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The Champion • Wednesday 27 June 2012FVisit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 3Double trouble forillegally parked carsCouncil clamp down on summer visitorsReport by Stephanie O’ConnorCOUNCILLORS have taken a stepcloser to resolve the annual problemof congested roads in Formby.The town’s area committee havebeen consulting with members of thepublic as well as police and SeftonCouncil to come up with a solution tothe increased volumes of traffic whichcause mayhem during the summermonths.The committee have been inundatedwith complaints from residents aboutgrid–locked roads and illegallyparked cars following last month’swarm weather as visitors flocked tothe beach and pinewoods.After consulting with residents andthe emergency services, Formby AreaCommittee last week decided toinstall yellow lines on Victoria Road,near to Badgers Rake, Squirrel GreenCall to save bull breedsAHEAD of its Bull Breed WelfareMonth, Freshfield Animal Rescue areinviting residents to an awarenessraising fun day.The Formby based rescue arrangedthe event after it was revealed thatone bull breed dog is put down everyfour hours in the UK and 40% will bedestroyed by the age of four.Staff say the number of ownerturning their bull breed, whichinclude bull terriers and bull mastifs,over to rescues is at an all time highdue to misconceptions andoverpopulation of the breed.Available for freedownload now atchampnews.comSupport to live your life...the way YOU want toand part of Gorse Way and ProctorRoad. Cllr Nina Killen said: “As we’veseen recently, traffic is a real problemin Formby during sunny summer daysas people obviously flock to enjoy ourcoastline.“We have the issue of so many carson our roads causing gridlock, as wellas vehicles being parked illegally andirresponsibly.“This problem has got worse eachyear as day trippers visiting the beachand nature reserve decide to parkoutside of the National Trust car parkor when the car park becomes full.“People complain about the problemyear in, year out, so what we havecome up with as part as Formby AreaCommittee is action which we hopewill go some way to resolving theproblem, by ensuring that cars are notparked along the main roads leadingimmediately to the beach andpinewoods.”Councillor Denise Dutton said sheThroughout the month of July theywill be working to promote bull breedwellfare and will be offering freemicro chipping as well as discountneutering. To kick off the month theywill be hosting a fun family–friendlyevent at Marion Park in Netherton onSaturday June 30 between 11am to4pm. Staff and representatives fromFreshfields will be on hand to answerall questions relating to bull breeds.Owners wishing to know more aboutBull Breed Welfare Month can contactFreshfields on 0151 931 1604 or visitfreshfieldsrescue.org.ukwas pleased with the result.She said: “We had a number ofobjections from residents fromsurrounding areas such as SquirrelGreen, but after the recenthorrendous weekend which was sobusy cars where parking illegallysomething had to be done.”Cllr Page said the effectiveness of themeasures being implemented toresolve the congestion problemswould be regularly reviewed.Cllr Page said: “Councillors onFormby Area Committee, under thechairmanship of Cllr Gill Cuthbertson,agreed to create ‘no waiting at anytime’ zones on the roads worstaffected by the increase in traffic to tryto keep vehicles moving and allay thecongestion.“These zones will be monitored toassess their effectiveness and the newparking restrictions will be policedparticularly during high–trafficdays.”Fred is one of the Staffordshire bullterrier who has been taken in byFreshfield Animal RescueCountrywideU.P.V.C. 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Ask for details.ALL WINDOWS A RATED & GAS FILLED FOR MAXIMUM ENERGY EFFICIENCYSimba, who is missing from home, is injuredHunt for injured11–year–old catADEVESTATEDfamilyfromFormby are appealing toresidents to look out for theirinjured cat who has disapearedfrom their home.Denise Frankland contactedthe Champion after11–year–old Simba ran awayfrom her home in NorburnCresent.She said: “I was reversingonto my path and I felt the cargo over a bump and I thought‘what was that?’ when I got outof the car I saw Simba lying onthe floor all bent over and hewas screaming in agony.“I ran to pick him up but hemanaged to run away andjumped over a neighboursfence and vanished.“I spoke to my friend who is avet and she said it didn’t soundlike he had broken his legs, butmy children who are 14 and 17are devestated worried he islying somewhere injured.”Taking care of home insuranceCode NADenise said Simba, who is anall–ginger, male and her othercat Sparky, who is Simba’sbrother and is ginger with awhite bib and white paws arevery well known in the area.She said the semi–ferral pair,who live in her garden shed, arealways seen together and isconvinced that Sparky knowswhere his injured brother ishiding.“I’m sure Sparky knows whereSimba is.“They are always together so Ithink Sparky will have foundhim.“I am appealing to everyone tokeep an eye out for both cats. IfSparky does know where Simbais then we will have a goodchance of finding him andgetting him the help he needs.”If you have any informationyou can contact Denise on01704 870 932 or07989118564.We can’t save you fromthe great British weather.But more than half of over 50scould save money withAge UK Home Insurance.Compared to the average quotefrom a range of insurers and brokers.• Approved by Sefton MBC• Local to you• Over 16 yrs experienceFLEXI-HELP available:Home-based care2 hours a weekfrom only £24“ The carers make my day - everyday...”73 Liverpool Road, Crosby L23 5SETel: 0151 924 1999 • info@warrencare.co.ukwww.warrencare.co.uk1108340Homeline Fascias, Soffits & GuttersUpgrade your old rotten wooden fascias with environmentally friendly upvcfascias, soffits, gutters & dry vergeConservatoriesChoose from a comprehensive selection of conservatoriesWindowsNew Argon filled energy efficient windows availableRockdoor Composite DoorsThe UK's strongest and most stylish composite door installed byfully trained fittersSpecialist in - Rockdoor, Fascias, Flat Roofs,Windows & Conservatories104 New Court Way, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2YT Special discountfor senior citizensand registered disabledT: 01695 5797641102943To see if you could savecall 0800 587 1285^visit www.ageuk.org.uk/homeinsuranceor pop into your local Age UK.*Home Insurance is provided by Ageas Insurance Limited.58% of the time, Age UK Home Insurance is cheaper than the average (median) of a range ofcompeting quotes obtained from leading home insurers and brokers. 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The Champion • Wednesday 27 June 2012Families given a closerlook at new fire station£47m projectis unveiled byfirefightersReport by Natasha YoungFAMILIES were recently give a tour of the newFormby Community Fire Station, after itbecame the first of seven new Merseysidefacilities to officially open.Built on the site of the former station onChurch Road, the building is part of a £47million project that will see 16 new fire stationsbuilt across the North West.As part of a community day to celebrate theopening, children met local firefighters andalso had the chance to have a go on theMerseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MF&RS)Fire Fit climbing wall.The MF&RS quad bike was also on show andyoungsters took a closer look at a fireappliance.There were also demonstrations from St JohnAmbulance as well as a Fire Fighter’s Charitystall. Hot dogs and refreshments were servedby MF&RS Prince’s Trust volunteers fromBootle/Netherton Team 19.Lynne Austin, a Formby resident who broughtGraham Morgan, arson advocate, withfive–year–old Neve Atherton25,000 CUSTOMERS CAN'TBE WRONG...UPVC Windows • DoorsInternal Doors • ConservatoriesLocal CompanyEstablished 30 yearsMAGHULL DOUBLE GLAZINGTEL: 0151 526 8200Factory & Showrooms: Sefton Lane Ind. Est., Maghull, Merseyside, L31 8BY* terms and conditions applywww.maghulldoubleglazing.co.ukFactoryKitchens&bedroomswww.kitchensandbedroomsliverpool.co.ukher nine–year–old son David to the event,said: “It’s nice to be able to see the new firestation now it’s open. I think it’s great thatmoney has been invested in improving theresources locally.”Visitors were also taken on a tour of thestation, which includes a new conference suiteand meeting area, which will be available forRecommendationis our successALSO AVAILABLEaluminium windows,doors & bi foldsFREESurvey & EstimateFREE10-Year InsuranceGuaranteeFENSA REGISTEREDINSTALLER1109310Also includesOven, Hob & ExtractorNOW IN STOCKCLOTHINGFAndrew Caldon, Prince’s Trust volunteerdressed as Hot Dog Man, pictured withfour–year–old Tom Carruthersthe community to use by arrangement.Caroline McGee, the MF&RS communitysafety manager who organised the event,added: “Lots of families attended the eventdespite the weather and the children reallyenjoyed the climbing wall. It was wonderful togive local people the opportunity to comealong and have a look around the station.”UPTO2012 ORBEA ORCA WAS £1899 NOW £15202011 SCOTT CRI TEAM WAS £1800 NOW £13502012 SCOTT CRI COMP WAS £1599 NOW £135088-94 Church Road, Formby, Liverpool L37 3NQTelephone: 01704 8701851109023SPECIALS25% OFFSelected road bikesKITCHEN PACKAGESAll inclusive price✓ Cabinets (Rigid Built)✓ Doors✓ Handles✓ Laminate Worktops✓ Sink✓ Tap✓ Soft closed doors & drawers✓ Cornice / Pelmet / Plinths1110214Pricesfrom£3175Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com • 5Elderly set forwell being dayFORMBY residents are being reminded of anevent taking place for over fifties in thetown.Sefton Older Persons Enabling Resourceand Action (Sefton O. P. E. R. A) are hostingthe health and well being day at FormbyPool and are inviting all residents who areover 50 to join them.As well as information stands there willalso be demonstrations of chair basedexercises, massage and Thai Chi.The event is being held at Formby Pooltomorrow (Thursday, June 28) from 11amto 3pm.For more information contact SeftonOPERA on 0151 330 0479.Charity garden trailGARDENS and allotments will be open to thepublic in Formby next month, as the FormbyFriends of the Liverpool Heart and ChestHospital hold their 13th Annual Garden Trail.From 11am until 4pm on July 15 visitors willbe able to browse around the gardens andenjoy cream tea, courtesy of Waitrose, for £5per person.Programmes and tickets can be bought fromthe Formby Garden Centre, Formby Booksinside Derbyshires and also at the LuncheonClub on the day.Buzzkill Pest ControlSpecialists in wasp nest controland other domestic insects100% Guarantee on all wasp treatmentsSame day serviceFully insured & qualified07706 911918DISCOUNT AVAILABLE WITH THIS ADVERTOpen Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pmFormby Emporium@ PCS 60-62 Stephensons Way, Formby L37 8EGNext to Formby Timber• Furniture, Mirrors,Art,Vintage & Antiques• Willis & Gambier• Marks and Spencer,• Shabby Chic,All through the week• Bread • Cupcakes,•Gifts • Jewellery,• bags and much,much more at the ...Saturday MarketEVERY SATURDAYMeet Adrian the MagicianFREE TEA OR COFFEE THIS WEEKFor more info check out our Facebook page“Formby Emporium (PCS)”or on Twitter @formbyemporiumTelephone 07848 696619Visit our Factory Showroom:Units 1-2 Heysham Point, Heysham Road,Liverpool L30 6UROPEN: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4pmNOW OPEN SUNDAYS 11am-4pmfkbdirect@yahoo.co.ukt: 0151 525 525511103321110170
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