20 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com SF The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 4 September 2013It’s not Rollermaniaany more, but Les stillexcited by resort gigby Ollie CowanWe buy your mobile phones,video games, DVDs andBluRay movies, computers,digital electronics, TVs andmonitors and music CDs£1EXTRA STORECREDITWITH THIS ADVERT54 Chapel StreetSouthportIn the train station entrance,across from Wilkinsons & O2webuy.comPhoto ID and proof of address will berequired to sell higher priced items1121953BAY City Rollers frontmanLes McKeown has opened upto the <strong>Champion</strong> about goingback on tour with thechart–topping 1970s band asthey prepare to perform atSouthport Theatre.The group behind the hit‘Bye Bye Baby’ will head tothe Promenade based theatreon September 20 to wowaudiences with the very besthits from the 70s.The band, which hadnumber–one singles acrossthe world including the US,Japan, Canada and Australia,enjoyed a string of nine UKtop–10 hits from 1971 to1976 including number onehits Bye Bye Baby and Give aLittle Love.Singer McKeown took timeout of his busy rehearsals tochat with Champ reporterOllie Cowanand said howexcited he was to be playingin the resort again.“We’ve been to Southportmany times and always havea fantastic gig wherever weplay. The reception is spot onand the fans are from allLes McKeown chatted to the <strong>Champion</strong> about the Roller’snew tourwalks of life.“It amazes me how you getmany young and new fanscoming along as well whoknow all the old classics.“It just goes to show that wehave an impression thattravels through generations.“That legacy is one of themany reasons I decided to goback on tour with the RollersThe band has never beenbetter and we’re lookingforward to coming toSouthport.The band started inEdinburgh, Scotland in 1966,and has seen numerouschanges over the years, butthe classic line–up during itsheyday included McKeown,guitarists Eric Faulkner andStuart Wood, bassist AlanLongmuir, and drummerDerek Longmuir.The band, which inspired”Rollermania“ in their fans,had four top–selling albumsincluding number onealbums Rollin’ and OnceUpon a Star, Wouldn’t YouLike it, which reachednumber three and Dedicationwhich reached number–four.To book your tickets visitwww.atgtickets.com or call0844 871 7627We make it — We supply itWe fit it — We guarantee it!MD Joinery are a family run business with many years experience and a long history of satisfi ed customers.Our high quality REHAU uPVC Energy Efficient windows, doors and conservatories are all manufactured on site.We also carry out alterations and extensions and provide and manage all building services to clients requirements.COMPLIANTA Reputation Built on Integrity, Morals and ValuesNo Hype - No Pressure - No Sales PersonJust an honest quality service from a trusted family firm...Call us now for a ‘no obligation’ quotationor why not pay us a visit at our showroomand see the quality of our products for yourself• Windows & Doors• Conservatories/Orangeries• Roofl ine Products• Joinery & Building Services• Trade Window Suppliers• uPVC Windows and DoorRepair Services• Replacement DoubleGlazed Units3 Slaidburn Crescent, Southport PR9 9YFTel 01704 229471Fax: 01704 231114 • www.mdjoinery.co.ukOpen 8am - 5pm Mon to Fri • Weekends by appointment1119472
The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 4 September 2013Prom benchessitting pretty!SOUTHPORT residents andvisitors are now set to enjoynewly revamped andrenovated Promenadebenches.After successful lobbyingfrom resort councillors, thebenches have been restoredafter becoming worn and insome cases unstable.“The seating provides agreat vantage point for theview over Southport’sMarine Lake,” saidCambridge Ward CouncillorPat Keith.“Visitors and locals alikecan re–connect with natureand sit enthralled by the vistaand the constant coming andgoing of the diverse bird–lifeon the lake.”Her colleague, CouncillorSue McGuire, added: “Nowthat the benches have got anew lease of life we’rehoping that the funding forthe Kings Garden project canbe used to carry out furtherwork on the lake’s concretewall and balustrades.“This will help transformthe lake to its former gloryand act as a showcase for ourbeautiful town.“We’re very fortunate tohave Heritage Lottery moneystill coming into Southport atthis time and best use needsto be made of it.”Advertising FeatureCouncillors McGuire and Keith inspect one of the newlyrefurbished benchesCode NACouncil urges feedbackon Local Plan asdeadline approaches.SFA Local Planfor SeftonVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 21Inspirational bathroom ideas...UNDER NEW MANAGEMENTExclusive to the Bath HouseComplete Bathrooms from only £625up to30% OFFSELECTED BATHROOMSTHIS SEPTEMBERask for detailsLarge, newly refurbished showroom, packed with imaginative bathroom ideasExtensive range of high quality brands including Bisque Radiators, Aqualisa,Villeroy & Boch, Crosswater, Hansgrohe, Utopia, Hudson Reed, Ultra, and moreNew designs on display, specially selected to enhance any home, traditional or modernThe Bath House130 Burscough Street Ormskirk Lancashire L39 2EYwww.thebathhouseonline.co.uk T: 01695 570567Visit our new look website for more ideasOPEN: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 9am - 5:00pm, Sat: 9:30am - 4:00pm. CLOSED Weds & Sun1121913The Local Plan is a 15-yearstrategy to encourageeconomic growth andprovide more opportunitiesfor future generations to liveand work in the borough.Sefton Council mustproduce a plan by law and itmust aim to meet theborough’s developmentneeds for 15 years from theanticipated approval date,which is 2015.Following an earlierconsultation, Sefton haschosen Option 2 to meetneeds for housing or jobs.This would plan for 510 newhomes a year plus 3 newbusiness parks in theborough.The Local Plan willeventually be considered bythe Government at a publicexamination. They willdecide if the Plan is rightand if it provides enoughopportunity for new homes,jobs, infrastructure,environmentalimprovements and otherdevelopment.Have Your SayThe council welcomescomments on the draftLocal Plan and is keen tohear from you whether yousupport the Plan or not.Information events havebeen taking place since the12-week public consultationbegan and more arescheduled in the comingweeks. To make sure of yourplace, you must book inadvance. You will be ableto book a one-hour slotfor yourself and oneother person and thereare many spacesavailable each hour.All events run from 2pmtill 8pm. To allow as manypeople as possible to attend,you can only book for oneevent.To enquire or book a placecall the Local Plan team on0151 934 3602 (9am-5pm)or E-maillocal.plan@sefton.gov.uk(Please provide names,postcodes and contactdetails for anyone wishingto attend.)Wednesday 4thSeptember,Goddard Hall, Stanley Road,BootleFriday 6th September, StLuke’s Church Hall,Liverpool Road, CrosbyMonday 9th September,Formby ProfessionalDevelopment Centre, ParkRoad, FormbyTuesday 10thSeptember,Maghull Town Hall, HallLane, Maghull.All events run between2pm – 8pm.EMPLOYMENTENVIRONMENTHOMESINFRASTRUCTUREWELLBEINGWe’re all earsThe Sefton Local Plan is a 15 year strategy to encourageeconomic growth and ensure future generations haveopportunities to live and work in the borough.WHATEVER YOUR OPINIONTHIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO TELL USHave your say by 27th September 2013Go to www.sefton.gov.uk or visit any Sefton library1121904