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The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 19 June 2013New programmeaims to reduceWKVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 17risk of diabetesReport by Henry JamesNHS leaders in West Lancashire areencouraging people to understand their ownrisk of developing diabetes, by using the latestprogramme, Walking Away from Diabetes.The new education programme, delivered bySkelmersdale Community Food Initiative(SCFI), is aimed at people who are at increasedrisk of developing diabetes and is especiallysuited for people whose blood sugar levels arestarting to rise above normal, but are not yet atthe level to make a diagnosis of diabetes.To assess the level of risk, individuals cansimply self–assess or be assessed at their localGP practice.The new programme offers three–hourinteractive courses to help people think aboutmaking small changes to manage the risk ofdiabetes, find out more about their risk,diabetes and local support, as well as meetingother people in the local community.ORMSKIRK Rugby Club willbe launching its first BeerFestival at the weekend.The event, sponsored byBurscough Brewery andsupported by LoveOrmskirk, kicks offs at theclub in Green Lane at 10amon Saturday, June 22 tocoincide with the first Testmatch between the BritishLions and Australia.Visitors can enjoy a choiceof 12 guest ales whilewatching the action livefrom Brisbane.During the afternoonthere will be a fancy–dressDr Bapi Biswas, GP executive lead at NHSWest Lancashire CCG, explains: “The key pointto understand here is about the importance ofcatching that potential risk early. Thisprogramme has demonstrated a 30 to 60%reduction in the risk of progression to type 2diabetes in high–risk individuals.“Not only is diabetes a significant disruptionto individuals’ health and lifestyle, it can alsoreduce life expectancy by 10 to 20 years.“At the moment there are about 5,220 peoplein West Lancashire with diabetes but manymore remain undiagnosed and unaware thatthey are at risk. We’d like to encourage anyoneaware of this programme to either contact theirGP to have an assessment carried out orself–assess directly.”More details are avaliable from WalkingAway from Diabetes directly at 01695 720 555or scfi.walkingaway@nhs.net.Anyone who has already been diagnosed withtype 2 diabetes and would like moreinformation can contact the diabetes centredirectly on 01695 588177.Rugby club launches first beer festivaltag rugby 7s competitionwith eight teams takingpart.Refreshments will beavailable throughout theday and there will be livemusic in the evening.For more details go towww.ormskirkrugby.com‘A LOCAL NAME FOR LOCAL PEOPLE!’WE WILL BEATANY ‘LIKE FORLIKE’ QUOTE!EXTRADISCOUNTFOR SENIORCITIZENSWE WILL NOT COMPROMISEON QUALITY OR FITMENTQuote Ref ChampWe install Planitherm EnergyEffi cient Glass as standardwww.planitherm.comThe Certifi cationmarks refer tothe ManufacturerSystemPOLICE PREFERREDSPECIFICATIONSHOWROOM: 4 Crown Buildings, Liverpool Road, Birkdale.Tel/Fax 01704 571010 m: 07775 991244 (After 4.30pm & Weekends)e: southport.windows@yahoo.co.uk1119525WEST LANCS POULTRY CATERING BUTCHERSFIND US ONUK2181ECa cut above the restWest Lancs Poultry’s Brand New Food Hall has everything you need for a weekly shopFRESH MEAT - FRESH FRUIT AND VEG - FRESH DAIRY PRODUCTSUNIT 7, 2 POTTER PLACE, WEST PIMBO,SKELMERSDALE, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9PWTEL - 01695 732 666Email: sales@westlancspoultry.co.ukwww.westlancspoultry.co.uk10% OFF VOUCHERThis Voucher entitles you to 10% of your first order (Meat only)and 10% off Sunday Dinner at Holland Hall or The Blue Mallard(Terms & Conditions Apply)We Now SellFRESHEGGS15 Large (Box) - £1.7020 Large (Tray) - £2.1530 Medium (Tray) - £2.40Call in opening hoursMonday-Friday 9am-4.30pmSaturday 9am-1pmOR <strong>FREE</strong> DELIVERY TO YOUR DOORBBQ PACKOFFER£20.00 DEAL2 Sheets of Meaty Ribs(various flavours)4 Pork Chop flavoured,4 thick Old English sausage,10 flavoured grillsticks,4 x100% British 1/4lb beefburgers1119959

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