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6 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com WK The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 17 April 2013Pupils getcreativeRECEPTION pupils at a localprimary school were transformedinto ‘mini beasts’ for a day as partof an initiative to plan learningaround creative themes.The activity, at Crow Orchardschool in Skelmersdale, was linkedto the pupil’s termly topic. As part ofthe initiative pupils watched chickshatch from incubated eggs.Headteacher at Crow Orchard,Ann Hedges, said: “We arepassionate about making learningfun and enriching the whole schoolexperience.”The children were also visited by aEaster Bunny, courtesy of ASDAwho work closely with the school,and were all given Easter eggs totake home.GOODYEARFURNITURE CENTREPupils at Crow Orchard Primary who became mini beasts for the day.SALEOFFERSSTILL AVAILABLELawman isrunning themarathon forGet Kids GoingA PARTNER at Ormskirksolicitors Dickinson Parker HillSolicitors is running this Sunday’s(April 21) London Marathon toraise money for Get Kids Going.Michael Prendergast has run theLondon Marathon before and lasttime raised over £2,900 forMencap.This time he is hoping to raiseover £1,750 for Get Kids Going.Get Kids Going is a charity thathelps provide specially adaptedsporting equipment for disabledchildren to get them involved insport and lead an active lifestyle.Michael Prendergast said:“Since running the LondonMarathon a few years ago I haveran other races to help raisemoney for charity. Hopefully, thistime around I can help raiseplenty of Money for Get KidsGoing and maybe beat my timefrom the last marathon.”If you would like to sponsorMichael you can do so at hisfundraising page atwww.virginmoneygiving.com/Michael Prendergastmichaelprendergast or byhanding a donation in at theoffices of Dickinson Parker Hill on22 Derby Street, Ormskirk,Lancashire, L39 2BZ.Keep in touch with the local news and viewson our websitewww.champnews.com40,000 sq ft of Showrooms. Choice, Quality & ServiceReplacement Cushion ServiceLargest Selection of Cane Furniture in the UK1117535GOODYEAR FURNITURE CENTRE Tel: 01704 821577Gorsey Lane, Mawdesley, Nr Rufford, Lancashire. L40 3TEwww.goodyearfurniture.co.uk Email: info@goodyearfurniture.co.ukOPENING TIMESMon - Sat 9am - 5pmSun 10am - 4pm1118088
The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 17 April 2013WVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 7Town’s first foodswap event on wayReport by Danielle ThompsonAlfie Lund is presented with his cheque by the Stanley InstitiuteFamily thank Stanley Clubmembers for helping AlfieReport by Danielle ThompsonA COUPLE from Burscough whose son has arare genetic disorder have thankedmembers of the Stanley Institute inBurcough who raised £500 towardsspecialist equipment for him.Mark Lund, 42, and Rachel, 34, found outthat their son Alfie, five, had a rare disorder,MECP2 duplication syndrome, last Januaryafter years of investigation and tests.He was only the seventh child to bediagnosed with the disorder in the UK.His parents, who also have an older sonCameron, set up the Alfie Lund Fund to raisethe profile of the little–known disorder,which can cause developmental delay,Code NAseizures, and respiratory infections.They are fundraising for specialistequipment for Alfie which is not availableon the NHS.Alfie’s mother Rachel said: “We supportMECP2 research and support UK which hasbeen set up by parents of children with thedisorder in the hope of supporting familiesand eventually funding research in the UK.“We would like to say a huge thank you tothe committee and members of The StanleyInstitute in Burscough who presented uswith a cheque for £500 for Alfie’s fund afterdeciding to donate the proceeds of theirannual ‘jar on the bar’.“Their continued support has reallytouched us and we can’t thank them enoughfor supporting our little boy.”SHOPPERS will be able to swap and sharegoodies at its first ever food–barter event inOrmskirk.The ‘Apples for Eggs’ day involves bidding oneach other’s produce.Home producers who make bread, pickles,jam, honey, beer, grow fresh vegetables or rearchickens are invited to come along to see whatthey end up with.After viewing and tasting the food,exchangers fill out swap cards to negotiate abargain.Lucy Mahood, who is organised the event,said: “We’re expecting to see a great range ofproduce, perhaps more baked and cooked thanfresh at this time of the year, maybe somerhubarb, no doubt some marmalade, and quitepossibly some seedlings too.“You have no idea when you arrive what youmight end up going home with, but attendeesare always delighted, and usually surprised atquite how much stuff they can get for whatthey bring.“The more you bring, the more you takehome.“Swappers tend to go home laden withgoodies.“It can be surprising quite how much lovelyfood you can get for comparatively little effortyourself – and, of course, it’s a lot of fun.”Joe Fay, the owner of Brookes Bistro, who arehosting the event, hopes that it will bring theExchangers can negotiate using swapcards.town closer. He said: “Food swapping is a greatway to bring the community together, wereally hope to involve as many of our localresidents as possible.“We hope to get them interested in growing,baking or creating something and thenswapping it for other great produce and it’s afantastic way to meet new people.”The Food Swap at Brookes Bistro, AughtonStreet, on Sunday, April 28.To register, visit www.applesforeggs.com.For more details, contact Lucy Mahood atLucyapplesforeggs@gmail.comMan arrested after home explosionEMERGENCY services werecalled to a report of anexplosion inside a house onHaslam Drive, Ormskirk at6.30pm on Wednesday, April10. A cordon was put in placearound the address until itwas declared safe. Thecordon was then lifted. A21–year–old man has beenarrested on suspicion ofcausing an explosion and hasbeen bailed pending furtherinvestigations.Haslam Drive.Open MorningThe Mount, Blundellsands Rd West, Blundellsands, L23 6TFWednesday 24th April 9.30am -12.00pmWEDNESDAY 29TH MAY (DAY EXCURSION BY CHARTER TRAIN)Via The North Wales Coast For Llandudno, Bangor & Holyhead ReturningVia The Conway Valley, Snowdonia & Blaenau FfestiniogDirect From: Southport, Burscough Bridge, Parbold, Wigan & WarringtonYou can leave at Llandudno Junction (6 hour break) to explore the cobbled streets andConway Castle or venture into the Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno. Alternatively take abreak at Bangor (about 5 hours), an interesting and historical cathedral city, with a nearby castleand handy for Caernarfon and Eastern Anglesey. A fi nal option of riding across the Menai Bridgeand over Anglesey to Holyhead (4 hours stay) is on offer. At Holyhead we have an optionalcoach tour over Anglesey with break in the beautiful coastal resort of Beaumaris (priced at asupplement of £15 per person).Our return train traverses one of the most scenic lines in Wales,taking the 2 ½ hour journey along the Conway Valley via Betws-y-Coed and Snowdonia plus theamazing slate mountains of Blaenau Ffestiniog.TRAIN FARES: £49 STANDARD CLASS (£34 for child under 16) & £89 FIRST CLASS (all ages)CALL 0151 722 1147 (10am-6pm weekdays) to book. FOR FURTHER DETAILS, JOINING OURNEWSLETTER & ONLINE BOOKING visit us at www.compasstoursbyrail.co.ukAll tickets are booked subject to our booking conditions (see website or contact us for a copy). PostalBookings & Correspondence to: “Compass Tours”, 46 Hallville Road, Liverpool, L18 0HR. ABTA No.Y011311177571118286Admissions throughout the yearThe Independent Catholic School forboys and girls of all faiths aged 0-18www.stmarysprep.liverpool.sch.uk0151 924 6302St. Mary’s College Crosby Trust Limited.
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