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10 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com CMBA The Champion • Wednesday 18 December 2013Borough’s young‘stars’ honouredat glitteringawards ceremonySome of the winners at the Sefton Shining Star awards nightCode1064665Bosch WAB28061GBwashing machineAs Europe's No.1 washing machinemanufacturer, you can rest assuredthat when it comes to laundry Boschhave thought of everything.The stylish Bosch 5.5Kg 1400rpmwashing machine boosts A+ Energy Rating,an Express wash option, 15 'Clothes Care'programmes, Specialist Wash Programmes,Spin Reduction option and the option toReduce Wash Time.AskIn-StoreFor MoreDetailsSAME DAY DELIVERYS&D IrelandOnly*£299*Price includes delivery, installationand old appliance removalEst 35 YearsLtdHUGE NEW SHOWROOM • FREE PARKING68-70 New Court Way, Ormskirk01695 572108ALSO AT21 Church Street, Ormskirk01695 577703No need toredecorate orchange carpets...all our surrounds areMADE TO MEASUREYour Local Independent Electrical RetailerMEGA SALEStarts 9am Saturday28th DECNEVER TO BE REPEATEDONE-OFF DEALSFirst come, first servedFind us onNEXUS£995Your LocalCentre1400rpmof SouthportHOLE IN WALLCHOICE OFCOLOURSLONSDALESURROUNDONLY87/89 Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1DGTel 01704 531041Mon-Sat 9-5 • Sun 11-41120386Report by Tom MartinINSPIRATIONAL youngpeople from across theborough have been honouredat a glittering awardsceremony.The seventh Sefton ShiningStars awards, at The ParkHotel in Netherton, werestaged to recognise theachievements of six to16–year–olds.In total there were morethan 30 different categorieswith awards aimed atrewarding the selfless andhard work of youngsters.The event was organisedand hosted by three advisersfrom Sefton Council forVoluntary Service (CVS), anindependent registeredcharity with a borough–widebrief to assist and supportvoluntary community andfaith sector activity across thedistrict.It was also attended byMayor of Sefton, CouncillorMaureen Fearn, and leader ofSefton Council, Peter Dowd,who gave a speech.Among the categories wereawards for volunteering,bravery, local hero andpersonality of the year.And there was also the newCatherine Strickland Award,as previously reported in theChampion, which waspresented in memory ofCrosby–born Catherine, whosadly past away at the age of12 after losing a battle withcancer.Most of the categoriesincluded recognition for thewinning youngsters, alongwith two runners–up, andprizes on offer includedshopping vouchers.WAS £495Winner of the Shiniest Star Award, 10–year–old SophieTyler is pictured with hosts, Joanne Lee, Brian Mok andDaryna Plysak of Sefton CVS.Code1064666Shining Stars was createdwith the aim of having apositive impact on schools,youth groups and activityclubs.One of the organisers, SarahHurn of Sefton CVS, said:“We are very proud of all ofthe winners of Sefton ShiningStars and the night was a bigsuccess.“We would like tocongratulate all of thewinners and all of thenominators and families whoparticipated in this year’sevent.“It was a fantastic occasionand all of the children andyoung people who wonawards and performed atSefton Shining Stars are acredit to our borough.”The event was sponsored byGot an interesting story to tell?Champ Newsdesk 01704 392400WE WILL NOT BE BEATEN ONPRICE OR QUALITYTHE WORLDS MOSTEFFICIENTRUBYWITH GASOR ELECTRICFIREOne Vision Housing, YourHousing, Merseytravel,Southport and FormbyClinical CommissioningGroup and South SeftonClinical CommissioningGroup.Sarah added: “A bigthank–you must go toHollywood Limousines fordonating a limousine to theShiniest Star and also to theShine Theatre School andSam Conlon for providing theevening’s entertainment.“We are hoping to run theevent again next year so ifyou are interested insponsoring an award or beinginvolved in Sefton ShiningStars 2014 please contact meon 0151 920 0726.”FREENO OBLIGATION SURVEYFOR PEACE OF MINDSUPER HOT4.2KW GAS FIRENOW ONLYBRASS/STOVE£495 CHROME £295Also at: 127-139 Breck Road, Anfield L4 2QXTel 0151 263 0660 Mon-Sat 9-5 • Sun 11-4NOW ONLY£295 £695WAS £6951125268
The Champion • Wednesday 18 December 2013BVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 11OPEN TO THE PUBLICMembers of staff donating the clothes.Firm’s staff donateclothes to homelessyears now and this year’s collection has beenReport by Tom Martinbetter than ever.“I think this is because we have continuallyraised their awareness of the homeless issuesHUNDREDS of much–needed items of clothinghave been collected by staff at a Bootlecompany and donated to a homeless charity.The project, led by the Sovini customerempowerment team, saw more than 340garments piled up and then sent to theWhitechapel Centre in Liverpool.Most of the clothes were unworn items andhad previously been part of the staff uniform.They included fleeces, hats, gloves, thermalunderwear and outerwear.people are facing.“We have a great relationship with theWhitechapel Centre and intend on workingwith them even more in the future.”The Whitechapel Centre is a homeless charityand work with people who are sleeping rough,living in hostels or struggling to manage theiraccommodation.The group are committed to helping peoplefind and maintain a home and learn the lifeskills essential for independent living.The Bootle–based company took the The fundraising manager for theopportunity to teach apprentices about socialresponsibility and they involved them in thecollection and organisation of the garments.organisation, Ruth McCaughley, said: “We’reextremely grateful to Sovini for all theirsupport.Customer empowerment manager Ann “This huge donation of clothing is certain toOwens said: “We have worked with theaward–winning Whitechapel Centre for threebe snapped up in no time; helping to keepmany warm this winter.”Part of Exsel [Int] CICMONDAY TO FRIDAY 9.00am - 4.00pmGood quality furniture andmattresses at low pricesGrab yourself a bargain andhelp the environment at the same time3 PIECE SUITES • TABLES AND CHAIRSBEDROOM FURNITUREVARIOUS ELECTRICAL GOODSFURNITURE WELCOME - WE COLLECT FREE OF CHARGE(Charges apply to refrigeration and mattresses - ask for details)Sefton Re-Use, Unit 4, Wakefield Road,off Heysham Road, Netherton L30 6TZTelephone 0151 203 2686also at: WEST LANCASHIRE RECYCLING, GLADDEN HOUSE,17 GLADDEN PLACE, EAST GILLIBRANDS, SKELMERSDALE WN8 9SXTel: 01695 557230 • Open: 8.30am-4.30pm Mon - Fri • 10am-2.00pm Sat110934011249681124968
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