10 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com CBA The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 16 October 2013Beat TheCREDIT CRUNCHVan Hire from* PRICES BASED ON A 7 DAY RENTAL PERIOD0151 284 11395% OFF TOKENFIND US AT THE NEW STRAND, BOOTLE, L20 1AA✃With Our Superb Dealsper dayCar Hire✔✔✔Small CarsMedium CarsLarge CarsLocal advertising works! Our sales team can show you how.Call 01704 392392 <strong>for</strong> friendly and helpful advice1117963Poppy appealseeks volunteersTHE Royal British Legion’s Crosbybranch is appealing <strong>for</strong> volunteersto sell poppies in the run up toRemembrance Sunday onNovember 10. All funds raised willgo to local people who have beeninjured serving in the armed <strong>for</strong>ces.The charity’s drop in centre, onMoor Lane, is open on Wednesdaysand Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.The group’s vice chairman, JackColbert, said: “We offer things likehearing aids, crutches and financialhelp <strong>for</strong> families of soldiers.“Although based in Crosby wecover the whole of South Sefton sothis is always a big appeal. It is anJunior football clubcleared over ‘parents rowthat left ref in tears’ claimReport by Tom MartinA CHILDREN’S football club hasescaped punishment from theFootball Association after allegationsthat an ugly row between parents atone of their matches had left ateenage female referee in tears.Litherland Tigers Junior FC, which isan under–10s team, were thrown outof a tournament along withManchester side Platt Lane City whenis was alleged that parents invadedthe pitch during their match.The incident in August sparkednationwide interest and 15 year–oldCrosby Royal British Legion volunteers outside the drop–in centre.ongoing ef<strong>for</strong>t throughout the yearbut it is especially important as weapproach Remembrance Sunday. Iam an ex–soldier and I was injuredofficial, Emma Hickson, has giventelevision interviews about theexperience.The young ref spoke out and claimedthat during the match she was thesubject of foul–mouthed abuse fromcertain spectators.It is believed the apparent row wasthe result of a bad tackle that wentunpunished late on in the match in acompetition in Blackpool whicharound 250 took part in.Cheshire County FA held a hearing todetermine whether there was a failureon behalf of the club to controlparents and spectators and decidednot to punish the club. Club chairman,in service. My son is currentlyserving <strong>for</strong> the army and has been toIraq so this cause is significant <strong>for</strong>me.”John Ellison said: “We have no chargeto answer. Litherland Tigers JFC isfully committed to the FA Respectprogramme and will continue to workwith the FA with all its initiatives tomake grass roots football a safe andwelcoming environment <strong>for</strong> players,spectators and officials alike.“As a junior football club we willcontinue to develop our children asboth footballers and responsiblemembers of our local community.”The team was founded in 2007under the name Litherland Allstarsbut a new committee was set–up in2009 under Mr Ellison and the clubwas re–shaped.ISlimmingWorldFREEonlinesupportJoin a warm and friendly group near you today...MONDAYMarine Football Club,College Road, Crosby, L23 3ASMondays 5pm and 7pmDonna 0151 524 1596St Benet’s ClubChapel Lane, Netherton L30 7PDMondays 5.30pm & 7.30pmDawn 07905 142271New Consultant from 7th OctoberHope Baptist Church(opposite The Mons)Southport Road, L20 9NRMondays 9am, 5pm & 7pmKaren 07545 884859New consultant from 28th OctoberSt Robert Bellarmine Parish ClubHarris Drive (car park via Orrell Road),L20 6DZMondays 6pmMarcia 07976 897074New group from 7 OctoberWaterloo Community CentreGt Georges Road, L22 1RDMondays 7pmGaynor 07891 996001TUESDAYThe Liverpool Pub,James St (city centre)Liverpool L2 7PQTuesdays 11.30am (Weigh-inonly) & 12.30pmLinda 07518 940055Queen of Peace ClubKirkstone Rd WestTuesdays 10am & 5.30pmLorraine 07745 789821or 0151 284 7497TUESDAYSt William of YorkEdge Lane, Thornton, L23 4TGTuesdays 6pmMelanie 07902 544154The Mel Inn513 Hawthorne Rd, Bootle L20 6JJTuesdays 5:30pm & 7.30pmSharon 07983 974147WEDNESDAYMarine Football Club,College Road,Crosby, L23 3ASWednesdays 9:30amDonna 0151 524 1596St Helens R C Church,Alexandra Road (opp bus stops atSainsburys), Crosby, L23 7TQWednesdays 4.30pm & 6.30pmSarah 0151 520 2354Star of the Sea ClubElm Road, Sea<strong>for</strong>th, L21 1BHWednesdays 6pmLaura 07505 218760Santander Social Club (Giro Club)Bridle Rd, Bootle L30 1PHWednesdays 12 noonLaura 07505 218760Holy Ghost Parish ClubPoulsom DriveWednesdays 9.30am & 5.30pmLorraine 07745 789821or 0151 284 7497New group from 9th OctoberSt Monica’s Parish CentreStewart Avenue, L20 9JDWednesdays 7pmJulie 0151 284 5190THURSDAYSt Helens R C Church,Alexandra Road (opp bus stops atSainsburys), Crosby, L23 7TQThursdays 9:30amSarah 0151 520 2354Our Lady of Walsingham Club,Stand Park Avenue, Opposite The ParkHotel, Netherton, L30 3SAThursdays 5pm and 7pmJane 07825 314618The Copper Kettle149 St John’s RdWaterloo L22 9QEThursdays 6pmJohn 07515 550938Goddard Hall297 Knowsley Road, BootleThursdays 9:30am, 11.30am, 5pm & 7pmSue 07921 995800The HilltopCorner of Sonning Avenue,Hatton Hill Rd., L21 9JPThursdays 5.30pmDonna-Marie 07983 564716FRIDAYWaterloo Children’s CentreCrosby Road NorthFridays 9am & 11amMelanie 07902 544154SATURDAYChrist Church Hall,Ox<strong>for</strong>d Road, Hawthorne RoadRoundabout, Bootle, L20 9HWSaturdays 8:30am and 10:30amLaura 07505 218760New group from 19 OctoberSt Nicholas ChurchHarlech Road, Crosby, L23 6XASaturdays 8.30amVicki 07909 6141231122780
The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 16 October 2013<strong>Outdoor</strong> <strong>gyms</strong><strong>hailed</strong> a <strong>success</strong>CLitherland’s newest friendly family pubVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 11Report by Tom MartinOUTDOOR <strong>gyms</strong> across Sefton have been<strong>hailed</strong> as a massive <strong>success</strong> after a surveyrevealed that exercise has led to improvedhealth <strong>for</strong> local residents.The survey, carried out by John MooresUniversity, attracted the views of 162 users ofthe ten gym locations around the region.The results found that just over 70% believethat the council led scheme – which was firstintroduced earlier this year – is easilyaccessible and enjoyable to use.And roughly half also stated that regular usehas led to an increase in confidence, they feelphysically fitter and it has resulted in anincrease in mental well–being.One participant, said: “Whether it’s with thekids, or the dog, or on my jogs then I’m in theparks all the time.“So I could just hop on and do ten minutes orlonger or, however long I need. It would fitright in with my normal life and my dailyroutine.”“These are popular because you can just go<strong>for</strong> a walk in the park with your mum, or yourfriends, or your children and just have a go,have a giggle and get your heart pumping.”Another gym user, said: “When we camebe<strong>for</strong>e there was a grandad, the mum and thedaughter using the equipment.“Their ages were about seven to aboutseventy and everybody was going on it. I meanyou wouldn’t get people like that going to thegym, would you?”The evaluation, which was carried outbetween May and August 2013, also found that80% of participants find exercise moreenjoyable when outdoors rather than indoors.A little over one quarter reported that theyOne of Sefton’s outdoor gym machines inuseused the equipment on two or more occasions aweek and the average length of time using theequipment in one session was 19 minutes.The future recommendations are to furtherpromote the benefits of using the <strong>gyms</strong>,maintain them from damage and to continue toinvest in schemes related to outdoor exercise.The report stated: “The evidence from thisevaluation suggests that the provision ofoutdoor gym equipment in Sefton has beenwell received by local residents.”“Our findings suggest that those who are notmeeting the recommended physical activitylevels and who want to increase the amount ofexercise they undertake may benefit the mostfrom having access to free outdoor gymequipment.”Come and try our pricebusting day time value mealsMON-FRI 12-3pmONLY £2.99(main menu still available throughout the day)Kids SpookyHalloween Party!Games & Prize <strong>for</strong> best costumefrom 5pm-8pmTHURSDAY 31/10Sportmans EveningOn the 8th NovFeaturingDavid Johnson & ComedianSam AveryTickets £15ppincluding hot supperTUESDAY 5/11 Bonfire nightFirework display &outside BBQALL FUNCTIONS CATERED FORWhatever the occasion, our brand newfully refurbished function suite is FREE <strong>for</strong> hireFOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK @jubileeinn<strong>for</strong> all our offers and upcoming events41 a Hatton Hill Road, Litherland , L21 9JHTel. 0151 92871241122831making Christmas more com<strong>for</strong>table1123153