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Author: Ollie Cowan

The Southport Palette Club’s 92nd Annual Exhibition

29 June 2018
Ollie Cowan
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Categories: Front Page, Sefton Council, The Atkinson

TheSouthport Palette Club’s 92nd annual exhibition will open on 28 July this year. 

This popular event is now part of the larger Sefton Open, a large vibrant exhibition, which includes work from many clubs and societies involved in the visual arts across the whole of the Sefton area. The exhibition offers artists an excellent opportunity to show case their work, and the Palette Club will again be selecting the very best artwork to display from open submission. 

 Artists are invited to submit work for selection to the exhibition at The Atkinson on Thursday 19 July 2018 between 10.00 am and 

7.00 pm. Entry forms with all details can be found on the Atkinson website https://www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/sefton-open-2018/ 

The exhibition provides the ideal opportunity to purchase high quality art from local artists at affordable prices. All artists living or working in Sefton were eligible to submit works. 

The Southport Palette Club exhibition was launched in 1921. It has built up a reputation for excellence over the years. 

Club chairman Peter Owen said: “We are confident that the 92nd exhibition will continue to build on previous successful exhibitions and we look forward to welcoming both regular and new exhibitors. The Sefton Open is free to view and will run from 28 July to 25th August 2018.

Public invited to governing body meetings

28 June 2018
Ollie Cowan
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Members of the public who’re interested in learning more about health commissioning across Sefton can attend the latest governing body meetings.

 NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and NHS Southport and Formby CCG are holding their next meetings in July, with doctors, nurses and other health professionals discussing the performance of local health services, such as hospitals and community care.

 NHS Southport and Formby CCG will hold its meeting on Wednesday 4 July with NHS South Sefton CCG’s meeting taking place the following day on Thursday 5 July.

 Dr Craig Gillespie, local GP and NHS South Sefton CCG interim chair, said:

“For the governing body it’s important that the public are always part of the decisions we make, this is why it’s great to see local people in attendance.

 Dr Rob Caudwell, local GP and NHS Southport and Formby CCG chair, said:

“I’d welcome members of the public who wants to know more about health services in our are

a to come and hear the discussions that take place.

”

A local GP is returning to the NHS Southport and Formby CCG governing body for her meeting as the new clinical lead for planned care.  Formby GP Dr Emily Ball has lived in the town since 2004, after growing up in Crosby and training in 

Nottingham.

NHS Southport and Formby CCG meeting will take place on Wednesday 4 July at the Family Life Centre, Ash St, Southport at 1pm. Papers will be made available here beforehand: www.southportandformbyccg.nhs.uk/about-us/governing-body/governing-body-meetings

NHS South Sefton CCG meeting will take place on Thursday 5 July at Merton House, Stanley Road in Bootle at 1pm. Papers will be made available here beforehand: www.southseftonccg.nhs.uk/about-us/governing-body/governing-body-meetings

Attendees may also be able to ask questions before the meeting formally starts.   To confirm attendance or for more information please call 0151 317 8456

All you need to know about the 2018 Southport Air Show

28 June 2018
Ollie Cowan
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Categories: Business and Economy, Essential Sefton, Front Page, Latest News

All eyes are going to be on the skies around Southport during the 2018 Air Show (July 6-8) but are you ready?

We’ve put together all the top tips and information you’ll need to make sure it’s a weekend you won’t forget! 

Traffic & Travel

Never mind watching the show, first you have to get there! Signposting and road closures will be in place in the build up to all three days of the Southport Air Show, directing visitors to the town centre.

We recommend that you follow the signage and diversionary information rather than your SatNav.

The Southport Town Centre Park & Ride facilities will not be operating on Saturday or Sunday.

Make sure you give yourself enough time for your journey. Gates open at 6:30pm on Friday (July 6) and 10am on Saturday/ Sunday (July 7/8) – the Air Show team recommend you get to the show as close to this time as possible.

On your journey to Southport you can tune into the Air Show Radio Station ( 87.7FM) to keep you updated with traffic news. 

Consider using public transport and if you’re local, why not walk or cycle?

Parking

For parking at the event please follow all AA yellow road signs which will direct you to official sites. 

The AA signs will be on all main routes into the town centre.

Beach Parking is available on both Saturday and Sunday. On Friday the Little Esplanade Car Park will be open for Air Show traffic.

If you are travelling in from the North you will be directed to Princes Park on Friday and the Beach/Marine Drive on Saturday and Sunday.

If you are travelling from the East you will be directed to the Esplanade on Friday and  Princes Park on Saturday and Sunday

If you are travelling from the South you will be directed to the Esplanade on all three days.

We would like to remind visitors that caravans, motorhomes and any high sided vehicle are not allowed on the beach.

Everything Else

The weather will be exceptionally warm so make sure you stay sun safe! Keep a bottle of sun cream handy and always make sure you have adequate protection like sunglasses and a hat!

Please make sure that you drink plenty of water throughout the day. Refreshment stands are available on site. 

Remember if you have any rubbish, please dispose of it responsibly or take it home.

If you are planning to bring your dog to the town centre, do not leave them in your car. 

We would also like to remind visitors that BBQs and drones are banned along the Sefton Coastline. It is also against the law to fly them within the Air Show Restricted Airspace

After the Air Show ends why not take advantage of the wonderful shopping and restaurants that Sefton has to offer. 

The borough is booming with business and it’s easy to find a world of shopping wonders – check out our shopping supplement here.

 

For all other info including flight times and displays, visit www.visitsouthport.com/airshow

Have your say on Sefton’s road network

28 June 2018
Ollie Cowan
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Categories: Front Page, Latest News, Local Consultation

Residents and visitors to Sefton are being encouraged to have their say on the borough’s highway network.

Each year Sefton Council conducts a detailed survey to find out what residents, commuters and visitors alike think of the highways around the borough.

Launched in June and running until September 28, the survey seeks feedback on a range of services provided, including road defects, street lights, pavements, traffic management, cycling facilities and road safety.

The results of the survey are then published on Sefton Council’s website, and the data captured helps to inform service planning and prioritisation in the coming months and years.

Cllr John Fairclough, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Locality Services, said: “Our highway network is the largest asset that Sefton Council is responsible for.

“It is important that it works for everyone who lives, works and has fun in our borough.

“Last year’s survey proved popular with a great deal of engagement – our highways are clearly something local residents feel are very important.

“The feedback that we received was exceptionally useful and I encourage as many people as possible to take part this year. It’s really easy to get involved.”

To take part in the survey, visit www.sefton.gov.uk/transportation

Derby Park set for action packed family fun day

25 June 2018
Ollie Cowan
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Categories: Front Page, Health, Latest News, Regeneration

The Friends of Derby Park are busy preparing for a summer music event, at the Bootle based Park next month.

The annual Derby Park Music and Fun Day takes place on Sunday July 22, from 12pm till 3 p.m. featuring St Helen’s Brass Band (2 – 3pm) and Serendipity Barber Shop Quartet (1 – 1.30 pm) with live music throughout the day, with crafts for the children, and pony rides from Shy Lowen Pony Sanctuary.

Be sure to bring a picnic – and of course the ice cream man will be there too!

Hosted by the Friends of Derby Park, with help from Sefton Council, the annual summer fun day is a popular event in the local calendar and attracts hundreds of families each year to the beautiful park on Fernhill Road.

The event is free to attend with activities starting from 12pm.

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