget it mate, she’s a real headed for Liverpool city classy girl; aristocratic she is”, centre to the flat of his Terry replied, “Rosaline Hadley friend Terry Evans. her name is, and she’s going Terry, a young art student to be the next big thing in who was as girl-crazy as Rob, modelling.” lived over a barber’s shop on “Can you introduce me to Leece Street, so Rob parked her?” Rob asked, smiling his newly-purchased car on Coyly at the painting. nearby Roscoe Street.

Terry chuckled and brought The Huytonian youth then his friend back down to earth. got out the vehicle and “Not being funny or anything noticed five men coming Rob, but she’s probably got a towards him. It was a gang fellah and I bet he’s wellhe’d clashed with before heeled. What would she see nicknamed The Nazis. in you?”

They were all skinheads and “You’d be surprised Terry their violent reputation was mate - the old personality isn’t known far and wide. Nice moit, eh? I could charm the birds mo there, mate, said the out the trees me. Look mate, if leader of the gang, looking at you can get me to meet her I’ll the Hillman Hunter, and then give you twenty quid.” he held out his hand and said: Terry accepted the “lend me the keys and I’ll take challenge and he gave Rob an the lads for a drive.” easel, canvas, brushes and “Oi! You!” said a tall smartly- paints and on the following dressed man behind Rob. He looked as if he “Rosaline Hadley her was in his mid-sixties and wore a tweed suit. name is, and she’s He took out some going to be the black wallet and thrust it at Rob. next big thing in “Police! That tax disc modelling” on your car is out of date.”

The Nazis turned and day when Rosaline turned up hurried away, and Rob to pose for a sitting at the stammered, “Yeah I know, but, Hope Street art school, Rob but er, well, I’m just going to set up his easel at the front of get me tax sorted out now, the class. honest.”

Everyone assumed Rob was “Yes, well there’s a a new student, and after the convenient post office on that session, Rob Oxley got corner so you can go there chatting to Rosaline, and the now”, said the plain-clothed unbelievable happened: he policeman, pointing to Leece and Rosaline hit it off. He Street Post Office. started dating her and twice a Although Rob was a bit week Rob would drive out to ruffled by the lawman, he the mansion in Knowsley thought there was something where Rosaline lived and pick tantalizingly familiar about him. her up.

Had he seen him on the telly?

By now he had put his Not as far as he could gambling on hold and remember, so why did he look obtained a job on a Chester so familiar? market stall which allowed him The policeman escorted him to save. On weekends Rob to the post office door then would take Rosaline to inns walked away. Rob paid £25 and restaurants around

Cheshire and Lancashire and things started to get serious between the young couple.

Rob planned to buy Rosaline an expensive engagement ring soon. Then one Saturday afternoon as Rob was driving his Hillman Hunter up Blindfoot Road - a country lane near Rainford on his way to Rosaline’s home, a figure appeared next to him in the passenger seat, and Rob swore with fright.

It was the police official who had cautioned him about his road tax disc! He turned to Rob and said, “Don’t be scared Rob. I’ve come to save your life. When you reach the fork in the road, turn left. Do not turn right or you

will be killed. A man is waiting there with a shotgun. He was a boyfriend of Rosaline.”

And then the passenger was gone. Rob slowed the car in shock and thought of the ghost’s warning. He took the road to the left instead of the usual route up Mossborough Road.

When he picked up Rosaline he told her what had happened, and she told him a strange thing.

Her previous boyfriend Marlowe Hastings had telephoned her last night and threatened he’d shoot Rob unless she came back to him.

Rosaline contacted the police and they visited Hastings. The ex-boyfriend was scared by the

visit and never bothered Rosaline and Rob again.

The couple married, and years later, Rob was shown a photograph of his grandfather George, who had died when Rob was only five. It was the very same man who had warned him of the tax disc (and scared off the skinhead gang) and the ghost who had appeared in his car.

George had evidently loved his grandson that much, he had returned from beyond the grave to protect him.

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TWO ARRESTED FOLLOWING PURSUIT IN LIVERPOOL Two men have recently been arrested following a police pursuit in Liverpool.

A white VW Golf, which had been reported stolen from a burglary in Quarry Street, Woolton on 15 June 2018, came to the attention of patrols while being driven in the Prescot area shortly before 9.30am.

Officers pursued the vehicle, assisted by National Police Air Service and the North West Motorways Police.

The pursuit concluded at Calderstones Park where the two occupants of the Golf left the vehicle and made off on foot.

Officers including the dog patrol searched the park and two men were located a short time later.

A 19-year-old man from Norris Green was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, burglary and assault of a constable.

A 20-year-old man from Halewood was arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking and burglary.

The arrested men were taken to police stations in Merseyside to be interviewed.

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KIRKBY MARKET INITIATIVE NATIONALLY RECOGNISED A project introduced by Knowsley Council’s Town Centres team at Kirkby Market has been showcased as an example of innovative best practice by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA).

The council purchased a number of credit/debit card readers for traders to use, helping to encourage more visitors to the market by giving shoppers more choice on how they can make purchases, particularly younger generations who tend to use cards and not carry cash.

Additionally, the card readers are helping to increase trade for the market traders, with some reporting sales increases since offering the card payment option.

This is just one of a number of initiatives that Kirkby Market has introduced to attract more people to visit.

Other initiatives include allowing local artists to exhibit their artwork in vacant units, promoting ‘trader of the month’ to showcase the array of goods available throughout the market and a monthly prize draw for visitors to win vouchers to spend at Kirkby Market.

In addition, all of the food establishments in the market have achieved the prestigious five star food hygiene rating.

Cllr Tony Brennan, cabinet member for regeneration and economic development, said: “It’s great that our initiative has been recognised and showcased at a national level. We have a thriving market here in Kirkby with over 130 stalls and with our other plans for the development of Kirkby town centre, I am confident that that visitor numbers to Kirkby Market will increase.

“As well as providing a great shopping experience, the market also provides a great location to socialise too. If you haven’t already, I’d encourage you to come along and take a look”.

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ANWYL RAISES £1288 FOR MACMILLIAN Visitors to Anwyl Homes’ popular Carr’s Rise development in Prescot enjoyed a cuppa and a cake for a good cause helping to raise £1288 for Macmillan as part of its World’s Biggest Coffee Morning campaign.

Taking place annually at the end of September, the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraiser to help those facing cancer. Last year, the event raised £27 million and the intention is to exceed that figure this year.

One in every two people in the UK will suffer from cancer and there are currently millions of people living with the disease across the country. Macmillan provides medical, emotional, practical and financial support, not just for suffers, but for their friends and family too, ensuring that no-one has to face it alone.

To help support this worthwhile cause, Anwyl Homes hosted a coffee morning at 14 developments across the North Wales, Cheshire and Lancashire, as well as two events at its head office in Flintshire. Visitors to each development were offered a choice of tea or coffee and a deliciously tempting cake in return for a small donation to Macmillan.

Operations director at Anwyl Homes North Wales and Cheshire, Phil Dolan, said: “With footfall to our developments busy most days, we were hopeful that we could generate a significant amount for Macmillan and are delighted that our generous customers have helped us raise £1288.

“With almost all of us knowing someone who has been affected by cancer, Macmillan is an extremely good cause and we hope that the money raised can help support the ongoing work of this important charity”.

FIRST ARK INCREASES ITS SOCIAL VALUE IN LIVERPOOL CITY REGION BY 30%

Chill Out Spa marks 10 year milestone Chill Out Spa, Knowsley is celebrating after reaching 10 years open to the public.

The spa opened its doors on the 10 November 2008 with no existing clients and a location that could best be described as somewhat off the beaten track, owner Sharon Carroll embarked on a brave and ambitious project to establish a unique high-end day spa experience set within the gated walls of Knowsley Hall Estate.

Fast forward 10 years and Sharon can reflect on a decade of ups and downs that has seen Chill Out Spa grow and flourish into a trusted brand and multi award-winning business.

Chill Out Spa now boasts a loyal client base of more than 23,000 and is gearing up for a huge celebratory weekend which takes place exactly 10 years after they opened.

Sharon said: “It’s been a fantastic but at times, very scary journey. The early years were

loss-making and we seriously questioned our sanity. That said, we knew we were building something special and I think our clients could see what we were trying to achieve.

“I’m really grateful for the loyalty and support they’ve shown to us over the last 10 years.’

Sharon was also keen to recognise her staff, both past and present. “I am in no doubt whatsoever, that the key to our success over the last decade has been the dedication and professionalism of the Chill Out Spa team. As a thank you to them, we’ve organised a separate off-site event to mark this special milestone. Can’t tell you what it is… It’s a secret!”

Looking forward, it looks like Chill Out Spa will be around for certainly the next 10 years.

They are about to add non-surgical aesthetics to a long and extensive treatment menu together with enhancements to their ‘Chilled Membership’ scheme.

The First Ark Group has announced an increase of 30% in its social value to £29m from its core activity - in its latest annual social accounts for 2017/18.

In addition, it has enabled partner organisations to create a further £24m of social value across the North West of England as a result of its financial Investments.

The inspiring, life changing work which the First Ark Group does has grown significantly over the last 12 months thanks to its unique social business model; which now includes awarding grants and loans to charities and social enterprise organisations to help them grow and enhance the opportunities of the communities and people that they work with.

Measuring Social value in this way highlights the true impact of First Ark’s activities and the effects these have on a people’s lives, quantifying the outcomes as a tangible

financial value. These principles guide the investments made by First Ark in companies that are driving social value themselves.

First Ark has also developed a number of programmes within its core social housing business, Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT), and the services it provides to tenants, which have had an impact on local people worth £29m.

First Ark’s impact programmes have supported 125 people into employment a further 900 people with skills and employment training and supported 66 Businesses to start up or grow, while engagement with KHT tenants has helped 1,149 families to secure £2.7m in appropriate benefits and additional income.

Tony Cahill, executive director, First Ark said: “We have continued our focus this year on maximising the impact we have on people’s lives, by working in partnership with others to expand the scale of

support we can provide to local communities. This year, that includes a significant increase in the impact we have had as a result of our social investments, supported by funding from the Access Foundation, Big Society Capital and the Big Lottery Fund.”

By working with KHT tenants and the local community, alongside the local authority on their strategic goals, First Ark was able to have a significant impact on people’s lives. Working with key local stakeholders, the company has also helped reduce anti-social behaviour by 68% in its communities and delivered 980 health and wellbeing activities for disabled tenants. These programmes have helped First Ark achieve a social return of 12.90 for every £1 invested.

Full details of First Ark’s social accounts for 2017/18 can be found at https://www.firstark.com/a bout-us/it-s-all-aboutsocial-value

Celebrating 15 Years of Knowsley Women in Business On Wednesday 17 October, 83 of Knowsley’s most inspirational women supported Knowsley Chamber’s Women in Business network event.

The invited guest panel of speakers reflected a group of women from a diversity of professional careers including Rachael Forshaw, commercial director and depot principal at Sovereign Transport Services; Louise Gillespie managing director of Jessie & Co; Jennifer Larossa forensic scientist at Merseyside Police; Danielle Flynn higher apprentice at Jaguar Land Rover; and Stephanie Lee, mechatronics engineer at Jaguar Land Rover.

Also attending were Chamber member, Halewood Academy, and six of their students from the Future Female Leaders Programme.

Josie Gallagher, vice principal of Halewood Academy said: “Our Future Female Leaders programme is in its infancy. Halewood Academy are supporting this programme to help raise the profile of women in leadership roles, and provide a platform for our female students to aspire to.

“Through the programme students will have the opportunity to meet women from the business world, share experiences, and receive advice and guidance. It will also enable the student participants to explore Halewood Academy’s core values of collaboration, excellence, resilience, aspiration and respect.

“Our Future Female Leaders has two strands – to be a mentor to other young females in the school and/or to have access to a professional mentor. We have already successfully attracted some fantastic female mentors from a variety employment sectors; they have signed up to give at least one hour of their time (every six weeks) to mentor a young female from Halewood Academy.

“We were delighted to attend our first public event to help celebrate 15 Years of Knowsley Women in Business. Meeting so many influential women was such a special occasion.

Our young Future Female Leaders were surrounded by empowering women who, I am sure, will continue to inspire them from years to come.

Ellie, one of Halewood Academy’s students said: “I loved the event. It was very beneficial to meet so many women from so many different business sectors”.

Topics discussed included: • Balancing family life with work life and the impact on responsibilities • Mental health and wellbeing • Redressing the numbers of men as a opposed to women in senior positions • The opportunities for women in engineering and logistics • Where and who to go for support as you climb the career ladder • Greatest battles faced and how to overcome barriers Lesley Martin-Wright said: “This was a hugely uplifting event and a very fitting celebration for 15 years of Women in Business here in Knowsley. Stephanie and Danielle provided some very interesting details about their recent meeting with the ‘Dagenham Ladies’, who during the summer of 1968, protested about their unequal treatment. As we know the women’s strike led to widespread attention and had a huge role in bringing about equal pay legislation in the UK”.

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GOODS VEHICLE OPERATORʼS LICENCE K MADINE trading as GLASSTECHNOLOGY IMPORTS LTD of 3 Tyrers Avenue, Lydiate, Liverpool, L31 4LD is applying for a licence to use Unit 25, Store 4 You Ltd, Newstet Road, Knowsley Industrial Park, Kirkby, L33 7TJ as an operating centre for 1 goods vehicle and 0 trailers. Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre(s) who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6NF, stating their reasons, within 21 days of this notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice. A guide to making representations is available from the Traffic Commissionerʼs office.

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 15(4) OR (5) OR ARTICLE 16 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

Public Notice LICENSING ACT 2003 TAKE NOTICE THAT McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd has applied to Knowsley Licensing Authority for a Premises Licence in respect of McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd T/A Blundell’s of Liverpool, Liverpool Road, Knowsley, Liverpool L36 3YB. Proposed variation of license Extention of the instore trading from 5am – Midnight to 24 hours a day 7 days a week to match that of the drive thru.

A record of the application can be inspected by members of the public between the hours of 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday at the office of the Licensing Authority of Knowsley MBC which is located at: Knowsley MBC Licensing Service Environmental Health and Consumer Protection, 2nd Floor, Yorkon Building, Archway Road, Knowsley, Merseyside L36 9FB A Responsible Authority or any other person(s) wishing to make representations on this application must do so in writing to Knowsley Licensing Authority at the above mentioned address. Any written representations must be received by the Licensing Authority no later than 20th November 2018.

It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application under the Licensing Act 2003. A person guilty of such an offence is liable on summary conviction to an unlimited fine.

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) (WESTHEAD AVENUE, KIRKBY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) ORDER 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to enable drainage works associated with the development works on Westhead Avenue, Kirkby (“the Works”) and in order to facilitate traffic management, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council made the above named Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Order”), The effect of this Order will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles including pedal cycles from proceeding along: (i) Westhead Avenue, Kirkby – From a point 33 metres southeast of its junction with Briery Hey Avenue for a distance of 94 metres in a southeasterly direction.

The eastern diversion route for vehicles affected by the road closure will be via Westhead Avenue, Simmonswood Lane, County Road, Old Rough Lane and Briery Hey Avenue.

The western diversion route for vehicles affected by the road closure will be via Westhead Avenue, County Road and Simmonswood Lane. It is anticipated that works on Westhead Avenue will commence from Monday 22 October 2018 to Saturday 10 November 2018.

The Order came into force on Monday 22 October 2018 and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Dated the 5 November 2018 Mike Harden Chief Executive

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL (PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) (CIVIL ENFORCEMENT AND CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2015 (AMENDMENT NO 27) (CHURCH STREET AND MARKET PLACE, PRESCOT – TAXI RANK) ORDER 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council made the above-named Order (“the Order”) on 31st October 2018 Sections 1, 2, 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46, 47 53 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the 1984 Act”). When the Order comes into force on 5th November, the effect will be to amend the Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement and Consolidation) Order 2015 as amended (“the 2015 Order”). The effect of the Order is to make permanent the provisions of the Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement and Consolidation) Order 2015 (Amendment No.27) (Church Street and Market Place, Prescot) Experimental Order 2017 by providing for no stopping at any time except for taxis on the following lengths of road in Prescot; • Church Street - north side from its junction with Market Place, in a westerly direction for a distance of six (6) metres • Market Place - west side, from a point twenty five (25) metres north of its junction with southern most section of Market Place (serving Greenall Court) in a northerly direction for a distance of twenty four (24) metres The 2015 Order shall be amended by the revocation of the Map Schedules specified in the First Schedule of this notice and by the insertion of the Map Schedules specified in the Second Schedule of this notice Schedule 1 - Map Tiles to be revoked Road

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A copy of the Order, plan and a statement of the Council’s reasons for making the Order may be inspected Order may be inspected free of charge during normal office hours Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays and public holidays) at the reception desks at the Council’s One Stop Shop offices at The Halewood Centre, Rosenheath Drive, Halewood, L26 9UH, The Prescot Centre, Prescot Shopping Centre, Aspinall Street, L34 5GA, Archway Road, Huyton, L36 9YU and The Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby, L32 8XY A copy of the Order, and a statement of the Council's reasons for making the Order may also be viewed on the Council’s website; www.knowsley.gov.uk/consultations If any person wishes to question the validity of the Order or any of the provisions contained within it, on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the 1984 Act, or that any requirement of the 1984 Act or of any instrument made under it has not been complied with in making the Order, that person may within six weeks from the date that the Order was made apply for that purpose to the High Court Dated 31st October 2018 Mike Harden Chief Executive

Notice is hereby given that applications have been submitted to the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley.

Application No: 18/00653/FUL by Royal Bank of Scotland at 32-34 Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc , High Street, Prescot - REMOVAL OF ATM AND SIGNAGE AND MAKING GOOD TO INCLUDE RE-INSTATEMENT OF WINDOW OPENING AND STONE CILL Application No: 18/00613/FUL by Mr Richard Sutton at Poco Coffee , 30 Eccleston Street, Prescot - CHANGE OF USE FROM USE CLASS A1 (SHOPS) TO MIXED USE A3/ A4 (RESTAURANT/CAFE/ BAR) Application No: 18/00615/COU by Al's Club at Former Natwest Bank, 40 Eccleston Street, Prescot - CHANGE OF USE OF FORMER BANK (USE CLASS A2) TO FORM ADULT DAY CARE CENTRE (USE CLASS D1) AND COMMUNITY CENTRE (USE CLASS D2) Application No: 18/00542/FUL by Countryside Properties at Land Between Shevingtons Lane And Headbolt Lane, Moorfield, Tower Hill, Kirkby - APPLICATION TO REMOVE CONDITION AS APPLIED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 15/00570/HYB - HYBRID APPLICATION COMPRISING FULL APPLICATION FOR ERECTION OF 200 DWELLINGS, LAYING OUT OF PUBLC OPEN SPACE AND ASSOCIATED WORKS; OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR ERECTION OF MAXIMUM OF 158 NO. DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS (ALL MATTERS RESERVED FOR FUTURE APPROVAL) - PERMISSION SOUGHT TO REMOVE CONDITION 20 - CLOSURE OF EXISTING PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS AND PROVISION OF ALTERNATIVE PEDESTRIAN FOOTPATH LINK ACROSS HEADBOLT LANE Members of the public may inspect copies of the application, the plans and other documents submitted with it at One Stop Shop, Municipal Building, Archway Road, Huyton, between 9.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday or view the application online using Public Access at http://www.knowsley.gov.uk/residents/building-andplanning/planning.aspx .

Anyone who wishes to make representations about this application should write to the Council at Director of Place, Municipal Buildings, PO Box 26, Archway Road, Huyton, L36 9FB or online via the above website within 21 days of the date of this notice.

Mike Harden Chief Executive DATE OF NOTICE: 05/11/2018

KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1) ((OLD ROUGH LANE, KIRKBY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF DRIVING) ORDER 2018

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in order to enable carriageway improvement and resurfacing works on Old Rough Lane, Hall Lane and County Road, Kirkby (“the Works”) and in order to facilitate traffic management, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council made the above named Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Order”), The effect of this Order will be to temporarily prohibit vehicles including pedal cycles from proceeding along:

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The eastbound diversion route for vehicular traffic affected by the road closure and restrictions on Old Rough Lane will be via, Old Rough Lane, Minstead Avenue, Simonswood Lane and County Road. It is anticipated that works on Old Rough Lane will commence from Monday 22 October 2018 to Friday 7 December 2018.

The Order came into force on Monday 22 October 2018 and will have a maximum duration of 18 months.

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL (PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) (CIVIL ENFORCEMENT AND CONSOLIDATION) ORDER 2015 (PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO 42) (ASHTON CLOSE AND ARNCLIFFE ROAD, HALEWOOD) ORDER 2018 NOTICE IS GIVEN that Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (“the Council”) proposes to make the above-named Order (“the Order”) in exercise of its powers under Sections 1, 2, 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46, 47 53 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended (“the 1984 Act”) and the Traffic Management Act 2004 (“the 2004 Act”) and of all other enabling powers.

The effect of the Order will be to amend the Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council (Prohibition and restriction of waiting and loading and parking places) (civil enforcement and consolidation) order 2015 (“the Principal Order”) by introducing; 1 Prohibition of Waiting (No Waiting At Any Time) on the following lengths of road • Ashton Close, Halewood, both sides of the carriageway from its junction with Arncliffe Road for a distance of 11m in a westerly direction.

• Arncliffe Road, Halewood, western side of the carriageway from a point 15m north of its junction with Ashton Close to a point 15m south of its junction with Ashton close.

2 Prohibition of Waiting, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 9:30am and 2:30pm - 4pm on the following lengths of road • Ashton Close Halewood, north side of the carriageway from a point 11m west of its junction with Arncliffe Road for a distance of 45m in a westerly direction The 2015 Order would be amended by the revocation of the Map Tiles specified in the First Schedule of this notice and by the insertion of the Map Tiles specified in the Second Schedule of this notice.The proposed Order would come into operation on the date that the Council publishes a notice stating that the Order has been made.

A copy of the proposed Order, plan reference PT/TM/6234 the Principal Order and a statement of the Council's reasons for proposing to make the Order may be inspected free of charge during normal office hours Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays and public holidays) at the reception desks at the Council’s One Stop Shop offices at The Halewood Centre, Rosenheath Drive, Halewood, L26 9UH, The Prescot Centre, Prescot Shopping Centre, Aspinall Street, L34 5GA, Archway Road, Huyton, L36 9YU and The Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way, Kirkby, L32 8XY Any objections and representations relating to the proposed Order together with the grounds on which they are made, should be sent in writing to Mr Mike Dearing Head of Legal Services, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Legal Services, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, Archway Road Huyton Merseyside L36 9YU quoting reference (Legal/MD/Ashton 29713) before 26th November 2018 Schedule 1 - Map Tiles to be revoked Road

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CABLES BOOK A PLACE IN THE NEXT ROUND Report by Richard Tigwell Prescot Cables headed to Cantilever Park on Saturday on the back of good performances in both the League and Liverpool Senior Cup in the preceding week, hoping that Evo-Stik Premier Division high-fliers Warrington Town would not prove to be a bridge too far for the club’s FA Trophy ambitions.

Although bitterly cold, the conditions were perfect for playing football and what followed was a tense game between a much changed Warrington Town team and a full strength Cables side.

In typical ‘pesky’ fashion, Cables refused to be overwhelmed by playing a side from a higher division. As fixtures against so called ‘big clubs’ have shown in the past, games like this bring the best out in Cables’ players and Saturday was no exception with a fine team performance from everyone in red.

Warrington started the game with two centre forwards who could only be described as ‘massive’, combined with former Cables player Dominic Reid on the wing they set about picking apart the Cables back four. Valter Fernandes in particular struggled against the rapid Reid in the opening minutes.

However the back four of Cooper, McCulloch, Coyne and Fernandes stood firm and restricted the Yellows to very few clear chances.

Slowly Cables began to exert pressure of their own as they grew in confidence. Their first sight of goal came from Chris Almond driving through the Warrington midfield

before a good interchange of passes between Josh Klein-Davies and Fernandes saw the fullback blaze over.

Klein-Davies, who was impressive throughout the game, then shot just wide in the 22nd minute after a long clearance from ‘keeper Ben Barnes. Holding off the centre-half, he was able to drive into the box, blasting the ball to home keeper Albinson’s right-hand side. The stopper could only watch but unfortunately the shot was narrowly missing the outside of the post.

Warrington however could not break Cables down as Ben Barnes and his defence fought, battled and cleared everything that came into the danger area.

It was a real team effort. This resilience paid off in the 44th minute when Cables took the lead.

After good hold up play from KleinDavies, the ball was played into the feet of MJ Monaghan by Chris Almond who found himself in space at the edge of the area.

Monaghan was able to eventually control the ball and lay it back to the onrushing Lenehan. He was able to pick his spot and curled a lovely low shot into the bottom of the Warrington net for a superb finish that gave Cables the lead at halftime.

The second half saw Warrington attempt to exert more pressure on the Cables defence and were nearly gifted a goal as early as the 48th minute when James Cooper miskicked a back pass to Ben Barnes allowing Josh Amis in on goal.

Barnes was down quick to gather the ball and settle any early second half nerves.

Still the back four stood firm. Louis Coyne was particularly excellent in dealing with the

physical presence of the Warrington forwards.

James McCulloch used all his experience and read the game well, clearing everything that came his way.

It was from the right that Cables nearly doubled their lead in the 77th minute.

Southworh was able to lay the ball off to Monaghan, who slipped the ball into James Edgar inside the box. His cross-shot was cleared off the line by a covering defender.

Things were getting tense.

The last ten minutes saw Cables dig in and battle hard to restrict Warrington to as few opportunities as possible.

Monaghan lead the resistance from the front against his former club and produced some excellent tackles and interceptions to disrupt the home sides play.

In truth, Ben Barnes was rarely called into action as to a man, the defence battled hard and continued to keep Warrington out.

Nails were now bitten down to the bone.

The home side did almost force a replay in the dying seconds as they hit the post from a free kick and then a shot was fired narrowly wide of Ben Barnes’ left hand side.

However, Cables held on and, if truth be told, more than deserved their victory. As one Warrington Town fan remarked after the game “your team area tight knit bunch, you can see how much they work for each other”, an excellent observation on the day’s play and a worthy compliment from humble opponents.

Cables have booked themselves a place in the next round of the FA Trophy away to Halesowen Town on the 10 November.

Runners get the bug in Knowsley Running is on the up and up in Knowsley bringing health and well-being to the region.

It is hard to believe, but just eight years ago, there were no running clubs in Knowsley and now, with the emergence of Liverpool Running Bugs, Knowsley can boast three fully UKA affiliated clubs.

In February 2018 a new club started up in Whiston adopting the old name of Liverpool Running Bugs and is going from strength to strength with the focus on making running fun. The club became affiliated to UKA English Athletics in May and is now approaching 150 signed up members in just 10 months.

Reaching out to attract more people to the benefits of running, the club put on free a nine week “Couch to 5k” program which took people who do not run at all to the level of being able to take on a 5k. This course started on the 1 July in Whiston and successively graduated 25 new members on 1 September to the club. They are looking to start another program in due course.

Tracey Carr from Liverpool Running Bugs, said: “We constantly marshall and help out at various local events and parkruns putting a lot back into the running community.

“We are the resident running club and meet at the Village Hotel gym in Whiston on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm, we also have a track session on Monday 8pm-9pm at Kirkby High School, Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby.

“We are also working with Decathlon Huyton and are ambassadors for their running gear Kalenji”.

Further details of the club can be found on Facebook or at www.liverpool-running-bugs.co.uk there are also details of the couch to 5k program which can be found on Facebook at “Liverpool Running Bugs Zero to 5K Hero” or by emailing zero-to-hero@liverpool-running-bugs.co.uk

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