The Champi<strong>on</strong> • Wednesday 17 April 2013C<strong>on</strong>cerns mount over wind farm planFrom page 1They also say this could save54milli<strong>on</strong> kg of CO2 beingproduced in <strong>the</strong> atmosphereeach year and have organisedseveral c<strong>on</strong>sultati<strong>on</strong> daystaking place this m<strong>on</strong>th forresidents to view <strong>the</strong> plans.Views are also being sought <strong>on</strong>a range of community benefitprograms, including acommunity ownership scheme,Riders clear floodinghurdle – now p<strong>on</strong>iesleap back into acti<strong>on</strong>Report by Jim SharpeLONGACRES Riding School,devasted twice by flooding latelast year and early in 2013, isback <strong>on</strong> all four feet and virtuallyback to normal.And as if in celebrati<strong>on</strong>,L<strong>on</strong>gacres, in Southport Road,Lydiate, played host to p<strong>on</strong>y clubsfrom North Liverpool last weekfor <strong>the</strong> sec<strong>on</strong>d time in two yearsfor an inter–centre equestriancompetiti<strong>on</strong> for <strong>the</strong> PerpetualTrophy sp<strong>on</strong>sored by LindsayGavin who is resp<strong>on</strong>sible for <strong>the</strong>police horses stabled at Ma<strong>the</strong>rAvenue and who judged <strong>the</strong>competiti<strong>on</strong> last year.This year’s judge, JaniceMercer, had 36 young riders fromfive p<strong>on</strong>y clubs to judge – andL<strong>on</strong>gacres came a creditablesec<strong>on</strong>d to <strong>the</strong> winning team fromCroxteth, who also w<strong>on</strong> lastyear’s event.Third placed was <strong>the</strong> team fromBowler’s in Formby, followed byKnowsley and Waddingt<strong>on</strong> inLancashire.Kay Horner, who runs L<strong>on</strong>gacreswith her mum, Ann Kirkham, wasdelighted with <strong>the</strong> success of <strong>the</strong>event after <strong>the</strong> trauma of having<strong>the</strong>ir yard flooded twice.“Each of <strong>the</strong> teams was wellsupported by friends and family,”she said. “We had a fun, friendlyand competitive day and weredelighted that two new teams –Bowler’s and Knowsley – joinedin.“Here at L<strong>on</strong>gacres, our p<strong>on</strong>yclub members are learning manyOne Visi<strong>on</strong> says no tobedroom tax ‘loophole’SEFTON’S social housingcompany has said it will not bere–naming bedrooms to dodge<strong>the</strong> c<strong>on</strong>troversial bedroom tax.Several councils across <strong>the</strong>country – including Leeds andNottingham – are looking atturning bedrooms into o<strong>the</strong>rliving spaces to save socialhousing tenants hundreds ofpounds in housing benefits.But, after being c<strong>on</strong>tacted by<strong>the</strong> Champi<strong>on</strong>, One Visi<strong>on</strong>Housing said <strong>the</strong>y would not bea community benefit trust fundand a discounted greenelectricity scheme.Vicky Portwain, developmentdirector of Coriolis said: “At <strong>the</strong>exhibiti<strong>on</strong>s, residents will have<strong>the</strong> opportunity to speak to ourstaff and specialist c<strong>on</strong>sultantsto genuinely help us shape ourproposal. We look forward to ac<strong>on</strong>structive dialogue with allmembers of <strong>the</strong> community.Celebrati<strong>on</strong> time for riders in last week’s P<strong>on</strong>y Club competiti<strong>on</strong> hosted by Lydiate s L<strong>on</strong>gacres RidingSchool.Code1057915topics to achieve badges – it’s abit like Brownies <strong>on</strong> p<strong>on</strong>y–back!“Several children achieved <strong>the</strong>irfundraising badges by sellingfairy cakes and sp<strong>on</strong>ge cakesmaking over £80 towards <strong>the</strong>L<strong>on</strong>gacres’ P<strong>on</strong>y Club charity.”The P<strong>on</strong>y Club competiti<strong>on</strong> isactually <strong>the</strong> sec<strong>on</strong>d major eventlooking at this loophole.It is estimated that <strong>the</strong>bedroom tax will affect some3,800 people in <strong>the</strong> borough ata total cost of £3 milli<strong>on</strong> or £16<strong>on</strong> average per working ageadult.A One Visi<strong>on</strong> Housingspokespers<strong>on</strong> said: “We are notlooking to re–classify anyproperties. Instead we arelooking at a number of differentopti<strong>on</strong>s to support tenants.”“This is <strong>the</strong> <str<strong>on</strong>g>star</str<strong>on</strong>g>t of <strong>the</strong>c<strong>on</strong>sultati<strong>on</strong> process, and <strong>the</strong>rewill be fur<strong>the</strong>r opportunities forresidents, parish councils ando<strong>the</strong>r important stakeholdersto help us design a proposalthat is sensitive to <strong>the</strong> localarea.”When <strong>the</strong> c<strong>on</strong>sultati<strong>on</strong> processis finished it is thought <strong>the</strong>companies will submit aplanning applicati<strong>on</strong> later inL<strong>on</strong>gacres have staged in <strong>the</strong> pasttwo m<strong>on</strong>ths.Their annual Client’s Cupcompetiti<strong>on</strong> – usually a highlightof <strong>the</strong> year – was spectacularlycalled off after <strong>the</strong> first flood hit<strong>the</strong> stables last October.The event was re–scheduled for<strong>the</strong> beginning of January this yearA 24–YEAR–OLD man was shotin <strong>the</strong> leg and buttock in Bootle <strong>on</strong>Sunday night (April 14).Police were called to Irlam Roadat about 10.20pm to reports ofshots being fired but foundnobody at <strong>the</strong> scene. A short timelater a man turned up in hospitalsuffering from n<strong>on</strong>–lifethreatening injuries.Irlam Road was cord<strong>on</strong>ed off byofficers for forensic examinati<strong>on</strong>and CCTV from <strong>the</strong> area is beingM<strong>the</strong> year.Public exhibiti<strong>on</strong>s will takeplace <strong>on</strong> Thursday, April 25,from 5pm–7pm at LeverhulmeHall in Great Altcar, Friday,April 26, from 4pm–8pm in InceBlundell Village Hall and <strong>on</strong>Saturday, April 27 from 10amuntil 2pm at Lydiate ParishHall.For details visitwww.loweraltwindfarm.co.uk– <strong>on</strong>ly for <strong>the</strong> flooding to returnjust before Christmas. So itwasn’t until late February that 60riders took part, with RachaelSteele from Formby taking <strong>the</strong>first prize, with <strong>the</strong> ‘HelperChampi<strong>on</strong>’ cup going to RosaWebberley, also from Formby.local.news@champnews.comPlea for informati<strong>on</strong>after Seft<strong>on</strong> shootingexamined by detectives who arealso carrying outhouse–to–house enquiries. Themotive is so far unknown butpolice are treating <strong>the</strong> incident asa targeted attack. The Champi<strong>on</strong>understands <strong>the</strong> victim was notco–operating with policeenquiries. 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The Champi<strong>on</strong> • Wednesday 17 April 2013MVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 5Lynn determined toraise awareness ofClaire House hospiceReport by Jim SharpeThe defibrillator is presented to Hightown Football ClubCode1057966Mum goes <strong>on</strong> 120mile cycle to raisem<strong>on</strong>ey for twodefibrillatorsFORMER Maricourt High School pupil LynnTaylor, 31, who grew up in Aintree Villagehas said as a fundraiser for Claire HouseChildren’s Hospice she is determined toraise awareness of <strong>the</strong> charity.She has worked at Claire House for twoyears. The hospice provides a vital serviceand cares for children with life–limitingillnesses and <strong>the</strong>ir families. It opened in1988 after a campaign by Claire LouiseCain’s family following Claire’s death justtwo weeks after her 10th birthday after atwo–year battle with cancer.Lynn said: “Claire House has been open for15 years, but because it is located <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong>Wirral many people <strong>on</strong> this side of <strong>the</strong>Mersey d<strong>on</strong>’t realise that it looks afterchildren throughout Merseyside or <strong>the</strong> greatwork it does for people in Seft<strong>on</strong>.“Not <strong>on</strong>ly does it care for children, it alsoprovides respite care for <strong>the</strong> whole family.“When a child is diagnosed with a terminalillness it can be very tough for bro<strong>the</strong>rs andsisters, so we offer siblings support too.“That is not just support throughout <strong>the</strong>illness, but also bereavement support for asl<strong>on</strong>g as it is needed.”Lynn added that Claire House wouldn’t beLynn TaylorCode NAable to do all this without <strong>the</strong> support of <strong>the</strong>public. She pointed out that it costs £6,500 aday to keep Claire House open – and itreceives just 10 weeks support a year from<strong>the</strong> Government. For <strong>the</strong> rest, Claire Housedepends <strong>on</strong> d<strong>on</strong>ati<strong>on</strong>s.“Claire House really deserves support,particularly as it provides so much carethroughout <strong>the</strong> regi<strong>on</strong>,” she said.To find out more go towww.claire–house.org.ukReport byDanielle Thomps<strong>on</strong>LIFE–SAVING defibrillators have been given tosports clubs in Ormskirk and Hightown after amum from Maghull fundraised for <strong>the</strong>m.Ormskirk Rugby Club and Hightown FootballClub were presented with <strong>the</strong> machines <strong>on</strong>Saturday, April 13.Sue Kirk, 40, and her husband Robert Kirk,50, cycled 120 miles around <strong>the</strong> Isle of Manover three days in July to raise £1,250 for <strong>the</strong>defibrillators after hearing about <strong>the</strong> tragicdeath of a schoolboy for an undiagnosed heartc<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>.The Oliver King Foundati<strong>on</strong> was set up in hismemory after <strong>the</strong> swimmer and sportsmandied aged 12 from sudden arrhythmic deathsyndrome caused by heart rhythmabnormalities. These can cause sudden deathin young, undiagnosed, apparently healthypeople.Sue Kirk, from Stati<strong>on</strong> Road in Maghull, hastwo children, Jack aged 11 and Daniel agedeight who love kickboxing, football and rugbyand Oliver’s death struck a nerve with her.She said: “We have two young boys who lovesport.“I heard Oliver’s fa<strong>the</strong>r talking about hisdeath <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> televisi<strong>on</strong> and my heart went outto him, especially as I have children of a similarage.“He was talking about measures which couldhave saved him including a defibrillator.“I was thinking, <strong>the</strong>re are around 1,500children playing sport at Hightown FC at <strong>the</strong>weekend and I was c<strong>on</strong>cerned to keep <strong>the</strong>msafe.“We fundraised enough to buy <strong>on</strong>e for <strong>the</strong>football club and Ormskirk Rugby Club put£250 towards our fundraising to pay for <strong>the</strong>Ormskirk defibrillators.”Steve Phillips, 52, who set up and runs <strong>the</strong>Hightown league, praised <strong>the</strong> couple’s efforts.He said: “They have been fantastic, it hasbeen a l<strong>on</strong>g hard slog for <strong>the</strong>m.“The equipment is peace of mind for <strong>the</strong>parents.“We hope it will never be used but we arerelived to have it.”To fundraise for <strong>the</strong> Oliver King Foundati<strong>on</strong>visit www.<strong>the</strong>oliverkingfoundati<strong>on</strong>.co.ukOpen MorningThe Mount, Blundellsands Rd West, Blundellsands, L23 6TFWednesday 24th April 9.30am -12.00pmEst 1991BeforeAfterD<strong>on</strong>’t replace...respray!Special offers availableYour new kitchentransformati<strong>on</strong>from <strong>on</strong>ly £9001118286Admissi<strong>on</strong>s throughout <strong>the</strong> yearThe Independent Catholic School forboys and girls of all faiths aged 0-18www.stmarysprep.liverpool.sch.uk0151 924 6302Visit our website www.matt-finish.co.uk/liverpool.htmCall us <strong>on</strong>: 0800 710 1600or mobile: 07538 611296FOR A FREEQUOTATION1118198St. Mary’s College Crosby Trust Limited.
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