2 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com WK The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 27 November 2013GUARANTEED PreChristmas DeliveryHUGE SELECTION OF ROBES - BEDS - SOFAS AND DINING SETSCHICAGO 3 SEAT SOFALIST PRICE £899FULL LEATHERAlso available 2 seaterand chairs£499NOW ONLYHUGE SELECTION OFDINING SETSWood, glass & oakNARBONNE5 DOOR ROBE£365ONLYRISE & RECLINERSVERY SPECIAL LIMITED OFFERTHIS WHOLESILK DIVAN BED• 1000 Pocket Mattress• Dual Season• 1 Side Memory Foam• 1 Normal Filling• 2 FREE Drawers• 60” FREE Headboard• Choice of Colours• Available in 3 Sizes£799FROM£399NOW ONLYLIST PRICE £7994ft-4ft6in = £399 or 5ft = £459ARLES 5 DOOR ROBE£399ONLYEdge Hill launchesnew ‘green’ fleetEnvironmentally–friendly cars unveiledas part of university’s travel planA NEW fleet ofenvironmentally–friendlycars are travelling thelength and breadth of thecountry as part of Edge HillUniversity’s ‘greenertravel’ plan.The eight BMW 1 series‘Grab & Go’ cars are forstaff to use while onuniversity business.They are available to thosewho may occasionally needto use a vehicle for workpurposes but who travel tothe university using moresustainable methods, suchas public transport,walking or cycling.The university has said thecars have low CO2emissions and even lowerrunning costs than theprevious cars.Bill Hancox, director offacilities management atEdge Hill, said: “When thecontract came to an end forthe last set of cars, wewanted a replacement fleetthat had excellent greencredentials.“Cost is also a bigconsideration whenpurchasing goods andservices, as we have anoverriding responsibility toensure we achieve value formoney.“These cars are incrediblyreliable and they tick allthose boxes and more.“In fact, the new contractvalue is less than theprevious one.“The new fleet even hasour logos and privatenumber plates, which wereprovided at no extra cost.We are proud of ouruniversity, our studentsand our staff.“Our colleagues will betraveling the length andReport by Henry JamesKeep in touch with the local news and viewson our websitewww.champnews.combreadth of the country inthese vehicles representingthe university and we wantthe excellent name of EdgeHill to be out there.”First established in 2005,the Grab & Go scheme is apart of the UniversityTravel Plan and is anelement of the sustainabletravel strategy.Bill added: “The schemecontinues to be anoverwhelming success andwe have increased the fleetfrom six to eight toaccommodate demand.“Evidence suggests thatmore people are choosingsustainable methods oftransport and this initiativecontributes significantly toour environmentalperformance as auniversity.”226cm wide x 212cm highASSORTED COLOURSFERRAND5 DOORWARDROBE£450ONLY226cm wide x 212cm high-ASSORTED COLOURSOther sizes and colours availableGerman made – German qualityKENT 4 DOOR ROBE£299ONLYDomestic Abuse IsNo Laughing MatterAlso available as 3 door, 4 door and 6 doorFull range of chests available. German made.Why pay fittedbedroom prices?Size 181cm wide x 225cm high*Pictures for illustration purposes onlyFURNITUREOUTLET VILLAGEAINTREE STORE Unit G4, Liver Ind Est, Long Lane, Aintree, Liverpool L9 7ES Tel: 0151 293 3040INSIDE TJ HUGHES London Road, Liverpool . Tel 0151 207 2600 (Ext 8770)CITY CENTRE STORE 31-35 Kempston Street, City Centre, Liverpool L3 8HE Tel: 0151 298 2345Over 20 years of Quality Furniture and Service in the North West1124613Ice Blue Legal LLP 1st Floor 14 Church StreetOrmskirk Lancashire L39 3ANtel: 01695 573 433 freephone: 0800 118 5055advice@icebluelegal.co.uk● ●● ●Accident Claims Advice to the Elderly Children Law Commercial Disputes Conveyancing●Debt Recovery Family & Separation Housing Disrepair ● ● ●Medical Negligence Wills & ProbateSaturday Morning Surgery 10am-12.30pm1124603
The <strong>Champion</strong> • Wednesday 27 November 2013Brownies celebrate sparkling milestoneMEMBERS of a localBrownie pack havecelebrated a specialmilestone – it’s 60years since it wasfounded.The 1st Dalton andParbold Browniesmarked theirdiamond jubileeanniversary with aspecial ‘birthday’cake and a party forunit helpers, formerleaders andsupporters held atNewburgh Church ofEngland School.WTHE countdown has begun inearnest to Ormskirk Christmaslights switch–on.The big event is on Friday(November 29) when there willbe entertainment from 4.30pmincluding street performers, BaseDance, Ormskirk Ukulele Club,who will perform a medley ofChristmas favourites, kids’ rides,a children’s entertainer, Disneyfavourites Mickey and MinnieMouse, and Fireman Sam.Former Coronation Street actorBruce Jones – loveable rogue, LesBattersby in the soap – willperform Sing out for Christmas, arecord he made with Black Lace’sDene Michael.Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 3Countdown to thetown’s big switch–onThe carol service starts at 6pm,conducted by the Reverend ChrisJones, with musicaccompaniment by Friends inUnison and Skelmersdale PrizeBrass Band before the switch–onat 6.30pm by Mayor of WestLancashire, Councillor IainAshcroft and Bruce Jones.After the switch–on, Santa’sShowtime will continue theChristmas atmosphere with anentertaining show and finale.The two–day Christmas marketbegins when stalls open at noonat the Chapel Gallery on Friday,November 29.There will also be children’sfancy dress competitions.• RIGHT:Celebration time forthe 1st Dalton andParbold Brownies asthey mark the 60thanniversary of theirfounding Code1064056Ormskirk houseprices 62% abovecounty averageHOUSE prices in Ormskirk are onaverage £85,674 (or 62%) higherthan their county average, accordingto research from Lloyds Bank.The bank looked at the increasingcost of homes in market towns andsaid Ormskirk ranked seventh in thecountry in a list of market townswhich have an average house priceabove the county average.They said the town had an averagehouse price of £223,837, which wascompared to the average house pricein the county of £138,163.Two out of three market towns havean average house price that is abovetheir county average.Beaconsfield is the most expensiveEnglish market town with an averagehouse price of £861,371 and also hasthe largest premium with housestrading at 181% (or £554,917) abovethe county average.The average house price in markettowns across England has risen by50% from £153,776 in 2003 to£230,061 in 2013. 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