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10 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com CBA The Champion • Wednesday 17 April 2013Formby Brass Band to play at churchFORMBY Brass Band will beappearing at St Faith’sChurch in Crosby thisweekend. The band willperform hits includingBeatles Go Brass, Breezin’Down Broadway andPirates of the Caribbean.The event will take place onSaturday, April 20, from7.30pm. Tickets are £6available at the door.Check this! Pupilsswap computergames for chessReport by David RavenVIEW YOUR KITCHEN ANDBATHROOM ON OURSTATE-OF-THE-ART COMPUTERAIDED DESIGNING SYSTEM■ Free Plan & Design■ Installation Service or Supply Only■ Professional & Friendly Service■ Quality Products■ Modern & TraditionalKitchens & Bathrooms■ Unbeatable Value■ Professional Installation■ Fully Guaranteed ProductsOPENSUNDAYSOVER 30 DISPLAYS IN OUR MODERN 2 FLOOR SHOWROOMCALL US NOW FOR A FREE HOME SURVEY WITHOUT OBLIGATION2 Oxford Road, Waterloo L22 8QF • Tel 0151 284 6585Fax 0151 284 9245 • Email marinakitchensandbathrooms@live.comSEE OUR WEBSITE FOR CURRENT OFFERS www.marinakb.co.ukOPEN: Monday - Tuesday 9:00 til 5:00 • Wednesday 9:00 til 12:00Thursday - Friday 9:00 til 5:00 • Saturday 9:00 til 3:00 • Sunday 10:00 til 2:001118228COMPUTER games might be all the ragenowadays but the ancient art of chess is seeinga surge in popularity at one Crosby school.Chesterfield High is seeing growing numberstaking part in chess during lunch times andeach year the school hosts a tournament withprizes for the first three places.The chess club is open to all ages in the schooland maths teacher Colin Salmon, who runs theclub, believes it dramatically enhanceschildren’s skills.Some pupils are even a dab hand at Chineseand Japanese chess.He said: “Chess is an ancient game that is stillpopular and relevant today and helps studentsto develop their logical problem solving skillsand how to think strategically.“At Chesterfield High School a range of agegroups attend Chess Club and the moreexperienced students often help thenewcomers to improve their play by sharingtheir own experiences.“There is a strong competitive elementincorporated in the Chess Club and every yearthe school hosts a school tournament withprizes for the first three places.“Competitive play is a valuable experiencethat tests whether or not the students can applytheir skills under greater pressure.“Over the last few years we have graduallyseen more of our students engaging with chess.“It is great for developing them as thinkersand improving their confidence. I’m especiallypleased with the interest students have shownA pupil plays chess at Chesterfield High.in learning logic games from differentcultures.”Pupil Daniel Harrison, a member of the ChessClub, said: “It presents some problems that canbe hard to solve and you always need to bethinking two or three moves ahead, planningyour attacking and defending moves.“I enjoy the Chess Club environment. It’s arelaxing activity to take part in at lunch timeand I improve my skills every time I attend.”FormerlyFogartyCarpetsUNDER NEW MANAGEMENTWE WILLBEAT ANYLIKE-FOR-LIKE WRITTENQUOTATIONFREE FITTING ONALL CARPETS *OPENSUNDAYSQUALITY • VALUE • GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICEOPEN 9am - 5pm Monday - Saturday. 11am - 4pm Sunday3 Cable Street, Formby, Merseyside L37 3LU • Tel: 01704 877912*WHEN BOUGHT WITH EQUIVALENT SIZE UNDERLAY1117947