4 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com CMBA The Champi<strong>on</strong> • Wednesday 17 April 2013Spread of grass firessparks warning call...and it’s noteven summeryet, folks!by Stephanie O’C<strong>on</strong>norRead about <strong>the</strong> latest news, views and comments from top bloggersin your area at www.champnews.com/blog1118088MERSEYSIDE Fire & Rescue Servicehas issued fire safety guidance afterfirefighters attended more than 300grass fires in <strong>the</strong> space of 12 days,including 68 in Seft<strong>on</strong>, over <strong>the</strong> Easterholiday.With little rainfall in past weeks and<strong>the</strong> milder wea<strong>the</strong>r <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> way, advicehas been issued to people using ourparkland areas.There are simple steps people cantake to reduce <strong>the</strong> chance of a grassfire.MFRS are urging people to ensurecigarettes are extinguished properlyand not to throw cigarette ends <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong>ground or out of vehicle windows.According to <strong>the</strong> service, rubbishshould be taken home and not leftbehind, especially glass bottles as <strong>the</strong>ycan magnify <strong>the</strong> sun’s rays and <str<strong>on</strong>g>star</str<strong>on</strong>g>t afire.And open fires should not be lit inparks and open spaces and should<strong>on</strong>ly be lit in safe designated areas.Any<strong>on</strong>e who spots a grass fire isasked to report it immediately toMerseyside Fire and Rescue Service tackle a grass fire <strong>on</strong> MerseysideCode NAMerseyside Fire & Rescue Service.People are urged not to tackle firesthat can’t be put out with a bucket ofwater.MFRS also say to take cauti<strong>on</strong> whenlighting barbecues, never use petrol asit can ignite quickly and so<strong>on</strong> get outof c<strong>on</strong>trol.Land owners and land managers areadvised to ensure that fire breaks orgaps in vegetati<strong>on</strong> are wellmaintained and that <strong>the</strong> grass is keptshort and any rubbish is re<strong>move</strong>dfrom <strong>the</strong> site.MFRS Area Manager Myles Platt,said: “Firefighters have been calledout to a number of accidental anddeliberate grass fires.“Deliberately <str<strong>on</strong>g>star</str<strong>on</strong>g>ting fires <strong>on</strong>grassland and open spaces is ars<strong>on</strong>and offenders will be prosecuted.“If a fire appliance has to attend agrass fire that has been <str<strong>on</strong>g>star</str<strong>on</strong>g>teddeliberately it may delay <strong>the</strong> resp<strong>on</strong>seto ano<strong>the</strong>r emergency.“Fires <str<strong>on</strong>g>star</str<strong>on</strong>g>ted <strong>on</strong> grassland nearmotorways and busy roads can causesmoke to drift across roads, creating ahazard for drivers.“We want people to enjoy <strong>the</strong> parksand open spaces in Merseyside and tobe as safe as possible from fire.”Quality Meat Direct to <strong>the</strong> PublicNO GIMMICKS · NO MEMBERSHIP CARDS · JUST TOP QUALITY MEATS AT UNBEATABLE PRICESLIVERPOOL’S BEST KEPT SECRET IS NOW SPREADING FAST · COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELVESTHIS WEEK’S UNBELIEVABLE OFFERSBREAKFASTSPECIAL4lb selected rindlessback bac<strong>on</strong>,1 black puddingstick - chubb,2lb pork sausage or1/2 dozen eggs£9.992 Full Lamb LegsONLY £14.992kg B<strong>on</strong>eless PorkLoin Joint<strong>on</strong>ly £9.994kg of OysterChicken Legs<strong>on</strong>ly £9.99Bedding PlantsONLY £4.99For 5 traysCordyline PlantsONLY £8.99WHILSTSUPPLIESLAST20ltr MultiPurposeCompost2 for £1.99Large Hanging Baskets£14.99NOW ONLY £9.992kg Chicken Fillets1 Leg of Lamb<strong>on</strong>ly £19.99BRIDGE ROADPRINCESS WAY CHURCH ROADBRIDGE ROADASH RD.CROXTETH AVE.BEECHGARAGEPENRHYN AVE.KFCWE AREHEREHAWTHORNE ROADLINACRE RDTESCOAll major credit cards accepted6 Rib Eye Steaks(selected)<strong>on</strong>ly £9.99Viola Tubs3 FOR £4.990151 474 9289 • 07905 806274Unit 3-4, Bridge Road Industrial Estate, Bridge Road, Li<strong>the</strong>rland L21 2QGM<strong>on</strong>-Sat 7am-5pm • Free Car ParkingT.A Owens Quality Meats Ltd Formerly T.A Owens Fruit & Veg from Bootle StrandSweet Pea Plants5 FOR £4.99Buxus2 FOR £35We have a full selecti<strong>on</strong>of quality fruit and vegplus an exciting widerange of frozen foodsavailable1118302
The Champi<strong>on</strong> • Wednesday 17 April 2013Fitting m<strong>on</strong>ument forHillsborough victimsCVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 5Soccer kids getPremier Leaguetraining tipsThe new Hillsborough m<strong>on</strong>umentCode1058061Council chiefpledges supportfor ‘Keep TradeLocal’ campaignCHIEF executive of Seft<strong>on</strong>Council, Margaret Carney, isbacking <strong>the</strong> Federati<strong>on</strong> of SmallBusiness’s (FSB’s) ‘Keep TradeLocal’ campaign.The drive by FSB aims to raiseawareness of <strong>the</strong> issues facingsmall, independent traders and toencourage c<strong>on</strong>sumers to use <strong>the</strong>irlocal shops.Mrs Carney supported <strong>the</strong>campaign while fieldingquesti<strong>on</strong>s from members at ameeting of <strong>the</strong> organisati<strong>on</strong>’sSeft<strong>on</strong> and Ormskirk branch atWaterloo Rugby Club,Blundellsands.Resp<strong>on</strong>ding to questi<strong>on</strong>s aboutstruggling high streets inSouthport and elsewhere inSeft<strong>on</strong>, Mrs Carney said a reviewof <strong>the</strong> retail sector, an importantpart of <strong>the</strong> regi<strong>on</strong>’s visitorec<strong>on</strong>omy, was <strong>on</strong>going.Report by Holly RummensA NEW m<strong>on</strong>ument has been unveiled inmemory of <strong>the</strong> 96 lives that were lost during<strong>the</strong> Hillsborough disaster.The sculpture is a 7ft drum shaped creati<strong>on</strong>that has taken pride of place at <strong>the</strong> bottom of StJohn’s garden near <strong>the</strong> corner of WilliamBrown Street. It was unveiled <strong>on</strong> Sunday (April14) – <strong>the</strong> day before <strong>the</strong> 24th anniversary of<strong>the</strong> tragedy.Liverpool–based artist Tom Murphy is <strong>the</strong>mastermind behind <strong>the</strong> sculpture and hasengraved <strong>the</strong> words – Hillsborough DisasterWe will remember <strong>the</strong>m – across <strong>the</strong>m<strong>on</strong>ument.Tom said: “This m<strong>on</strong>ument is not intended asa replacement to <strong>the</strong> <strong>on</strong>e at Anfield but it is atribute to <strong>the</strong> city centre. It is about being ahuman being, it is about saying we have notforgotten you, we will remember you.“It makes more sense when you look at it thanwhen you explain it, it takes you to ano<strong>the</strong>rdimensi<strong>on</strong>, a special place of remembrance.”“Retail is an important part of<strong>the</strong> visitor ec<strong>on</strong>omy in this regi<strong>on</strong>and I support <strong>the</strong> FSB’s KeepTrade Local campaign <strong>on</strong> behalfof our small shops”, said MrsCarney.“I think we have to have agrown–up c<strong>on</strong>versati<strong>on</strong> aboutretail, nati<strong>on</strong>ally and locally”, sheadded.Focusing <strong>on</strong> local issues, MrsCarney answered questi<strong>on</strong>s <strong>on</strong>parking fees and restricti<strong>on</strong>s,c<strong>on</strong>tinuing redevelopmentaroundSouthport’snewly–refurbished Atkins<strong>on</strong>Centre and work <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> town’smarkets and King’s Gardens.Mrs Carney, who was appointedin 2009, said <strong>the</strong> council’s recordcompared favourably to o<strong>the</strong>rauthorities, but encouragedbusiness owners and residents toc<strong>on</strong>tact her with any issues.Firm’s helping hand for disabledMembers of TEAM with representatives of M &Y Maintenance.A BUILDING repair companyhas d<strong>on</strong>ated £500 to helpdisabled children in Seft<strong>on</strong>.M&Y Maintenance saved upcosts from recycling scrapmetals from around <strong>the</strong> NorthWest to raise <strong>the</strong> m<strong>on</strong>ey whichhas been d<strong>on</strong>ated to TEAMFundraising Trust.TEAM, which stands forToge<strong>the</strong>r Every<strong>on</strong>e AchieveSpokespers<strong>on</strong> Sheila Coleman, from <strong>the</strong>Hillsborough Justice Collective, said “It is abrilliant piece of artwork and will act as afitting tribute to <strong>the</strong> memory of all those whodied at Hillsborough but also to those whosurvived.“I am glad it is in a central locati<strong>on</strong> because itis very much for <strong>the</strong> people of <strong>the</strong> city.”A special cerem<strong>on</strong>y was also led by Mayor JoeAnders<strong>on</strong> revealing an antique clock showing<strong>the</strong> fatal time of 3.06pm which will bepermanently displayed in <strong>the</strong> city centre’s townhall as a lasting memory to those who lost <strong>the</strong>irlives at <strong>the</strong> disaster.Seft<strong>on</strong> Central Labour MP Bill Esters<strong>on</strong>attended both <strong>the</strong>se memorial services.He said: “The truth has now been officiallyrecognised with <strong>the</strong> report of <strong>the</strong> independentpanel and with <strong>the</strong> double apology from <strong>the</strong>Prime Minister.“The families have campaigned l<strong>on</strong>g andhard to reach this point.“I know that all those who have been involvedin <strong>the</strong> campaign will c<strong>on</strong>tinue to support <strong>the</strong>mto make sure that justice is finally d<strong>on</strong>e.”holly.rummens@champnews.comMore, helps raise funds fordisadvantaged or disabledyoungsters throughout Seft<strong>on</strong>.M&Y director Gill Kelly said:“We are glad that we can helpout TEAM as <strong>the</strong>y fund raise fora very worthy cause fighting <strong>the</strong>corner for children whowouldn’t normally have anyo<strong>the</strong>r way of raising m<strong>on</strong>ey.”Jamie and Hugh with some of <strong>the</strong> childrenCode NAReport by David RavenMORE than 100 children were given aglimpse of Premier League standardfootball training when Jamie Carragher anda former Liverpool FC coach dropped in toHoly Family in Crosby.Jamie’s 23 Foundati<strong>on</strong> joined up with <strong>the</strong>Hugh McAuley Football Academy to giveyoungsters <strong>the</strong> opportunity to take part in afour–day footballing camp.And <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> final day <strong>the</strong> Liverpool legendwas <strong>on</strong> hand to present youngsters withcertificates and medals in recogniti<strong>on</strong> of<strong>the</strong>ir hard work.Jamie said: “After <strong>the</strong> success of last year’s23 Foundati<strong>on</strong> camp, it’s great to beworking with Hugh again.Benefit“There are many talented youngsters out<strong>the</strong>re who just d<strong>on</strong>’t get <strong>the</strong> chance todevelop <strong>the</strong>ir skills. Hugh and I wanted togive <strong>the</strong>se kids <strong>the</strong> opportunity to benefitfrom professi<strong>on</strong>al coaching.”Hugh McAuley, who coached Jamie duringhis early years at Liverpool, added: “Since<strong>the</strong> first camp last year Jamie and I havebeen looking at c<strong>on</strong>tinuing this initiative.“It’s great to be able to give <strong>the</strong>se children<strong>the</strong> chance to enjoy something <strong>the</strong>y have apassi<strong>on</strong> for while also developing new skillsin an inclusive, rewarding atmosphere.“These skills are transferable intoeveryday life and can aid socialdevelopment – all of which complements<strong>the</strong> values of <strong>the</strong> foundati<strong>on</strong>.”Inspired by BBC2’sSewing Bee??Then prepare to be amazed byour fabulous ranges ofFABRICS, HABERDASHERY& KNITTING YARNS(Stockists ofKing Cole & Sidar Yarns)85 Sand<strong>on</strong> Rd, Hillside ParadeSouthportTEL (01704) 553966just 2 minutes from Hillside Stati<strong>on</strong>1118140GlassesWhile You Wait2 pairs of single visi<strong>on</strong> glasses from £752 pairs of bifocal glasses from £952 pairs of varifocal glasses from £115£10EYETESTSSingle visi<strong>on</strong> lenses while you wait.Same day service <strong>on</strong> varifocaland bifocal lensesEmergency repair serviceC<strong>on</strong>tact LensesFREE NHS Sight TestsKids Go Free* terms & c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s apply.Blundellsands Optical Ltd13 - 15 MerseyviewBright<strong>on</strong>-le-Sands L22 6QA0151 931 46191117514WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY (DAY EXCURSION BY CHARTER TRAIN)Via The North Wales Coast For Llandudno, Bangor & Holyhead ReturningVia The C<strong>on</strong>way Valley, Snowd<strong>on</strong>ia & Blaenau FfestiniogDirect From: Southport, Burscough Bridge, Parbold, Wigan & Warringt<strong>on</strong>You can leave at Llandudno Juncti<strong>on</strong> (6 hour break) to explore <strong>the</strong> cobbled streets andC<strong>on</strong>way Castle or venture into <strong>the</strong> Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno. Alternatively take abreak at Bangor (about 5 hours), an interesting and historical ca<strong>the</strong>dral city, with a nearby castleand handy for Caernarf<strong>on</strong> and Eastern Anglesey. A fi nal opti<strong>on</strong> of riding across <strong>the</strong> Menai Bridgeand over Anglesey to Holyhead (4 hours stay) is <strong>on</strong> offer. At Holyhead we have an opti<strong>on</strong>alcoach tour over Anglesey with break in <strong>the</strong> beautiful coastal resort of Beaumaris (priced at asupplement of £15 per pers<strong>on</strong>).Our return train traverses <strong>on</strong>e of <strong>the</strong> most scenic lines in Wales,taking <strong>the</strong> 2 ½ hour journey al<strong>on</strong>g <strong>the</strong> C<strong>on</strong>way Valley via Betws-y-Coed and Snowd<strong>on</strong>ia plus <strong>the</strong>amazing 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 c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s (see website or c<strong>on</strong>tact us for a copy). 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