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SKELMERSDALE PRAMS, CAR SEATS, FURNITURE 10% OFF your fi rst order NNOOWW OOPPEENN!! Quote ‘CN17’ instore & online OPENING TIMES www.direct4baby.co.uk Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm 14 Februar y 2018 Vol 25 ● Issue 7 www.champnews.com 8 Langley Place, Burscough L40 8JS • 01704 332542 Pigeon Students win problem takes acclaim at shine off drama awards Pa m ’s plan CRICKET CLUB IN FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL Dwindling numbers leave 127-year-old Report byHenry James Staff past and present, volunteers and civic guests pictured at the event to mark the 40th institution in ‘critical’ situation anniversary of Skelmersdale Library opening. OFFICIALS of another long-estab- Special celebration lished sporting club in the town have launched a ‘use or lose us’ adult playing members has halved for library milestone appeal ina desperate bidto boost and it has been a struggle getting dwindling adult membership. teams together. The situation is crit- Skelmersdale Cricket Club has a ical andif it wasto continuethe club RESIDENTS joined council officials and staff to proud history stretching back more could be lost. celebrate Skelmersdale Library’s 40th anniversary. than 125 years butdespite a thriving “Wewanttokeep theclubgoingas A special event was held at the venue in South- juniorsection, alackof adultplayers we have a fantastic asset here. We are way to mark the milestone with the Friends of iscasting acloudoverits futurewith proudto beherein Skelmersdaleand Skelmersdale Library providing refreshments, and secretary, Steve Marston describing our members don’t want to lose a photographs and memorabilia on display for visit- the situation as “critical.” fantastic sporting facility. The club is ors to share memories and stories. Theclub wasfoundedin 1891and alsoagreatsocial venueforallman- Lancashire County Council’s cabinet member for was formerly based at School Lane ner of celebrations and events, as community and cultural services, County Council- untilmovingto itspresentlocationat well as being used as a polling station lor Peter Buckley, said: “I was delighted to see so Firswood Park in 2002. during elections and home to an arch- many people at the event. It is another reminder Inrecent yearsthough thenumber ery club. of just how important libraries are for local com- of adult players at the club has halved “But if we have less people playing, munities. with a subsequentknock-on effect of then less people use the facility and Skelmersdale Cricket Club is in desperate need of more adult players And county council chairman and Skelmersdale fewer people using facilities such as there is less money coming in and fin- councillor, Terry Aldridge, added: “It was great to the bar. ances are hit. must be able to field two teams. “The clubhas athriving juniorsec- see the library buzzing with activity, and so many This led to an extraordinary general “Ourclubisrun byasmallgroupof Steve added: “I think cricket is tion catering for both boys and girls people obviously very keen to celebrate the happy meeting beingcalled at theclub last dedicated volunteersand wewant to struggling nationally to attract play- from aroundseven years of ageto 15 occasion . Thursday (February 8) to discuss how attract sponsors andpartners to help ers. Events like the Ashes series no with qualified ECB coaches. These “I firmly believe that libraries are a vital part of a to recruit more adult players. secure its future. longer beingon terrestrialTV means juniors willbe the future ofthe club local community. People can go into their local lib- Officials do not want to end up in “The grounditself was judgedto be a smaller audience for the sport. but only if it gets past this current rary to do much more than borrow a book. the same predicament as the town’s the third best inthe league last year, “The Liverpool Competition is the situation . “I know this library very well, and it was a pleas- football club who are now ground- reason enough for some players to only designated ECB league in Lan- “We are calling on the people of ure to go along and celebrate.” sharing with Prescot Cables. want to play for us.” cashire and we would be very Skelmersdale tosupport theclub and Meanwhile, visitors are being invited to take Steve Marston, said: “We are des- Theclubplay intheLiverpooland interested inspeaking toplayers who be part of its future.” along their own photographs or memorabilia and peratelyshortof adultplayers.Inthe District Cricket Competition and a want to come to the club to challenge Anyonewhois interestedinjoining their memories and stories of the library will be last couple of years the number of conditionof membershipis thatthey themselves at a higher level. the club can call 07909 228 250. shared later in the year. 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Southport and Ormskirk NHS Hospital Trust were tight- lipped when the Champion approached it last week but hospital A&E have now acknowledged that the £1.25m project will go- ahead and preliminary work at the site is already under- w a y. Ambulances wait for patients to be seen at Southport Hospital Once complete the extension will help reduce over- A&E - it is hoped the new extension will help cut waiting times crowding and improvecare for patients. It isalso hoped the new building will help reduce ‘ambulance stacking’at the hos- ‘This is wonderful news. Our local population is older ADVERTISING FEATURE pital. than average with many very poorly, frailer patients, CAN YOU WALK FOR AUTISM? The scheme will also increase meaning these improvements are very much needed.’ thenumber ofpatients whocan be seen and treated, as well as Think you can walk 10,000 steps a day for eight walk anywhere during the week – alone or with reduce waiting times and ease wonderful news. 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If you don’t want to walk, you can donate via the modules. t h e re ’sbeenan almost10%rise In February last year, Southport web page. They will eachbe lowered into in patients coming to A&E. The A&E department was one of 24 Autism Initiatives Group, which began almost 50 position by crane into an internal team regularly sees at least 150 casualtyunits acrossthecountry years ago by a mother in Maghull and now has courtyard, connected together patients a day and last summer that were marked for potential many services throughout the UK, is organising Website: www.walkforautism.org.uk Wauatilskm fo ar nAdu ttihsemir tfoa mraiilsiees m. oney for people with Facebook: @WeWalkForAutism amnedn tlinbkyeda tsoh otrhtecAor&rEid odre.pTahrte- saanwce st hoen hreigchoerdst. level of attend- cinlogs ausrep aorrt soigfnniafitcioannta ld NowHSngcroasdt-- Twitter: @WeWalkForAutism work is expected to be completed “I’m proud to say, however, that cutting measures,sparking fears It’s thought that over 1 in 100 people have some by the middle of April. despite these challenges staff that patients wouldbe at serious form of autism, which may result in diffi culties or Trust chiefssay thatduring the working together across the trust risk travelling further afield for differences in communication, social interaction, spring and summer, improve- still manage to deliver a service emergency treatment. thinking and in sensitivity of the senses. ments to the existing A&E will that scores well when compared In 2003, the children’s A&E unit But helping people with autism can make a create a more spacious, modern with neighbouring hospitals. at Southport Hospital was difference. environment with an improved “The work will reduce over- closed, meaning children and ambulance handover area and crowding at the busiest times, teenagers agedup to 18have to Mark, a young man from Southport, said, “I was better access for disabled improve the experience of care travel to Ormskirk for emergency bullied because I was different and I became people. for patientsand providea better care. Adults living in West Lan- distraught. But [thanks to Autism Initiatives] my life Therese Patten, chief operating environment for our staff.” cashire need to travel to changed. I have more confi dence, and am happier.” officer,at thetrust,said: “This is Last month, the Government Southport for urgent treatment. Those who want to step up to the challenge can DDiinnee iinn SSttyyllee aatt tthhee LLaannccaasshhiirree MMaannoorr HHootteell Special Sunday Lunch Offer 22 CCoouurrsseess ONLY 10 £ per person CChhiillddrreenn UUnnddeerr 1100 26 March ONLY 6 £ 2 April 2201188 Lancashire Manor Hotel Prescott Road Pimbo, Nr. Wigan Tel 01695 567260 WN8 9QD www.lancashiremanorhotel.com (5 mins from Junction 5) for further details The Champion ●Wednesday14Fe b ru a r y 2018 Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com ●3 Now manager of Skem Men-Aces launches online petition in latest bid to save Glenburn 3G pitch THE manager of the Skem Men-Aces site, Carl Eaton wrote: “The 3G football of the facility as it was intended it Football Club, Carl Eaton, has started pitchon Glenburnhas itgates allpad- would put Skem back in touch with an onlinepetition tosave the3G foot- locked and has been left unused for grassroots football. ball pitch at the former Glenburn many months. In the eyes of myself and “Weallknowthe plansfortheGlen- school site in the town centre. many others this is a total outrage. burn site but let’s be honest this is Delph Side Community Primary are When youconsider thatit wasthe tax- manyyearsawayso whycanitnotbe tryingto raise£300,000to transferthe payers of Skelmerdalewho funded this used? Skelmersdale has lost so much of pitchto theschool butithas beensug- fabulous facility, to leave it unused is its sports facilities and we cannot let gested that the facility could be nothing short of disgraceful and yet this happen again. reopened in its current location and another kick in the teeth for our forgot- “Speaking as the manager of the given to the community. ten town. Skem Men-Aces disabled football club Meanwhile,staff attheschool inEsk- “Everybody in Skelmersdale knows this location would be ideal for us as dale have contacted the Mayor of the love the community has for football during the summer months when we go Manchester, Andy Burnham, who has so for me the answeris simple. Hand it outside it really is a struggle and strain metteachers fromtheschool,to seeif over to a community group or groups to find suitable and affordable facilit- he would help. who could keep itmaintained and run ies. Two pupils at the school, Ruby Don it how they see fit. “But this is not just about the Men- and Buddy McHugh, have also been “Itcould andwouldbeused allyear Aces,it isabout theverymany clubsin campaigning to save the pitch and round. It is ina central location where Skelmersdale that would hugely benefit appeared on Radio Lancashire on public transport is easy to access and it from the Glenburn facility.” Monday. Theyhave been givena badge certainly would be more affordable. To sign the petition visit www.thepeti- from Blue Peter as well. “I’mabsolutely ofnodoubtat allthat tionsite.com/en-gb/ and search Save Posting on the Care2 Petitions web- ifseveralclubswere tomakegooduse Our 3G Pitch On Glenburn. The 3G facilities at the former Glenburn Sports College Pigeon problem A WOMAN whohad solar panels fitted on her roof ina bid to save Report by Kenny Parker on energy bills fears she could end takes the shine up hundreds of pounds out of pocket instead! Now Pam reckons there are Pam says some of her neighbours Pam Martono from Hurlston more than a dozen of the who experienced similar problems off Pam’s plan Avenue, Skelmersdale agreed to feathered ‘lodgers’ and she says had pigeonguards fitted freebut she have the panels installed as part they are driving her crazy with says when she enquired about having of a free Government-backed their constant scurrying about at theminstalledshe wastolditwould scheme to encourage the use of all hours. be about £450 for the guards and to save energy greener energy sources. And as well as having to fork out with the cost ofscaffolding the total But as well as attracting the to have hergutters cleaned regu- bill could run into four figures. s u n’srays,the panelsalsoattrac- larly because of bird droppings, She said: “The guys who came out and money! ted some unwelcome visitors as the 63-year-old hasbeen told the to cleanthe gutterssaid ifI don’t get pigeons started to nest under nests could damage the roof and it sorted I am going to have major them! lead to drainage problems. drainage problems. “But I am not willing to pay £1,500 to have the guards fitted.I was told I would save about £100 per year on MP calls for St Modwen my electric bills - at that rate it would be 15 years before I started saving any money! Pam outside her home “Not only that, but I am having to to step aside as partners pay for cleaning more often and who Heconceded thatthe industryhad knows what willhappen when there been facedwith the issueof pigeons is a problem with the roof and all the but said it only involved a small num- nests start to cause leaks. ber of customers. He also stressed for town-centre project “It’s just a nightmare and something that while he sympathised with Ms that I’d never even thought about.” Martono, governing bodies and a GaryAnderson, directorof AShade number of court rulings on the matter Greener, the company which fitted had “uniformly ”found that compan- the panels, said that following the ies that installed the panels had no ‘If they can’t deliver a scheme after more reduction in Government subsidies to obligation to fit pigeon guards. Report byHenry James theindustry inFebruary2016 ithad Meanwhile, Pam said: “I just hope than 10 years it’s time for them to go’ stopped installing the solar panels somebody somewhere can come up and now only operates a mainten- witha solutionthat doesn’tcost mea ance team. fortune.” WESTLancsMP RosieCooperiscalling on developersSt Modwen tostep aside as partners of the regeneration of Wa l k - I n SPACE CONVERTORS S ke l m e r s d a l e. She also expressed her deep anger and C e n t re LOFT CONVERSIONS frustration that a recent press release issuedbythecompany sayinghowwellit w e e ke n d is doing and listingbuilding projects it is Safety Ladder, involved in does not mention the town. opening £299 Lighting, Flooring And shesaid: “Despite firstsigning the contract with West Lancashire Borough hours FULL CONVERSIONS Council in 2007, astonishingly, Skelmersdaleisyetto seeitsfirstdigger extended Average loft fit kick-starting the proposed new develop- time 5 hours ment to begin construction of the new THE NHS Wa l k - i n town centre that Skelmersdale so desper- QUALIFIED An artist’s impression of the proposed St Modwen scheme Centre at The Con- ately needs.” A recent press release headed ‘St Mod- shouting abouthow well they’redoing at Paul Batho, projects director for St. cCoeunrtsree hasextSehnodpepdi nitgs ELECTRICIAN w e n’s NW projects play key role in solid various nearby sites in Merseyside and the Modwen, responded: “As previously weekend opening 30 DAY MONEY performance’has recentlybeen published North West, and not notice the massive stated, our original planning consent for hours and is now open in whichthe company’sproperty director omission that is Skelmersdale Town this scheme, granted in 2015, was from 8am to 7.30pm BACK for theNorth, Guy Gustersonoutlines six Centre. Did they think no one would delayedbya numberoflegalchallenges seven days a week. GUARANTEE omtehnetri onne Sarkbeylm deervsdelaolep.ments but fails to no“Stitc eM?odwen have sat on this project w20h1ic6h. were notresolved until December adAuvlatsil aabnlde chitldorenb, oththe BUILDING SERVICES One of the six is the Kirkby Town Centre since 2006/7 and effectively held the res- “Weare currentlyin progressivenegoti- nurse-led centre treats development onlya fewmiles awayfrom idents of Skelmersdale to ransom while ations with a number of potential conditions including Driveways, Extensions, Brick work S ke l m e r s d a l e . delivering none of the promised new occupiers in what is a very challenging minor illnessesand ail- Groundworks, Footings etc Ms Cooper said: “If St Modwen can’t investment and development. marketand continuetowork veryclosely ments such as chest deliver ascheme, afterover 10years, it’s “Before Christmas I thought with West Lancashire Borough Council infections, skin rashes, ALL ASPECTS OF BUILDING tim“Ite’ sfohra trhde nmo ttoto g loo.okat thesecomments Sankedl mneorwsdaitl ea wppaes atrhse StotwMno Sdawnetan ffoorrggoott, adneldiveoru ra otthoewrnd ecveenltorpe msecnhte mpaertfnoerr sthtoe ibnusrencst, sbcoitledss,, smtrianinosr CALL FOR A FREE QUOTE from St Modwen, praising themselves and about it too.” people of Skelmersdale.” and sprains. 0800 107 8722 Clare House, 166 Lord Street, Southport PR9 0QA 01704 392 392 www.champnews.com 2018 Champion Media Group (Waypride Ltd). All rights reserved. Printed by Newsprinters Knowsley Ltd. Registered as a newspaper at The Post Office. 4●Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com The Champion ●Wednesday14Fe b ru a r y 2018 County Council BBIIGGGGEESSTT EEVVEERR budget will see BE D AANN DD MMAATTTTRREESSSS E L A S Council Tax increased by 6% A FAMILY NNOOWW OONN!! 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There is currently no UK legislation that the fight against cardiovascular disease, so it requires organisations, including schools and was an obvious fit for us to support them.” (cid:23)(cid:3)Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star outer London/Reading area hotel with 3-course dinner and full English breakfast Twinkle House (cid:23)(cid:3)Admission to the Chelsea Flower Show, with coach transfer Quote Code: URV359 (cid:23)(cid:3)Free time in Oxford View product online at bid to bag cash Single room supplements £30pp. Subject to availability. www.omega-holidays.com/URV359 BLENHEIM PALACE boost for sensory Flower Show & Stratford Upon Avon garden project Voting is open in all Tesco Report byHenry James stores until the end of February with customers casting their votes using a token given to them at the check-out in store each OFFICIALS at Skelmersdale- time they shop. basedTwinkle Housearehop- The Bags of Help project has ing to bag a welcome cash already delivered more than boost for their bid to create a Winelaln essusp earnmdarSkeentsocroym gpaarndye’ns £th4r0omughoutot the 9U,K70.0 projects Only2 days market community funding Fa n t a s t i c scheme. 1 £ 4 The charity in Gorsey Place, Customers have the chance to 0 Efraeset Gsuilplipborartndfso,rw chhicilhd rpernoviadneds vevoeter yftoirmethtrheeey dshifofepr.eAntndgreovueprys per person young people with disabilities other month, when votes are col- Departing Saturday 23 June 2018 and additional needs, has been lected, three groups in each of shortlisted in Tesco’s Bags of Te s c o ’s regions will be awarded Help initiative. Twinkle House chief funding. Palatial gardens, an extensive formal Park, a visit to Stratford and a flower show, all in one break. This sees the supermarket giant executive Jill Boardman Alec Brown, head of com- What more could you ask? With 150 floral and garden exhibitors, a Grand Floral Marquee, garden teamingup withGroundworkto munity at Tesco, said: “As ever landscapes, advice sessions, nurseries and trade stalls, it’s a blooming Blenheim flower shower! present grantsof up to£4,000 to thereare somefantasticprojects local community projects from experienceof localpeopleusing on the shortlists and we can’t Price Includes... the proceeds ofcarrier bag sales the centre. in Tesco stores. “The gardenwill includea play wait to see these come to life in (cid:23)(cid:3)Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star Midlands area hotel with 3-course dinner Every two months three groups area with a range of specialist hundreds of communities.” & full English breakfast ineach Tescoregion areshortlis- sensory equipment; a learning And Groundwork’s national (cid:23)(cid:3)Admission to the Parks and Gardens, and the ted for awards of £1,000, £2,000 area withan open-frontedlearn- chief executive, Graham Flower Show on Sunday and £4,000, with shoppers ing hut to support children’s Duxbury, added: “We ’ve been (upgrade +£10pp for Palace admission) Quote Code: DGC180 invited to vote at their local store sessions outside in all weathers thrilled to see the diversity of (cid:23)(cid:3)Free time in Stratford-upon-Avon View product online at forthe onetheythink shouldbe (offeringreal-life sensoryexperi- projects that have applied for awarded the top grant. ence); and a relaxation area for funding, ranging from outdoor Single room supplements £30pp. Subject to availability. www.omega-holidays.com/DGC180 Chief executive of Twinkle serviceusers andthe widerpub- classrooms, sports facilities, House,Jill Boardman,said:“We lic to use to relax and unwind. community gardens, play areas Omega Holidays Ltd, ABTA V4782. are appealing to the public to “Having a sensory and relaxa- and everything in between. pleasevotefor ourWellnessand tion garden wouldcomplete our “We ’re looking forward to For more information or to book, please call: Sensory Garden. Wellness andSensory centreand learning the results of the cus- “Your vote could help Twinkle fulfil the unmet needs of so many tomer vote andthen supporting 01524 37500 House develop a much-needed local families who have reques- eachgroup tobring theirproject facility that would enrich the ted this.” to life.” OPENING TIMES: MON-FRI 8.30-19.00 SAT 8.30-16.00 SUN 10.00-16.00 OmegaHols@OmegaHols OmegaHols 10●Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com The Champion ●Wednesday14Fe b ru a r y 2018 Long-serving foster carers recognised at celebration lunch A COUPLE from West Lan- cashire were among foster carers from across the county honoured at aspecial celebra- tion lunch at County Hall, P re s t o n . The event was organised by Lancashire County Council to recognise those carers who have been fostering for at least 25 years, caring for more than 400 children in total. Ann and Billy Hansen from West Lancs have been foster carers for 39 years and looked after 125 youngsters. County Councillor Susie Long-serving foster carers pictured with members of the Charles, Lancashire’s cabinet county council at the celebration lunch in their honour member for children, young people and schools, said: “I’m live, and they make a massive Thecounty counciliscurrently delighted to recognise the difference in improving chil- recruiting new people who can incredible efforts made by our dren's lives each day.” fosterall agesof children,partic- foster carers. I’d like to offer my The lunch was hosted by ularly siblings who need to stay personal thanks to each of them. county council chairman, together and teenagers. No “All of our foster carers work Skelmersdale Central councillor formal experience or qualifica- tirelesslyto improvethe livesof TerryAldridge,who said:“It was tions are needed, all that is looked-after children in Lan- a pleasure to recognise our foster requiredis aspareroom andthe cashire. We recognise the carers in this way. I enjoyed desire to make a difference to a importance of the work that they spending time with them and local child's life. do. This lunch is a very small personally thanking them for A package of support is avail- token of our appreciation mark- their incredible contribution. able 24/7 to helpfoster carers in ingthelength oftimethatsome “Fostering is such a tremendous their role, including local sup- ofour fostercarers havecarried thing to do, as it gives children port groups, their own social out this incredibly important role the opportunity for the child- worker, adedicated helplineand f o r. hood that they deserve, a flexible training. “For many years now they have childhood that otherwise they To find out more, call the fos- all opened up their hearts and maynot havehad.I’dlike tosay teringrecruitment teamon0300 their homes to provide children a personal thank-you to all our 123 6723 or visit www.lan- with a secure andloving place to foster carers.” c a s h i re . g o v. u k / f o s t e r i n g . AG AUTO BODY REPAIRS RAINFORD HHAADD AANN AACCCCIIDDEENNTT?? 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