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26 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com WK The Champion • Wednesday 17 April 2013Autismfun runrally callCatch a glimpseof pint–sizedrare deerRUNNERS of all abilities arebeing urged to join in the fun atOrmskirk to raise money forchildren with autism.The 10k race is a one lap courseover university fields andgrounds, roads, rural lanes,footpaths and tracks. It will bestarting and finishing at SportingEdge at Edge Hill University, StHelen’s Road, Ormskirk.The race, which will be held onSunday, April 28, will be thefourth held by Belle Vue House,an assessment and developmentcentre for children withcommunication difficuties and itspecialises in autism spectrumdisorders.Jude Brown, head of Belle VueHouse, is thrilled to be organisingthe race.She said: “We are delighted tobe organising such a worthwhileevent that is not only raisingawareness of autism but ishelping to raise money for acharity that does such excellentwork in helping those withThe run last yearautism. I’d encourage runners ofall abilities to enter for the 10k,which is a great way to get fit andraise money for charity at thesame time.”Runners of all abilities are beingencouraged to take part and allproceeds from the event will bedonated to the National AutisticSociety.You can now register for thisrace, supported by the O2 shop inOrmskirk,atwww.bellevuehouse.org.uk.For further details phone BelleVue House on 01695 578 558 oremail office@bvhcentre.co.ukThe newest Pére David Deer at Knowsley SafariA RARE deer that is extinct in thewild has been born in KnowsleySafari park in the first of three newSpring arrivals.At just one week old the PéreDavid’s deer, which is native toChina, stands at just 50cm tall,which is smaller than a double pagespread in your Championnewspaper.The young male has a lot ofgrowing to do before it standsantler to antler with the rest of theherd.Joining him is an unusual babyLechwe calf and a Bactrian camelcalf signalling the start of Spring.Eveline De Wolf, head of animaldivision at Knowsley Safari said: “Ithas been a long hard winter formost of the animals at KnowsleySafari, and the arrival of springmakes life a lot easier for ouranimals that have young to lookafter.“Visitors are able to spot theyoungsters finding their feet on the550–acre safari drive and keepersare on–hand throughout the day totalk about the conservation worktaking place at Knowsley Safari.”david.raven@champnews.comThe newest Bactrian camelAveling DriveThe home of stone ...Open:Mon-Fri 8am - 5pmSaturday 10am - 4pmGuineaHallLanePetrolStationroundaboutsignpostedBANKSGraniteHouseto Southport to PrestonSouthport New RoadNatural Stone TilesNatural Stone PavingBespoke Worktops1111876Unit 2 • The Old Laundry (Off Aveling Drive)Greaves Hall, Banks • Southport PR9 8BJTel: 01704 228 574www. granitehouse.co.uk • email: info@granitehouse.co.uk