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The Champion • Wednesday 9 January 2013Consultationon proposedchanges tolibrary servicedraws to closeby Natasha YoungSEFTON residents have untilMonday (January 14) to havetheir say on proposed changes tothe library service in the borough.The council is calling forresidents’ views on draftproposals and a range ofmitigating measures as well aspotential new ways of deliveringthe service.No final decision has been takenat this stage, but last Octobercabinet members agreed forfurther consultation to go aheadon an option which would see justsix of the Sefton’s 13 librariesremain in place in the borough.They would be located in thearea’s five main towns – Bootle,Crosby, Formby, Maghull andSouthport – along with a‘co–located’ library in the newNetherton Activity Centre leisurefacility.Under the draft proposal, thelibraries could be complementedby improved opening hours,extensive collections, improved...but there’s stilltime for people tohave their say’ICT facilities and outreachservices. Councillor Peter Dowd,leader of Sefton Council, said:“There is still time for people tohave their say and we havealways said we will take all viewson board before making any finaldecisions.“These are unprecedented timesfor the council and we take nopleasure from being in a positionwhere we have to make furthermassive savings of more than£43m over the next two years.“But no final decisions havebeen made on libraries and Iwould urge people to fill in thenew questionnaire before theclosing date on January 14.”The consultation questionnaireis available at www.sefton.gov.uk/libraries. Copies areavailable in large print and otherformats. Paper copies are alsoavailable.Shoppers raise £1,000 for charityFORMBY shoppers have helpedraise over £1,000 for charity.Fundraisers held a bagpacking event at the villagebranch of Marks and Spencerover two days just beforeChristmas and raised a total of£1,100.The money will now bedonated to local charity,Animals in Need and theAnimals of Asia Foundation’smoon bear campaign.Sue Prince, one of the event’sorganisers said: “We would liketo say a big, big thank you toM&S and the customers whosupported both charities.”25,000 CUSTOMERS CAN'TBE WRONG...UPVC Windows • DoorsBi-Folds • ConservatoriesLocal CompanyEstablished 35 yearsMAGHULL DOUBLE GLAZINGTEL: 0151 526 8200Factory & Showrooms: Sefton Lane Ind. Est., Maghull, Merseyside, L31 8BY* terms and conditions applywww.maghulldoubleglazing.co.ukRecommendationis our successALSO AVAILABLEaluminium windows,doors & bi foldsFREESurvey & EstimateFREE10-Year InsuranceGuaranteeFENSA REGISTEREDINSTALLER1115326A CEILIDH dance and supperevening is being held in Formby toraise money for the Animals of AsiaFoundation.The Ceilidh Dance and Supperwhich will also feature the OldSchool Band, is being held onSaturday, February 23 in HolyTrinity Parish Hall on RosemaryLane.And the event will be raisingmoney for the AAF, which isdedicated to ending bear–bilefarming in China and Vietnam. InChina, bears can be legally milkedfor the bile. The bile is valued intraditional Chinese medicine.Jill Robinson, the charity’sfounder, said: “Every scene of abear farm showing the caged andmutilated victims and everycontrasting image of our rescuedbears playing in joyous groupswithin their grassy enclosures,brings home to the people of Chinaand Vietnam how cruel andshameful the industry really is.”Sue Prince, who is organising theFormby event added: “AnimalsAsia’s efforts to end bear farming inChina has led to more than half ofthe country being free of the bileindustry and committed to stayingthat way.“However, more than 10,000bears, mainly moon bears, but alsoFsun bears and brown bears, are stillsuffering on bile farms in China,and around 2,400 in Vietnam.“This barbaric practice continuesdespite the availability of manyeffective and affordable herbal andsynthetic alternatives.“Most farmed bears are kept intiny cages. In China, the cages aresometimes so small that the bearsare unable to turn around or standVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 27Help end Chinese bear–bilefarming at charity eveningReport by Stephanie O’ConnorEvent will raise funds to help Moon Bear rescue.Code NAon all fours. Some bears are put intocages as cubs and never released.“Bears may be kept caged like thisfor up to 30 years. Most farmedbears are starved, dehydrated andsuffer from multiple diseases andmalignant tumours that eventuallykill them.”Tickets are £12.50 and availablefrom Sue on 01704 872478.s.oconnor@champnews.comAre You Worried AboutThinning Hair?FREE Consultationwww.hairlosslasergroup.co.ukThe Largest Provider of Laser Hair Therapy in the UKLaser Hair TherapyNow Available in CrosbyBook Now For A FREE Consultation andDigital Microscope Hair & Scalp Assessment0151 679 0100Crosby Leisure Centre,Mariners Road, Crosby, L23 6SX Digital Hair & Scalp Analysis Simple, Easy Treatment Just 12.5 minutes per session Zero Side Effects Non-Surgical, Pain-Free Realistic Expectations Over 40 Locations Nationwide Multiple Payment Options No Credit ChecksFastest Growing New Treatment in the UK1114955