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The Champion • Wednesday 16 October 2013Pupils brewup for charityReport by Tom MartinPUPILS at a school in Crosby havebeen brewing up to raise funds forcharity.Sixth Formers from St. Mary’sCollege served hot drinks,donated cakes and pastries tostaff and students in the schoollibrary as part of the World’sBiggest Coffee Morning.It was all part of the nationalevent to raise money forMacmillan Cancer Support.Meanwhile, youngsters in theschool’s Bright Sparks nurseryenjoyed a similar fundraisingevent with staff and parents.Children at St. Mary’sPreparatory School, The Mount,also got in on the act by visitingthe nursery to raffle a hamper ofdonated chocolate items and torun a ‘how many coffee beans inthe jar?’ competition.In total, the events are expectedto raise more than £600 for thecharity which works to improvethe lives of people affected bycancer by providing practical,medical and financial support,and pushing for better cancercare.All the money raised will be paidto Macmillan via the Just Givingpage of Nicky Lopez, a teachingassistant at The Mount(www.justgiving.com/teamdopez).A spokesman for the school said:“As a tireless campaigner for thePupils head to the coffee andcakes event with a wide varietyof tasty treats Code NAcharity, it seemed fitting to makethe contribution through herpage and add it to the money shehas already raised for Macmillanfrom a number of long distancerunning events.”St. Mary’s principal, MikeKennedy, commented: “I amdelighted that pupils in all threeof our departments decided to getinvolved in this event and raisefunds for what is an exceptionallygood cause.“St. Mary’s students have anexcellent track record insupporting charities andthe coffee morning was anothergood example of how keen theyare to make a difference.”Macmillan chiefs hope thatwhen all the money is in thisyear’s event will have been aneven bigger success than in 2012when 115,000 people wereinvolved, raising a record £15million.CMBAMAGHULL FC is celebrating theirsuccess after winning an impressive15 trophies during last season’sgames.Mark Thorpe, the under 12’smanager has helped secure the cluba place in three nationaltournaments and one Pumainternational cup, as well as takingthe club up to West Sussex wherethey played in a two day eventagainst various oppositions.Throughout the tournament theclub didn’t loose one game whichresulted in them becoming thewinners for their age category. Thiswasn’t the only success story of theseason, when they competed in thePuma international cup againstteams from America they addedanother trophy to their cabinet,resulting in winning an impressivesix tournaments across Lancashireand Merseyside.Mark Thorpe said: “I feel it isimportant to recognise the boys’achievements, and this willprobably stay with them for years tocome. Maghull FC’s success hasgone from strength to strength andthroughout the last couple ofseasons has gone from having a firstand reserve team to having 20further teams consisting of boysVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 29Maghull FC celebrate winning 15 trophies during seasonWhere peoplelook for Windows& Conservatories%3530252015105AnotheradvertisingwebsiteTrinityweeklynewspaper/website0Source: Interviewing Services, August 2013. 670 face-to-face interviews.1123271webdesignfrom only£199*and girls from the ages of underseven to senior level.“The clubs committees do a greatjob and without this hard work itwouldn’t have had such a positiveoutcome within our community.From a parent who has come intothe club, I have been able to see thepotential which has developed andwill continue too into the future.“I would therefore like to thankMaghull FC and that of our currentsponsors the Stanley Consulting Ltdand the famous Goldstar takeawaywho annually help supply thechildren’s training accessories andkits.”Competitive Hosting and Online Marketingcall us now on 01704 392 311www.championmediagroup.com/web42146*All prices subject to VATSelling yourhouse is easyWe sold these properties in thesepostcodes in the last few daysL9, L10, L20, L21, L30SOLDWe would like to help sell yours3 BED SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE £129,950FREEValuation*FREEPremium Package*FREEFloor Plan*Family Run Independent Estate Agents employing local people with localknowledge, bringing a traditional service with value in a Technological casing.We advertise on1%for sellingANY property(min fee £995 + vat)INSTRUCTUS TODAY!Download our free APPSOLD3 BED MID-TERRACE HOUSE £62,995SOLD4 BED SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE £59,995Contact Emma ourSales Team Leaderon 0151 523 6203or visit our websitewww.citygroupliverpool.com*(Terms apply)1123282