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SUMMER 2015

What shall we do this summer?

THE FANTASTIC FUN ACTIVITY GUIDE

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Hesketh Lane Tarleton PR4 6AQ Academy Camps are holiday camps for young people aged 5-11 set up and run by Tarleton Academy. We aim to provide a fun packed experience for all the young people who attend. For details of what your child could experience and to complete your booking, please visit our website.

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We operate 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays, during the following school holidays:

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A password must be provided that will be used when collecting your child at the end of each camp.

For more information please visit our community page at:

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The summer holidays are one of the best times of the year for children … but one of the most challenging for parents.

Keeping your children entertained, without breaking the bank balance, is no mean feat! To help you all enjoy the holidays, we have created this guide of local happenings which are available throughout the summer months and beyond, many of which are free!

With such busy lives these days it can sometimes be difficult to find the time to sit down and do something as a family.

That is why we have included many activities which are for everyone – children, parents and grandparents alike.

Enjoy the summer together.

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Academy Holiday Camp . .. .2 & 20 Active Sefton .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..48-49 Be Active .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..48-49 Boofest .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..11 British Musical Fireworks . .. .. .. ..57 Bubbles’ World of Play . .. .. .. .. ..51 Care at the chemist. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..30 Cedar Farm .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .9 Chez Moi .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..42-43 Christmas Lights Switch on .. .. ..63 Comedy Festival .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..61 Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .7 Croxteth Hall & Country Park .. .. .4 Dolphin Restaurant . .. .. .. .. .. .. ..21 Eating out.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..42-43 El Rincon Bodega. .. .. .. .. .. ..42-43 Everton FC Stadium Tour .. .. .. .. .4 Farmer Ted’s Farm Park .. .. .. .. .. .7 Fine dining .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..42-43 Floral Pavilion.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..26-27 Formby Beach & Pinewoods .. .. .5 Formby Day Nursey .. .. .. .. .. .. ..50 Get fit Friday event . .. .. .. .. .. .. ..38 Green Fayre . .. .. .. .. .. .. .6 & 68-69 Ian W Elsby Footfitters.. .. .. .. .. ..53 iSight. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..16 & 17 Junior Rangers .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..68-69 Katie de Silva .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..26 King’s Gardens .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..64-65 Knowsley Safari Park .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .8 Learn to swim.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..31 Lilly’s Diner. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..18 Liverpool FC Museum & Tour .. .. .6 Liverpool Food & Drink Festival 56 Liverpool War Museum .. .. .. .. .. .7 Local Parks .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .4 Looking after your kid’s eyes. .. ..34 Manchester Ship Canal. .. .. .. .. .. .9 Martial Arts Classes. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..24 Martin Mere. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .9 & 14 Merchant Taylors’ Schools .. .. .. ..15 Mersey Ferries .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .8 & 12

Motorfest .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .5 & 68-69 Movie guide. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..66-67 NHS .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 36-37 & 46-47 Nostalgia Team Rooms. .. .. ..42-43 Play Away .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..53 Purple Monster Play Centre .. .. ..31 Racklime garment print and embroidery.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..60 Restaurants .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..42-43 Rock and River .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .9 & 10 Rossi’s Ice Cream Parlour. .. .. .. ..13 Rufford Old Hall. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .8 Sefton Uniforms. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..50 Silcock’s famous carousel. .. ..58-59 Southport Air Show. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..57 Southport BID. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..61 Southport Flower Show .. .. .. .. .. .6 Southport Football Club.. .. ..39-41 Southport Pleasureland .7 & 54-55 Southport Rock Shop .. .. .. .. .. ..18 Southport Theatre .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..52 Spaceport.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .5 & 12 Specsavers .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..35 Speke Hall. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .8 Splash World .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..28-29 Spookport. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..62 Strand Shopping Centre . .. ..44-45 Summer Movies .. .. .. .. .. .. ..66-67 Summer Music in the Park.. ..68-69 Tarleton Academy .. .. .. .. .. .2 & 20 The Atkinson .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..22-23 The Fun Factor .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..19 The Ships Wheel .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..21 U-Boat Story .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .6 Unite Summer Camp. .. .. .. .. .. ..25 Volare .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..42-43 Walking Festival. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..68-69 West Lancs Events .. .. .. .. .. ..68-69 Windmill Animal Farm .. .. .. .. .. .. .5 Word Museum .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .4 WWT Martin Mere .. .. .. .. .. .9 & 14 Y-Kids .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..38 YMCA .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..32-33 & 72

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Family Days Out Croxteth Hall and Country Park 0151 233 6910 www.croxteth.co.uk Croxteth Hall & Country Park is Liverpool’s biggest park situated only five miles from the city centre. Attractions include – Historic Hall, Home Farm, Walled Garden, Café, Children’s Adventure Playgrounds and acres of country park to explore.

Numerous events and activities for all the family run throughout the summer making it an ideal venue for a great family day out. See the website or ring for full details.

Everton Football Club Stadium Tour 0151 530 5212 www.evertonfc.com Have you ever wondered just what goes on behind the scenes at Goodison Park? Have you dreamed of walking down the tunnel to the roar of 40,000 fans?

Do you want to know where exactly in the dressing room your favourite players get changed or where the players relax after the game?

A chance of a lifetime awaits you, as you experience the magic of the Goodison Park Stadium Tour.

World Museum Liverpool 0151 478 4393 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/ This splendid museum, based in William Brown Street, Liverpool gives children an opportunity to see the culture, history and living creatures from around the world.

There is a planetarium, aquarium, bug house and live shows and performances and even some Egyptian mummies!

There is wheelchair access and people with sight and hearing impairments are catered for with guide dogs being welcome. There is limited pay and display parking outside the museum and there are bus and train links nearby so getting here shouldn’t be a problem!

Open daily from 10am - 5pm and it is completely free!

Sefton & West Lancs Local Parks Many council-run parks and gardens shouldn’t be forgotten because, as well as being beautifully cared for, they are absolutely free.

Most have a children’s play area and several grassy areas where children can run and play games such as rounders and cricket.

You can find out where your local park is by visiting the www.direct.gov.uk and start to discover what is just on your doorstep.

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Family Days Out Windmill Animal Farm 01704 892282 www.windmillanimalfarm.co.uk The farm was first opened to the public in 1992 and offers visitors the chance to experience the every day running of an actual working farm while still having the chance to watch, feed, touch and play with animals.

As well as these beautiful and unusual animals to see, the farm has three marvellous children’s play areas.

The indoor play barn, one of the largest in the North West, the new outdoor play area by the main farm complex and the second new outdoor play area

by Lake View, which can be reached by a beautiful miniature train that crosses the farm.

Ormskirk Motorfest 01695 577177 www.ormskirkmotorfest.com It’s all happening in Ormskirk Town Centre & Coronation Park, on Sunday 30th August 2015, between 10-5pm Bringing together hundreds of cars and motorbikes for a day of high octane fun!

A variety of classic cars, formula one cars, superbikes & other attractions!

Spaceport 0151 330 1444 www.spaceport.org.uk Located at Seacombe Ferry Terminal, take your own journey through space and learn more about our planet and beyond!

You’ll find space-tastic displays, an exciting cosmic coaster space ride plus a spectacular 360° space dome theatre show on our ground floor. Plus there are a variety of themed galleries which make learning about the solar system, milky way and wormholes fun.

Then head upstairs to our new Interactive Zone! ‘Feel the Force’ and ‘See the Light’ with our exciting hands on exhibits and ‘Play the Wall’ in our gaming zone too.

Make a day of it and take a Mersey Ferry to Spaceport.

Formby beach and pinewoods For a day out close to nature Formby pinewoods are a great place to take the kids and unwind with a long walk and some squirrel spotting. The pinewoods are full of rare red squirrels who are so tame they don’t think twice about coming to take a nut from your fingers!

At the end of the pinewoods is Formby beach which is beautifully unspoilt with clean sand and water, perfect for the kids to enjoy in the summer holidays.

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Family Days Out U-Boat Story 0151 330 1444 www.u-boatstory.co.uk Located at Woodside Ferry Terminal, see what life was like on board a real German U-boat.

Cross-sectioned in to four areas with glass viewing partitions, this submarine tells the story of World War II German submarine U-534.

Through the exhibition’s interactive and audio-visual exhibits, gain insight into wartime life and the enduring mystery of U-534.

Discover surprisingly well preserved artefacts too including a real Enigma machine.

Make a day of it and take a Mersey Ferry to visit U-boat Story.

Green Fayre 01695 622794 www.westlancs.gov.uk/events This year’s event is on the weekend of 25-26 July, between 11-5pm, at Beacon Country Park, Upholland in West Lancs.

This popular annual celebration of the great outdoors and countryside life includes arena shows, dog display team, birds of prey, working woodland, Viking encampment, folk marquee, children’s entertainment and lots more.

Great fun for ALL of the family and both parking and entry is completely free of charge.

Liverpool Football Club Museum & Tour 0151 260 6677 www.liverpoolfc.com/history/ tour-and-museum The stadium tour allows you behind the scenes at Anfield, offering the chance to visit the dressing room, walk down the tunnel to the sound of 45,000 cheering fans, touch the famous ‘This Is Anfield’ sign and sit in the team dugout.

Southport Flower Show 01704 547147 southportflowershow.co.uk With Benidorm’s Sherrie Hewson opening the show, plus stunning gardening attractions, fantastic floral attractions and a packed programme of activities – this year’s show will be the most family orientated one yet.

Southport Flower Show runs from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd August 2015. Advance tickets are available for just £18 per person. Under 16’s are free.

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Family Days Out Farmer Ted’s Farm Park 0151 526 0002 www.farmerteds.com Just outside Ormskirk, Farmer Ted’s has just undergone an enormous facelift, including the doubling in size of the Play Barn, creating a huge indoor adventure zone. There are slides, balconies, electric tractor driving areas, a new food facility and a working water-wheel … whatever the weather, Farmer Ted’s is always open!

It’s an interactive children’s activity park and throughout the day you are invited to see the animals, ride a tractor, watch birds of prey and see snakes and lizards.

You can play on the outdoor climbing frames and rope slide or drive go-carts or just sit restfully in the open air and eat your picnic. There is something going on everyday.

Liverpool War Museum 0151 227 2008 www.liverpoolwarmuseum. co.uk Combined Operations, which was responsible for control of the Western Approaches, was moved in 1941 from Plymouth to Derby House, part of Exchange Buildings. The War Rooms is a restoration of the WWII Command Centre that operated throughout the Battle of the Atlantic: the longest running conflict of WWII.

Southport Pleasureland 01704 532717 southportpleasureland.com Southport Pleasureland has become one of the best family fun days out. There are rides and numerous other attractions on site including Go Karts, stalls and fantastic free shows.

There’s a fabulous selection of rides to suit everyone; kiddies rides, fast rides, a ghost train and a great selection of food and drink on site together with lots of picnic areas. You don’t have to pay to come into the park; if you don’t want to ride but do want a coffee, the gift shop serves some of the best in town!

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre 0151 966 6868 www.crosbylakeside.co.uk Give the kids an active day out and encourage them to take a break away from the television or their computer games.

Forming part of the gateway to the Mersey Estuary the £10 million development has a whole host of water sports available … as well as a gym, fitness classes and bar and bistro.

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Family Days Out Mersey Ferries 0151 330 1444 www.merseyferries.co.uk Get on board for a dazzling day out this summer!

The Mersey Ferry ‘Snowdrop’ has received a dazzling makeover courtesy of pop-artist Sir Peter Blake, in commemoration of the First World War when the dazzling of ships was invented.

Hop on board to see the best views of the Liverpool waterfront during our 50 minute River Explorer Cruise.

There’s an on board exhibition too that explains about the role of Dazzle Ships in the country’s wartime history.

To check Dazzle Ferry sailing dates see our calendar on the Mersey Ferries’ website.

Speke Hall 0151 427 7231 www.nationaltrust.org.uk For children who are interested in history, Speke Hall is the ideal day out.

Surrounded by beautiful gardens the hall is a perfect example of a grand Tudor residence with the gardens being perfect to relax in on a beautiful summer’s day.

From audio guides, to guided tours, special children’s activities and summer events Speke Hall is perfect for the whole family.

Knowsley Safari Park 0151 430 9009 knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk Calling all adventurers!

Head for the region’s wildest day out and encounter over 700 amazing animals with a safari drive covering 500 acres.

Whether up close or on our car friendly route, you’ll get a great view of the monkey madness. Plus you can see the kings of the jungle in the famous fence-free lion enclosure.

Rufford Old Hall 0844 800 1895 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ rufford-old-hall/ Rufford Old Hall has lots of outdoor fun for children this summer including giant games and the chance to experience woodland adventures as part of the National Trust 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ challenge.

You can also take time out to explore the house and Tudor Great Hall, and complete a House trail. For events and opening times, go to our website.

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Family Days Out WWT Martin Mere 01704 895181 www.wwt.org.uk/martinmere Step into a wilder world at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough where wilderness and family-friendliness combine.

Come and enjoy each season, from our award winning Downy Duckling Experience in the spring, nature explorers in summer to thousands of wintering Whooper swans at our enchanting Swan Spectacular.

Go on a Wild Walk over the muddy meadow, through the wet woods and into the reedy ramble, discovering a hidden gem of a wetland habitat with our Wild Walk experience, or take to the water on a canoe safari or guided boat tour, meet our friendly family of otters, dash in the adventure play area and explore the interactive wetland wildlife exhibit ‘WoW’, is it Weird or Wonderful? You’ll be amazed at how close you can get to fantastic wetland wildlife.

Rock and River 01704 822644 www.rockandriver.co.uk Looking for something more adventurous this summer...

Holiday Activities are back!

A trip to Rock and River Outdoor Centre is all about trying something new and challenging. There’s a huge range of exciting activities to try including Climbing, Kayaking, High Ropes, Archery, Den Building, and lots more.

Rock and River welcome thousands of children each year for school trips, and now you can bring them over the summer!

Holiday activities return on July 20th, drop them off Monday - Friday from 8am5pm (Half days also available).

Prices from £16. Buy 4 days and get the 5th free!

Cedar Farm 01704 822038 www.cedarfarm.net Nestling in beautiful countryside, Cedar Farm is a unique and creative shopping experience.

The wonderful array of unique shops, selling contemporary crafts, clothing, home furnishings and mystic gifts is complemented by a group of creative working artists.

The cafe@cedarfarm, serving delicious freshly prepared food and the Coffee Roastery are both award winning places to eat and drink so if you fancy something to eat you have come to the right place!

Manchester Ship Canal 0151 330 1444 www.merseyferries.co.uk Relax and enjoy a fascinating six hour, 35 mile journey along this famous inland waterway with the legendary Mersey Ferries. The cruise takes in spectacular scenery leaving you with an awe-inspiring sense of how the canal’s construction shaped the city forever.

Cruises depart on selected dates from Seacombe, Liverpool Pier Head and Salford Quays.

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Fantastic outdoor fun!

A school holiday scheme where young people try their hand at adventurous outdoor activities is set to re-open for the Summer holidays.

Rock & River Outdoor Centre is open to schools and groups throughout the year for Kayaking, Archery, Climbing, High Ropes, Raft Building and lots more.

Every holiday children age 7 and up can come on their own (or with a friend) to try 18 different activities, while parents are busy working or enjoying a well deserved rest!

John Wareing, Rock & River owner, says, “Over 6,000 children have spent at least a few days of their holidays with them since the scheme began in 2009.

“We have seen a huge increase in demand for more active things to do in the school holidays - and particularly for Outdoor Pursuits “When young people come to us for the first time they can be a little nervous, but it’s fantastic to watch as their confidence grows and they realise what they are able to do.

We’re really pleased to offer a service which children truly benefit from and enjoy, while helping parents solve the problem of how to keep them fit and healthy when they are off school.”

Parents can drop children off from 8-9am and pick them up from 4-5pm. (Half days also available). Activities run every day of the school holidays and booking is essential.

Prices start from £16 and 123GO! readers can get 10% OFF any school holiday scheme booking from July 20 to Sept 4 (T&C's apply). Book online at www.rockandriver.co.uk/bookings and use promo code: 123GO To find out more go online to www. rockandriver.co.uk or give them a call on 01704 822 644.

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Experience Life beyond the Stars Take your own journey through space and learn more about our planet and beyond!

At Spaceport you’ll find fun and interactive displays, an exciting cosmic coaster space ride plus a spectacular 360 degree space dome theatre show.

Spaceport has a brand new Interactive Zone.

It’s full of exciting hands on exhibits perfect for making learning fun!

Test gravity, explore magnetic fields and witness the power of the vortex. Plus there’s lots more to try your hand at in our variety of Feel the Force exhibits.

See visual tricks and explore the way light works. There are optical illusions that have to be seen to be believed and some exhibits are based on popular Victorian past times.

Continue the fun with our choice of entertaining video games. ‘Play the Wall’ – an interactive screen. Then try the Xbox Kinect, ideal to play as a duo or try our fun car game too.

There are a variety of themed galleries which make learning about the solar system, milky way and more great fun. And don’t forget to take a trip through our wormhole.

With great value combination tickets, why not combine your visit to Spaceport with a River Cruise on the most famous ferry in the world and make it a complete day out?

Add some ‘dazzle’ to your journey, as the Mersey Ferry, Snowdrop, has been painted in dazzle camouflage, designed by famous popartist Sir Peter Blake in commemoration of World War One.

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Experience this summer’s most colourful attraction ‘Everybody Razzle Dazzle’.

U-boat Story now FREE with the new River Explorer Cruise

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Sir Peter Blake Everybody Razzle Dazzle 2015 is commissioned by Liverpool Biennial, 14-18 NOW: the First World War Centenary Art Commissions and Tate Liverpool.

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“LANDMARK OF SOUTHPORT”

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Len Goodman and Arlene Phillips give Rossi’s their seal of approval Over 65 years dedicated to making top quality Ice Cream was remembered by Arlene Phillips, when she came to her home town with Len Goodman in a recent TV programme “Holiday of a Lifetime”.

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She re-lived her childhood days, coming to Rossi’s for her favourite ice cream “KNICKERBOCKER GLORY” The Coffee Shop serves Speciality Coffee’s, Teas, Cakes, Hot Chocolate, Milkshakes, Ice Cream Floats and Snacks...... and not forgetting our “AWARD WINNING ICE CREAM AND SUNDAE DISHES” Rossi’s motto is simple – top quality ingredients makes top quality ice cream and good customer service together with close attention to detail ensures regulars and visitors return time-after-time.

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Exploring Martin Mere This summer holiday, children of all ages can discover their inner adventurer by becoming fully fledged Nature Explorers at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre.

Here, they can follow in the footsteps of Scott of the Antarctic (father of WWT’s founder Sir Peter Scott) by going on an array of ‘wild’ adventures and recording them in a special Nature Explorer passport.

Adventures to tick off include taking a watery safari, building mini-rafts, pond dipping, hand feeding rare birds, going on big bug hunts to discover all sorts of creepy crawlies and lots, lots more.

Summer 2015 at WWT Martin Mere has just got much more exciting.

Little explorers can begin their voyage

of discovery by picking up a Nature Explorer passport from the front desk and collecting stickers for each of the activities they take part in, working their way up to gold.

What’s more if children don’t have enough time to fill in their passport they can visit again for free to complete their mission over the summer holidays.

Complete 6 or more activities and get a gold sticker from a ranger in our daily 4pm award ceremony.

WWT Warden, Tom Clare said: “Being a Nature Explorer is great fun for all the family and really helps kids get interested in all sorts of wildlife. We’ll be on hand to help Nature Explorers complete some of their challenges, so come along and join us for an unforgettable summer of adventure.”

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For further information and enquiries, call 0151 932 2414.

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learning is achieved through vision!

Would you know if your child was struggling with their vision? Children rarely complain about their sight, but often show in their behaviour that they have a problem with their vision. You may notice that they sit too close to the television, rub their eyes a lot, hold books very close to their face, blink excessively, they may have one eye shut, or it turns inwards or outwards. It could be that they are struggling with their reading and writing at school.

Below are some other tell-tale signs that indicate your child may need assessing at our Vision Therapy Clinic.

• Reads slowly hesitantly • Loses place easily • Skips lines / words • Poor comprehension • Tilt their head when reading or writing • Repeatedly skips or re-reads words or letters • Moves their head excessively when reading across the page • Have you ever noticed one eye turning in, out, up or down • Little interest in sports • Difficulty with multitasking Do any of these sound familiar to you? iSIGHT Clinic Southport a comfortable, private clinic introduces Orthoptic Vision Therapy, where we can help diagnose and treat visual problems in children.

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periods of attention are not needed. It is often only when the child acquires word recognition ability, and attempts to keep reading smaller print for longer periods, that difficulties may arise. iSIGHT Clinic’s Senior Orthoptist, Jayne Court, will carry out a detailed, non-invasive and fun assessment in a child friendly environment with parents present.

We will screen your child for lazy eyes, diagnose defects of binocular vision (double or blurred vision), ocular mobility, saccadic eye movements and some abnormalities of the eye, all of which play a vital part in your child’s ability to read.

Jayne, will also detect if your child has reduced vision in one or both eyes. It is important to check this as many children will not realise they have reduced vision.

The earlier the problems are picked up the better the outcome.

If you have any concerns about your child’s vision and eyes, reading and writing ability, or if there is a family history of squints, turns in the eye, it is important that you do not delay.

For the summer months we have a special introductory offer of £75.00 for a new patient consultation and assessment, which may last up to an hour, a saving of £35.00 on the usual fee of £110.00 when you quote 123GO. Call iSIGHT Clinic today to make an appointment with our Senior Orthoptist, Jayne Court. Call 01704 563279.

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iSIGHT Vision Therapy Clinic The clinic diagnoses and treats visual problems, in children, which may cause difficulties with reading, writing, spelling, sports and multitasking.

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Academy Holiday Camps Just right for the kids this summer Tarleton Academy Camp was launched for the very first time in 2013 and is now in its third year.

It is a multi activity camp offering young people 5-11 years, the opportunity to take part in an extensive range of activities led by the well trained and dedicated staff at Tarleton Academy.

Academy Camp will take the young people on day trips and exciting visits at no extra costs if you book for the full week.

Don’t forget to bring your towels and swimming costumes because swimming takes place most days in the school swimming pool.

There are many other activities to take part in including: • Football • Tag Rugby • Dance • Arts and Crafts • Multi Sport • Lego Building … and much more The camp is open every school holiday, except for Christmas and Bank holidays, and takes place between 9am and 5pm.

The camp is a great opportunity for young people to learn new skills, join in organised games and simply just get out in the fresh air and enjoy their holidays.

We aim to ensure every young person has a fun packed, enjoyable and exciting camp experience.

You can book a single day at Tarleton Academy for £15 or the whole week for only £60.

For more information just ring 01772 812 644 or visit the website at www.tarletonacademy.org You must complete a booking form and send payment to register your child for the camp.

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Family Friendly Food and Service The Dolphin Restaurant in Southport is a family friendly fish restaurant that has good quality meals that won’t break the family bank.

They have a great children’s menu starting at £1.95, a senior citizens menu for grandma and grandpa only £6.75, and a family menu for mums and dads starting from £5.95. They have a spacious and welcoming dinning room, outside seating and a take away facility.

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Three generations of the Handley family have been serving delicious fish and chips since the 1950s and they pride themselves on the quality of their excellent produce. All potatoes and vegetables are sourced locally and only the best Icelandic cod and haddock are ever used. The meals are of excellent quality and made to suit all tastes and budgets.

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Honalee Media Pongo’s Party Thursday 27 August, 2.30pm £8/£6 children/£24 family Ages 3 - 7 Especially for all fans of Marty MacDonald’s Farm! The cast appear again this time to celebrate Pongo’s party.

Artful Playground Lolly, Pops and Circus Props Wednesday 12 August, 2.30pm £8/£6 children/£24 family Ages 3 - 7 Throughout the show children can take part in physical activities, take on characters, learn songs and play drama games.

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Tuesdays Story and Rhyme time 10.30am – 11.30am Free Touch Ancient Egypt 11am – 12.30pm Free Explore real Egyptian objects with one of our curators. Learn more about how the Ancient Egyptians lived.

Summer Holiday Art Club 1pm – 3pm Child Care (Parents/carers do not need to stay) £7.50 per session /Reduced friend/sibling rate £6.50 per session /Book all 5 sessions for reduced rate of £30 Budding artists can explore and create in our professional artist run workshop. Learn new skills and take inspiration from The Atkinson’s own art collection.

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Claim your four free Martial Arts classes Unite Martial Arts is the leading Martial Arts training academy in the North West, we offer three sites across the area (Southport, Formby, Ormskirk) with a wide variety of programs including children’s classes, adult classes, Ladies Fitness/SelfDefence classes.

Unite prides itself on being a family friendly and accessible training venue offering a fun and challenging learning stimulus covering fitness, traditional techniques, practical selfdefence and of course, fun!

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All of Unites Coaches and instructors carry enhanced DBS checks and are fully trained and passionate about helping you or your child achieve their goal, whether that be simply to have fun learning something new, become fitter or even train for Olympic competition.

Unite have benefited many children over the years and still pride ourselves on helping the lives of many individuals today.

Our programmes improve discipline, respect, general behaviour, balance, coordination and self-confidence … and with a strong community atmosphere, you’ll be sure to feel a part of the family after just one visit.

If you would like to try our classes we start children from 3 years old and will offer FOUR FREE CLASSES on production of this copy of 123GO! For more information and class times visit www.unitemartialarts.com or call 01704 500323.

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This Olivier Award nominated production tells the story of a friendly witch, her cat and three loveable animals who take to the skies on a broom and face a fearsome dragon in this magical, musical adventure.

With enchanting puppetry, original sing-a-long songs and scary fun, Room On The Broom is ideal for families with children aged three and up.

Created by the critically acclaimed theatre company Tall Stories - a creative force whose credits include The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child, Emily Brown and The Thing, The Snail and The Whale, The Snow Dragon and My Brother The Robot.

The cast of lovable characters are: Yvette Clutterbuck as the Witch; Emma Maclennan as the Cat; David Garrud as the Dog and the Frog; Daniel Foxsmith as the Bird and the dastardly Dragon; and understudy/Asm Luke McConnell.

Iggety, Ziggety, Zaggety, Zoom - the magic of Room On The Broom will sweep you away….

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CBeebies favourite embarks on first UK theatre tour.

Calling all Mini-Makers! Come and join your ultimate arts and crafts hero Mister Maker for his first ever live theatre tour in the UK! Mister Maker & The Shapes Live will be coming to the Floral Pavilion Theatre this November.

Phil Gallagher, aka Mister Maker said: “This is our first ever Mister Maker theatre tour in the UK and I am so excited! We’ll be singing, dancing and making some amazing arty creations. I can’t wait to share the fun with all my Mini-Makers so join me, Circle, Triangle, Square and Rectangle for a real arty adventure….and get ready to make some noise!”

The show is going to be packed with loads of arty fun, fantastic songs and there’s even a big

‘make’ for everybody to take part in. Joining Mister Maker on stage will be a wonderful supporting cast and, of course, The Shapes!

Mister Maker has been delighting CBeebies viewers since 2007 and in 2009 was nominated for a Children’s BAFTA.

Sunday 1st November · 1.30pm & 4.00pm

Tickets: £14.50 | £11.00 conc | Family tickets available. To book call 0151 666 0000 or visit www.floralpavilion.com Prices include a £1 fee per ticket.

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It is the perfect party venue, with pamper parties, bouncy castle parties also available alongside private hire.

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Gail Rickett was recently featured on National Television for her jaw dropping results, such as 3 year olds swimming 1/4 of a mile and 4 year old Jodie swimming one mile, all swam without arm bands and correct strokes!

Gail is running a new four day Learn to Swim Course where children like Lilly Woods and Layla Vella have learnt a full stroke and swam up to 1/4 of a mile in one to three lessons from a complete beginner!

Gail’s secret is due to her special teaching methods, and over 20 years teaching experience. Gail has also been awarded by the Amateur Swimming Association for her ‘Dedication to Swimming’. There are different courses available: the VIP private 1 to 1 course which is available all year round.

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Southport YMCA: serving the

Southport YMCA is all about young people, for over 150 we have been successfully engaging and supporting people of all ages to lead more active lives and enjoy the benefits of improved health through increased physical activity.

We are so much more than just a sports facility we provide a fun, family inclusive atmosphere where everyone is welcome and our activities are adaptable for everyone to enjoy.

Our staff, coaches and instructors are all committed to delivering a service that demonstrates and practices the aims and purposes of the YMCA federation.

Health & Wellbeing

Developing the health of young people and the communities where they live is core to what we do.

At Hoghton Street various classes run each week including: Body Combat, Dancing, Zumba, Karate, Circuits, Yoga, and many more! Classes are a great way to meet new people, de-stress, activate the mind and help achieve and maintain healthy weight or visit our multi gym for a workout – push yourself even further and book a Personal Training session.

All our fully qualified friendly instructors work to ensure that classes are catering for your every need. As well as being available to members all activities are open to the public on a pay as you go basis.

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Southport YMCA is also home to an indoor climbing wall which is great fun for kids and adults alike. The wall is great for team building, confidence building and is a great stage for anyone to master a new skill of climbing or build upon their current level of ability. You may have the head for heights so come along and see what we’re all about.

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g the community since 1852 Early Years Health and wellbeing runs through our provision.

Let’s not forget roller skating! We have had thousands come and skate over the years and what a fun way to be healthy. Qualified instructors and supervisors are on hand to make the session more enjoyable.

We will be delivering a 4 week programme of holiday activities during the day throughout August for children and young people over the summer see our website or contact reception for full details.

Our Gym Club at Segars Lane Ainsdale is an outstanding dedicated gymnastics facility catering for children aged 3 years upwards with activities in Pre-school Gymnastics; General Gymnastics; Cheerleading.

We have over 1000 young people take part in classes each week no doubt inspired by our Olympic medal and World Champion winners Dan Purvis and Frank Baines.

Summer Gym Camp we are delighted to be able to offer an extended programme of gym camp this year. Classes delivered by experienced and enthusiastic coaches will run over 4 weeks throughout August at the Segars Lane for young people aged 5-16 from beginners through to advanced.

For more information or to book a place please contact Emma by emailing emma.hilton@ southportymca.org or call her on 07850 488 812places fill up fast!

If it’s your time to make a healthy change then let the YMCA take away the hard work.

As well as providing a safe, secure, stimulating environment, our curriculum includes activities to encourage and support physical activity, relaxation and healthy eating. The children grow and eat fruit and vegetables grown in our allotment within our beautiful enclosed garden.

We offer full day care for children from birth to 5 years old. Free places are available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds subject to conditions and availability.

We are open all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).

A two course healthy meal is provided at lunchtime and tea time.

We offer our children a play-based curriculum which meets all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It support all aspects of their learning and development. We retained a ‘Good’ in our last Ofsted inspection.

Would you like more information? Give us a call on 01704 538317 or call in to speak with one of our friendly staff.

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Looking after your children’s eyes Your child’s eyes are special. In the early years, vision helps children find out about the world around them.

Later, at school, about 80% of what is taught is presented visually. Being able to see clearly is therefore incredibly important in your child’s development.

Most very young children have their eyesight assessed by a health visitor as part of their routine developmental checks. It’s important to maintain regular checks on children’s eyes, so Specsavers recommend that your child has their first eye test by the age of three. This means that any problems they may have are identified early, helping set them up for a happy and fulfilled school life. Not being able to see clearly can be confusing in a busy classroom, and poor eyesight can contribute to learning and behavioural problems.

Conditions such as squint and amblyopia (lazy eye) are usually treated more effectively if they are picked up earlier, and that could make a huge difference. Young children may not find it easy to explain the difficulties they are having, or may not even be aware they have a sight problem. It can also be difficult for parents or carers to tell if a child has sight problems, which is why regular tests are so important.

However, here are some things to watch out for: • Consistently sitting very close to the TV or holding a book very close • Losing their place when reading, or using a finger to guide their eyes • Straining their eyes or tilting their head to see better • Frequent eye rubbing

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• Sensitivity to light and/or excessive tearing • Closing one eye to read, to watch TV or just to see better • Avoiding activities which require near vision, such as reading or homework • Avoiding activities which require distance vision, such as sports or other recreational activities • Complaining of headaches or tired eyes • Avoiding use of a computer or tablet because it ‘hurts their eyes’ • Falling behind in school You should also look out for a ‘turn’ in the eye or a misdirection of the eye Finally, if you ever see a ‘white reflex’ in photographs, (similar to ‘red-eye’ except the pupil appears white) you should seek medical attention immediately, as this is extremely serious.

For young children the optician can use special charts with shapes or pictures. This means we can still test their eyes even if they can’t read. Our opticians also know that a test room could feel intimidating to a small child, so they will make it feel as welcoming as possible.

You will, of course, be able to stay with your child throughout the test, and at the end the optician will explain the results of the eye test to you.

Eye tests for children up to 16 (up to 19 if they are in full time education) are free, paid for by the NHS, and if they need glasses, an NHS voucher will be issued that you can use to get glasses completely free of charge.

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Cannot be used with other offers. Under-16s only. Both pairs from kids’ £64 and Teens’ £85 ranges. Primary pair: funded by valid under-16s NHS optical voucher. Second pair: provided at no charge by Specsavers. Both pairs include single vision Supertough lenses, or you can choose tinted prescription lenses and UV filter in the second pair. Other options are available at additional charge on both pairs. UK only. The following are registered trademarks of the Specsavers Group of Companies - The Specsavers logo, Specsavers. All rights reserved.

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Get Fit Friday Event!

A group of young people from Bootle have teamed up to put on an exciting event in North Park on August 14th to promote health and well being with ‘Get Fit Friday’. The event running from 12 noon – 3pm , will feature games, activities, assault courses and stalls which help the local community to think about a healthier lifestyle whole having fun.

The health focussed fun day is being organised by a group of teen volunteers from the M.A.D.E in Bootle ( Make A Difference Everywhere), a project run by the children’s charity Ykids. The project teaches community leadership schools and participants gain an OCN Level One Progression award, and run a social action project.

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as wheelchair rugby, dance displays and welly throwing. North Park Community garden, a project developed by Ykids, the Gateway Collective and Sefton Parks will also be open giving people the chance to learn about growing their own food, bee Keeping and making seed bombs.

“This day is going to be great for all different people of the community. It is the aim to get everyone moving, we want to get the whole community involved.” Said Jake one of the young project organisers.

The sponsors backing the project are Liverpool One Foundation, Lloyds TSB foundation and Comic Relief who helped fund the programme. For more information, or to see how you or your project can get involved.

Contact Ali Thomas at Ykids on 0151 944 2111. alithomas@ykids.co.uk

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It just may be the best day out, that’s right on your doorstep ...

Thousands of people flock each week to watch the mighty Southport FC play at the Merseyrail Community Stadium – and thanks to their ongoing commitment to families and youngsters, so can you at an amazing price.

Season tickets ahead of Southport’s 2015/2016 Vanarama National League campaign are now on sale, with the club determined to be one of the very best value for money teams in the league.

With no price increase, season tickets are on sale now via the Secretary’s office at the Merseyrail Community Stadium.

Prices for adults in the main stand are £258 with concessions for the over 65s at £189. Adults who stand in the ground terrace will pay just £232 while the Over 65’s concessions is £172.

Southport FC have once again placed a huge emphasis on the Yellow’s teenage support as they reveal 12-18 year old season tickets are at an exceptional value of just £55.

Southport have hit the headlines in the last few seasons with the BBC Best Value Football survey and hope to do so once again. So it really is an opportunity not to be missed.

Club chairman Charlie Clapham said: “We are all looking forward to an exciting season with Paul Carden. The season ticket offers excellent value and rewards loyalty.

“Our £55 teenage ticket once again gives our younger supporters a great incentive to support their home town club.”

Primary and Junior School pupils in Southport are being encouraged to support the Club as well, thanks to the ever growing Yellow Bird Club Card sponsored by The Champion.

The Yellow Bird Club allows primary and junior pupils across the resort the chance to visit home games for free when they are accompanied by a paying adult.

The Yellow Bird Club, starting its third season, is a joint initiative between Champion Newspapers and Southport Football Club aiming to attract the next generation of the town to support the club as they strive for Football League status.

Commercial and Community Director, Haydn Preece, said: “This is fantastic, is family based and aims to bring in our future fans.

“The Yellow Bird Club is the biggest across town marketing project we have ever undertaken!”

Soccer Camps

Southport FC’s soccer camps are a great opportunity for youngsters to come along and enjoy football.

All children between the ages of 6 and 14 are welcome and all abilities are catered for. Dates to be announced on the Southport FC website at www.southportfc.net

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From Fish & Chips to Fine Dining Southport has it all!

Southport is home to a superb choice of places to eat from tearooms to fine dining restaurants and fish and chip shops to tapas bars.

A group of the leading independent restaurants in the town set up the Southport Restaurateurs Association (SRA) which is now in its’ tenth year.

Members offer a fantastic choice of cuisines including French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese (sushi), American and Thai – not to mention traditional British.

Bob Warrior, chair of the SRA, says, “As

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well as a real choice of cuisine styles and décor one of the things the Association is proud of is the enthusiasm and pride which owners have in their businesses. The passion for what they do is amazing, nothing is too much trouble.

And not being tied to a ‘national menu’ means they can change dishes to suit the season and offer daily specials created from some of the best ingredients they can source.”

All the restaurants try to buy as much of their fresh produce locally and regionally as is possible – supporting the local economy and ensuring the freshest and best quality

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So no matter whether it is a casual lunchtime meal or a large family celebration, you’re sure to find a restaurant to suit you in Southport.

And not only that, you know your host will be on hand to look after you and ensure you have a really memorable occasion.

For more information on where to dine in Southport go to the ‘Eating & Drinking’ section of www.visitsouthport.com Here you will find descriptions of all the restaurants and the type of food they serve.

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The Strand is changing All eyes are on Bootle’s shopping centre The Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle is changing… and there’s something very exciting going on this year!

2015 is a year of change for The Strand Shopping Centre in Bootle, we have new owners, a new team and a great new look to kick start some of the great changes ahead!

Bought in November 2014 by Ellandi, the award winning shopping centre group, The Strand in Bootle is undergoing a huge renovation project.

From new toilets, lighting, lifts, internal and external works and car parking improvements to new stores opening, 2015 is set to be a historic year for the centre.

This year we have a whole host of exciting and fun events taking place at the Centre, from our Easter visit from Rice City Lane Farm to our summer nautical themed fun to keep the children entertained over the summer holidays and loads more to come!

To start, in April we launched our Kids Craft Zone which will be a permanent fixture in the centre at half terms and school holidays - it’s totally free and a chance for us to welcome our little shoppers into the centre.

Each holiday time we will have different themed crafts running, so please come down and join in the fun! Lucy Kirk, Marketing Manager said, “We want to engage with our families of loyal shoppers and be more approachable to the public to spread the word about the great things we are doing here to make The Strand better for everyone.

“We were overwhelmed with the amount of

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children who came down over Easter and hope to build the Kids Craft Zone into somewhere parents know they can come along with their children and join in some fun activities.”

For more information and to check opening times on our Kids Craft Zone please check our facebook page – facebook.com/ strandshoppingcentre or contact Lucy Kirk at lucy@strand-shopping.co.uk.

We are looking forward with excitement and positivity to the changes at The Strand this year as we go into a period of renovation to make The Strand better than ever.

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You can get expert advice and treatment for you and your family here ‌ GP and GP Out-of-hours Your GP is available from 8am to 6.30pm weekdays with same day appointments available if necessary Ear, nose, throat, chest infections and vomiting and diarrhoea are common. Your GP is there to help if these illnesses are persisting and you are getting concerned When the surgery is closed, you can still see a local GP with the GP Out-of-hours service. Just contact your practice number and follow the instructions

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Thursday 23 July

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Dress up as your favourite character and experience Disney’s Frozen in a whole new light!

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A brand new stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure

Thursday 3 December

THE SNOWMAN

The timeless film shown on large screen accompanied by a live orchestra

Friday 11 December – Saturday 2 January

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Southport’s spectacular family pantomime, starring David Lonsdale (Heartbeat) and Claire Simmo (Radio City) SOUTHPORT THEATRE

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Aintree’s play and party centre Play Away is a children’s play centre in Aintree providing inexpensive and safe indoor play for children up to 11 years old.

Features include a ball shower, battle zone, trampoline and an excellent toddler area.

Play Away’s café offers meals and snacks at competitive prices and there are also two party rooms catering for parties up to 30.

You will find their prices are the lowest in the area so why not give them a try this summer?

Perfect Shoes FOR Growing Feet It’s important to have your children’s feet measured accurately before buying them a pair of shoes to ensure healthy foot development for years to come.

Our trained and experienced shoe fitters will guarantee that your child is fitted with the correct size and style of shoe for their feet, through every stage of their development.

For over 49 years we have now been safe guarding your baby’s toes through their first little steps right up until they leave school.

Our children’s shoe range brings together the latest styles made to the highest standards.

When it comes to children`s footwear we’ve got the kids shoes covered - from school shoes to trainers, winter boots to summer sandals and wellies to plimsolls all from top leading kids brands like Clarks, Lelli Kelly and Skechers.

CHILDREN’S LOYALTY CARD Every time you buy a pair of children’s shoes over £20 you receive a stamp on your loyalty card.

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A FULL SEASON OF FUN

The park has been working non-stop since the end of last season to ensure that everything is spick and span for this summer.

The flower beds are thriving, there is a lovely revamped gift shop with a great new coffee shop and of course the park is full of rides to suit all members of the family.

Southport Pleasureland is free to enter which means everyone is welcome whether

they want to ride or not. Just strolling through the paths between the rides and the stalls brings an atmosphere of fun, happiness and excitement. And if you need to relax there are seating areas for a welcome break throughout the grounds.

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purchase a Fun Card, load it with tokens and off you go! You can check your balance and top the card up if necessary and if there are e-tokens left at the end of your visit, you can use them again next time you visit during the season. With rides from just £1 you can have a great day out!

There are also fantastic, free shows on every day that the park is open. Our resident magician will be thrilling both the children

and the adults with his amazing tricks! When he’s not on stage, he can often be found performing close up magic around the park.

And each weekend from mid-July to the end of August there is the Ice Princesses musical show with plenty of interaction for the children and characters they recognise and love. So come and Let it Go! Rides, shows, Go Karts, delicious food and drink – Southport Pleasureland has the lot!

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Food and fun together With plenty on offer for foodies young and old, the Liverpool Food and Drink Festival is set to entertain all the family this September 19-20th as it returns to Sefton Park for its eighth year and bigger than ever before .

There will be a marquee just for little ones, giving them the chance to do everything from enjoying live performances, games and dance.

There will be the junior chefs academy for children to take part in interactive cookery classes, and for children who want to explore their wild size, there will also be the chance to take part in a bear hunt round the park with healthy snacks brand Bear Nibbles.

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The little ones won’t be hogging all the fun though.

Set to add an air of glamour with a wholesome twist to this year’s Liverpool Food and Drink Festival are hot new chefs Hemsley + Hemsley, who will be headlining the first day of the event.

There will also be areas dedicated to your favourite 60+ local restaurants and bars, the countries coolest street food, over 70+ local producers, cafés, wines and spirits, beers and bangers and children’s activities, cookery demonstrations, foodie masterclasses and, of course, live entertainment that will keep your foot tapping as you tuck in.

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Southport events ... not to be missed

Southport Air Show 19–20 September

Are you looking for a fun and exhilarating day out with the kids? The Southport Air Show has all you need for all of the family, young and old alike!

At the start of the day you can see aircraft landing on the beach on the purpose built runway, a spectacle unique to Southport Air Show. Watch the breath taking Red Arrows, the Typhoon and many more military air craft. Civilian aircraft will be confirmed over the coming months but one thing is for sure, there will be explosions on the beach!

You and the family can test your agility on the climbing walls and assault courses on the ground.

You will feel our aviation past and present with the different aircraft on display. Or you can experience the next best thing to flying a fast jet in one of the flight simulators.

Tickets for the Southport Air Show are; £8.36 adult, £6.27 child (5-15) and under 5 FREE if purchased in advance from southportairshow.com

British Musical Fireworks Championship 2-4 October

The only competition of its kind in the UK, this is a must see event, one that you will never want to miss!

It is no ordinary firework display; over three nights you will see some of the best pyrotechnic companies battle it out to be the winner.

Seven displays, three nights, only one winner!

Tickets start from £5.23 if purchased in advance from visitsouthport.com

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Take a closer look at Silcock’s famous carousel

Silcock’s galloper set (carousel) was built in 1901 in the reign of Queen Victoria by Savages of Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

Purchased by Silcock's in 1989, it took three years to restore and made its opening debut at the Shirdley Show at St Helens in July 1990.

This 18 ton ride is 13 meters in diameter, 5.5 meters tall and has three Cockerels and 33 Horses, each named after a member of the Silcock family and family friends.

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carvings and date to when the ride was built in 1901, with the rest of the horses being replaced by copies due to wear and tear.

Carousels emerged from early jousting traditions in Europe and the Middle East where knights would gallop in a circle while tossing balls at each other.

The word carousel originated from the Italian word ‘garosello’ and Spanish ‘carosella’ meaning ‘little war’.

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gatherings in Europe and England with wooden horses placed on the ride for children .

In Europe, ‘Merry Go Rounds’ (gallopers) usually turn clockwise and carousels found in America turn anticlockwise.

The gallopers based at the Southport Pier Forecourt, outside Funland family leisure centre, all year round and have appeared in the background of numerous TV shows and advertisements.

Silcock’s Funland is open every day (except Christmas Day) all year round.

Crosby’s hidden gem comes to Southport . . .

Wingbox has long been a hidden gem saved for the locals, located on Cooks Road, Crosby.

This takeaway come hangout is popular with school children who regularly visit after school for the homemade chocolate bar milkshakes and their famous ‘red salt’ super skinny fries. The obsession with their authentic American buffalo wings spread to adults too.

Families enjoy deliveries of wings, boneless wings, fries and sides. Customers looking for a change from the normal fish and chips, Chinese and Indian takeaways love the friendly banter from this family run business along with the exceptional choice on the menu.

This includes wings, cooked in local rapeseed oil coated with any of the 14 available flavours – BBQ, Buffalo 911, Sweet Chilli or Teriyaki to name a few.

Needless to say one visit and you will be hooked, this food should come with a warning, the chicken is addictive!

Don’t worry if you live a little far north of Crosby. Wingbox is now open in Cable Street, Southport too.

They will be offering the same tasty menu of chicken and treats to seaside residents and visitors. Pop in and try a taste on America, we promise you won’t be disappointed.

To order, call Crosby on 0151 932 0380 or Southport 01704 532649

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Southport BID Proudly making a difference Southport BID is funded and managed by the local business community to make sure the town has a bright and vibrant future. It does this with new events, big promotions, improving our streets and many other projects to support our businesses and make the town centre a safe and attractive centre for visitors and local people.

Since we started in November of last year we’ve turned Lord Street into our ‘Boulevard of Light’ with half a million new tree lights, filled the town with flowers cascading from hundreds of new hanging baskets and planters.

We made Christmas more festive than ever with new lighting features and traditional markets.

We’re looking forward to a great year ahead with bigger and better festivals and activities planned for autumn and winter, including Halloween and Christmas. There’s never been a better time to come and enjoy everything Southport has to offer.

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Southport Comedy Festival

15th–26th October With the support of Southport BID, this year’s Southport Comedy Festival will be packed with activities suitable for families and kids of all ages, including · Daytime kids’ comedy shows · Cartoon workshops · Children’s activities and entertainers · Creation trails There are free events in venues all around the town during the Southport Comedy Festival – visit southportcomedyfestival.com for more details.

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SPOOKPORT

Southport Halloween Festival Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November

Zombies, ghouls and little monsters galore will descend on Southport town centre in the Halloween half term week when we turn the town into Spookport!

We’ll have loads of family friendly fun including · Halloween parade · Trick or treat trails · Fancy dress and pumpkin carving competitions · Creepy comedy shows · Ghost walks · Spooky films · Story-telling events · Happy Halloween week at Pleasureland There‘s plenty for grown-ups too with a whole host of terrifyingly good offers in our shops and some great Halloween themed nights out.

The Spookport week starts in dramatic style on Saturday 24th with our big Halloween Parade along Lord Street. There will be activities all day leading up to the parade which starts at 4:30pm. Check out the Spookport facebook page and visitsouthport.com for more details.

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Southport Christmas Switch On Saturday 21st November All day until 5:30pm

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For big stars, big acts, loads of entertainment and that spectacular festive magic join us for the Christmas switch on extravaganza in Southport. Entertainments, festive markets and surprises all over town leading up to performances on the big stage and the switch on. For more details of timings and acts as they are confirmed go to visitsouthport.com

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Over 160 sites throughout sefton 50 Play areas Award winning Parks Outdoor Gyms Football, tennis and other sports Year round activities Walks Wildlife and much more

We are always interested in hearing from you if you want to get involved in your local park. www.sefton.gov.uk

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PG | 111 min | Adventure, Family A dog that helped US Marines in Afghanistan returns to the U.S. and is adopted by his handler’s family after suffering a traumatic experience.

Director: Boaz Yakin; Writers: Boaz Yakin, Sheldon Lettich; Stars: Robbie Amell, Lauren Graham, Thomas Haden Church

Batkid Begins

PG | 87 min | Documentary, Family On one day, in one city, the world comes together to grant one 5 year old cancer patient his wish.

Batkid Begins looks at the ‘why’ of this flash phenomenon.

Director: Dana Nachman; Stars: Teresa Clovicko, Audrey Copper, Katie Cotton

Minions

PG | 91 min | Animation, Comedy, Family Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.

Directors: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin; Writer: Brian Lynch; Stars: Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin, Sandra Bullock

Ant-Man

Action, Sci-Fi Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Director: Peyton Reed; Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Hayley Atwell, Michael Douglas

Details believed correct at time of going to press, but are subject to change without notice. Please check with your local cinema for showing times.

Fantastic Four

Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

Director: Josh Trank; Writers: Simon Kinberg (screenplay), Jack Kirby (characters); Stars: Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan

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Minions

Pixels

PG-13 | Animation, Action, Comedy When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.

Director: Chris Columbus; Writers: Timothy Dowling, Tim Herlihy; Stars: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan

Underdogs

U | 97 min | Animation, Adventure, Family A young man called Amadeo sets off on an unexpected adventure with the players of his beloved ‘Foosball’ game.

Director: Juan José Campanella; Stars: Gabriel Almirón, Federico Cecere, Ezequiel Cipols

Underdogs

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STANLEY CORONATION PARK SKELMERSDALE Wed 5th August Creative Clay Wed 19th August Ranger Olympics 68

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RICHMOND PARK BURSCOUGH Wed 29th July Wed 12th August Wed 26th August

Provides walks to suit all abilities from short themed and informative walks to long distance rambles. A variety of walks aim to cover as much of West Lancashire as possible.

For more information, contact the West Lancs Ranger Service on 01695 622794 or see their website at www.westlancs.gov.uk/ events

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CORONATION PARK ORMSKIRK Mon 27th July Brilliant Butterflies Mon 3rd August Scavenger Hunt/ Orienteering Mon 10th August Park Art Mon 17th August Ranger Olympics Mon 24th August Terrific Trees

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Our Junior Rangers Club runs during the Summer School Holidays for children aged between 5 and 12 years of age.

All sessions run from 2-4pm and are FREE. Booking is required and opens 7 days prior to the event taking place BEACON COUNTRY PARK UPHOLLAND Tues 28th July Brilliant Butterflies Thurs 30th July Survival Skills Tues 4th August Park Art Thurs 6th August Pond Dipping Tues 11th August Wonderful Trees Thurs 13th August Creative Clay Tues 18th August Woodland Crafts Thurs 20th August Park Art Tues 25th August Berries, Fruit and Seeds Thurs 27th August Minibeast Safari

West Lancashire Walking Festival

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For all your West Lancs Parks and Countryside events visit … westlancs.gov.uk/events Twitter @WLBC_Rangers Facebook WLBC.Rangers

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g in West Lancashire Green Fayre

Motorfest

Sat 25th & Sun 26th July 11-5pm

Sunday 30th August

Beacon Country Park, Upholland, WN8 7RU

Ormskirk Town Centre and Coronation Park

Here’s the fantastic annual celebration of the great outdoors and countryside life. Events include arena shows, dog display team, birds of prey, working woodland, Viking encampment, folk marquee, children’s entertainment and much more. Both parking and entrance FREE.

Bringing together hundreds of cars and motorbikes for a day of high octane fun! A variety of classic cars, Formula 1 cars, superbikes and other attractions. For more information see the website at www. ormskirkmotorfest.com

Summer Music in the Park

Coronation Park Ormskirk

SUMMER SATURDAYS Shamones 1st August 8th August Wayne Carricks Band 15th August Red Eye Jedi 22nd August Georges Big Shed 29th August Red Men Don’t Walk SUMMER SUNDAYS 2nd August Flixton Brass Band 9th August Walkden Brass Band 16th August Coppull & Standish

Brass Band 23rd August Trinity Brass Band 30th August Skelmersdale Brass Band

(Motorfest weekend)

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Colouri

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ouring pages Our artist forgot to finish these pictures ‌ can you colour them in for him?

Remember to stay inside the lines, won’t you?

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES at YMCA Southport

Standing together and inspiring change n Holiday Activity Programme at Hoghton Street • August 3rd – 28th for children and young people aged 5–16 Activities include: Skating, Cheerleading, Dancing, Football, Climbing and more

n Gym Club Summer Camp Segars Lane August 3rd – 28th for children and young people aged 5–16 Led by qualified coaches, half or whole day sessions suitable for all abilities

n Adult Fitness

Classes including Zumba, yoga and body combat squash courts and multi gym are available throughout the Summer

n New Programme

Launches in September – checkout the website or follow us on Facebook to keep up-to-date on new activities coming in the autumn

81 Hoghton Street Southport · PR9 0PR Tel: 01704 538317

See pages 32-33 for more info

E: reception@southportymca.org W: www.southportymca.org

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