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The new unit will increase the number of patients who can be seen and treated, and will hopefully reduce waiting times as well as easing the pressure on admissions at busy periods.

Its arrival should also help reduce ‘ambulance stacking’ at the hospital.

The go-ahead for the upgrade will ease mounting concerns that Southport will lose its A&E capability to another hospital should any reorganisation plans be forthcoming.

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Now consultants help decide pay awards for council officers...

by Danielle Thompson SEFTON Council is wasting taxpayers’ money by using consultants to decide on potentially ‘bumper’ wages for senior council officers, claims a Southport councillor.

Birkdale Ward member Cllr Simon Shaw told the Champion that the council’s 50 highest paid officers, who are currently on salaries ranging between £46,700 and £139,900 annually, could now be in line for a wage hike after councillors agreed to a controversial provision in the council’s new draft Pay Policy at a meeting of the Council’s Pay and Grading Committee last month.

The controversial clause will, claims Cllr Shaw, give a role on deciding pay rises for council officers to the private sector Hay Group, a global management consulting firm.

Clause 20 states: ‘Each year the Hay Group are consulted as to what is an appropriate pay rise.

The Hay Group advise based on predicted awards in the general market (Public and Private Sector), the amount of inflation, and the Retail Prices Index. ‘This is also balanced against the National Joint Council Pay award and the ability of the council to meet the pay bill.’ However, a Sefton Council

‘I’m at a loss to understand why the council pays a multinational firm to tell it how much extra it should pay its most senior officers’ Cllr Simon Shaw

spokesperson responded that their current pay arrangements have been in place since 2007 and that the new Pay Policy does not propose any changes to this.

The furore comes only weeks after fellow Lib Dem Councillor John Pugh expressed concerns on Sefton Council spending ‘rocketing’ fees of almost ÂŁ2.2m in the last two financial years hiring outside consultants.

Former Southport MP John Pugh, spoke out after a Freedom of Information request to the council revealed year-on-year

increased payments shelled out on consultants over the last five years. Cllr Shaw said: “I am at a loss to understand why the council feels it should pay a multinational consultancy firm to tell it how much extra it should pay its most senior officers each year.

I’ve checked the Pay Policies for neighbouring councils and none of them has any provision like this. “That’s why I proposed that the clause should be revised so that Sefton Council should simply follow the National Joint Council line on pay - that’s agreed nationally between local government employers and the unions.�

Sefton Council said: “As part of the Localism Act we must prepare a Pay Policy Statement for each financial year and currently no pay rise has been formally agreed for any members of staff for 2018/19. “A number of years ago we took the decision not to be bound by national pay agreements for those staff categorised as Hay. What happens is that each year the Head of Personnel in consultation with our Chief Executive review the grade values for those categories of staff and report to the Pay and Grading Committee. “Hay is also consulted but the decision ultimately rests with us.�

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Popular trees given stay of execution after council chief steps in at last minute

Scouts hope to 'bag' new funding boost

Report by Danielle Thompson FELLING of the 'iconic' horse chestnuts in Formby has been delayed after the chief executive of Sefton Council intervened to allow an independent report into their condition to be undertaken.

Following the report in last week's Champion, Formby Parish Council are seeking to clarify that they have not yet commissioned an independent survey into the condition of the Chapel Lane trees.

Last week, the Champion revealed that furious residents had saved them by forming a human chain around them.

Although two of the huge, hundred-year-old trees were given a last-minute temporary reprieve, Sefton Council announced that four of the six were still due to be cut down.

But on Friday, February 2, the chief executive, Margaret Carney, intervened and agreed to defer the felling of three of the trees (outside Waterfields, Boots and Cassidy’s) in order for a full, independent and detailed survey to be carried out to determine precisely their condition by Tuesday (February 13).

The report will be 'scrutinised and considered' by Sefton Council – and if any trees are still deemed to need removing, it will now be done in a 'phased approach.'

The smallest tree was felled and the other two trees will be monitored and reassessed later in the year.

A spokesperson for Formby Parish Council said: “We would like to clarify that last week, there had been no report commissioned. The decision has been made by the chief executive of Sefton Council, to defer the felling of the trees for a full, independent and detailed survey to be carried out to

Protesters protecting one of the 'iconic' horse chestnuts

determine precisely the condition of the five horse chestnut trees, which should include the requirement to assess the health and safety implications.

“Whilst Sefton Council will not be bound by the inspection, they will consider the results and their own internal experts will scrutinise the report. “'The inspection must be carried out by a suitably qualified and experienced person, would need to be received by February 13 and the intention would be to carry out any works in the week beginning February 19. “ It has also been agreed that if any removal of the trees has to take place that it will be on a 'phased approach.'

“This is in response to the direct public pressure put on Sefton Council by the residents and supported by the Parish Council, in order to see that the

right actions are taken and that the trees are reduced and maintained properly.

“Formby Parish Council has put this item on their agenda in order to get agreement to fund an independent report.

“It is anticipated that the investigation will be done in the next few days and the report submitted to Sefton Council by February 13.

“The work will need to be paid for by the Formby Parish Council or from other sources. Formal approval for the expenditure will be sought at the meeting on Tuesday, February 6 (yesterday).

“In the meantime, the ground works have been completed to provide pits for new trees which are an essential part of the longer-term planning and which have been funded by Formby Parish Council.”

A SCOUT group are appealing for Formby residents to help them 'bag' a community funding grant.

The First Formby Scout Group are bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative to help them to refurbish their wooden Scout Hut off Rosemary Lane, which is in desperate need of 'tender loving care.'

The supermarket giant teamed up with environmental organisation Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of £1,000 - £4,000 raised from carrier bag sales in Tesco stores awarded to local community projects.

Three groups in every region have been shortlisted to receive the cash award and shoppers are being invited to visit Tesco stores before the end of February to vote for who they think should take away the top grant.

Nick Greenwood, Group Scout Leader, said: “In the early 1920s the group acquired a wooden hut from Harington Barracks and relocated it off Rosemary Lane. Since then it has been extended but as with any building in its second century of use is now in need of some tender loving care! We are now raising funds to refurbish the hut to make it fit for use by future generations of Formby youngsters.

“I am delighted that Tesco Bags of Help have recognised that we are providing benefits to our community and we encourage everyone to support us.”

Voting is open in all Tesco stores throughout this month and February.

Customers will cast their vote using a token given to them at the checkout in store each time they shop. Every other month, when votes are collected, three groups in each of Tesco’s regions will be awarded funding.

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MP Esterson and teachers Jo Molloy and Matthew King with pupils

YOUNGSTERS from Formby have been learning all about how to keep themsleves safe online.

To mark Safer Internet Day on February 6, Trinity St Peter's Primary School's year six pupils aged 10-11 told Sefton Central MP Bill Esterson about their roles as digital ambassadors for the school.

They told him about how they stay safe online and about how they develop strategies

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Tips included thinking about what information they give out online and never revealing your personal details because you don’t always know for sure who you are talking to online.

MP Esterson said: “Safer Internet Day is so important in raising awareness of how all of us can have a more positive experience online.”

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Trust chiefs set to announce expansion plan at A&E site From page 1 Southport and Ormskirk NHS Hospital Trust were tightlipped about the ‘module’ plans when approached by the Champion but we understand from sources that the trust has been awarded funding for the project to get underway and are in the process of finalising details for the expansion.

Last month, the government announced that an additional £1.3m grant is to be given to the trust to help it cope with winter pressures. The extra funding is part of an immediate £337m boost for NHS hospitals this winter.

In February last year, Southport A&E department was one of 24 casualty units across the country that were marked for potential closure or significant downgrading as part of national NHS cost-cutting

measures, sparking fears that patients would be at serious risk travelling further afield for emergency treatment.

In 2003, the Children's A&E unit at Southport Hospital was closed, meaning children and teenagers aged up to 18 have to travel to Ormskirk for emergency care.

Adults living in West Lancashire need to travel to Southport for urgent treatment.

Although the trust declined to confirm a ‘module’ was to be sited at Southport hospital, Therese Patten, Chief Operating Officer, told us: “We are delighted to have received additional funds to invest in improvements to the Accident and Emergency department at Southport Hospital.

“These will benefit both patients and the staff who care for them.”

A spokesperson for the Trust added: “We

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The spokesperson confirmed, when asked, that the funds they had obtained were to be used for an additional A&E building.

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This year's theme was Hairy Potter and the Half Bred Pup - a clever wordplay on the popular JK Rowling novel, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - and took place last Sunday morning.

(February 4) The event organisers said: “Southport Hesketh Round Table would like to thank all the runners on behalf of our sponsors and the good causes we support we have raised more than ÂŁ63,000 to date.

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“It was the Best Mad Dog ever and what a great day it was!

Thanks to all who took part and please vote for us at the next National Running Awards! “Don’t forget to send in your pictures in your Mad Dog shirts when you are on your travels as there are ÂŁ100 of Amazon vouchers to be won. “We are an all inclusive, fun event that is open to every runner

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WORK to tackle queuing at the junction of the A565 Southport New Road and the A59 Liverpool Road in Tarleton began this week.

This improvement scheme being undertaken by Lancashire County Council, started on Monday (February 5) and is scheduled to take three weeks.

It involves creating a new, dedicated right-turn lane for eastbound traffic traveling towards Liverpool on the A565 Southport New Road. This will reduce delays for vehicles travelling straight ahead at the

junction. Highways teams will be widening the A565, demolishing and rebuilding the central island in a new position, laying new anti-skid surfacing and road markings and improving the traffic lights system.

Lanes will be closed so that the work can take place. The team will operate temporary traffic lights when needed, but will keep their use to a minimum.

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New anti fracking campaign launched Report by Kenny Parker MEMBERS of new anti fracking group, Moss Alliance, have been informing residents of an upcoming community engagement meeting with shale gas mining company Aurora.

Aurora Energy Resources has submitted a scoping request to Lancashire County Council with a view to submitting a formal planning application to carry out hydraulic fracturing at Altcar Moss, near Formby.

Moss Alliance, a newly formed association of groups opposed to the plans, is holding a public meeting at Haskayne Village Hall on Saturday, February 10 between 10.30am-3.30pm (lunch provided). Organisers say it will “empower ” residents with the knowledge they need to ask the energy company the right questions.

Aurora will be holding a Public Information Day at Haskayne Village Hall, School Lane, Downholland, on Saturday, February 17 between 12-6pm.

Chairwoman of Halsall Against Fracking and Halsall Councillor, Maureen Mills, said: “I would encourage residents of Formby, Great Altcar, Haskayne, Downholland, Barton, Halsall and the surrounding areas to attend the public meeting on February 10 to raise their concerns.

“Aurora’s public information afternoon is a formality and residents of all areas that would potentially feel the effects of this proposed industrialisation of the landscape and all that comes with it need to be prepared for the industry rhetoric they will encounter on the day.”

Meanwhile Sefton Central MP Bill Ester-

MP Bill Esterson (far right) with Frack Free Formby campaigners (left to right) Moira O'Mahoney, Pauline O'Keeffe, Robin Page, and Angela Jackson.

son has told members of Frack Free Formby that they had his full support. Mr Esterson said: “Our energy needs must be met by an investment in renewable energy. I will certainly be opposing this planning application, and my Labour colleagues at Sefton Council have committed to doing the same.”

West Lancashire MP Rosie Cooper added: “I have consistently opposed fracking for many years now, voting in Parliament for a complete moratorium on fracking until we know the true detail around the potential health and safety implications.

“I have supported Lancashire County Council's rejection of planning permission

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A SCOUT group and a care home friends’ group are set to receive a share of a £20 million funding from Co-op stores.

As part of its membership scheme, 1% of shoppers’ spending goes towards the high street store’s Local Community Fund.

Since being launched in 2016 the fund has raised £20 million for good causes, and the store anticipates raising the same amount again this year.

4th Formby Scout Group and Friends of St. Joseph's, Formby, are among the latest beneficiaries of the fund, which are chosen by members, The Co-op says that each are in line to receive “several thousand pounds” which will be distributed in four installments beginning at the end of February.

Southport based organisations to receive money include West Lancs and Sefton Myeloma Support Group, Southport Soup Kitchen, Southport Lifeboat and LIbrary in the Gardens.

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FORMBY Rotary Club marked Burns Night by holding a celebration at Formby Hall Golf Club with members' family, friends and supporters of the club.

Burns Night is a celebration of the life and poetry of the Scottish poet Robert Burns, held on or close to his Birthday on January 25.

Jan Owen from the club said: “A traditional Scottish haggis was carried in by the chef, accompanied by piper Hugh MacDonald. Gordon Fraser once again addressed the haggis in true Robbie Burns fashion! Stirring words but we’ve no idea what he's actually saying as its all Gaelic!

“We were then served a traditional Burns Night meal of haggis, neeps and tatties.

“This was followed by the Formby Scottish Country Dancers trying to teach us some traditional Scottish dances! Once again there were no broken bones and a good time was had by all!

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Highland Piper Hugh MacDonald with Alan Gibson (right) Formby Rotary Club president elect and Rotarian Gordon Fraser at last week's Burns Night celebrations at Formby Hall Golf Club.

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for fracking by Cuadrilla. Now, the fight is being brought to our own doorstep with Aurora seeking permission to frack in the West Lancashire constituency, at Altcar.

“I am working with residents and local anti fracking groups supporting the opposition to these plans and have recently met with the Halsall Against Fracking representative, Maureen Mills.

“I have also met with the Environment Agency to look at Aurora’s proposals and am investigating on what grounds the fracking plans can be stopped.

“Working with Bill, we will do all we can to support residents in this fight and the new umbrella group The Moss Alliance linking many local anti fracking groups.”

Scouts in line for funding Report by Kenny Parker

Club celebrates Burns Night

food stores in Merseyside, said: “As a community retailer we want to support the causes that matter most to Co-op members in Merseyside such as Southport Soup Kitchen, so we would urge people to visit us online to choose who they would like to support, and then shop with us to ensure the good causes get the most out of the fund.

“Nationwide the local community fund is making a real difference to charities and good causes throughout the country. Since we launched the membership scheme in September 2016, 8,000 organisations have shared £20 million, and we are confident that this year we will raise a further £20 million to be shared amongst the latest 4,000 causes.”

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Charity given boost by folk group A CANCER charity has been given a boost by members of the University of the Third Age. The Formby U3A Folk Group raised £250 for the national charity Cancer Research by holding a special fundraising concert at the Gild Hall in Formby at the end of last year.

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No precept on Councill Tax bills, says Liverpool City Region Mayor Rotheram

THE Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has agreed its budget for 2018/19 - and the good news is that no precept will be placed on Council Tax bills.

City Region Mayor Steve Rotherham has the power to add a precept onto the bills of taxpayers in the councils that make up the city region, including Sefton.

Speaking about the budget, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram said: “This budget sets out how we will take our first steps towards achiev-

ing our vision for an ambitious, fair, green and connected City Region that works better together.

“Through devolution we are at the start of a journey that will see us transform our city region for the better, making decisions about our future ourselves, rather than going cap in hand to Whitehall or Westminster.

“We have already achieved a great deal, securing £900m through our devolution agreement, and almost half a billion

pounds of additional government spending since I was elected metro mayor eight months ago.

“Transformational change takes time but we are already starting to see benefits. Our projections show that by 2020 the investments we have already made will have created 2,000 extra apprenticeships, 5,000 more jobs and 25,000 new homes.”

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Councillor slams developer for not improving rail crossing safety A FORMBY Councillor has criticised a developer's decision to pull plans to improve the rail crossing at Hoggs Hill Lane as part of their 99-home development.

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Formby Parish Councillor Derek Baxter has spoken out after Redrow Homes announced that they would not be following on from early discussions on possible ways to improve the crossing. This is because, according to a spokesperson for the developer, an independent planning inspector has decided that there is “no necessity for improvements to the crossing to be made” and that safety on the crossing is “ultimately the responsibility of Network Rail.”

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A spokesperson for Redrow Homes said: “The inspector found that given the nominal increase in risk as a result of the planned development there was no necessity for improvements to the crossing to be made and therefore payment of a financial contribution would not pass the statutory tests. Ultimately, Network Rail has responsibility for ensuring their infrastructure is safe for the public.”

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They were joined by the charity Sustrans, who has worked with over 40 schools in the area and managed to persuade an average of 17% of children to cycle regularly.

On top of this, 51% sometimes cycle, compared to just 2.8% in 2007 before the project began.

In 2017 there were 200 organised bike rides throughout the area and 15,208 children, 1,842 adults and 289 school staff took part in cycle activities, with the help and support of school staff, Sefton Road Safety team, local PCSOs and former Bike It officer Mary Kelland.

This year a new regular event called ‘Wheely Wednesdays’ got children and adults cycling and scooting to compete for a £200 prize for their

More youngsters are now cycling to school, figures reveal school. Sustrans schools officer Amanda Dufresne said: “Sefton schools have done amazingly well this year with some schools regularly getting over half their children cycling or scooting their journeys.

“This event was a big thank you for all their enthusiasm to get active and healthy on the school run, and a chance to showcase the fantastic results to other schools which might encourage more cycling and walking.”

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Health secretary praises NHS hospital staff for improvements to cancer treatment waiting times Report by Henry James HEALTH Secretary Jeremy Hunt has praised staff for improvements to cancer treatment waiting times at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust.

Between June and November 2017 the proportion of cancer patients starting their cancer treatment within 62 days rose from 76.1% to 88%.

The national target is 85%.

In a letter to the Trust chair and chief executive, Mr Hunt said: “The Trust is a real example to others, demonstrating how to improve performance in a short space of time and ensure that your patients get the care they deserve.

“From visiting organisations throughout the country, I know that the immense amount of work that will have been behind this outcome cannot be underestimated.

“Improvements like this are impressive and testament to the hard work and dedication of the Trust’s staff.

nurse specialists.” Ann Farrar, interim chief executive, added: “This is a terrific performance by a dedicated team doing their very best for some of our most vulnerable patients.”

It is the second time in just six months that the Health Secretary has praised Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust.

Back in August he sent trust bosses exactly the same worded letter of congratulations - for ‘exceptional improvement’ in the first three months of the year (2017).

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Elaine Deeming, lead cancer nurse, said: “This result has been achieved by the hard work and diligence of everyone working in Cancer Services.

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By Danielle Thompson VISITORS to the Prince of Wales hotel on Lord Street have accused its owners of ‘running it into the ground.’

A total of 1,605 visitors to the Britannia Hotels site have submitted reviews of the hotel on national feedback website Trip Advisor - with a shocking 60% of these grading the hotel as average, poor or terrible.

Families have raised concerns about tired decor, cracked paintwork, ripped wallpaper, stained carpets, poor hygiene levels, ‘disgusting slop’ served on allinclusive stays, poor service from staff, charges of £25 per night to bring a dog and claims that the car park which is run by a private firm, can charge up to £200 in fines for overstays.

Britannia Hotels also own the Scarisbrick on Lord Street and the once-magnificent Adelphi in Liverpool where the city council has threatened it with a compulsory purchase order in a desperate bid to encourage the hotel group to upgrade the building.

Vicki Parkin, 60, a nurse from Selby claims she paid £290 to stay for two nights with her mum at the Prince of Wales last September.

But she contacted the Champion to raise her shock at the ‘sorry state’ of the hotel.

She said: “The hotel is in a disgraceful state and so is its customer service.

She claimed: “Paying guests appear to be mostly elderly but Britannia don’t seem to care about any of their guests. I have emailed

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the office of their CEO but had no reply, and customer services fundamentally told me to shut up and put up.

“I’m not looking for a refund but I am incensed that we paid so much for almost third world standards. I want Britannia to do the right thing and improve standards for paying guests and stop taking the hard-earned money of these mostly elderly people who, largely, won’t complain.

“They and Southport deserve better, it lets the town down yet it could be a beautiful landmark.

“Me, my cousin and my friend and our mums, who are all in their 80s, stayed here in September and although we have tried

and tried, we have not even managed to get an apology out of them for the conditions of the rooms and the general state of the hotel.

“We thought that Southport was a lovely town but after that hellish stay we won't be coming back.

“An eventual response claimed it takes some time to refurbish so many rooms and they will look into prioritising the room we stayed in but the whole hotel which could be a jewel in the town's crown - is being run into the ground.”

Britannia Hotels failed to respond to a request from the Champion to comment on the claims.

Care hub marks National Dignity Action Day PENSIONERS from a care home in Formby enjoyed a day out to a hotel in Southport to mark National Dignity Action Day. The Athena Health Care Group, who own a number of homes across Sefton and West Lancs, launched their Community Activities Hub last year to unite older people’s services and groups and promote sharing inspirational ideas with activity coordinators from care providers across the North West. They also hold joint activity sessions at the Hub's care homes as well as ‘meaningful’ days out as part of their ‘Ageing Well in the Community ’ initiative.

Staff and residents from the care group’s Woodlands Lodge Home in Piper Bob Wilson with nearby care home residents and staff Formby enjoyed a complimentary celebrate Burns Day at The Royal Clifton Hotel. afternoon tea with tea, coffee and The hub recently marked Burns Day as well, with wine at the Royal Clifton Hotel. National Dignity Action Day aims to ensure people who use care ser- staff and residents enjoying a three-course meal and vices are treated as individuals and are given live bagpipe playing by Bob Wilson at the Royal choice, control and a sense of purpose in their daily Clifton Hotel. Staff and residents from Athena Healthcare Group's homes Abbey Wood Lodge in lives.

Lesley Malone, events organiser for the group Ormskirk, Parklands Lodge in Southport and Woodsaid: “The Royal Clifton have recently linked up lands Lodge in Formby attended along with staff with the Community Activity Hub to help maturing and residents from fellow hub members Arranmore ladies and gentlemen to live well and age well and Park Rest Home in Burscough and Dale Park Care Home in Southport. enjoy dining out and spa days!

If any other care homes would like to join the hub, “We shared a lovely afternoon and enjoyed a beautifully laid on afternoon tea with wonderful they can contact Lesley on 01704 535353 or 07538243348. music.”

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LETTERS to the Editor

Clare House, 166 Lord Street, Southport PR9 0QA tel 01704 392 400 email editor@champnews.com

Shortchanged by Sefton council!

I have lived in Merseyside since 1991, and in Southport since 2003.

During that time, I have worked as a public servant, and I am now a voluntary worker in Southport.

I am motivated to write to you, having received a penalty parking notice in the town centre. I have appealed this notice because of poor signage and because there was not one other vehicle parked in the area during the time that I parked there.

Apparently the part of the lay-by in the road is meant for loading only, and I do not dispute that I was within that space. However, I was not obstructing any vehicle, or causing inconvenience in any way.

Having to hand out yet more money to Sefton Council, I feel robbed - yet again - of my hard earned money. Yet again, that money is going into a large pot held by this local authority - a pot which this town does not seem to benefit from at all.

No doubt Sefton Council would list all the revenue that has come our way in recent months and years, but my question is - why does it not feel or look that

way? Look around the town centre today and what do you see? Empty premises, charity shops and boarded up windows. Some parts of our town are worse than others, but we should be able to expect more of Lord Street.

I am angry, disappointed and tired of hearing excuses and platitudes from Sefton Council. I feel shortchanged by them to say the least, as we as residents of this town pay high council tax, high parking charges, and high purchase or rent prices for our homes.

I am honestly disgusted at the way that Sefton Council is happy to take revenue from its residents and from the tourists, without investing it back into the area. I think we all recall the dispute over the resurfacing of Lord Street, shortly after it was revealed that the Council had spent £32 million on the purchase of the Strand in Bootle.

Frankly the town now looks a disgrace. In the evening it takes on a sinister and unwelcoming appearance and feels unsafe, and during the daytime, the standard of shopping facilities are well below par.

The visitors that arrive in the summer will fall if this continues, because why would you want to travel here when you could visit Liverpool just a few miles down the road instead? Or Lytham, a short drive in the other direction.

I honestly believe that our local Council is at best apathetic (more likely negligent) about this town.

Otherwise why would they allow it to fall into disrepair like this?

Businesses should be encouraged to invest in the town (not pushed out by extortionate rates and rents) otherwise this area will keep going rapidly downhill and there will be nothing left to visit.

I am proud to be a part of Merseyside but now perhaps this town would be better served by West Lancashire Borough Council, as there seems to be no interest from Bootle.

I’m sure that I would not be the only resident to vote for this given the opportunity in the future.

Southport Resident (by email)

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Changing your mind is a sign of intelligence I have noticed several letters regards Brexit from Leavers and Remainers.

I find it almost laughable that the Leavers think we should all get behind the dubious democratic decision based on what could be seen as lies from both sides.

But more to the point is the principle that we all have a free vote and we all have an opinion.

The idea that the Remainers should suddenly all become Leavers is ludicrous.

Is there not an analogy that this logic would suggest that as the Tories won the

last election, then those who voted for other parties should all become Tory supporters? And that because we voted the Tories into government we need not have another election ever again as the public has voted and they voted Tory.

There is a common quote that ‘Changing your mind is a sign of intelligence’. We are deemed to be intelligent and that is why we have regular elections so why should a second refrendum about Europe be such an issue for the Brexiteers ?

Pete Brown Churchtown

Black-out response was unacceptable On Grantham Close, back in December, one of the street lights went out and the elderly residents in the maisonettes reported it to the council.

Opposite their homes there is a big open space and, understandably, they were concerned that the unlit street made them insecure.

The darkest and longest nights of the winter passed and there was no action from Sefton Council despite residents chivvying staff .

As I write the light is still out.

This is an unacceptable level of service from the council. Street lighting plays an important part in helping residents feel safe.

The housing development is principally for older people and you would have hoped the council could have got its act together to sort out this problem.

I have now taken the matter up with the council and I hope it will soon be sorted.

Iain Brodie Brown, Southport

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A small army of volunteers handed out bottles of water to the more than 2,500 runners who to took part in the Mad Dog 10k race in Southport last Sunday. Picture by Martyn Snape.

Abolition of Southport Area Committee Too many ‘coulds’ was railroaded through by Labour council Your report on the proposed development north The Labour controlled Sefton Council has now railroaded through the abolition of the Southport Area Committee and have completely ignored representations made by Southport Councillors and others that were both practical and pragmatic.

Their behaviour is a direct assault on democracy and gives them no credit.

As an elected Member of the Advisory Group I have prepared the following resolution for what would be the last meeting in March but now even an expression of thanks and concern will be vetoed.

As this is the final meeting the

members of the Southport Area Committee wish to place on record its thanks to all those who have contributed to it from the public and also to the Officers of Sefton Council who have always provided much needed expertise and advice.

We also want to recognise the significant contribution made by the police who have attended every meeting with very helpful updates and have also answered questions.

The Southport Area Committee does wish to express its grave concern that the views of the Committee acting on behalf of the public that the Committee should

be retained and indeed that Sefton Council should devolve further powers with the relevant budgets have been totally ignored and that the proposed alternative system will not allow Council Officers to attend and that the Southport Town Hall cannot be used represents significant assault on democratic involvement in our town.

Finally, the SAC would like to make it clear that it does not agree with the comments made by the Labour Leader of the Council that “there is no such thing as Southport only Sefton”.

Sir Ron Watson CBE

of Brackenway in Formby mentioned a number of items included in the design and access statement submitted with the plans.

Sadly the plans seem to include a lot of ‘coulds’ and not many ‘wills’. The development ‘could’ provide safe and attractive green routes through the scheme, ‘could’ provide a connected network of green spaces, ‘could’ retain and enhance the land to the north of Wham Dyke.

In the same way that Newport County ‘could’ win the FA Cup this year, the word doesn't fill me with any expectation.

If government rules insist on turning Formby into a small town, how about a scheme that ‘will’ promise these things plus spaces for some local shops to ease the traffic in the village, new dental and GP surgeries to serve this area and some decent sports/leisure facilities, Maybe an extra school?

Formby resident (by email)

I’m all for rail safety, but I really wonder what’s going on at Freshfield station.

The barriers descend excessively early and if proof were needed, the queues of cars held up when the barriers are down are getting longer and longer.

I was standing on the platform at Freshfield station recently waiting for a train to Southport and the barrier descended before the train had even come into view.

For those unfamiliar with Freshfield station, that means that the barrier was lowered before the train had arrived at Formby station – the one BEFORE Freshfield!

Surely, this is excessively cautious and massively unfair on motorists who are forced to wait whilst the train decelerates as it approaches Formby, wait whilst it is stopped at Formby as passengers get on/off, wait whilst it accelerates away from Formby before slowing down again as it approaches Freshfield and then waiting still longer until the barrier is raised again. That’s always assuming that there isn’t a Liverpool-bound train due, when the wait can be even longer!

In contrast, the automatic barriers on the Southport to Manchester line (in the vicinity of Hoscar Moss, New Lane, Bescar Lane etc) descend moments before the train arrives and rise as soon as it has passed, holding traffic up for a fraction of the time witnessed at Freshfield.

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Shiny new trains for the North West... but not on the Southport to Manchester line !

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RAIL commuters will be able to enjoy shiny new trains in some areas of the North West come Christmas this year - but, sadly, not on the much maligned Southport to Manchester line where Pacers and old stock will continue to run.

Northern is to replace, in some areas, the 30-yearold Pacers with nearly 100 new electric and diesel trains, which will be capable of travelling at 100mph, will have wifi, plug sockets at every seat and will be air conditioned.

The 98 trains include 43 electric and 55 diesel trains.

Unfortunately, passengers travelling all-stations to Manchester from Southport will just have to look on in envy - and anger as calls for new trains for them continue to fall on deaf ears.

The spanking new trains will be used on the Blackpool and Manchester Airport, Windermere and Manchester Airport and Chester and Leeds lines initially. There are no immediate plans to use them on the Southport to Manchester line although the government has said that the unpopular Pacers, have to be replaced by 2020.

The 98 new units are part of a multi-million pound modernisation of Northern’s stock, which will start to be introduced on the network from December this year.

David Brown, managing director at Northern, said: “This is a landmark moment for Northern and for rail travel in the north of England.

“We are introducing 98 new electric and diesel trains which will significantly improve journeys and the travel experience for our customers across the region.

“As well as looking like 21st Century trains, our new state-of-the-art units will be capable of travel-

ling at 100mph, will have wifi, plug sockets at every seat, will be air conditioned and fully accessible.”

The first trains are scheduled to carry passengers in time for Christmas 2018.

David added: “Our modernisation programme is gathering pace and the promises we made at the start of the franchise are really taking shape.

“Alongside our new trains we have delivered more

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than 70 refurbished trains which are already helping customers go about their daily lives with greater reliability and comfort.”

A spokesman for Northern commented: “Initially the first trains will run between Blackpool and Manchester Airport, Windermere and Manchester Airport, and Chester and Leeds.

“Further routes will be added as more trains come

into service - we do not have the details of these as yet.

“All pacers are being phased out and by December 2019 will be completely removed from the network.

“We are fully refurbishing all remaining trains so that no matter where you travel on the network you will have a train that operates to ‘as new’ quality.”

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Cash boost for local good causes COMMUNITY groups and charities in the area are set to receive a share of a £20m funding boost from the Co-op.

As part of its membership scheme, 1% of shoppers’ spending goes towards the high street store’s Local Community Fund. Since being launched in 2016 the fund has raised £20m for good causes, and the store anticipates raising the same amount again this year.

Latest beneficiaries of the fund, which are chosen by members, include the Southport Soup Kitchen, West Lancs and Sefton Myeloma Support Group, Southport Lifeboat, The Library in the Gardens, and Friends (PTA) of Tarleton Holy Trinity.

The Co-op says that each are in line to receive “several thousand pounds” which will be distributed in four installments fromt the end of February.

Zoe Holden, area manager for Co-op food stores in Merseyside, said: “As a community retailer we want to support the causes that matter most to Co-op members in the area.

“Since we launched the membership scheme in September 2016, 8,000 organisations have shared £20m, and we are confident that this year we will raise a further £20m to be shared amongst the latest 4,000 causes.”

A spokesperson for the West Lancs and Merseyside Myeloma Support Group

said: “Our project for 2018 with the Coop Local Community Fund is to raise money to help fund experts from Myeloma UK to work with Clinical Commissioning Groups in our local area to improve GP and healthcare professional training and awareness for myeloma.

“We are pleased that the Co-op has chosen to support this local good cause.”

Nick Porter, Coxswain and PR for Southport Lifeboat, said: “We were part of the Co-op Local Community Fund for six months in 2016-17 and received nearly £6,000 from the scheme. During that period we also featured in the Co-

op Christmas advert. We are delighted to have been chosen again. All funds raised this time around will be put towards the cost of a new launch vehicle for our Lifeboat.”

Elaine Langley, Secretary of The Library in the Gardens, said that any funding received will be spent on refurbishment of the Old Bowls Pavilion situated within Botanic Gardens.

She said: “The building has been unused for more than five years. It is a lovely building but is in need of bringing up to current standards, wiring, heating etc for use as a library and activity centre. It is of architectural interest but is at risk of serious dilapidation. A local builder has indicated it should be relatively inexpensive to save the building for the community so any funds received from the Coop are much needed and will be a massive boost.”

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The animal welfare charity will be giving the recommendation as part of a submission to the government’s current review of the regulation of air weapons following two serious incidents involving children.

The RSPCA has received, on average, 900 calls a year since 2013 reporting incidents of animals being targeted by people using air weapons.

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I WAS watching telly the other evening when the head, shoulders and part of the back of a rather handsome greyhound, rapidly followed by the rest of the dog, appeared walking across the screen Now I have a bog standard, normal size TV but this lovely animal appeared just about life size from where I was sitting.

And it occurred to me that had I one of those humongous big screen jobbies then it would have been rather like watching a monster from one of those creaking horror films from the 1940s/50s.

Now I do feel jealous every time I see one of those big, wall mounted sets - but the fact is that not only can I not afford a TV that size, but I cannot afford a house with a room large enough to enjoy it in.

A few years ago I remember walking in the evening past a small cottage. It was dark and the curtains still open and it was hard not to let my eyes be drawn by the obvious flickering of pictures from a TV. And what a TV! It was enormous.

The room itself was small - many folk have far larger bathrooms. Where on earth its owner sat to ‘enjoy ’ what was probably his or her pride and joy I do not know - possibly they sat in the hallway with the door open?

Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, having thought about the life-size dog, I went on to give thought to its real-life brothers and sisters - and their elation to television generally.

I am practically certain none of the collies my late brother George and I have had the pleasure of sharing a life with could ever actually see a picture on the TV screen - I put that down to 625 lines being insufficient for it to register.

More peculiar though is the question of sounds emanating from the goggle box. Now neither Tina nor Cinders take the slightest notice of shouts, screams, explosions or music of any kind.

But just let a dog bark, even in the background of a programme and they both bark back.

What puzzles me about this is that it seems apparent that they recognise that most of the sounds from the TV (or radio for that matter) are somehow artificial and therefore to be ignored but why then react to canine barks? Strange.

Another oddity (at least with our Collies) is that their eyesight in daylight is not as good as that of a human.

Try standing on the far side of a field - they cannot see you unless you wave or move violently.

But at night they see far better, being able to navigate across country or even woodland, at speed, safely and without the aid of a torch.

As an aside, I remember the first time I took my previous Tina onto a Mersey ferry. I took her to one of the hawser holes so she could look out when we left the Pier Head. The boat sailed, Tina had a look at the passing scene - and if dogs have body language, Tina was saying quite clearly: “So what? It’s water.” She turned inboard within seconds and all she wanted to do was to walk around the decks looking at people.

I do seem to have covered quite a bit of ground from the living room to the River Mersey, but to my credit, dogs have remained the subject for at least most of my odyssey.

Even my visit to a country cottage was during Tina’s evening walk.

Perhaps just one thing more about TV. At present the wonderful series, The Onedin Line is being repeated on the Drama channel in chunks on Saturday afternoons. They don’t make ’em like that any more.

Though I missed part of one episode because a dog was barking in the programme’s somewhat unlikely looking portrayal of Liverpool in the dying days of sail. And Tina joined in with relish.

I realised now that different barks mean different things (some to be ignored), others demanding an answer or retaliation.

Whatever this particular one meant, Tina was certain that an emphatic reply was the order of the day!

Liverpool Road. Then on Sunday, February 18 , Erica has organised a multiterrain trail run through the Formby Pinewoods.

The Woodland Womble will start and finish at MeCycle next to Ainsdale Train Station. Runners will meet from 10am, setting off at 10.30am. Three routes have been planned to cover five, seven or nine miles so participants can choose their preferred distance. Suggested donation is £5.

Erica, who lives in Ainsdale, commented: “This is going to be a very special year for me. London will be my 10th Marathon; it’ll be just weeks after I turn the big 40; and a decade since I worked for Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service on the World Fire-

Erica training on Crosby beach

fighters Games 2008 - so it’s the perfect time to give something back.

“Firefighters put their lives on the

line every single day. So it’ll be a real honour and privilege to represent The Fire Fighters Charity at the London Marathon.

“If vintage fashion or trail running spark your interest, then please come and join me. The first Fashion & Fizz evening in November was fantastic, lots of fun for a great cause.

“Let’s celebrate the incredible job the Fire Service do, and do our bit for our fire heroes.”

You can contact Erica on 07990 501558 or email ericadillon1978red@hotmail.co.uk To donate towards Erica’s challenge simply visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ericadillonroadtolondon2018 or www.facebook.com/EricaRoadToLondon2018/

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A SOUTHPORT marathon runner is aiming to take part in the Virgin London Marathon in April to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

As well as the 26.2-mile run, 39year-old Erica Dillan also has a fundraising challenge ahead to raise £2,000 for the charity.

This will be Erica’s 10th Marathon but it will also be her biggest to date when she stands on the start line alongside 40,000 runners.

As part of her fundraising efforts, Erica, a former reporter with the Champion, has organised two events in Ainsdale.

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Author reflects on the Southport that was Book Review: ‘The Southport That Was’ by John Cotterall NOSTALGIA is a very powerful emotion.

Southport people have always been interested in the history of their town but since the advent of websites such as Southport Yesteryear, The Southport of Yesterday and Memories of Southport, this interest had burgeoned.

Consequently, a new publication by celebrated local historian, John Cotterall, author of ten books about the area, is bound to appeal to a great many people.

Born in Manchester, John came to Southport in 1939 at the age of 15.

He attended King George V Grammar School and between 1949 and 1956 he was a voluntary youth leader at St Cuthbert’s Church.

After doing a B.Com degree in London he moved into teaching then on to Educational Administration, retiring in 1974 when he was District Education Officer for Preston.

John has already had ten books published including ‘North Meols to South Ribble’, ‘Churchtown - the Village that gave Birth to Southport’ and, ‘Our Part of Birkdale’ but this new book concentrates on the changes that have taken place in Southport since John first arrived.

In the 1920’s ‘Lord Street was a sort of Millionaires Row. The women used to park Rolls-Royces and Daimlers down one side.’

And not just in the 1920’s. Anyone who remembers shops like Cannells, Fletchers Furriers, Alexanders, Thoms Tea House and Robinsons (Linen Specialists) can understand why this was so.

Dance bands were all the rage up to and during the War. Southport boasted the opulent Palais de Danse on Lord Street. In the fifties, big names in variety, like Gracie Fields, Norman Evans and George Formby, used to appear at the Garrick Theatre (now a bingo hall).

The decline of railway links has been the biggest disappointment to John. In 1897, a special boat train ran from Blackburn to catch the Isle of Man steamer at Southport Pier.

Now, the Preston railway line, which also brought thousands of holidaymakers from Scotland, has closed and links with Manchester have been severely reduced. With the motorway twenty miles away, Southport has become more isolated.

But John regards the decision that took the town into Merseyside rather than Lancashire was the worst thing to happen to Southport. Birkdale historian, A.J.P. Taylor put it this way, says John.

Sefton advocacy groups in merger Report by Tom Martin TWO charities which offer a range of different support to Sefton residents have merged to form a single group.

Sefton Pensioners’ Advocacy Centre have joined forces with Sefton Advocacy to create a larger charity.

The group will be known as Sefton Advocacy.

Sefton Pensioners’ Advocacy Centre is currently a leading force in the field of older peoples’ advocacy projects, as one of the largest independent charities with a local and national reputation.

They have more than 20 years experience of supporting the voice of older people with specific focus on people living with dementia, older people affected by cancer, housing and care projects and facilitating five older peoples’ forums across Sefton.

Sefton Advocacy’s expertise lies in the fact that it continues to be the only generic service within the borough that offers one-to-one advocacy, help, information and advice.

Alison Ayres, service manager of Sefton Advocacy, said: “We have seen a growth of referrals with many more residents turning to our volunteer led service for support throughout the year.

“As a charity, we offer a wide range

of benefits to ‘Our Sefton Community ’, ensuring that there is a longestablished service for anyone with a problem to access.

“The merger has come about in order to ensure that all residents of Sefton can continue to have the support of Advocacy.

“In these times of austerity, the board’s of both organisations decided that to take advocacy forward in a sustainable way it was in everyone’s best interest to merge.

“The new charity will be a single place of contact for Advocacy across Sefton and has the potential to develop new and innovative projects and areas of support.

“Providing the most vulnerable with an independent voice can have a transforming effect upon the individual and the wider community.

“A merging of these two organisations will strengthen this service and voice for Sefton residents.”

Andrew Booth, director of Sefton Pensioners’ Advocacy Centre and the new chief executive of Sefton Advocacy, added: “The support of Advocates and the strategic role for Advocacy Organisations are needed now more than ever.

“This merger will help us provide more one to one independent support for our communities, across all age groups and enable us to grow to meet the needs we, and our population, are identifying.”

‘Some years ago, an act of bureaucratic folly tore apart our historic counties. Southport was taken out of Lancashire and incorporated into a misbegotten area called Merseyside and disappeared into an administrative unit called Sefton.’

John’s main interests have been the church, dance bands, the cinema and theatre and playing the organ and ukulele.

At 93, he is still a lay preacher in both CofE and Non-Conformist churches. Indeed, he informed me he is preaching at St. Georges Church on Lord Street in a couple

of weeks’ time. This fascinating and informative book, accompanied by pictures on nearly every one of its 166 pages, recalls those fondly remembered shops, pubs, cinemas, banks, car showrooms, factories, schools, churches, etc., from earlier days.

‘The Southport That Was’ is available at Broadhursts Bookshop in Market Street and The Christian Book Centre, Wesley Street at just £9.95 –and it is worth every penny.

Review by RON ELLIS

Ron Ellis with author John Cotterall and his book ‘The Southport That Was.’ Picture by Ellen Campbell

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Great showman’s links with town revealed...

Report by Henry James THE life of Phileus T Barnum is being celebrated in the new film The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman, but a little known fact is that the former Botanic Gardens Museum in Southport was opened in 1876 by the famous American.

Promoter P.T. Barnum found success when he moved to New York City and in 1871 launched the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He died in 1891.

Barnum was a founder of the Botanic Gardens Museum and he donated his hat to the museum when it opened in 1876. The hat is now on display at The Atkinson on Lord Street.

He was friends with John Fish, a cotton mill owner in Manchester, who ended up living in Southport. Fish had based his commercial success on the principles laid down by Barnum.

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Barnum was a founder of Botanic Gardens Museum... married a Southport woman... and his hat now hangs at The Atkinson! marriage certificate can be seen in the book P.T. Barnum, America's Greatest Showman by Philip Kunhardt.

Joanne Chamberlain, collection development officer at The Atkinson, said: “Barnum was taken on as an adviser at the Botanic Gardens Museum... and left his hat which is now on display here in Southport.

“When you come to see our exhibition of the history of Southport at The Atkinson you don't expect to see Barnum’s hat!

“People think they will see just a local history display, but the town has connections to international stories from history like the Southport resident FJ Hooper who discovered Captain Scott after his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole.”

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SP Energy Networks wants to alert those in the farming community to be more risk aware when working near to overhead power cables.

THE energy company which owns and maintains overhead power lines, is urging agricultural workers to beware of just how dangerous they are.

SP Energy Networks has joined forces with the Energy Networks Association in a bid to try and reduce the number of incidents that take place each year in the farming industry.

Despite potentially fatal consequences, over 85% of farm workers never worry about getting too close to an overhead power line, according to the latest research from ENA. Data from the Health & Safety Executive reveals that in the last

five years there were five deaths associated with power lines in the UK. In addition, there were also 1,140 near-miss incidents - an average of more than four a week involving machinery and equipment contacting overhead electric power lines where serious injury or death was a possibility.

SP Energy Networks is supporting the launch of a new campaign Look Out Look Up! - in response to the scale of incidents involving overhead power lines in farms and fields. Look Out Look Up! is encouraging people to plan ahead to avoid contact with overhead power lines and to know what to do if contact is made.

Stephen Stewart, Director at SP Energy Networks said: “The dangers surrounding electricity can often be hidden or be at the back of mind in the agricultural industry, but the statistics help to confirm the fact that they are very much present and should be front of mind.”

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Join The Little Mix Experience at theatre JOIN The Little Mix Experience for a jam-packed concert of one of the X Factor’s finest exports, at the Southport Theatre this Saturday (February 10) at 6pm.

Four talented girls pay tribute to the girl band, with dance moves, and replica costumes. Bursting with personality, this is a high-energy show from beginning to end.

The Little Mix Experience bring you all of Little Mix’s greatest hits including: DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song and many, many more.

The show is by Sweeney Entertainments, which was co-founded by Julie and Peter Sweeney. Julie said: “The Little Mix Experience faithfully recreates Little Mix’s greatest hits, emulating the style, sound and dance moves in a concert environment that is suitable for all ages.

Shannan Cairns, performer (as Perrie Edwards), choreographer and creative director for The Little Mix Experience, added: “The audience can expect a high energy show for all the family to enjoy. All the hits from Little Mix from the very beginning until

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Players have ‘children’s pantos down to fine art’ The Little Mix Experience is coming to the Southport Theatre

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now, along with replicate dance routines and costumes. It really is the full Little Mix.” Meanwhile The Fron Male Voice Choir (pronounced Vron) - one of the best known male voice choirs in the UK can be seen in the Floral Hall on the same evening at 7.30pm.

Spotlights celebrate awards EACH year the over arching organisation for British amateur theatre, NODA (National Operatic & Dramatic Association) gives awards for groups who have performed shows during the year and Southport Spotlights have won two prizes.

Southport is home to the winners of the 2017 Best Director of a show (Deborah Bloom), the Best Musical and the Best Overall Production.

The winner is Southport Spotlights Musical Theatre Society for their performance of Monty Python’s Spamalot at the Little Theatre.

This prestigious accolade is in competition with over 200 other societies in the area.

Spotlights are currently about to open their next production, My Fair Lady which runs from February 7 to 10 at the Little Theatre.

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The award winning society is now preparing to cast Barry Manilow ’s Copacabana for their performance in the Little Theatre from June 27-30 2018. An introductory talk-up meeting is planned for Thursday, February

15 at Greenbank School, Hastings Road, Birkdale at 7.30pm.

They are looking for people who can sing, dance or both and are interested in being part of this fabulous show. People do not need to be a current member of the society – they will become a member if they are selected. Individuals do not need stage experience, Southport Spotlights will welcome them.

If you would like to help backstage or on props, wardrobe or publicity, they would also like people to be involved.

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Jack And The Beanstalk The West End Players Lord Street United Reform Church Hall DOROTHY Hughes opened the show as Edena the Eco Fairy, speaking in rhyming couplets and treating us to her unique rendition of ‘Oh What a Beautiful Morning’ whilst facing opposition from her wicked adversary, Slimeball (Neil Spruce).

Dame Trot (Graham Wareing) and Simple Simon (Steve Aird) made a great double act, exhorting the audience to sing along and join in the fun.

Stevie Aubrey played Jack Trot and Aimee O’Neill was his bride,

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This was old-fashioned church hall panto with the audience involved throughout, plus all the usual slapstick stunts the children expect.

Directed and produced by Diana Draper and Wendy Aspin, the show was how pantomimes used to be, before they became full scale musicals with orchestras, lavish stage effects and huge casts.

And most importantly for a children’s show, unlike many ‘adult’ pantomimes, it finished on the dot of ten. Star rating: 8 out of 10. The WEP’s have children’s pantos down to a fine art.

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Teighan Clode was Flunket the flunkey.

The most spectacular scene was at the top of the beanstalk where Giant Blunderbore was waiting, in the form of John Husdell on stilts, head and shoulders above everyone.

Songs from the musicals like Tomorrow and Getting to Know You were mixed in with popular numbers like Madness’s Our House, Hit The Road Jack and Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’ and the children came onstage to sing and dance to Agadoo for which they were rewarded with packets of sweets.

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Wandering out on to the stage and starting with a good ten minutes of very funny chat about how he got into the music business and introducing his accompanist Henry Gross on guitar, off he went on a musical journey taking in folk and country music together with all of his hits. In the sixties and early seventies he had a run of eleven top 40 singles including three in the top ten.

These days Joe is well known for his ukulele playing and we were treated to some fine playing, not only on the Uke but Irish jigs and The Harry Lime film theme on mandolin and the well-known country tune Duelling Banjos on five string banjo.

He is without doubt a superb musician and of course his vocals are great covering songs by writers such as Gordon Lightfoot, George Harrison, Johnny Cash, Chas and Dave, and some newer songs written by Henry Gross including Lucky Me and the superb Evergreen.

Towards the end of the show Henry Gross played a superb version of his big 1976 hit Shannon, it would be great to see him do a solo show.

It was a privilege to attend this great concert and Joe mentioned he would be back next year. Don’t miss it.

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Nine below Zero gig AFTER supporting UK legends Squeeze last year – and securing a reputation as “one of the best Blues bands around today” with their scintillating live performances - Nine Below Zero have announced they will performing highlights from their iconic debut album Live At The Marquee with an 8 piece band for the first time ever this spring.

They will be at The Atkinson in Southport on Friday, April 27.

During the upcoming tour, they will be playing tracks such as Homework Riding On The L&N.

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07810338675 LADIES JACKET Paramo waterproof walking jacket size XL. With integral fleece lining and hood that folds into the collar little used ÂŁ50 01695 421548

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KERSHAW MARGARET 25th January 2018

Peacefully in Hospital Aged 88 years Much loved Wife of David. Beloved Mum of Julie & Stephen. Dear Mother In Law of Andi.

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MOORE MARY ISOBEL 31st January 2018 Aged 92 Years Peacefully in Hospital Much loved and will be greatly missed by Husband Harry.

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MARSH LES

Suddenly but peacefully at home on 25th January 2018 aged 86 years Beloved Husband of Enid, dear Brother of Annie and Brother In Law of Ivan, Mildred and Graham.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

The Funeral service will take place at St Helens Crematorium on Wednesday 21st February at 12 noon.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to a charity to be decided. For all enquiries please contact the Funeral Director.

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WALKER SYDNEY (SYD)

On 25th January 2018 Peacefully in hospital Aged 86 years Beloved Husband of Elma, Dad of Cheryl, Syd, David, Pamela, Michael and Debbie, Father in law of Christine and Christopher, Grandad of Stephen, Simon, Caroline, Matthew, Bryony, Luke, David, Becky, Nicola, Laura and Sarah, and a Great Grandad and Great Great Grandad.

Funeral Service and Committal took place at West Lancashire Crematorium on Monday 5th February at 1:00pm. Donations if so desired for Cancer Research UK. Donations and further enquiries please to M. Rushton Funeral Directors, 100 Marshside Road, Southport, PR9 9TG, Tel. 01704 214118.

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Peacefully in Avalon Care Home with his family by his side aged 88 years Reunited with his beloved Wife Pauline, much loved Dad of Janice and Julie, dear Father In Law of Geoff and loving Grandad of Ian, Joanna and Natalie.

Funeral service and Committal will take place at Southport Crematorium on Thursday 8th February at 12:00 noon. Family flowers only by request, donations if so desired for Alzheimer’s Society.

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FISHER VALERIE January 20th 2018

Peacefully in Hospital

Reunited with her beloved Husband Jeffrey. Mother of Amanda, Timothy and Heather and Grandmother to her seven Grandchildren.

Funeral Service at St Michaels Church Blundellsands on Monday February 12th 2018 at 1:45pm.

Family flowers only please but if desired donations to The Salvation Army or RSPB. C/o H.Leslie Humphrey 69 Liverpool Road, Crosby L23 5SE Tel: 0151 924 4805

WILLIAMS DOROTHY January 24th 2018

Peacefully in Hospital Aged 100 years Will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Service and Cremation at Thornton Crematorium on Friday 9th February 2018 at 12:40pm.

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HIGNETT BARRY ‘BIG BAZZ’

Passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side, on Sunday 28th January 2018, age 78.

Much loved husband to Margaret (Dwarling). Devoted ‘Dabby’ to Sara & Paula. Dear father-in-law to David & Paul. Adored ‘Pops’ to Daniel, Oliver & Thomas & beloved brother to Colin & Jean & the late Gordon & Barbara.

A true gentle man loved by everyone who knew him. He will be very sadly missed.

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Funeral service at Southport Crematorium on Monday 12th February 2018 at 10:40am. Family flowers only please & gratefully receiving donations for The Mavis Nye Foundation (Mesothelioma Asbestos related cancer support).

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WOODWARD JOHN 24th January 2018 Aged 86 years

Passed away peacefully Husband of Avril.

Twin Brother of Doug, and Brother to Molly.

Father to Paul and Chris. Stepfather to Neil and Martin.

Grandfather to Kristine, Andrew, Paul, Greg, Olly, Jodie and Joshua.

Great Grandfather to Brandon and James.

Funeral service to be held on Wednesday 14th February at Southport Crematorium at 1.20pm.

Family flowers only please, however if desired donations are being gratefully received for Queenscourt Hospice.

All enquiries to H Johnson & Sons Funeral Directors, 1A Ralph’s Wife’s Lane, Banks, Southport, PR9 8ER. Tel: 01704 505252.

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Passed away peacefully at Southport Hospital on 27th January 2018 aged 82 years of Aughton.

Funeral Service on Monday 12th February 2018 at 1.45pm, at West Lancs Crematorium, Pippin Street, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancs L40 7SP. Family flowers only by request, but donations are being gratefully received for Faith Welfare Trust and Lily Foundation.

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Dearly loved by her Husband Roger, Sons David and Peter, Daughter Amy and Grandchildren Scarlett, Freddie, Hannah, Liam and Oscar.

After many years of working at Formby Hardware she will be sadly missed.

Funeral will be held at Southport Crematorium Monday 12th February 2018 at 3:20pm.

Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Queenscourt Hospice.

All enquiries c/o FJ Gibb Funeral Directors, 6a Clarence Road, Birkdale, PR8 4BH. Tel: 01704 551666

Aged 84 years of Hoscar Dearly loved Husband of Maria. Much loved Dad of Gina, Michael and Raffaele. Dear Father In Law of Liz and Marie. Loving Grandad of Lucia, Rachel, Marianna and Michael.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. John R.C Church, Burscough, On Friday 9th February 2018 at 10:30am. Followed

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Family flowers only by request, but donations are being gratefully received for The British Heart Foundation.

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PUGH DAVID MICHAEL 28th January 2018

Peacefully at his home in Skelmersdale aged 78 years The dearly loved Husband of Beryl, loving Dad of David and Tim, dear Father In Law of Lauren an devoted Grandad of Olivia.

All enquires to Melanie Hardman at H. Hardman & Co., Independent Family Funeral Directors of Skelmersdale, Ormskirk & Scarisbrick Tel: 01695 722122/720012

WILLIAMS PAULINE 28th January 2018

Peacefully in Hospital Aged 74 years of Upholland

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RADCLIFFE MARY 26th January 2018

Peacefully with her family by her side Aged 85yrs Beloved wife of the late Norman.

Loving Mum, Nan & Great Nanna.

Funeral Service taking place at Holy Family Church on Fri 9th Feb at 12 Noon followed by internment at Duke St Cemetery at 1.15pm. Donations to Queenscourt Hospice C/0 J W Ball (Southport) Ltd. 95, Bispham Rd, Southport Tel 01704 228632

MELLOR NICHOLAS BRIAN (NICK)

The dearly loved Wife of the late David, loving Mum of David, Sharon and Tracy, dear Mother-In-Law of James and devoted Nan to all her Grand and Great Grandchildren.

Funeral service at St Helens Crematorium on Wednesday 7th February 2018 at 10:30am. All enquiries to Melanie Hardman at H Hardman & Co., Independent Family Funeral Directors of Skelmersdale, Ormskirk & Scarisbrick.

Tel: 01695 722122/720012

30th January 2018 Passed away suddenly but peacefully in Hospital aged 45 years formerly of Ormskirk Dearly loved Son of Brian and Eileen, much loved Brother of Charlotte and Jamie and loving Uncle to Annabelle and William. For Funeral arrangements and further enquiries please contact Sally Hunter MLS Independent Funeral Directors, 20 Moss Delph Lane, Aughton.

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ROBERTS BARBARA MAY

HUGHES ALAN

2nd February 2018

Aged 96 years Reunited with her beloved Husband John.

Dear Mum to Gill and loving Gran to Jonathan and Christopher.

Service at Southport Crematorium on Monday 19th February at 11:20am.

Family flowers only please, but if desired donations are being gratefully received for Cancer Research UK. Donations and enquiries to Howard’s Funeral Directors, 1-5 Roe Lane, Southport, PR9 9DR. Telephone: 01704 500086.

Peacefully at Southport Hospital on 26th January 2018 aged 85 years Peacefully at Southport Hospital on 26Th January 2018, aged 85 years.

Will be sadly missed by his Sister Beryl and Brothers Bill, David, Neil, Rodney and their families and his friends.

Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Southport Crematorium on Tuesday 13th February 2018 at 10.40am.

Family flowers only by request please, but the family are gratefully receiving donations for The British Heart Foundation.

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WHITTLE JOE Passed Away 24th January 2018

DEATHS

GRAHAM DOROTHY ANNE

20th January 2018

78 years

Loving Son of Jane & Keith, Brother to Rozz, Michelle & Annabelle and Uncle to Ruby-Jane.

Funeral Service to take place at West Lancashire Crematorium on Friday 16th February at 1pm.

Died suddenly but peacefully in hospital surrounded by her family.

Devoted Wife of John, much loved Mum of David and Robert.

Dear Mother-in-law to Louise and Victoria and loving Nanna of Lewis, Jake, Rhys, Thomas, Molly and Archie. Dorothy will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Further enquiries to Newland & Wilkinson Independent Funeral Directors 311 Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, PR4 6RJ. Telephone 01772 811165

Service at St Johns Church, Birkdale on Thursday 8th February at 2:15pm. The family will have a private committal following the service.

Family flowers only by request, but donations if desired to the Macmillan Nurses.

Enquiries to Cooperative Funeralcare.

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COLVIN PATRICIA LUCY (Pat)

Please come dressed as if having a night out with Joe. Family Flowers only however donations are kindly being received for MIND.

Devoted Wife of Tom (Deceased) died February 1st 2018 Peacefully and surrounded by her family at Roby House Much-beloved Daughter of Mary and James (deceased) Much-loved by her surviving Sisters Joan and Brenda “Our Emily - She’s on her own” always full of fun and always full of love. And her (Deceased) Sisters Queenie, Maud, Aggie, Delphine and Florine. Proud, Protective and devoted Aunt of all her Nieces and Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews and her Great, Great Nieces and Nephews. “We love you Aunty Em - always and forever”.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday 13th February at 12.00 noon at Holy Family Church, Ince Blundell followed by Committal at Thornton Crematorium.

Emily’s family extend a warm invitation to join them afterwards at the Hightown Cricket Club to celebrate her life.

“Always a Holy Cross Girl” Flowers welcomed.

Any enquiries to Coyne Bros Funeral Directors, 3 Old Mill Lane, Formby L37 3PE Tel. 01704 873899

20th January 2018

Peacefully in hospital, aged 93 years Dearly beloved Wife of the late Hugh. Much loved Mum of Bruce and Geoffrey. Mother-In-Law of Christine and Sister-In-Law of May. Loving Granny of Madeleine, Jennifer, Jamie, Emma, Lucy, Sara and Ryan. Caring Gran Gran of Kate, Sophie, Blake, Miles and Lily Rose. Loving Sister of Vivien. A much loved Aunt of Rosemary, Christopher and Colvin.

Patricia will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral Service will take place at Bethesda Chapel, Aughton Road on Monday 12th February 2018 at 12.30pm followed by Interment at Liverpool Road Cemetery at 2pm. Family flowers only by request please but the family are gratefully receiving donations for The Open Air Mission or The Cats Protection League.

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Laura Sales, Director of Corporate Services 07 February 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR LICENSING APPLICATIONS Licensing Act 2003 (Premises & Club Premises Certificates) Regulations 2003

Notice is hereby given that Lytham Wine Co Ltd of 17 Liverpool Road Birkdale PR8 4AR has applied to Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council for a Premies Licence. The Sale of Alcohol, The Provision of Regulated Entertainment and Provision of Late Night Refreshment proposed to be carried on or from the premises are set out as follows: 10.00-Midnight Sunday to Thursday and 10.00-01.00 Friday and Saturday. This application can be inspected in person at the below postal address (weekdays 09.00 to 15.00 by appointment) or on Sefton Council’s Website at www.sefton.gov.uk.

Any representations to the application shall be in writing and should be lodged with the Licensing Authority, Sefton MBC, Magdalen House 30 Trinity Road Bootle L20 3NJ, stating the terms of the grounds of the said representation, not later than 15th February 2018. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. A person is liable to an unlimited fine on conviction should such a false statement be made.

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Application No: 2017/0869/OUT Outline planning permission for development of the site for 27 dwellings including details of access, layout and scale with all other matters reserved at Toppings Farm, 20 Plox Brow, Tarleton.

Application No: 2017/0971/FUL Widen driveway access to the property at The Chase, Flash Lane, Rufford.

Application No: 2017/1335/FUL Change of use of land and building to private stabling (including construction of menage, fences and midden) together with continued use of existing access track and demolition of existing concrete inspection pits and restoration of the land thereafter at Stand Farm, Spa Lane, Lathom.

Application No: 2018/0045/FUL Replacement of existing detached dwelling with 4 bedroom detached dwelling with integral double garage at 3 Woodlands Close, Ormskirk.

Application No: 2018/0074/FUL Alteration to existing openings to rear elevation of existing hotel and replacement of windows at first floor level to Chequer Close elevation at Lancashire Manor Hotel, Prescott Road, East Pimbo, Up Holland.

Application No: 2018/0075/LBC Listed Building Consent - Alteration to existing openings to rear elevation of existing hotel and replacement of windows at first floor level to Chequer Close elevation at Lancashire Manor Hotel, Prescott Road, East Pimbo, Up Holland.

Application No: 2018/0077/FUL Erection of 2.4m high palisade perimeter security fencing adjacent to and (in part) attached to the Listed Building (retrospective) at St Josephs Conference Centre, College Road, Up Holland.

Application No: 2018/0078/LBC Listed Building Consent - Erection of 2.4m high palisade perimeter security fencing adjacent to and (in part) attached to the Listed Building (retrospective) at St Josephs Conference Centre, College Road, Up Holland.

Application No: 2018/0083/FUL Porch to front elevation at 36 Liverpool Road, Rufford.

The applications are available for viewing on the Council’s website www.westlancs.gov.uk/planning. Alternatively, the application can be viewed during normal office hours at 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk and at 1st Floor, The Concourse, Skelmersdale. If you wish to comment on the proposal you can do so via the Council’s web site, by e.mail to plan.apps@westlancs.gov.uk or in writing to Development and Regeneration Services, 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, but these must be received within 21 days of the date of this notice quoting the application no. Any comments made will be available for public inspection.

Applications for Minor Commercial and Householder Development In the event that an appeal is made against a decision of the Council to refuse to grant planning permission for the proposed development, and that appeal then proceeds by way of the expedited procedure under the written representations procedure, any representations made to the Council about an application will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no opportunity to make further representations.

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Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the aforementioned deceased, late of Leyland Rest Home 109 Leyland Road Southport, who died on 29/06/2016, are required to send particulars thereof in writing to the undersigned Solicitors on or before 10/04/2018, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice.

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Mrs Jackson DC/2018/00039 The Glade 32 Lancaster Road, Birkdale PR8 2LE Erection of three storey extension to the rear of the property, adding extra living space on ground floor for residents and bedrooms above.

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Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the aforementioned deceased, late of Peacehaven 101 Roe Lane Southport Merseyside PR9 0AJ, who died on 17/12/2017, are required to send particulars thereof in writing to the undersigned Solicitors on or before 13/04/2018, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice.

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Redrow Homes DC/2018/00101 Land To The South Of Andrews Lane, Formby L37 2YH Application for approval of reserved matters for the residential development comprising of up to 95 dwellings and public open space pursuant to outline planning permission DC/2016/01740 refused 22/12/2016 allowed on appeal ref: APP/ M4320/W/17/3167849 dated 05/12/2017 - for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale

This application requires wider publicity You can look at the applications on our website at http://pa.sefton. gov.uk/online-applications/ Alternatively you can contact us to arrange to view the plans at Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ (telephone 0345 140 0845) between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8.30am to 4pm (Friday). If you have any comments about the applications please complete our online form at http://pa.sefton.gov.uk/onlineapplications/, or write to me at Magdalen House within 21 days of the date of the publication of this Notice.

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Traffic METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SEFTON ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT, 1984, SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 Temporary Closure of Shore Road/Station Road, Ainsdale Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, not less than seven days from the publication of this Notice, intend to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, to close Shore Road/Station Road, Ainsdale for the following reason:

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WORRY-FREE MOTORING THIS FEBRUARY! At 06 Vauxhall we give you complete peace of mind when you buy any one of our high quality used cars - all at a great price!

ORMSKIRK - USED - TO GO Cash Price £4,499

NO

61 Reg Vauxhall Corsa 1.2i VVT Excite A/C 3dr • Oriental Blu Blue • 4964 49643 Mile Miles

DEPOSIT &

£89 NO

NO

NO

• Flame Red • 59069 Miles

DEPOSIT &

• Black • 24085 Miles

DEPOSIT &

£109

&

£49

12 Reg Ford Fiesta Titanium

Cash Price £6,499

NO

Cash Price £4,999

NO

• White • 2657 26571 Miles Mile

DEPOSIT &

13 Reg Nissan Note N-Tec+ N Tec Dci 5d 5dr

Cash Price £6,999

NO

• Silver Silve • 2131 21314 Miles Mile

DEPOSIT &

£139

NO

Cash Price £5,499

NO

• Red • 41000 Miles

DEPOSIT T

62 Reg Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv E Ex clusiv 1.4 98PS 5 5dr

• Sil Silver • 480 48000 Miles M

&

&

£109

NO

•G Grey • 560 56069 Miles Mi

DEPOSIT &

£99

Cash Price £5,499

NO

10 Reg Ford Focus Zetec 1.8 125PS 5 5dr

•S Silver • 31 31000 Miles M

DEPOSIT &

£109

PER MONTH

Plus, a HUGE SEL ECTION of used cars from £75 per month

60 Reg Vauxhall Astra Exclusiv E Ex clusiv 1.4 98PS 5 5dr

Cash Price £4,999

PER MONTH

DEPOSIT

PER MONTH H

07 REG VAUXHALL CORSA 5DR 1.4I 16V CLUB A/C AUTO, SILVER 58156 MILES ...... £3499 13 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA GTC COUPE 1.4I TURBO 120PS SRI S/S, RED 37354 MILES ............................................................................................................................................................................................ £7699 15 RTG CITROEN C3 SELECTION, WHITE 18352 MILES ................................................................................... £7699 65 REG VAUXHALL VIVA 5DR 1.0I 75PS SL, GREY 2896 MILES ......................................................... £7999 63 RUG VAUXHALL ZAFIRA 5DR 1.6I 16V EXCLUSIV, ROYAL BLUE 18764 MILES ...... £7999 63 RUG VAUXHALL MOKKA 5DR 1.6 115PS EXCLUSIV S/S, ROYAL BLUE 29009 MILES .............................................................................................................................................................. £8490 65 RUG VAUXHALL CORSA 3DR 1.4 90PS ENERGY A/C, PERSIAN BLUE 14585 MILES ........................................................................................................................................................... £8499 64 RLG VAUXHALL CORSA 5DR 1.4 SE A/C, WATERWORLD 9972 MILES .......................... £8499 63 REG VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER 2.0 CDTI 165 EXCLUSIV, GREY 42777 MILES £8499 66 REG VAUXHALL CORSA 3DR 1.4 90PS ENERGY A/C, FLAME RED 9986 MILES £8690 15 RUG VAUXHALL ADAM 1.4 100PS GLAM TECHNICAL PACK, PUMP UP THE BLUE 3276 MILES .............................................................................................................................................. £8999 64 REG VAUXHALL MERIVA 1.4I 100PS TECH LINE A/C, RED 4024 MILES ....................... £8999 14 REG VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER 2.0 CDTI 165 ELITE, ASTEROID GREY 55727 MILES ..................................................................................................................................................... £9499 63 REG SKODA OCTAVIA SE TDI CR S-A, WHITE 13092 MILES ......................................................... £9896 64 REG MINI COOPER COOPER, RED 3995 MILES ............................................................................................ £9996 14 REG VAUXHALL MOKKA 5DR 1.4 140 TURBO EXCLUSIV S/S, BORACAY BLUE 44068 MILES ..................................................................................................................................................... £9999 16 REG FORD B-MAX TITANIUM TDCI, BLUE 25501 MILES ....................................................................... £9999 17 REG VAUXHALL CORSA 3DR 1.4 75PS SRI ECOFLEX, MINERAL BLACK 11274 MILES ........................................................................................................................................................ £9999 64 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA SPORT TOURER 1.6I 16V VVT 115PS ELITE, WHITE 8287 MILES .................................................................................................................................................................................... £10499 64 REG NISSAN JUKE TEKNA DIG-T, BLACK 22950 MILES ................................................................. £10499 15 REG VAUXHALL MOKKA 5DR 1.4 140PS TURBO SE AUTO, SATIN STEEL GREY 19549 MILES ........................................................................................................................................... £10999 17 REG FORD B-MAX ZETEC TURBO, RED 13455 MILES .......................................................................... £10999 65 REG FORD FOCUS TITANIUM, BLACK 26901 MILES ............................................................................. £10999

• Lime Gr Green • 22000 220 Miles M

£99

£139

PER MONTH

12 Reg Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 12V Active 3dr 3

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64 Reg g VW Polo SE

• Blue • 12925 Miles

£99

PER MONTH

Cash Price £6,999

NO

DEPOSIT PER MONTH

DEPOSIT

PER MONTH

14 Reg Citroen C1 Feel 1.0 3dr

Cash Price £4,990

&

PER MONTH H

£129

PER MONTH

• Grey • 52679 Miles

DEPOSIT T

PER MONTH 12 Reg Fiat Punto Easy Auto 5dr

57 Reg Kia Rio 1.4 Ice 5dr

Cash Price £2,499

£89

PER MONTH Cash Price £5,499

11 Reg Vauxhall Corsa 1.0i Excite A/C Ecoflex 3dr

Cash Price £4,499

PER MONTH

Plus, a HUGE SEL ECTION of used cars from £69 per month

65 REG SKODA FABIA SE TSI, WHITE 7199 MILES ............................................................................................ £10999 66 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.4T 125PS DESIGN, WHITE 10715 MILES ....................... £10999 66 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.0T 105PS SRI ECOFLEX S/S, GREY 12560 MILES .................................................................................................................................................................................... £10999 16 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.4T 150PS SRI, RED 15220 MILES .............................................. £11999 16 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.0T 105PS SRI ECOFLEX S/S, BLACK 5728 MILES ...................................................................................................................................................................................... £11999 65 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.4T 150PS ELITE NAV, WHITE 15957 MILES .............. £12499 17 REG NISSAN JUKE N-CONNECTA DIG-T, PEARL BLACK 9271 MILES .............................. £12499 66 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.6CDTI 136PS SRI S/S, GRANITE GREY 10269 MILES ....................................................................................................................................................... £12499 16 REG VAUXHALL INSIGNIA SPORT TOURER 1.6CDTI 136 SRI NAV, GREY 7053 MILES ........................................................................................................................................................................................ £12999 64 REG FORD KUGA TITANIUM 4X2 TURBO, GREEN 17272 MILES ............................................. £12999 17 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.0T 105PS SRI NAV ECOFLEX S/S, DEEP SKY BLUE 10008 MILES ................................................................................................................................................... £12999 64 REG AUDI A3 SPORT TFSI, RED 18129 MILES .................................................................................................. £13499 16 REG VAUXHALL MOVANO R3500 L4H2 CDTI DR, WHITE 24032 MILES ...... £13499+VAT 17 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.4T 150PS SRI NAV, COSMIC GREY 11047 MILES £13999 17 REG VAUXHALL MOKKA X 1.6 CDTI 136 ACTIVE S/S, SOVEREIGN SILVER 16373 MILES ........................................................................................................................................... £13999 17 REG VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER 1.4T 140 DESIGN, BLACK 2615 MILES .................... £14299 16 REG VAUXHALL INSIGNIA SPORT TOURER 1.6CDTI 136 ELITE NAV ECOFLEX, RED 14362 MILES ......................................................................................................................................................................................... £14499 17 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.6CDTI 136PS ELITE NAV S/S, GRANITE GREY 13389 MILES ....................................................................................................................................................... £14499 17 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.4T 150PS SRI NAV AUTO S/S, LAVA RED 11845 MILES ......................................................................................................................................................................... £14999 17 REG VAUXHALL MOKKA X 1.4T 140PS DESIGN NAV S/S, BORACAY BLUE 11687 MILES ........................................................................................................................................................ £15799 66 REG NISSAN QASHQAI TEKNA DIG-T, RED 6729 MILES ............................................................... £17000

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64 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA SPORT TOURER 2.0 CDTI 165PS SRI S/S, WHITE 56685 MILES ................................................................................................................................................................................... £6990 63 REG VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2.0 CDTI 140 DESIGN ECOFLEX, BLACK 72000 MILES ................................................................................................................................................................................. £6999 65 REG VAUXHALL CORSA 3DR 1.2I DESIGN A/C, BLACK 28220 MILES .............................. £6999 12 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.4I 16V ACTIVE, SOVEREIGN SILVER 35314 MILES ............................................................................................................................................ £6999 62 REG VAUXHALL INSIGNIA SRI NAV VXL R CD AUTO, RED 56000 MILES .......................................................................................................................................................................................... £7499 04 REG CITROEN DS4 DSPORT HDI, RED 34000 MILES ............................................................................ £7499 65 REG VAUXHALL CORSA 5DR 1.2 70PS SRI, WHITE 30794 MILES ........................................... £7696 14 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 2.0CDTI 165PS SRI ECOFLEX S/S, BLACK 35851 MILES .................................................................................................................................................................................... £7996 64 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.6I VVT 115PS DESIGN AUTO, BROWN 3170 MILES .................................................................................................................................................................................... £7996 66 REG VAUXHALL CORSA 3DR 1.4 90PS SRI ECOFLEX, RED 10000 MILES ......................................................................................................................................................................................... £7999 65 REG VAUXHALL CORSA 3DR 1.4 90PS SRI VX-LINE, WHITE 32863 MILES ................................................................................................................................................................................... £7999 64 REG VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER 2.0 CDTI 130 SRI, BROWN 31430 MILES .............................................................................................................................................................................. £8490 65 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.6I VVT 115PS TECH LINE GT, SILVER 28894 MILES ................................................................................................................................................................................. £8999 64 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA SPORT TOURER 1.4I 100PS TECH LINE NAV, GREEN 12061 MILES .................................................................................................................................................................................... £8999 14 REG VAUXHALL MOKKA 5DR 1.6 115PS SE S/S, BLUE 26605 MILES .................................. £9699

15 REG VAUXHALL MOKKA 5DR 1.4 140PS TURBO SE S/S, BLACK 35894 MILES .................................................................................................................................................................................. £9990 14 REG VAUXHALL MOKKA 5DR 1.6 115PS TECH LINE S/S, WHITE 39441 MILES .................................................................................................................................................................................... £9996 64 REG VAUXHALL CORSA 5DR 1.4 SE A/C AUTO, GREY 23143 MILES ................................. £9999 64 REG VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER SRI TURBO, SILVER 7726 MILES ...................................................................................................................................................................................... £9999 17 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.4I VVT 100PS TECH LINE, BLUE 13136 MILES ....................................................................................................................................................................................... £10499 62 REG VAUXHALL ANTARA SE NAV CDTI 4X4 AUTO, GREY 21227 MILES ...................................................................................................................................................................................... £10499 17 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA 5DR 1.0T 105PS SRI NAV ECOFLEX S/S, GREY 22195 MILES ..................................................................................................................................................................................... £10696 64 REG VAUXHALL MOKKA 5DR 1.7 CDTI SE 130PS AUTO, ORANGE 30945 MILES ........................................................................................................................................................................ £10899 16 REG VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6 CDTI 136 SRI ECOFLEX S/S, GREY 34857 MILES ................................................................................................................................................................................... £10999 17 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA GTC CPE 1.4I TURBO 120PS SRI S/S, WHITE 11042 MILES .................................................................................................................................................................................... £11499 66 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA SRI NAV ECOFLEX S/S, WHITE 21232 MILES ......................... £11999 17 REG VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6CDTI 136 LIMITED EDITION ECOFLEX, SUMMIT WHITE 12148 MILES ........................................................................................................................................................ £13999 17 REG VAUXHALL ASTRA GTC LIMITED EDITION TURBO, RED 8313 MILES ............... £14999 67 REG VAUXHALL NEW INSIGNIA SPORT TOURER 2.0 CDTI 170 ELITE NAV, DARK MOON BLUE 7340 MILES .............................................................................................................................................. £22999

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www.06vauxhall.co.uk CASH PRICE

£2,699

CUSTOMER DEPOSIT

£0

OPEN 7 DAYS: Monday - Friday 8.30 - 18.00 Saturday 9.00 - 17.00 Sunday 11.00 - 17.00

AMOUNT OF CREDIT

£2,699

1 MONTHLY PAYMENT

£54

59 MONTHLY PAYMENTS

£54

TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE

£3,536.80

REPRESENTATIVE APR

8.9%

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CARS from £500-£1500

EASY PAYMENT DEALS AVAILABLE

I.J.D CARS TARLETON CAR OF THE WEEK

57 JAGUAR XJ 2.7 DIESEL SOVEREIGN, silver blue, cream leather, FSH, full MoT, immaculate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£POA

06 VAUXHALL CORSA 1.2 SXI, in silver ............................£1495 53 MERCEDES C220 CDI, manual saloon, in silver......... £1495 52 ASTRA CABRIOLET 1.8 petrol in silver, full leather, black hood, 68,000 miles ..............................................£1495 52 HONDA JAZZ 1.3 SE 5DR, blue ................................... £1395 02 HONDA JAZZ 1.3SE 5DR, blue..................................... £1350 07 VW POLO TDI SE DIESEL 5DR, black............................. £1295 06 FORD FOCUS DIESEL TDCI ZETEC 5DR, blue ............... £1295 03 FORD FIESTA 1.2 FINESSE 5DR, silver, 69,000 miles . £1295 04 FORD FIESTA 5DR, light blue ....................................... £1295 03 VW POLO 1.2S 3DR, blue............................................. £1295 55 SUZUKI ALTO 1.1 5DR, blue, 70,000 miles ................ £1295 04 FORD STREET KA CABRIOLET 2DR, blue, leather ......... £1295 07 RENAULT CLIO CAMPUS 1.1 3DR, black..................... £1250 55 FORD KA 1.3 3DR, red 56,000 miles........................... £1250 04 RENAULT CLIO 1.4 DYNAMIQUE 3DR, black .............. £1150 52 FORD KA, silver, only 44,000 miles, silver, full MoT ......£995 P BMW 318SE SALOON 4DR, blue....................................£995 51 RENAULT CLIO 1.2 3DR, burgundy................................£995 55 FIAT PUNTO 1.2 5DR, black.............................................£995 52 FORD KA, in silver, full mot, complete new clutch, only 42,000 miles ....................................................................£995 52 HONDA JAZZ, silver, low mileage ................................... £995 04 VAUXHALL CORSA LIFE 1.2, in silver, 61,000 miles .....£995 P VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 PREMIER 5DR, red.....................£500 51 FORD FIESTA 1.2 3DR, red...............................................£500 W RENAULT CLIO 1.2 3DR, blue ..........................................£500

VW GOLF 1.4 TFSI 5DR AUTO, silver/gold, 40,000 miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £8995 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER AUTO, LWB, red metallic, leather, superb vehicle.......£5250 BMW X5 3.0 TD SPORT AUTO, silver, black leather, panoramic roof, FSH. . . . . £4750 SEAT EXEO 2.0 TDI SALOON, silver, FSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £4695 MERCEDES S320 CDI AUTO, silver, leather, full spec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £3995 JAGUAR 2.7 TWIN TURBO S TYPE, saloon, auto, silver, leather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . £3395 ALFA ROMEO MITO LUSSO 3-dr, black metallic, 61k. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £3295 FORD MONDEO DIESEL ESTATE ZETEC, in black. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2995 KIA SORENTO 2.5 TD MANUAL, silver, leather, FSH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2795 FIAT BRAVO DIESEL, in gold, 5DR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2595 MERCEDEZ SLK 230 COMPRESSER COUPE AUTO, silver, leather seats............£2495 TOYOTA RAV 4 XTS, blue, manual, alloys, sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2495 KIA RIO 1.4 5DR, black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2495 VAUXHALL CORSA LIFE 1.2, in black, 58,000 miles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2250 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1.6 SXI 16V 3DR, silver, 42,000 miles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2250 SEAT IBIZA 1.4 SPORTLINE, in red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2495 VW FOX 3DR, in blue, 69,000 miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2250 MAZDA 5 2.0 DIESEL SALOON, in blue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1995 VOLVO V50 DIESEL ESTATE, grey metallic, full leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1995 FIAT SEDICi 4WD DIESEL 5DR, silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1995 AUDI A4 AVANT ESTATE 2.0 TDCI SE, silver, 6 speed gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1995 TOYOTA CELICA 1.8 VVTI, blue, leather, 49,000 miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1995 VW GOLF 2.0 GT TDI SPORT 6SPD 3DR, Silver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1995 NISSAN X TRAIL DIESEL 5DR, silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1795 VW SHARAN SE TDI DIESEL 5DR, grey, 7 seater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1795 VOLVO V50 T.DIESEL ESTATE 2.0 in blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1695 FORD FOCUS 1.6 DIESEL 5DR, manual, in light blue metallic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1595 HONDA CIVIC 1.4 SE, blue, FSH, 1 owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £1295 HONDA ACCORD only 41,000 miles from new. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £745 AUTOMATICS 54 VW POLO 1.4 AUTOMATIC, in silver, 69,000 miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2250

I.J.D TRADE CARS TARLETON

VANS 55 MERCEDES VITO VAN 111 COMPACT CDI DIESEL, 2 owners, FSH, 84k, SWB, NO VAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £4250 53 VAUXHALL CORSA VAN, white, superb conditon NO VAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£1295 60 RENAULT KANGOO VAN, white, SAT NAV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NO VAT £POA Call for more information: 07899 893741 07836 336644 • 07785 741513 Station Garage, Moor Road, PR26 9HQ

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7 SEATERS 07 VW TOURAN 1.6 S, petrol, 5dr, manual, 7 seats, FSH, silver, 69k. . . . . . . . . . . . . £3695 08 MAZDA 5 SPORT DIESEL, 6spd red metallic, 7 seats, 2 owners, FSH. . . . . . . . . £3650 55 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TD DESIGN, silver, 7 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2495

IF you are under the age of 50 then chances are that Lister is the protagonist of space sitcom Red Dwarf.

So that means copious amounts of curry, brilliant putdowns and laundry baskets ignored for so long that they ’ve developed their own ecosystems.

But if you grew up in the era of Sir Stirling Moss giving Johnny Foreigner a thoroughly good drubbing on the world’s race circuits and grainy mono newsreels, then Lister was a force to be reckoned with in sports car racing. It dominated the Sports Car Club of America’s national championships in 1958 and 1959, for instance, but unless you’ve been to the Goodwood Revival lately I’d understand if you failed to bat an eyelid.

But there is another side to Lister’s history – one which, I’m delighted to say, is about to make a comeback. The one which involves giving Jaguars monstrously powerful engines and wonderfully unsubtle bodykits.

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17 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM 1.0 T AUTOMATIC, magnetic silver, sat nav, bluetooth, appearance pack, keyless go...........................................massive saving off list £13,999 17 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM 1.5 TDCI, panther black metallic, sat nav, cruise control, climate, alloys etc, list price over £21,000 ...................................................now only £13,9999 17 FORD FOCUS 1.5 TDCI ZETEC EDITION panther black, sat nav, privacy glass, alloys, Bluetooth, big saving now only.................................................................................£12,999 17 VAUXHALL ASTRA SRI 1.4 TURBO, very latest model, cosmic silver, A/C, alloys, 3,000 miles, cost new £20,000 ........................................................................now only £12,499 66 VAUXHALL MERIVA 1.4 T SE, brilliant silver, panoramic roof, A/C, alloys, balance of Vauxhall warranty, 2,000 miles only, half the cost of a new one ............................................£9,999 16 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.5 DCI N-TEC+, electric blue metallic, panoramic roof, sat nav, reverse camera, Bluetooth etc, 10,000 miles only, cost new £24,000.........now only £15,999 16 NISSAN QASHQAI 1.2 DIG-T ACENTA X-TRONIC AUTO, midnight black, alloys, A/C, Nissan warranty, big saving...........................................................................................£14,999 16 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6 SRI CDTI LIMITED EDITION MODEL, lapis blue, stunning alloys, spoiler etc, 4,000 miles only, great value and big saving.........................£12,999 16 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 1.6 SRI CDTI 5DR, sat nav, diamond black, climate control, alloys, etc, Vauxhall warranty cost new £22,000................................................now only £9,699 65 FORD FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC AUTOMATIC, race red, appearance pack, A/C & bluetooth etc ................................................................................................................... great value £8,999 65 MAZDA 2 1.5 SE 5DR, midnight black, sat nav, A/C, alloys, £20 road tax ..only £8,999 65 FORD B-MAX 1.0 ZETEC ECOBOOST, race red, A/C, alloys, 5,000 miles, zero tax...... .................................................................................................................................value at £9,999

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EXECUTIVE MOTORING & 4X4

16 MERCEDES-BENZ C220D SE AUTO 4-Dr, Obsidian black, black faux leather trim, alloys, A/C, elec pack, sat nav pre wire, Bluetooth etc, 14,000 miles only .................£18,999 65 BMW 420d M-SPORT CONVERTIBLE, alpine white, dakota leather, heated seats with memory, M-Sport Plus pack, paddle shift, 19” alloys, professional nav & Bluetooth, parking sensors, 12,000 miles only, cost new today £45,000 .............................now only £24,999 64 JAGUAR XF 2.2 LUXURY, midnight black, cream leather, sat nav, Bluetooth and alloys etc............................... .........................................Stunning car for only £14,999 64 FORD KUGA 2.0 TDCI TITANIUM 'X', deep impact blue, full leather heated seats, panoramic sunroof, A/C etc Cost new £27,000.....................................Now only £12,999 64 FORD KUGA TITANIUM 2.0 TDCI AUTO, four wheel drive, moondust silver, half leather, alloys, climate control, privacy glass, roof bars, 36,000 miles only ........£13,499 14 MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS 1.5 A180 CDI BLUEEFFICIENCY SPORT 5DR, obsidian black, light artico trim, sports seats, A/C, full elec pack etc, 28,000 miles only .............................................................................................................£12,999 63 FORD KUGA TITANIUM 2.0 TDCI, magnetic grey, privacy glass, roof rails, half leather trim, keyless go, 33,000 miles only.................................................................................£11,999 13 MERCEDES-BENZ E220 CDI 6 SPEED AVANTGARDE 4DR, brilliant silver, anthracite leather heated seats, alloys, LED lights, cruise control, climate and full elec pack, superb value at only.............................................................................................................£12,999 12 LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 2.2 HSE AUTO, balmoral green metallic, full leather trim, panoramic roof, sat nav, Bluetooth etc, one owner, full history...£13,999

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Nearly 20 years ago I was actually lucky to visit Lister’s old factory and was completely won over by the line of black Jaguar XJSs that’d been kitted out with 7.0-litre V12s and huge spoilers. Its star offering at the time was the faintly ludicrous Storm, a GT racer that battled Ferrari F40s and McLaren F1s for race victory but cost so much in roadgoing form that the company made a whopping four for very rich (and brave) petrolheads.

You’d think the Storm would’ve put Lister off making flashy new cars – for the last few years it’s been building recreations of its 1950s classics instead – but now it’s giving it another go by cranking the Jaguar F-Type’s performance up to cartoonish levels. Not only has it given the svelte two-seater the much cooler Lister Thunder moniker, but it’s also treated it to plenty of custom-made carbonfibre bits, a cabin retrimmed in leather even more expensive than the stuff Jaguar uses, and the supercharged V8’s been tweaked and fiddled with to the point that it now pumps out 666bhp. So obviously the performance is going to be demonic.

The Thunder’s a bit like Red Dwarf - I’m fully aware that it’s a very acquired taste and half of my mates hate it, but I’m completely hooked. It must be a Lister thing.

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Formby High Year 8 Boys.

Second cross country league win for Formby High boys FORMBY High Year 8 boys continued their successful season winning the Merseyside Schools Cross Country League second year in a row in the final league fixture at a muddy Arrowe Park in Wirral. he triumphant boys were not the only medalists from the Freshfield Road school with the Year 7 boys and year 8/9 girls both taking second place in their groups.

Formby High’s good form continued into the Sefton School League, hosted by Merchant Taylors’, Crosby, on Wednesday (January 24.)

In the individual events, the school brought home five medals while a record number of 19 students qualified to represent Sefton in the Merseyside Schools Championships to be held on Saturday 3 February at Calderstones Park.

Double loan deal sealed by Port SOUTHPORT have completed the loan signings of defender Ross Sykes and winger Mekhi McLeod from Accrington Stanley until the end of the season.

The move will please supporters as Ross impressed for Port in his first loan spell at the club this season, when he played six matches for the club and was named the Trust In Yellow Player Of The Month for October.

Ross was then recalled

by Accrington as injury cover.

Mekhi joined Accrington in June following time spent at Billericay and Eastleigh.

He joined Fulham’s youth set up at seven years old and spent ten years at the club before continuing his development at Rangers and Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he regularly featured in the U21 team.

Mekhi can either play as a winger or in the number 10’s role.

Mekhi McLeod pictured in action for Billericay Town.

The club management homouh has been released from Spennymoor Town until the end of thanked Accrington manager John the club. the season has now been comColeman for his agreement to The 20-year-old defender joined pleted, and the club are currently allow Ross and Mekhi to join on the Sandgrounders in June and awaiting confirmation that Caleb loan. made eight league appearances for Richard’s loan is to be extended Meanwhile defender Jacques Kpo- the club. Nathan Lowe’s loan to until March.

Sandgrounders set for crunch clash as battle at the bottom hots up Botanic Gardens Sports And Social Club sports secretary, Mike Davidson handing the cup to the winner with his Jack Hudson, left.

Chairman is on potting form to win snooker cup BOTANIC Gardens Sports And Social Club have held their annual singles snooker match for the Shaws Cup. This was eventually won by the chairman, Tony Wellard in the final after a hard fought

match against Jack Hudson.

The club is on the look-out for new members who should contact the chairman on 01704 227147 or the treasurer, Ron Ormandy on 01704 506133.

SOUTHPORT face a crucial clash at the bottom of the Vanarama National League North when they travel to Gainsborough Trinity.

The Sandgrounders sit only one place and one point above this Saturday's opposition, so it promises to be a huge six-pointer at the foot of the table.

Both teams will be desperate to pick up all three points to put distance between themselves and the relegation zone, so a draw will surely benefit the other teams around them.

In the reverse fixture back in

October, Southport and Gainsborough played out an entertaining 22 draw.

Southport, playing at home, conceded an early goal in the second minute but Sampson equalised midway through the second half.

The Sandgrounders thought they had won it when Anderson struck with only four minutes of the match remaining, but Gainsborough hit back late into injury time to rescue a point.

Last Saturday’s match against Telford United was called off due to a waterlogged pitch, so southport's

last outing was the 3-0 defeat at the hands of Kidderminster Harriers.

Manager Kevin Davies will be keen to banish this memory to the back of his player's minds when they run out against Gainsborough.

In comparison, their opposition are in good form and warmed up for this fixture with a 1-0 win against Chorley.

Before that, they beat Alfreton 21, so will fancy their chances at home to Southport when they have the chance to leapfrog their opponents in the table.

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