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8 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com CMBA The Champion • Wednesday 11 December 2013 3 PIECE SUITES FROM £399In Time for Christmas PREMIUM OAK DINING DEAL 1SOLID OAK FIXED TOP TABLE 800M X 1400WITH 4 CHAIRS OF YOUR CHOICE £595PLUS LOTS MORE DINING DEALS IN STORE AND7,000 SQ FT SHOWROOMPACKED WITH BARGAINSIn Time for Christmaswww.thecopshopuk.comSTUNNING RANGES OFSOLID OAK FURNITUREIn Time for ChristmasGORGEOUS PINE FURNITUREIN STORE... ANDIn Time for ChristmasORDER THIS WEEKEND FORGUARANTEEDCHRISTMAS DELIVERYNORMANDY DINING DEAL 2 3FIXED TOP CHUNKY OAK TABLE 900 X 1500WITH 4 CHAIRS OF YOUR CHOICE £695OPENING TIMES10amto5pm• Thursday• Friday• Saturday• Sunday 10am-4pmCLOSED: MondayTuesday, WednesdayPREMIUM OAK DINING DEAL 2SOLID OAK TABLE 900 X 1400 EXT 1800WITH 4 CHAIRS OF YOUR CHOICE £795In Time for ChristmasLIVING, DINING, BEDROOMAND OCCASIONAL FURNITUREIn Time for ChristmasFree ParkingORMSKIRKA59PLATTS LANETHEBURSCOUGHSHOPPARBOLDA52091125117Changeson way forcouncil taxreductionschemeReport by Ollie CowanSEFTON Council is running a month longconsultation to gauge views on a revisedCouncil Tax Reduction Scheme for 2014/15.The scheme is being reconsidered in the lightof the Government’s proposed changes topensions and welfare benefits.The consultation is seeking views on whetherthe applicable amounts and personalallowances for non–pensioner householdsshould be ‘uprated’ using Department forWork and Pensions rates. This should avoidworking age claimants receiving less CouncilTax support.The proposed changes will not affectcustomers who have reached their statepension age who continue to have theirCouncil Tax Reduction calculated on rules setby the Government.At the moment there are more than 16,552working age residents in the borough who areaffected by the scheme.Sefton Council is required to consult on anychanges to the scheme and welcomes anyviews on these proposals.The draft scheme is available to view on theSefton Council website or at the two One StopShops and a consultation on the proposed newscheme is now underway.This runs until Monday, January 6 and to getinvolved log on towww.sefton.gov.uk/counciltax.Cllr Paul Tweed, cabinet member corporateservices and performance, said:“Unfortunately, in real terms, our funding byGovernment has been reduced by £114millionsince 2010.”We have also seen a cut in the amount ofCouncil Tax support given to us this year ofabout £3.7m.“However, we will always do our best to helpthose on lower incomes and want to ensurethat anyone who has an interest in thisproposed revision of the scheme has anopportunity to have their say.“Your views and the information providedwill be analysed and will then form part of areport when we have to make a decision on theCouncil Tax Reduction Scheme for 2014/15.“This affects thousands of people in theborough so please take the time to have yoursay.”To review the proposed revision, and the draftscheme for 2014/15, go towww.sefton.gov.uk/counciltax or call 0845140 0845 for further help.No need toredecorate orchange carpets...all our surrounds areMADE TO MEASURENOWOPENWe will notbe beaten enon price orqualityFind us onNEXUS£995LONSDALEof SouthportWAS £495THE WORLDS MOSTEFFECIENTHOLE IN WALLCHOICE OFSURROUNDNOW ONLYCOLOURSONLY £295 STOVE £69587/89 Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1DGTel 01704 531041Mon-Sat 9-5 • Sun 11-4MERRY CHRISTMAS & BEST WISHESFOR THE NEW YEAR TO ALL OURCUSTOMERS OLD & NEWRUBYWITH GASOR ELECTRICFIREWAS £695NOW ONLY£495SUPER HOT4.2KW GAS FIREBRASS/CHROME£295FREENO OBLIGATION SURVEYFOR PEACE OF MINDAlso at: 127-139 Breck Road, Anfield L4 2QXTel 0151 263 0660 Mon-Sat 9-5 • Sun 11-41125077
The Champion • Wednesday 11 December 2013Friends Of Moorside ParkCode1064544CBAA LOCAL schoolgirl has won firstplace in Pritchards Bookshop’sWriting Competition.Amber Brown, a year 11 studentfrom Chesterfield High School,entered the competition at the endof the summer term.Amber submitted her story TheDress alongside several otherVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 9Amber’s story impresses judgesAmber Brown with local author RuthHamiltonCode1064472Report byJoe Bowlystudents from local secondaryschools in the 14–16 years category.The competition was judged bylocal author Ruth Hamilton, whoalso presented her with the award.Amber said: “I grew up readingHarry Potter and it was these booksthat fuelled my ambition to be awriter.“When the letter arrived saying Ihad won the competition, I was incomplete shock; I’ve never wonanything before.”editorial@champnews.comVoluntarygroup winsnational prizeReport by Tom MartinA COMMUNITY group fromCrosby has won a nationalcompetition – despite being upagainst nearly 1,000 othernominations.Friends Of Moorside Park(FOMP), was voted by the publicas one of the Skipton BuildingSociety’s ‘Big 160’, which meansthey secured a slot as a winner inits Grassroots Giving initiative.And after being short–listed inthe campaign by the UK’s fourthlargest building society, FOMP’sapplication was then in the handsof a public vote to determine ifthey were to win the award –which included a £500 cashboost.The community group, whichhas won awards in the past fortheir hard work in looking afterMoorside Park, secured a bigenough proportion of the 20,000votes received to be crowned awinner of the competition.A committee member, DonaldRussell Stewart, said: “We are sopleased we’ve received thisfunding.“Now we can encourage more ofthe community to spend sometime in the park, as we can installa seating area where residentsBreastAugmentationfrom only £2,500 *INCLUDING IMPLANTSFor selected dates inJanuary & FebruaryThis is at a massivediscount, so places willbe extremely limited ona first come, first served basisCALL NOW FOR A FREE,NO OBLIGATION INITIAL CONSULTATIONThe Breast Implants used by BirkdaleCosmetic Surgery are amongst thefinest available, and come with anunlimited after care program, along witha 24-hour a day medical support line.Terms & Conditions apply.can enjoy the scenery and relax.”FOMP is a community group runby around 48 volunteers, whowork to develop and maintain thelocal park.It is used by all age groups in thearea and is seen as an integralpart of raising community spiritsfor residents.The funding received fromSkipton’s Grassroots GivingCampaign will be beneficial to thegroup as it will mean thatmembers can continue to work inthe park and keep it looking tidy.The Skipton’s Group chiefexecutive, David Cutter, said: “Itis these kind of groups that makecommunitiesandneighbourhoods stronger,especially in difficult economictimes, and we’re delighted tohave been able to showcase someof the unsung heroes across theUK who are really going the extramile to make life better foreveryone.“We now look forward tohearing the stories of the impactour funding, and the raisedprofile of these groups has on ourBig 160 winners.“Hopefully they will continue toflourish and remain the jewels inthe crown of their localcommunities.”tom.martin@champnews.comGet the look andconfidence you’vealways wantedNew Birkdale ClinicPrem House, 2 Park Road, Crosby, Liverpool L22 3XFCall: 0151 949 9600www.newbirkdaleclinic.com Email: info@newbirkdaleclinic.com1125147Inspired to AchieveVisiting Day – Whole SchoolFriday 10 th January 2014, 9am – 3pmCome and sample a taste of life at St. Mary’s, meet our wonderful pupils and staff,Senior SchoolEntrance ExaminationsFriday 24 th January 2014 0151 924 3926 oremailThe Independent Catholic School for boys and girlsof all faiths aged 0-18www.stmarys.ac 0151 924 3926www.stmarysprep.liverpool.sch.uk 0151 924 6302www.stmarysbrightsparks.co.uk 0151 932 0743 1125130
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