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INSIDE THIS WEEK: Two arrests after crack cocaine and heroin seized TWO men were arrested after police seized a large quantity of suspected crack cocaine and heroin in Waterloo.

Officers watched an alleged drugs deal on Wednesday, January 5 and then arrested a 66-year-old and 22year-old for drug supply offences.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “Officers sighted a male in a drug transaction in the Waterloo area and shortly later was detained. During a search of the male numerous wraps of suspected crack cocaine and heroin were recovered along with cash believed to be from the proceeds of crime.

“Officers have then carried out a search of an address in the area where the second male was located and further drugs and paraphernalia was seized.”

In a separate incident Merseyside Police have charged a 27-year-old man with drug offences after a car was stopped by police in Netherton at around 1pm on Saturday, January 8.

Patrols stopped a black Volkswagen on Heysham Road, off Dunningsbridge Road.

Following a search of the vehicle, a large quantity of Class A drugs (cocaine) was recovered by officers.

The driver of the car was arrested and taken into custody for questioning.

John Butler, 27, of Clements Way, Tower Hill, has now been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. He was remanded in custody and appeared at Wirral Adult Remand Court on Monday, January 10.

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BAR’S LICENCE UNDER REVIEW AFTER CRITICAL REPORT BY THE POLICE Probe followed late night incident when man arrested for having knuckle duster Report by Tom Martin A BAR in Crosby could lose its licence after police raised “serious concerns surrounding the management of the venue” following reports of a violent incident.

Gambino’s, on Coronation Road, was set to have its licence reviewed by Sefton Council shortly after the Champion went to press on the evening of Tuesday, January 11 after a request by Merseyside Police.

It follows a late night incident on the weekend of October 29/30 last year when police were called to the bar to reports of a fight.

A man was arrested when officers found him in possession of a knuckle duster and following the arrest, officers found that “it was evident that the venue was breaching a number of premises licence conditions.”

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A police report submitted to the council states: “It was also established that the venue had committed further offences, namely the unauthorised sale of alcohol.”

The report adds: “It is clear to the police that there are serious concerns surrounding the management of the venue, and they have clearly failed in promoting/upholding the licensing objectives.

“Merseyside Police would, therefore, request that the venue is subject to review proceedings.”

The council could now enforce a number of measures, which includes revoking the licence, modifying the conditions of the licence, removing the designated premises supervisor or suspending the licence for a period of three months.

When plans were first put forward to open Gambino’s in 2019, it was met with opposition from some residents who had concerns over late night noise. More than 30 residents had signed a petition against the bar opening and it led to Sefton Council deciding to reject a planning application. However, this decision was overturned by the Planning Inspectorate and the bar was able to open.

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Report by Henry James A NEW home has been found for Maghull Food Bank which will allow it to continue to operate in the community.

It has been offered the use of a hall at St George’s URC on Northway by the Minister, Reverend Catherine McFie, and the elders of the church.

Maghull Food Bank had to find a new base after the closure of Maghull Methodist Church.

Not only did St George’s URC say that the Food Bank could use the hall rent free, they also paid for the materials for volunteers from community group Bootle Tool Shed to build cupboards to store all of the food and toiletries that are donated.

Anyone who needs help, can obtain a Helpers from Maghull Food Bank and Bootle Tool Shed voucher from any of the local schools, with Reverend Catherine McFie. councillors, local churches or a health “We have also received generous support from workers although organisers say a voucher is not Maghull Town Council and from our local Co-op necessary for someone to obtain help from the food and Morrison’s. bank “as is its aim is to ensure that no one in the “Some people question why Maghull needs a food community should go hungry.” bank but sadly every town has one now because Food bank volunteers added that since the food there are people everywhere who need support due bank became independent in March the support to benefit changes, rent rises or loss of earnings. from the local community, schools and churches has “Most of the people who visit the food bank are in been “outstandingly generous” work but struggle to cover all their expenses.

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Popular librarian and ‘community champion’ given New Year honour ‘I am humbled that our projects have been recognised at such a level’

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Schools monitor air quality for research project

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A LIBRARIAN in Crosby has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Years Honours for her work with children, the elderly and refugees.

Lesley Davies, 58, is described by Sefton Council as a “hugely popular” member of the staff at Crosby Library staff and “community champion of the public library service.”

Sine starting out as a library assistant in 1995, Lesley has spent the last 26 years serving the communities of Sefton, eventually becoming the local authority’s senior development manager for libraries.

Having worked closely with dozens of local and regional groups to deliver a whole host of events and workshops for people of all ages, Lesley’s efforts were rewarded after the Arts Council England put her forward for the 2022 New Years Honours.

Lesley said she was stunned and overjoyed at the news, adding that the honour is a reflection on her team and colleagues who she works with day to day.

She said: “I thought it was a joke at first!

“To be honest I am a little embarrassed as I work with such amazing people – this is more of a reflection of their work rather than me as an individual.

“My family were naturally thrilled – my mum cried and my children were really proud and I am still waiting for it to sink in!

“I would like to thank those who nominated me and I am humbled

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that our library projects have been recognised at such a level.

“Each new project we do in the Libraries team is a wonderful opportunity to help our residents of all ages and this role has allowed me to make an abundance of memories and lifelong friends along the way.”

Sefton Counci chief executive Dwayne Johnson said: “Lesley is a fantastic champion of both our Libraries service and Sefton Council as

a whole.

“We are all delighted, although not surprised, that she has been recognised in the New Years Honours and I am sure everyone will join me in congratulating Lesley for all of her hard work and dedication to our communities.”

Lesley will be presented with the British Empire Medal by the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside before attending a garden party at Buckingham Palace.

PRIMARY schools in Sefton are taking part in a research programme to understand the levels of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and other pollutants in our atmosphere.

NO2 is produced by most vehicle exhaust pipes and is measured with monitoring tubes in different locations.

A total of 11 schools will be monitoring at key points in their school to see what the air quality is like within their grounds.

Schools include Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary, in Seaforth, where the tubes will be monitored by the schools Eco Council.

Each school on the AirWatch programme has linked up with a member of Sefton’s Environmental Protection team and the Southport Eco Centre and will be hosting diffusion tubes to monitor levels of NO2.

They will receive monthly reports as well as educational content and activities to do in class across a wide range of topics.

AirWatch programme schools will also have access to termly campaign toolkits to help pupils influence positive behaviour on the school run to reduce any air quality issues around their school grounds and any measures the school take to reduce the levels of pollution will be able to be monitored in real time by the students.

Schools will be asked to return the

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PARKHAVEN Trust in Maghull is calling for any unwanted or duplicate Christmas gifts to be donated to their residents.

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LIVERPOOL Catholic Ramblers Association walking group are welcoming new members to get out in the countryside in 2022 with walks to suit all abilities.

They organise Sunday coach walks including the Lakes, Peak District, North Wales and York-

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Parkhaven Trust would also welcome any used Christmas cards, which are used for regular arts and crafts sessions.

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tube every month in a pre-paid envelope and replace it with a new tube so that the team can track changes over a long period.

The AirWatch programme will run from January 2022 to December 2022.

Darren Lloyd, teacher at the Eco Centre said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for young people in Sefton to take part in an exciting project with real world results. The Clean Air Crew project has been a fantastic success with most schools in the authority now signed up – we have established engagement, now we want to foster ownership.

“Good air quality is extremely important to the health of people and the planet and this project will help us to identify those areas where improvements need to be made.

“I am thrilled that local schools will be helping us to gather this data, ultimately this is their planet to inherit and we want them to be learn about this crucial issue as soon as possible.”

If any Sefton schools are not already signed up to www.cleanaircrew.co.uk, then they can register for free and ‘access a wealth of curriculum resources supporting sustainable education for both classroom and home learning.’

There is still time for other schools to register to take part in the AirWatch programme, as they can sign up at the website before January 21 to register.

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TRIBUTES have been paid to the first ever headteacher of Chesterfield High School who passed away over the Christmas weekend at the age of 93.

Sybil Thomas leaves behind a lasting legacy at the Crosby school.

She was the school’s first headteacher after leading the merger between Waterloo Grammar School and Crosby Secondary High School, which created Chesterfield in 1972.

A statement issued by the current head Kevin Sexton and chair of Governors Jan Vicary, said: “Sybil was an exemplary school leader who gave her life to the futures of young people in our community.

“Even in retirement, she remained involved in the life of the school by regularly attending school events when she could and she emailed us quite recently as she watched how we have progressed by reading our website avidly.

“We send her family and friends our condolences and we will always remember Sybil’s contributions to education and the lives of Chesterfield High School families. We thank her for all she did for so many students and their families.”

Brought up on a farm at Selby, Yorkshire, she obtained a degree in French at Queen Mary College, University of London and a distinction in teaching at London’s Institute of Education where she met her future husband Keith.

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After teaching at Grange Girls’ Grammar School in Bradford and Ilkley Grammar School she came to Crosby as head of Languages at Merchant Taylors’ School for Girls in 1957, the year she married. Ten years later she became the head of Waterloo Park Girls’ Grammar School which evolved, by amalgamation in 1972, into Chesterfield High School.

In 1988, reaching the age of 60, she retired and later became a lay reader and church warden at Sefton Church.

Sybil passed away a few days before her and Keith’s 64th wedding anniversary.

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Marine FC’s FA Cup tie with Spurs last season ‘changed club’s future’ Income generated helped fund stadium improvements and sparked interest leading to huge boost in attendances MARINE FC chiefs say last season’s memorable FA Cup third round tie against Tottenham Hotspur has “changed the club’s future.”

It was first anniversary of the biggest game in the club’s history on Sunday and a delegation from the Crosby club were invited to the home of the London giants to attend Spurs’ third round FA Cup tie against Morecambe.

Marine officials were delighted to have been given the opportunity to thank the thousands of Spurs fans who bought virtual tickets for last season’s game, and to highlight the friendship forged between the two clubs since the tie.

Marine are currently top of the Northern Premier League West and club officials say there has been a big increase in attendances this season as a result of the surge in local, national, and global interest in the club.

Almost 18,000 fans have Marine officials at Tottenham Hotspurs’ stadium on the anniversary of the FA cup tie. attended Marine home added: “With the help of Spurs and other games in the season to date, with an aver- Covid restrictions.

“An amazing 32,202 tickets were sold, global football fans who bought so many age attendance of 1,110.

Marine had a capacity crowd of 2,150 for the majority to Tottenham Hotspur fans virtual tickets for a game nobody could attend, it has changed our club’s future. the recent league game against Bootle, living in 45 countries around the world.

“The monies generated have helped us “This has changed our club in such a which is the highest gate for a league fixmassive way enabling us to plan and transform our small stadium and facilities, ture in Marine’s history.

Marine chairman Paul Leary said: “Tot- invest in facilities to a level that we previ- with new and improved boundary fencing and applications in for a new pitch, terratenham Hotspur and its fans have been ously could not even think about.

“It has transformed our volunteer-run cing, access gates and working towards amazing since the day the third round football club and has furthered our ambi- increased capacity. draw was made last season.

“None of this would be possible without “Despite the footballing gap between the tions dramatically.

“We accepted an invitation from Totten- the support of Spurs fans. two sides an immediate friendship “We have already created a virtual ticket developed between the two clubs, and ham to attend their cup tie against Spurs fans around the world rallied unbe- Morecambe, and this gave us an opportun- wall at the Marine Travel Arena which dislievably to support our club’s virtual ticket ity to say a massive “thank you” to the plays the names of those who bought appeal launched as a result of our final Spurs directors and their fans for the tickets, and this remains open as a permanent dedication to all those who four games in the competition having to amazing support given to us last year.”

Marine president Dave Thompson supported us.” be played behind closed doors due to

Support available for those who are struggling to pay their energy bills RESIDENTS on low incomes who in are struggling to pay their energy bills have been urged to contact Sefton Council for support.

With the temperature dropping, the local authority is asking people to get in touch with its ‘Affordable Warmth Team’ at energy@ sefton.gov. uk or by calling 0151 934 2222, for assistance and advice on a range of topics.

The council is also reminding the borough’s landlords that they should advise tenants facing difficulties with

the cost of heating their homes to visit the Simple Energy Advice website at www.simpleenergyadvice.org.uk or call their helpline on 0800 444 202.

Ofgem also provides advice on getting help if you can’t afford your energy bills through its website www.ofgem.gov.uk/gettinghelp-if-you-cant-afford-yourenergy-bills.

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Last month, Cllr Trish Hardy said that rocketing energy bills could result in some of the borough’s families making the stark choice between eating and heating their homes this winter.

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The Homeless Prevention team works with tenants to help them maintain their tenancy or with moving on to more affordable and suitable accommodation, and they can also assist landlords that are facing issues such as rent arrears and late or inconsistent rent payments.

Landlords who have concerns about vulnerable tenants can also contact the team for support in resolving the situation.

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Merseyrail to reduce services due to Omicron staff absences MERSEYRAIL has announced its services will change to a 30minute service from January 17 until further notice due to the impact of the Omicron Covid-19 variant, which has led to an increase in staff being absent.

The aim is that by taking these measures that the operator will be able to avoid last minute cancellations and give passengers time to adjust their travel plans where needed.

Prior to this, between January 10 and 16, there will be preplanned cancellations in place on the Merseyrail network.

Andy Heath, managing director at Merseyrail, said: “Our staff have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to ensure that we can provide a safe and reliable service to the people of the Liverpool City Region.

“However, as is the case on other parts of the UK rail network, the Omicron variant has significantly increased the number of front-line staff being absent from work. This means that we need to reduce the number of trains we run to ensure that our services remain reliable.

“I would advise all customers to check our website and social media feeds before they travel, and we will continue to work hard to provide the best service that we can.”

Merseyrail customers are reminded that the wearing of face coverings on public transport is mandatory unless exempt, and they encourage everyone to follow

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THE Labour Party has suspended a ward in south Sefton following allegations that members have been subjected to “intimidation and harassment.”

An email sent to around 100 members of the Ford Ward from Labour's National Executive Committee (NEC), has been seen by the Champion, states that there have been a series of complaints in regard to the running of Ford Ward, and “intimidation and harassment of Party members.”

The email states that “given the serious nature of these complaints, it has been agreed by the NEC that Ford Ward should be suspended, immediately pending further investigation.”

The suspension means that members are no longer allowed to meet, the Ward is not allowed to select its candidate for the upcoming May election and no branch delegate may seek any office in the Labour Party.

The email, which was sent in December, concludes by saying that an investigation “will commence in the new year.”

Ford is in the Bootle Parliamentary constituency, some of which covers the northern part of Litherland.

A Ford Ward member contacted the Champion to vehemently deny the claims and labelled the suspension as “a disgrace.”

He said: “The claims of ‘intimidation and harassment’ have totally baffled us.

“We can’t think of any occasion when this has happened and I think it’s strange that no evidence has been provided and no one has been singled out.

“Surely if an individual has been intimidating or harassing someone then they should be suspended “Instead, all 95 members are being punished because of these false allegations.”

The Ward member said that one of the reasons for the suspension could be because the Ford branch tabled a motion last year demanding Labour Party leader Keir Starmer resign after he wrote a column in the Sun newspaper.

The decision to select an election candidate has now been taken out of members’ hands and passed over to an internal Labour panel called the Local Government Committee.

The ward member, who did not wish to be named, added: “It feels like we’ve been gagged.

“We pay to be members and it’s our democratic right to select a candidate for elections. It’s all wrong.”

The Labour Party declined to comment on what it described as an “internal matter.”

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Rarities keep the checklists ticking over In our last column, we launched our Martin Mere 100; a checklist of 100 birds you can see in winter at Martin Mere. There’s still time to pick up the checklist when you visit and then enter it in our January competition to win a free Collins Field Guide.

In January, Martin Mere is certainly the place to come for all birdwatchers to start their annual list of birds with some big daily totals possible. Recently, the winter has been even more exciting, with two birds turning up on the reserve that are so rare in the North-west (and even in the UK) that they didn’t even make it onto our checklist.

First of all, on New Year’s Eve, a Slavonian Grebe was seen on the mere. Frustratingly, for year-listers, it had gone the next day.

However, with all the water bodies across the reserve, it is still worth keeping an eye out for this rare winter visitor.

Better news comes from the spotting of a Green-winged Teal which is still present on site. This bird is a native of the Americas but a few make it to the UK every year. It only really differs from our common Teal by

having a white stripe on its side. So, with it hanging out with over 2000 Eurasian Teal, you need to play the ornithological version of “Where’s Wally” to spot it.

One family of birds you will not fail to see on the reserve at the moment are birds of prey. A record 10 Marsh Harriers have been hunting on the reserve and one lucky photographer captured seven of them in one shot! A much scarcer Hen Harrier has been regular over the last couple of days and a pair of Peregrines has been seen every morning. Buzzards, Merlins and Sparrowhawks are also seen every day at the moment and a photogenic Kestrel is hovering and perching within a few yards of the Ron Barker hide throughout the day.

With several thousand ducks and our regular flocks of Whooper Swans and Pink-footed Geese, the mere is a bustling place at the moment, especially during the daily swan feeds from 3pm. Add in the small songbirds that are around the site, with specialities such as Brambling and Willow Tit at our feeders, and it really is a great time to visit Martin Mere and get those checklists adding up.

Visit the web site www.wwt.org.uk/martinmere to find out what’s on the reserve at the moment as well as all the upcoming events

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Military drafted in to help struggling ambulance service Team of 150 Armed Forces personnel to aid clinicians on road as 25% of NWAS staff now self-isolating

A computerised image of what the ‘super-station’ at Aintree will look like.

Report by Tom Martin ARMED forces personnel will be drafted in to help North West Ambulance Service cope with the “extreme pressure” brought on by the Omicron Covid variant.

A team of 150 military personnel began training on Tuesday, January 11 and will then work with NWAS for a number of weeks.

NWAS has been struggling not only due to more patients needing treatment, but also the high num- NWAS will be supported by military personnel ber of staff who are self-isolating, with around 25% staff absences due to confirmed Covid-19 cases and isolation, with around 25% of the workforce curof the workforce currently affected.

The armed forces will partner with NWAS clini- rently affected.

“As part of our resilience planning, we can make a cians on the road, allowing them to make more efficient use of emergency resources and supporting request to the military for support and feel now is the right time to put the arrangements in place. the wider NHS system.

“We worked alongside the military last February They will receive NWAS training in driving ambulances, manual handling, kit familiarisation and and March, and it allows us to have more of our vehicles on the road, getting people the treatment basic life support.

They will be available to respond to patients they need sooner.

“This frees up emergency ambulances to attend to whose need is not urgent who often have longer urgent, life-threatening cases.” waits when the service is busy.

A successful partnership was trialled last winter, Director of operations Ged Blezard said: “It is no secret that the ambulance service, along with the when military colleagues were deployed to more NHS as a whole, has been under extreme pressure than 4,600 non-life-threatening 999 incidents, including assisting with transportation of patients for several months.

“Now we are also experiencing high numbers of between healthcare sites around 1,700 times.

Fire Service plans for new ‘super-station’ in Aintree submitted Report by Henry James PLANS from Merseyside Fire Service to create a new four bay ‘super-station’ at Long Aintree have been submitted to Liverpool City Council.

The proposal involves the combining and closing of Aintree and Croxteth Fire Stations including the Training & Development Academy , in order to create a new multi pump super-station and state of the art TDA and National Resilience Centre of Excellence on Long Lane, Aintree.

MFRA say it will allow them to expand and increase training, with the potential to become a “centre of excellence” for national training.

They also believe the two existing operational fire stations at Aintree and Croxteth are “reaching the end of their useful life” and the new development will help improve local

area response times.

The planning application states that Aintree Fire Station is nearly 100 years old and offers limited scope for “redevelopment opportunity” and lacks the “essential” facilities required for a modern day fire station.

Planning documents state the Long Lane site is considered the “optimum location” for MFRA to maintain the levels of fire and other emergency cover for the Croxteth and Aintree areas more than any other option identified.

The new site will employ more than 40 training staff alongside more than 60 operational staff on a daily basis with that number expected to increase further as the training opportunities offered at the site develop.

As well as the four bay fire station, there will also be a new training and development building; an indoor training facility; an ‘Urban Search and Rescue’ garage and bespoke training facilities with scope to include a six storey tactical firefighting building.

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By Henry James PUPILS at St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School in Bootle are the first people to benefit from a foundation which was set up following the death of a hairdresser from Melling.

Cathy Booth had a hairdressers in Garston for 51 years, called Cathys of Garston, firstly in Lincoln Street, then on St Mary’s Road. She died in February of 2021 from a heart condition.

Following her death, Cathy’s husband, Bill Booth, was keen to start a foundation in Cathy’s name.

He said: “We have set up a foundation, through the schools and colleges where Cathy trained and was educated.

“Robert Bellarmine was the first recipient.”

Each class at St Robert Bellarnine, where Cathy went to school, has been given a ‘Catherine poster.’

On these, each letter of her first name spells out a quality that Catherine had, which the pupils should aspire to.

Members of the foundation will go back to the school in June and give out awards to pupils in each class who have tried their best.

Cathy ’s daughter, Jane Booth said: “We want to celebrate all the qualities that made my mum stand out and share that.

“She believed it was important to give young people something to aim for. My mum always had apprentices. Laurie Brown, who was trained by my mum 18 years ago, went off to have a family and is working in the salon again.”

Meanwhile, Cathys of Garston won two North West awards at the England Business Awards. They won the Best Hairdressers Award and also a Community Business Award. They will now go forward to the grand final.

As part of the competition, a mystery shopper came to the business and spoke to the customers – some who have been going to the salon since it opened 51 years ago.

Bill commented: “We were over the moon.

“Cathy, my late wife, would have been humbled after 51 years running the business.”

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Sefton Community Pantry allowed to run service free of charge at church hall

Graham J Clegg Funeral Services, established by experienced Funeral Director Graham Clegg has expanded.

With over 45 years of personal service to his name, Business Principal Graham Clegg invites members of the local community to drop in for a chat over a cup of tea to meet the team and see the modern and welcoming new branch at 36 Westway.

Report by Tom Martin SEFTON Community Pantry, which helps feed some of the borough’s most vulnerable people, continues to operate from its base free of charge thanks to a generous gesture from the building’s owners.

The group is based at St Matthew’s Church Hall, on Thornton Road, in Bootle, and has been for more than a year.

The owners, Ascot Group, first offered them the premises in October 2020, with all the fees waived, and this agreement has now been extended.

Sefton Community Pantry is a multi-level support voluntary group, providing food parcel services, hygiene hampers, new clothing and bedding, as well as home furnishings for individuals and families in need in the surrounding area.

Project coordinator of Sefton Community Pantry, Lynne Higgins states: “Before Ascot Group stepped in, we were trying to run this growing project across eight sites.

“Now we have St Matthew’s Church Hall, we are able to centralise what we do under one roof.

“As a team, we also have 24/7 access to a secure site, which is vital when we receive calls from people needing assistance at varying times.

“We provide support for families across the city and our map reaches as far as Southport, and at the

He said: “Within a day of our sign going up above the door in Westway we received greetings cards and drop-ins from old and new faces, which has been a real pleasure. We have a warm and approachable team that are always delighted to meet people.

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moment, the cold weather plus Christmas means every level of assistance we receive is welcome and valued.”

Georgia Smith of Ascot Group added: “Our support for Sefton Community Pantry CIC has further opened our eyes to the issues involved, and it really is to their credit that the team there do such lifeenhancing voluntary work.

“We do hope that by providing secure physical premises for them that we have contributed to what they have achieved during both previous lockdowns and throughout 2021.”

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The talk starts at 7.30pm in Moor Lane Methodist Church Hall on Monday, January 24.

Admission at the door is £2.50 for non-members.Visitors and new members are always welcome.

“I am proud to be at the helm of this new branch alongside Ian Buckley and my son, Alan Clegg, as Funeral Directors and Helen Pitman as Funeral Arranger and Administrator.”

“They and the rest of the team are coming together to serve bereaved families in the Maghull community and provide the same exemplary service and quality of care that Graham J Clegg Funeral Services is known for.”

The premises in the Central Square retail centre has excellent roadside visibility as Graham J Clegg Funeral Services expands its presence from Dover Road to Westway, situated in an accessible location with three car parks and a bus stop nearby.

The funeral home also has a newly decorated and furnished reception area, arrangement room and chapel of rest onsite.

Graham said: “We’ve already had the honour of helping several families since setting up the new funeral home in Westway, which shows a clear need for our services and reaffirms our decision to open here.”

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The funeral directors recently launched its own Facebook page to engage with the Maghull community virtually and keep up to date on local initiatives.

Graham concluded: “Community is everything to us at Graham J Clegg Funeral Services and we are committed to making a difference in our local community by supporting initiatives such as Maghull in Bloom as we have done in the past, as well as looking for new ways to offer our support.”

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Typhoon-hit Philippines needs our help The typhoon that hit the Philippines a few weeks ago has devastated a country that was already recovering and rebuilding from previous storms.

At the disaster relief charity ShelterBox, we have team members on the ground there.

With the help of the Rotary Club of Cebu, we have been distributing shelter kits and other essential items to people whose homes have been destroyed.

We have already provided emergency aid, like tarpaulins and solar lights, to more than 1,000 households (5,000 people).

We hope to help more than 8,000 more households whose homes have been destroyed.

With more than half a million people still with nowhere to live, we have more aid on its way to reach as many of them as we can.

The Filipino people are resilient, but Typhoon Rai has caused widespread destruction, affecting almost seven million people - many who were already living below the poverty line.

More than 800,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed since the typhoon made landfall last month.

With the help of your readers, we hope to be able to help more families who haven’t been able to return to their homes.

To find out more about the relief effort and how to support our Typhoon Rai Appeal, visit our website, shelterbox.org.

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We will get more houses but will lose a post office Dear Sefton Council Leaders, I wonder if this will change your view of granting planning permission?

Not only do we have a lack of school places, GP and suitable roads in Thornton.

We now will have no post office!

Building on greenbelt is wrong, building on greenbelt with no services is totally wrong.

Disappointed of Thornton, By email

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Council appears incapable of maintaining its buildings Carnegie Library in Crosby was closed by Sefton Council in December 2013.

In the eight to 10 years that have followed the council has not maintained its fabric.

A report from Ian Bright architects in September 2019 states that “the lack of maintenance over a eight to 10 year period has resulted in the failure in exposed areas where typically susceptible elements around the building has caused water ingress to several areas.

“This has left the fabric of the building vulnerable to corrosion, decay and fungal infestation.”

The former Carnegie Library.

It must be apparent to the residCrosby station subway, the historically listed ents of Crosby that, rather like the wonderful Town Halls at Waterloo and Bootle, etc).

Alexandra Hall, it will be demolished and furThe residents of Crosby have seen the fabric ther poor quality apartments will be built on the and quality of the area decline dramatically over land. the years and a once desirable town is alas no This council appears incapable or unwilling to more! maintain its land and building stock (Bootle Strand, Waterloo Adult Education Centre, VicA depressed council tax payer, toria Baths Southport, the Pier at Southport, Name supplied Crosby's Coronation Park lake, Blundellsands &

Why Putin will not to step back from Ukraine Liverpool recently hosted a G7 Meeting and, as was expected, President Putin and Russia are accused as ‘aggressors’ in stopping/inhibiting the EU’s bid to expand into the Ukraine.

In my view this is nonsense: the EU and Kiev staged a political ‘putsch’, removed the elected government, installed a government more to their own liking and in the process disenfranchised several million voters.

Putin responded by repossessing the Crimean Peninsular.

It is, of course, impossible to talk of the Ukraine, Russia (or former Soviet Union), Germany (or the the EU) without including the Second World War. In 1941, Nazi Germany invaded the Ukraine and set about their appalling atrocities. Wholesale murder mostly of Jews - the destruction of villages, homes, cattle and crops . Cities were besieged for days with all the destruction that involves: Odessa for 75 days and the Crimean Peninsular and Sevastabol for 250 days.

All of this, and an awful lot more, the Russians absorbed until Stalingrad where the German advance was halted and turned into a retreat.

The battle that finally destroyed the German warmaking capability was at Kursk which allowed Russian (Soviets) to free the Ukraine.

Russia has a huge ‘emotional’ investment in the Ukraine and a large financial investment in reconstruction since the end of the war.

Tom Palin, Southport

Thank you to our patients for all your warm wishes

Concerns over festival’s move to country park

Thank you to all visitors to our vaccination clinic for their warm wishes, fruit baskets and goodies.

More than 40,000 covid cases have been administered at Davey’s Chemist, 69 Randall Drive, L30 2PB. The quality of the vaccines is not the most impressive part, it is the equality of the gratitude from patients that has touched us so much.

The most memorable part has been the laughter.

I have read the article in the Champion regarding the Waterloo Festival being moved to Rimrose Country Park.

As a resident who lives adjacent to Rimrose Country Park, I will be voicing my concerns as the park is not currently policed properly.

There are continuous illegal activities and only community officers to cover the whole park.

So who will police this change of venue if permission is

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On behalf of all the team, it has been a pleasure to be part of this chapter in time.

Everyone who is eligible for vaccines in the new year is welcome.

Appointments can be made through the ‘119’ system.

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We have all the vaccines available on site.

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Who will police the parking and most of all, who will police the anti social behaviour?

Will the residents surrounding the park be consulted?

There are many questions that need to be answered before any such change of venue takes place surely.

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Like many, Southport Mum Dawn Haney had struggled with her weight for many years, previously attending other slimming clubs and trying to slim down alone before joining her local Slimming World group. Having bad habits around food and being an emotional eater for some time meant that Dawn’s weight had gradually crept up over the years, reaching a size 24.

The final straw for Dawn came due to fears around COVID, losing a family member and struggling with mental health. Dawn was also struggling with back pain and even though she felt very anxious about walking through the doors of her first group she was soon put at ease by the consultant and the other members. Dawn found the group and the consultant Fiona to be warm, welcoming and reassuring and this has helped Dawn go on to lose 6st 9lb and dramatically improve her physical and mental health.

In fact, a new study reveals that receiving expert group support helps people to lose more weight and can increase their mental toughness compared to those who go it alone. The study by the University of Lincoln examined the relationship between weight loss and mental toughness over a period of six months and revealed that members of Slimming World groups lost weight more successfully than a comparison group (who were aiming to lose weight without the support of a group) and also significantly improved their mental toughness. During the six months of the study, on average Slimming World members lost over 2st more than those in the comparison group. Their measures of mental toughness on average rose 10%, from a low to an average score in Slimming World group members, whereas the comparison group had no statistically significant change to their mental toughness.

Joining a slimming group with expertise in helping people change lifelong habits is well established as a successful way to tackle weight gain, but only now has the impact of a supportive group environment on mental toughness been discovered.

Dr Elizabeth Stamp, who studied the role of mental toughness on health-related lifestyle behaviour change when completing her PhD at the University of Lincoln, says: “Mental toughness is about how someone copes with the challenges and

stressors they face. More than that though, it is about seeking out and taking on new challenges.

People who have a high mental toughness have skills like being able to break bigger goals into smaller achievable goals, being in control of their life and the decisions that they make and having the confidence to seek help when needed. “The study revealed that Slimming World members participating in the study lost on average 2st 5lbs over the six months and on average also increased their mental toughness.”

Dr Jacquie Lavin, Head of Research and Scientific Affairs, says: “This research shows the depth of understanding about the psychology of weight loss we have at Slimming World. It’s been at the heart of our method for more than five decades.

In our groups we share techniques to empower and enable members to make their own behaviour changes through a variety of methods, including setting goals, making new decisions, developing skills to overcome barriers by facing, and seeking out challenges and taking back control, which are all linked to the principles of improving mental toughness. By encouraging our members to try new foods, transform old, unhealthy habits and change their perception of food and activity, we create an environment for our members to challenge themselves on their own timescales.

“The mental toughness findings are supported by member data from Slimming World groups which reveals that as members progress on their weight loss journey, they feel more sociable, happier, calmer and more peaceful, and feel they have more energy. They are less likely to say they feel downhearted, stressed, or anxious compared to non-members from the general population.

Members’ emotional wellbeing improved over their time at Slimming World and even remained higher during the COVID lockdown, when Slimming World introduced their virtual groups for members, than when they first joined. They also had higher emotional wellbeing scores than non-members.”

For Dawn , the support of her group and the weight loss means that her back issues are now resolved and she has shrunk form a size 24 to a healthy 10-12. Dawn now has improved mental health and feels she is able to set a good example for her kids by enjoying family friendly healthy meals and by being more active (she enjoys walking, swimming and the gym now).

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LES Misérables is more than a show – it’s a theatrical experience. And so it proved once again on its triumphant return to the Liverpool Empire.

Not even Covid and all that the pandemic brings – masks et al for the audience - can dilute what a truly great ‘musical’ Les Mis is.

But to simply call it a musical is to do this record breaking ‘show ’ a disservice. It’s much, much more.

Add to the winning formula a lead role played by a West End star who hails from our neck of the woods, Newburgh in neighbouring West Lancs, and the experience just gets better.

Dean Chisnall as Jean Valjean wowed the Liverpool crowd with a truly memorable performance.

It’s hard to believe that just months ago, Dean had to get a job as a delivery driver for Tesco as the pandemic struck the theatre world hard.

Well, Dean is back doing what he does best and he certainly delivered big time at the Empire – bringing home the goods to a rapturous audience who lapped up his offerings of Les Misérables biggest numbers – ‘Bring Him Home’ and ‘Who Am I’. It’s as good as it gets – and all from a stage star we can call our very own.

Dean understandably looked emotional as he and the cast took the obligatory standing ovation, peering out to the packed rows from the stage to see if he could spot family and friends from his home village. They (and Dean) will have been immensely proud of what the boy from Newburgh has achieved as thunderous applause rang out around the theatre.

Dean was ably supported by a terrific Ian Hughes as the hugely entertaining Thenardier and the quite brilliant Nic Greenshields as Javert.

Javert’s demise when he throws himself off a

Dean Chisnall as Jean Valjean

bridge was hugely spectacular and a real credit to the special effects team in this new tour of Les Mis. Special mention also to highly impressive LIPA student Will Callan, who played Marius.

Will, straight out of college, is making his professional debut in Les Misérables. Not a bad place to start!

Les Misérables is, of course, the stage version of Victor Hugo’s great 19th century novel and set during a period of great social and political unrest in France. It’s set all manner of records and judging by this performance, there are plenty of records still to be broken.

Les Mis runs at the Liverpool Empire until January 22.

10/10 – Stunning as ever.

Could it be anything other!

Review: Malcolm Hindle

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Charity Shop Manager (MAT Cover) £18,180 - £19,651 pro rata (Dependant on Experience) 22.5 hours per week, Permanent Location: Southport, Merseyside The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Charity shop. They will work under the supervision of the Area Retail Manager and alongside other Shop Managers. They will liaise with the Co-ordinator of Volunteers on matters relating to shop volunteers and with members of the fundraising team when appropriate. The Charity Shop Manager will promote a positive image of the shop and of Queenscourt and will work to maximise the shops income through sales and gift aid.

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To apply please visit our website www.parkhaven.org.uk or please call 0151 526 4133 or email: michelle.whitney@parkhaven.org.uk for an application pack Parkhaven Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all.

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Requiem Mass & Interment at St. Anne’s R.C. Church, Ormskirk, on Wednesday 12th January at 2.00pm.

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Planning The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Planning (Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas) Act 1990 The following applications have been made to Sefton Council: Applicant/Ref Sanctuary Housing Association DC/2021/02748 Address 23 - 25 Merton Road, Bootle, L20 3BJ Proposal Erection of 2 No. bungalows at the land to the rear, and the conversion of 23-25 Merton Road from 18 No. bedsits to 7 No. flats, including a dormer extension, with associated parking and landscaping.

This application requires wider publicity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Applicant/Ref Mast Group Limited DC/2021/02802 Address Mast House, Derby Road, Bootle, L20 1EA Proposal Listed Building Consent for the proposed external and internal works to the Grade II listed Mast House to include removal/demolition of non listed elements and removal of defective structure.

This application requires wider publicity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Applicant/Ref Mast Group Limited DC/2021/02803 Address Former Nurses Home, Derby Road, Bootle, L20 Proposal Listed Building Consent for the proposed external repair works, alterations to upgrade the existing roof, the removal of existing dormers, repairing of the external fire escape stairs, and the window refurbishment/ replacement.

This application requires wider publicity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Applicant/Ref Crossfield Exclusive Developments Limited DC/2021/02920 Address Telegraph House, Moor Lane, Crosby Proposal Erection of a part four/part five storey building for mixed use including a commercial floorspace (Class E) at ground floor and 74 No. residential apartments (Class C3) on upper floors, roof terraces at fourth floor level and associated works including access and landscaping (alternative to DC/2021/01032).

This application requires wider publicity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Applicant/Ref Mast Group Limited DC/2021/02923 Address Former Nurses Home, Derby Road, Bootle, L20 Proposal Proposed external repair works, alterations to upgrade the existing roof, the removal of existing dormers, repairing of the external fire escape stairs, and the window refurbishment/ replacement.

This application requires wider publicity ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Applicant/Ref: Mr & Mrs Longstaffe DC/2021/02929 Address: 11, Blundellsands Road West, Blundellsands L23 6TE Proposal Erection of a single storey rear extension to form an orangery, following the demolition of the existing conservatory.

This application requires wider publicity You can look at the applications on our website at http://pa.sefton. gov.uk/online-applications/ If you have any comments about the applications please complete our online form at http://pa.sefton.gov. uk/online-applications/, within 14 days of the date of the publication of this Notice. Any comments you make will be published on our website. We will blank out your signature, email address and phone number but your name and address will remain.

The personal data you provide will be used as part of the Council’s statutory planning duties in processing planning and related applications and some of the information will be published. Further information on how we handle your personal data can be found at www.sefton.gov.uk/PlanningGDPR Derek McKenzie, Chief Planning Officer Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 Chelsea Road, Litherland 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 Chelsea Road, Litherland for the following reason: carriageway repair works The proposed Order will continue in force for a maximum period of 21 days or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Work will commence on 26th January 2022 and be completed by 26th January 2022 Access will be maintained for the Emergency Services and where possible for residents.

Alternative Route The diversion route for all traffic will be via: Linacre Road, Kilburn Street, Hornby Boulevard and vice versa.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Deyes Lane, Maghull

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 Deyes Lane, Maghull for the following reason: carriageway repair works The proposed Order will continue in force for a maximum period of 21 days or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Work will commence on 27th January 2022 and be completed by 27th January 2022 Access will be maintained for the Emergency Services and where possible for residents.

Alternative Route Local signage will be in place.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Downing Road, Bootle 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 Downing Road, Bootle for the following reason: carriageway repair works The proposed Order will continue in force for a maximum period of 21 days or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

To introduce a disabled persons parking place centrally located outside No 61 Grosvenor Road, Maghull Permit No 562 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SEFTON New Traffic Regulation Orders On 12th January, 2022 Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council made the following Orders under the provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Traffic Management Act 2004. The general effect of which is described in the schedule below. The Orders will come into operation on 9th February 2022.

Copies of the Orders and relevant maps may be inspected at the offices of Sefton Council in either Magdalen House, Trinity Road, Bootle; or Town Hall, Lord Street, Southport; during normal office hours.

Any person who desires to question the validity of the Orders or of any provision contained in the Orders on the grounds that they are not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 and the Traffic Management Act 2004, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Acts or of any instrument made under them has not been complied with in relation to the Orders, may within the six weeks from 12th January, 2022 apply to the High Court for this purpose.

SCHEDULE The Metropolitan Borough of Sefton (Courtenay Avenue, Waterloo) (On Street Parking Places, Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting) Order 2022

Work will commence on 26th January 2022 and be completed by 26th January 2022

To introduce a disabled persons parking place centrally located outside No. 8 Courtenay Avenue, Waterloo

Access will be maintained for the Emergency Services and where possible for residents.

Permit No 552

Alternative Route The diversion route for all traffic will be via: Cambridge Road, Gonville Road, Gonville Road Service Road Rear Of 49-111 And 54-114 Sidney Road, Hillhead Road and vice versa.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Falconer Street, Bootle

The Metropolitan Borough of Sefton (Marlborough Road, Waterloo) (On Street Parking Places, Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting) Order 2022 To introduce a disabled persons parking place centrally located outside No. 19 Marlborough Road, Waterloo Permit No 555 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SEFTON New Traffic Regulation Orders

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 Falconer Street, Bootle for the following reason: carriageway repair works

On 12th January, 2022 Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council made the following Orders under the provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Traffic Management Act 2004. The general effect of which is described in the schedule below. The Orders will come into operation on 9th February 2022.

The proposed Order will continue in force for a maximum period of 21 days or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Copies of the Orders and relevant maps may be inspected at the offices of Sefton Council in either Magdalen House, Trinity Road, Bootle; or Town Hall, Lord Street, Southport; during normal office hours.

Work will commence on 26th January 2022 and be completed by 26th January 2022 Access will be maintained for the Emergency Services and where possible for residents.

Alternative Route The diversion route for all traffic will be via: Akenside Street, Gray Street and vice versa.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SEFTON ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT, 1984, SECTION 14(1) AS AMENDED BY THE ROAD TRAFFIC (TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS) ACT 1991 TEMPORARY FOOTWAY CLOSURE – LYDIATE LANE, THORNTON 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 the footway of Lydiate Lane, Thornton for roundabout construction works.

The proposed Order will continue in force for a maximum period of 21 days or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier The closure will take place between 24th January 2022 and 7th February 2022 Access will be maintained for Emergency Services, and wherever possible for residents.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF SEFTON New Traffic Regulation Orders On 12th January, 2022 Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council made the following Orders under the provisions of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Traffic Management Act 2004. The general effect of which is described in the schedule below. The Orders will come into operation on 9th February 2022.

Copies of the Orders and relevant maps may be inspected at the offices of Sefton Council in either Magdalen House, Trinity Road, Bootle; or Town Hall, Lord Street, Southport; during normal office hours.

Any person who desires to question the validity of the Orders or of any provision contained in the Orders on the grounds that they are not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 and the Traffic Management Act 2004, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Acts or of any instrument made under them has not been complied with in relation to the Orders, may within the six weeks from 12thJanuary, 2022 apply to the High Court for this purpose.

SCHEDULE The Metropolitan Borough of Sefton (Grosvenor Road, Maghull) (On Street Parking Places, Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting) Order 2022

www.sefton.gov.uk

Any person who desires to question the validity of the Orders or of any provision contained in the Orders on the grounds that they are not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 and the Traffic Management Act 2004, or on the grounds that any requirement of the Acts or of any instrument made under them has not been complied with in relation to the Orders, may within the six weeks from 12th January, 2022 apply to the High Court for this purpose.

SCHEDULE The Metropolitan Borough of Sefton (Wadham Road, Bootle) (On Street Parking Places, Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting) Order 2022 To introduce a disabled persons parking place centrally located outside No 198 Wadham Road, Bootle Permit No 557 The Metropolitan Borough of Sefton (Bedford Road Bootle) (On Street Parking Places, Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting) Order 2022 To introduce a disabled persons parking place centrally located outside No 168 Bedford Road, Bootle Permit No 558 The Metropolitan Borough of Sefton (Knowsley Road, Bootle) (On Street Parking Places, Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting) Order 2022 To introduce a disabled persons parking place centrally located outside No 282 Knowsley Road, Bootle Permit No 559 The Metropolitan Borough of Sefton (Eaton Avenue, Litherland) (On Street Parking Places, Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting) Order 2022 To introduce a disabled persons parking place centrally located outside No 46 Eaton Avenue, Litherland Permit No 560 The Metropolitan Borough of Sefton (Sidney Road, Bootle) (On Street Parking Places, Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting) Order 2022 To introduce a disabled persons parking place centrally located outside No 96 Sidney Road, Bootle Permit No 561 D. Marrin, Highway Management Manager, Magdalen House, 30 Trinity Road, Bootle L20 3N

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IN THE end, if the memorable mantra of Highlander is anything to go by, there can be only one. Unless it’s the question of who the UK’s best-selling car maker is, in which case the answer’s a tad more complicated.

The figures were released by the gatekeepers of Blighty’s car industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the other day, and on the face of it the answer is, for the first time ever, Volkswagen. More of you have bought Veedubs than cars from any other brand over the past 12 months, and that’s official.

This isn’t some Dieselgate-esque dabbling with the numbers, where anyone fortunate enough to have taken delivery of a Bugatti Chiron or a Ducati motorcycle (or indeed anything else made by the wider Volkswagen empire) has been included in the final figure.

It only counts if it’s got four wheels and a VW badge on the front, and according to the stats 147,826 of you snapped one up at some point in 2021.

But its biggest seller, the Polo, is not Britain’s best-selling new car of 2021. In fact, with 30,634 of them being registered in the UK it’s actually in fifth place, with its bigger brother, the Golf, one place behind after racking up 30,240 new owners. The UK’s best-selling new car is – drumroll, please – the Vauxhall Corsa.

Last year 40,914 of them found new homes across the UK, with the all-electric Corsa-e helping to push that tally up.

At this point you might be feeling a bit sorry for Ford, who’ve been top dog for years and have grown fairly accustomed to the Fiesta being the nation’s number one… …but then Dagenham’s got an ace up its sleeve. You see, the Corsa is only the UK’s best-selling car.

A RAFT of people-movers are all going electric-only with immediate effect. Vauxhall’s Combo Life and Vivaro Life, Citroën’s Berlingo and SpaceTourer, and Peugeot’s Rifter and Traveller, will be all sold in zero emissions form only, although existing orders for petrol and turbodiesel versions will be honoured. All six of the people carriers are closely related, with Peugeot, Vauxhall and Citroën all being owned by the Stellantis conglomerate of carmakers.

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Microchips – or rather, the lack of them – might be the answer here. Ford, like everyone else, didn’t have enough of them, so it stuck them in the more profitable vans rather than its superminis.

But the real eye-opener, I reckon, is not what hit the number one spot but the runnerup. More of you bought Tesla Model 3s than you did MINIs, Nissan Qashqais, Volkswagen Polos or Kia Sportages, with more than a quarter of its 34,000 sales being in last month alone. In other words, an all-electric performance saloon that costs more than a BMW 5-Series comprehensively thrashed superminis and crossovers costing less than half the price when it comes to cold, hard sales figures.

Tesla founder Elon Musk – already the world’s richest man - has said he wants to go to Mars, but I reckon he’s not being ambitious enough. With that sort of sales growth, he’ll be able to buy Mars…

Skoda has revisited the trim levels on its Kodiaq & Kamiq

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New Year, New You,

New Skills!

Make a fresh start this New Year with a course at West Lancashire College Studies have shown that learning has a positive effect on our wellbeing, it can help us meet new people and develop self-confidence, as well as develop our skills to enable career progression and help us feel a sense of achievement.

The good news is, learning is a lifelong affair, so not matter what your age or motivation, whether you want to study for leisure, gain skills and knowledge needed to fulfil a lifelong ambition, secure a promotion or change your career, West Lancashire College has something for you.

West Lancashire College is delighted to offer a wide range of online and in person courses this New Year, so whether you want a course for relaxation or to brush up on work skills, the college has something for everyone.

So, why not have a go at something new this January?

Inside this publication you will find many courses to choose from. If you prefer face to face teaching you can choose to study an in-person course in Beauty Therapy, Holistics and Spa, Cookery, Sports Massage, or a range of Maths and English courses. The great news is, many courses are fully funded whilst others represent excellent value for money.

If you have been thinking about gaining a qualification but just don’t have the time to commit to lessons, the college’s Online Courses will be perfect for you. Flexible learning from the comfort of your own home – with no lesson commitments, you can learn at a time and pace that suits you. What’s more, courses are fully funded, which means they come at no cost to you! From Health Care to Business, Education to Retail, you can choose from a wide range of courses to help you reach your career goals.

To find out more, see inside or call West Lancashire College on 01695 52300, email enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk or go to www.westlancs.ac.uk

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Are you aged 16-18 and looking for a new start?

Are you, or somebody you know, aged 16-18 years old and looking for a new start this January? Then West Lancashire College could have the solution!

Starting on 31st January, the college is delighted to offer a range of full-time courses specifically for those aged 16-18 who are looking to take their first step into a brand new career.

Students can choose from qualifications in Child Care, Hairdressing, Health & Social Care, Hospitality & Catering, IT or Public Services. In addition, the college also has a range of Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship vacancies with local employers ready to apply for today!

Young people joining the college from this January can access a wide range of support, including financial support, free travel and pastoral support, benefit from the college’s employer and university partnerships, plus have opportunity to study in the college’s impressive town centre campus.

To find out more, contact the College direct on 01695 52300, email enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk or go to www.westlancs.ac.uk

OPEN EVENT Join us in person at our forthcoming Open Event on

Monday 7th February 2022 4.30pm-7pm Find out more call 01695 52300 or book your place via eventbrite.co.uk or go to westlancs.ac.uk WEST LANCASHIRE COLLEGE, COLLEGE WAY, SKELMERSDALE WN8 6LH

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COURSES

COURSE TITLE

DAY

Head Massage Level 2 Award (VTCT) Nail Technology Level 2 Award (VTCT) Skin Tanning Techniques

Fri Fri Fri

BEAUTY, SPA & NAILS BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Creating a Business Start-Up Level 2 Certificate Information, Advice or Guidance Level 2 Certificate Lean Organisation Management Techniques Level 2 Certificate Principles of Business Administration Level 2 Certificate Principles of Customer Service Level 2 Certificate Principles of Team Leading Level 2 Certificate Understanding Business Improvement Techniques Level 2 Certificate Understanding Data Protection and Data Security Level 2 Certificate Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment Level 2 Certificate

CARING FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE Child Care (16-18 year olds only) APPLY Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Level 2 Certificate Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Level 2 Certificate Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate Understanding Autism Level 3 Certificate Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Level 2 Certificate Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health Level 2 Certificate Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Level 2 Certificate Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace Level 2 Certificate Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Level 2 Certificate

CATERING & HOSPITALITY Baking for Beginners Introduction to Hospitality & Catering APPLY Mediterranean Cooking

CLEANING & INFECTION CONTROL Cleaning Principles Level 2 Certificate Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings Level 2 Certificate

CONSTRUCTION

Introduction to Property Maintenance Skills

COUNSELLING Counselling Level 2 Award

DIGITAL & IT

Cyber Security Level 2 Award Digital Skills for Work Level 2 Award ICT (16-18 year olds only) APPLY

ENGLISH, MATHS & ESOL

English GCSE APPLY English Functional Skills APPLY English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) APPLY Maths Functional Skills APPLY

ENVIRONMENTAL

Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness Level 2 Certificate

EQUALITY & SAFEGUARDING

Understanding Safeguarding & Prevent Level 2 Certificate Equality & Diversity Level 2 Certificate

HAIRDRESSING & BARBERING

Barbering Level 2 Certificate (C&G) APPLY Introduction to the Hairdressing & Beauty Sector (for 16-18 year olds only) APPLY

TIME

DURATION

FEE

START DATE

DELIVERY

1pm-4pm 12.30pm-3.30pm 12.30pm-3.30pm

10 wks 12 wks 10 wks

£150 £150 £150

21/01/22 21/01/22 21/01/22

In person In person In person

Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible

Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible

6 wks 8 wks 5 wks 12 wks 12 wks 10 wks 10 wks 8 wks 8 wks

Funded** Funded** Funded** Funded** Funded** Funded** Funded** Funded** Funded**

Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible

Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online Online

Full Time Flexible Flexible

tbc Flexible Flexible

24 wks 6 wks 10 wks

Funded Funded** Funded**

31/01/22 Flexible Flexible

In Person Online Online

Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible

Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible

7 wks 16 wks 6 wks 6 wks 6 wks 6 wks

Funded** Funded** Funded** Funded** Funded** Funded**

Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible

Online Online Online Online Online Online

Flexible

Flexible

6 wks

Funded**

Flexible

Online

6pm-9pm 9.15am-3.15pm 6pm-9pm

12 wks 24 wks 8 wks

£25 £1250** £25

01/02/22 31/01/22 10/05/22

In Person In Person In Person

Flexible Flexible

6 wks 6 wks

Funded** Funded**

Flexible Flexible

Online Online

6pm-9pm

8 wks

£25

1/02/2022

In Person

Flexible

Flexible

6 wks

Funded**

Flexible

Online

Flexible Flexible Full Time

Flexible Flexible tbc

8 wks 8 wks 24 wks

Funded** Funded** Funded

Flexible Flexible 31/01/22

Online Online In Person

Tue Various Various Various

6pm-8pm Various Various Various

20 wks Various Various Various

Funded Funded Funded Funded

18/01/22 Various Various Various

In Person In Person In Person In Person

Flexible

Flexible

6 wks

Funded**

Flexible

Online

Flexible Flexible

Flexible Flexible

8 wks 8 wks

Funded** Funded**

Flexible Flexible

Online Online

2pm-9pm 9am-4pm

17 wks 20 wks

£632** Funded

21/02/22 17/01/22

In person In person

Tue Mon, Tue, Thur Tue

Flexible Flexible

Tue

Wed Mon

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COURSE TITLE

DAY

HEALTH & CARE

Awareness of Mental Health Problems Level 2 Certificate Customer Service for Health and Social Care Settings Level 2 Certificate Common Health Conditions Level 2 Certificate Health & Social Care (16-18 year olds only) APPLY Personal Exercise, Nutrition & Health Level 2 Certificate Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 2 Certificate Principles of Care Planning Level 2 Certificate Principles of Dementia Care Level 2 Certificate Principles of End of Life Care Level 2 Certificate Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Level 2 Certificate Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate Understanding Autism Level 3 Certificate Understanding Cancer Support Level 2 Certificate Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace Level 2 Certificate Understanding Nutrition and Health Level 2 Certificate Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Level 2 Certificate Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Level 2 Certificate Understanding Technology Enabled Care Level 2 Certificate

PUBLIC SERVICES

Public Services (16-18 year olds only) APPLY

RETAIL

Understanding Retail Operations Level 2 Certificate

SPORTS

Introduction to Sports Massage

TIME

DURATION

Flexible Flexible Flexible Full Time Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible

Flexible Flexible Flexible tbc Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible

8 wks 8 wks 6 wks 24 wks 8 wks 12 wks 10 wks 6 wks 8 wks 10 wks

Flexible Flexible Flexible

Flexible Flexible Flexible

Flexible Flexible Flexible

START DATE

DELIVERY

Funded** Funded** Funded** Funded Funded** Funded** Funded** Funded** Funded** Funded**

Flexible Flexible Flexible 31/01/22 Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible Flexible

Online Online Online In Person Online Online Online Online Online Online

7 wks 16 wks 8 wks

Funded** Funded** Funded**

Flexible Flexible Flexible

Online Online Online

Flexible Flexible Flexible

6 wks 6 wks 6 wks

Funded** Funded** Funded**

Flexible Flexible Flexible

Online Online Online

Flexible Flexible

Flexible Flexible

6 wks 8 wks

Funded** Funded**

Flexible Flexible

Online Online

Full Time

tbc

24 wks

Funded

31/01/22

In Person

Flexible

Flexible

6 wks

Funded**

Flexible

Online

6pm-8pm

11 wks

£75

19/01/22

In Person

Flexible

6 wks

Funded**

Flexible

Online

Wed

WAREHOUSING

Principles of Warehousing & Storage Level 2

Flexible

FEE

**Courses may be funded if you are living in Lancashire with a low income, are on benefit or unemployed.

HOW TO ENROL FOR AN ONLINE COURSE

Choose from our wide range of online courses listed throughout this brochure, if you need to find out more course detail please go to www.westlancs.ac.uk/onlinecourses or contact 01695 52443 / distancelearning@westlancs.ac.uk Once you have decided what to study, you can enrol online as follows: ENROL ONLINE • To enrol for one of our online courses please take the following steps: • Go to www.westlancs.ac.uk • Select Apply > Adult • Apply for your chosen course • Once we receive your application, you will be sent a link to complete the enrolment process to your course You will need to have knowledge of your current qualifications as well as your National Insurance number.

FOR AN IN PERSON COURSE

COURSES REQUIRING APPLICATION For those courses that state APPLY you need to apply at www.westlancs.ac.uk/apply Once we receive your application we will be in touch to arrange a suitable interview/assessment time.

ENROL BY TELEPHONE: Please call 01695 52393 / 52300 Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 January, 10am-3pm / Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 January, 10am-3pm / Wednesday 19 January, 5pm-7pm

ADULT FUNDING CHANGES Due to changes in Government funding, from 1st August 2019 learners resident in some postcodes (Merseyside and Greater Manchester) may be unable to access funding from training providers and colleges in Lancashire and may have to pay all associated course and support costs.

To check if your postcode is part of the new devolved funding legislation, please contact Course Enquiries on 01695 52300 for further advice.

FIND OUT MORE To find out more about courses and funding available, please contact: 01695 52300 / enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk Or go to www.westlancs.ac.uk West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LH. Every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this document is correct at time of publication. We reserve the right however, to make alterations or amendments to the details contained in this document. Courses will operate subject to sufficient numbers.

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A LEVELS at

West Lancashire College Sixth Form Choose from the following subjects: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Art, Craft & Design Biology Business Chemistry Economics English Language English Literature Geography History (Early Modern) Law Maths Performing Arts* Philosophy Physics Politics Psychology Sociology The School of Medicine

(Biology, Chemistry +Maths or Psychology) *equivalent to one A Level

Then add some fabulous benefits to help you succeed: • • • • • • • • • •

University preparation programme Support and mentoring for Academic Success Additional class contact time Smaller class sizes Enrichment to develop skills and support applications to prestigious institutions Internships Excellence Scholarship fund for high achieving students of £3,000 plus Student Bursary for eligible students FREE College Transport Outstanding facilities International Trips including: Ghana, San Francisco, Japan, South Korea

FIND OUT MORE: Come along to our OPEN EVENT on Monday 7 February 2022, 4.30pm-7pm.

You can book your place at eventbrite.co.uk or go to westlancs.ac.uk Contact Admissions: 01695 52383 / admissions@westlancs.ac.uk www.westlancs.ac.uk

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