Southport Delegate News

D E L E G AT E N E W S autumn - winter 2011-2012

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Welcome to Southport

named one of Britain’s favourite seaside towns!

Delegate News aims to provide delegates coming to Southport with a useful and interesting read about the resort ahead of or during their visit. If you have enjoyed the read, why not use Delegate News to help you in planning a relaxing day visit or short break following your business trip? There’s a list of selected high quality accommodation on page 5, and also event highlights, plus details of our superb restaurants and other things to do around the town throughout.

Enjoy the magazine!

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Southport was recently named one of the country’s favourite seaside towns as British holidaymakers shun foreign holidays in favour of our beaches. Southport’s attractions are welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors, both business and leisure, every year, and have benefited from a 23% rise in spend in the resort last year.

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Welcome to Southport

The resort boasts 22 miles of beautiful coastline, together with the awesome Marine Way Bridge, blending together effortlessly to create stunning views.

Southport is widely regarded as England’s Golfing Capital with six championship courses including the world-famous Royal Birkdale, nine-time host of The Open.

There are plenty of places to “shop till you drop” in Southport.

Along with the renowned Lord Street and Chapel Street, Wayfarers Arcade boasts a fine glass domed roof and an impressive choice of boutiques and jewellers. High Street names are also on offer in C12 retail park, only five minutes walk from the town centre. Also only a short distance away is Ocean Plaza, which offers an excellent mix of retail and leisure.

Over 200 restaurants, cafes and pubs offer a fantastic choice of cuisine, excellent service and great value for money.

Southport is a great place for a day trip or short break at any Don’t jam it all into one day – Southport has over 1,000 time of year! bedrooms, including luxury boutique accommodation, cosy family run guest houses and large sea front hotels.

World famous events such as the Southport Air Show are in abundance (see page 6 for a full list and features). There are also Southport’s Tourist Information team are more than happy some great attractions including Merseyside’s only water park, to assist with any enquiries. Call +44 (0) 1704 533333 or go to Splash World and New Pleasureland amusement park. visitsouthport.com

Real Ale is Pitcher Perfect

Southport is a true haven for Real Ale drinkers and has hosted a number of events for CAMRA – the Campaign for Real Ale. A guide produced by members of the local branch of CAMRA is available from the Tourist Information Centre for those delegates wishing to explore these hidden gems.

The Barons Bar (within the Scarisbrick Hotel, Lord Street).

VisitSouthport.com VisitSouthport.com – the official guide to Southport - is your one stop shop for arranging a short break or day trip to Southport. It contains details on our vast range of accommodation from cosy family run guest houses to our luxurious 4 star establishments, all of which are easily bookable through the website. There’s also lots of ideas for your itinerary, and all the best places to shop.

If you are visiting Southport as a delegate, there’s also details of what’s on while you are in town and information on our superb restaurants, including special discount offers, changing regularly.

If you’ve time for a tee-off, check out our world class golf courses, where you can even book tee times through our sister organisation, englandsgolfcoast.com.

Not forgetting our fantastic events schedule, VisitSouthport.com has everything you need for your visit, why not take a look?

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The Barons has a wide range of real and guest ales including the exclusively brewed Flag & Turret – the bars own session beer, so named because of the hotel’s distinctive architecture.

The Guest House (Union Street) boasts 11 real ale pumps. The pub has won many awards including North West Regional Pub of the Year and is a regular in the Good Beer Guide.

The Mason’s Arms (Anchor Street) is a small unspoilt pub and is the only place in Southport you can regularly find Robinson’s beer.

The Mark of Quality Established in 1888 the Southport Hotels Association is the oldest in the country and continues provide the highest levels of accommodation. All member establishments are inspected annually and graded accordingly by VisitBritain or the AA, and bi-annually by the SHA itself.

Whether it’s the largest hotels or the smallest guest houses, the Southport Hotels Association logo is your assurance of quality accommodation where friendly, efficient service is the order of the day.

Look for the Blue Yacht logo, and make it your first step towards a memorable visit.

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Southport’s Market Quarter Open for Business

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The Market Quarter is already home to a number of artisinal and independent businesses. These include restaurants, cafes and a sandwich bar, together with framing and hobby shops, audio/visual outlets including a record store, vintage and antique emporiums, a cake decoration supplies shop and even an art gallery together with Southport’s own Tattoo Museum - Free to enter, the Tattoo Museum features over 5000 tattoo artefacts and items of memorabilia, including over 600 tattoo machines, some of which date back to the 19th Century.

The bold new design of Southport Market will feature a fantastic fresh food area with local and regional fare offered by a butcher, greengrocers, fishmonger, delicatessen and bakery.

Shoppers will be able to dine al fresco on Market Street courtesy of a new licensed central café, and all of these outlets will be accompanied by a late night convenience store and off licence, shoe repair and key cutting service, mobile phone and computer repairs, hairdressers and beauty salon.

Southport already enjoys a fine mix of shopping with high street brands side by side with specialist independent stores.

Early summer 2012 will see the launch of the redeveloped Southport Market which will anchor the new Market Quarter.

So Stylish!

QUIZ ANSWERS: 1. Dire Straits 2. Kate Winslet 3. c. 1990 4. Marie Curie 5. Tuberculosis 6. a. Crete 7. Pacific Ocean 8. a. Kristen Shepherd 9. Desperate Housewives 10. b. 26 miles 385 yards. Crypotograms: War has always been the grand sagacity of every spirit which has grown too inward and too profound; its curative power lies even in the wounds one receives – Friedrich Nietzsche. To have striven, to have made the effort, to have been true to certain ideals - this alone is worth the struggle. – Sir William Osler. I should have no objection to go over the same life from its beginning to the end: requesting only the advantage authors have, of correcting in a second edition the faults of the first. Benjamin Franklin. A dream is your creative vision for your life in the future. You must break out of your current comfort zone and become comfortable with the unfamiliar and the unknown. Dennis Waitley

Fresh produce and friendly faces Southport’s Farmers Market has never been better, with a plethora of stalls selling everything from cheese and fresh meats, fish and vegetables, to homemade pies and pastries, cakes and baked goods, all produced by local suppliers and served with a smile.

Pop down to Chapel Street, our pedestrianised shopping street, on the last Thursday of every month to sample the delights!

Southport’s Lord Street is a firm favourite with fashion followers. It’s the ideal place to stroll while appreciating the beautiful original Victorian canopied setting, edged with scenic and well maintained gardens.

With a blend of unique boutiques and designer names, label junkies will find their fix here, Lord Street is truly one of a kind but that’s not all, high street favourites and independent retailers are also in residence, all on one long, picturesque boulevard.

Wayfarers Arcade, with its fine Victorian domed glass roof oozes chic sophistication with an array of delightful shops and indulgent coffee shop and restaurant. There’s plenty more places to eat on Lord Street too, see page 8 for details.

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Southport Ambassador Awards

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Ambassadors of Excellence

Southport’s annual Ambassador Awards recognises and rewards those who consistently give exceptional levels of customer service in the resort’s hard working tourism, hospitality, leisure and retail sectors.

Nominations for the 2012 Ambassador Awards are now open.

If someone from the town has helped make your Southport experience memorable, why not nominate them for an award?

Categories include Best Waiter/Waitress, Most Welcoming Receptionist and Proprietor of the Year. All the categories can be viewed on www.visitsouthport.com where you can also download the nomination form.

Eyes to the Skies!

Southport Air Show in association with Liverpool John Lennon Airport - 8th & 9th of September 2012 The biggest Air Show in the North West returns to its traditional month of September and will showcase an array of fast jets, vintage and military aircraft, and plenty of entertainment for the entire family at the Air Show village.

To receive exclusive updates by email register your details on our database, and don’t forget to tick ‘Aviation’ as your area of interest. www.southportairshow.com

Making a Splash!

Dunes Splash World is Southport’s own fantastic state of the art, all-weather leisure pool and recreation centre. There’s something for everyone with an exciting array of features together with shallow water area, steam room, sauna and spa bath. After the fun and games, relax in the poolside diner which offers a tempting range of freshly prepared food, snacks and drinks. Splash World is always a tropical 84 degrees Fahrenheit inside no matter what the weather or time of year. For more information including opening times, go to www.splashworldsouthport.com

Formby Red Squirrels Comeback Continues!

Numbers of red squirrels are on the rise in Formby’s National Trust Reserve following 2008’s squirrel pox virus outbreak.

Signs of red squirrels feeding are widespread in the pine woods, reports of sightings in local gardens are coming in daily and visitors are excited by the increasing frequency of sightings during their woodland walks.

If you’re planning a visit to National Trust Formby now, you have a much better chance of seeing a red squirrel than 12 months ago; but expect a different experience – bring your binoculars and follow our woodland trails to track down

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squirrels feeding in the tree tops.

The reds spend much time daily, feeding on natural foods like pine cones which are much better for them than peanuts on the ground! Grey squirrels appear in the neighbouring residential areas each year and the National Trust is keen not to attract greys into the red squirrels woodland stronghold. For this reason, feeding of nuts and other food supplements to the red squirrels is no longer permitted.

For more information on Formby National Trust Reserve visit their website at www.nationaltrust. org.uk/formby

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The Southport International Jazz Festival is renowned for hosting some of the worlds best jazzmusicians, bringing Southport to life with great music of an international standard…

To receive exclusive updates by email register your details on our database, and don’t forget to tick ‘Music’ as your area of interest.

11 -13 May

www.southportjazz.com

PLACES TO STAY IN SOUTHPORT 8th to 10th June 2012 Eating and drinking is at the heart of our society and what a better way to celebrate than a festival dedicated to Food and Drink?

Over the weekend Southport Town Centre will transform into the Festival Plaza, the centre of the event with chef demonstrations, festival bar, celebrity chefs and family friendly activities. The streets of Southport will be lined with International and European cuisine from the festival markets and the restaurants of Southport will have themed menus and events to celebrate the festival over the weekend.

To receive exclusive updates by email, register your details on our database, and don’t forget to tick ‘Food and Drink’ as your area of interest. www.visitsouthport.com

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Hotel Name Aaron Adelphi Alexander & Victoria Ambassador Andora Hotel Baytrees Bowden Lodge Braemar Carleton House Carlton Lodge Hotel Clifton Villa Crescent House Cross Farm Holiday Cottages Edendale Fairfield House Heidi Leicester Le Maitre Lynwood House Prince of Wales Royal Clifton Sandown Scarisbrick Seaview Talbot Hotel Treetops Victorian Warwick Hotel Waterford Martin Lane Farmhouse Mews Cottage Castle Mews New England Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa Ivydene Norwood Promenade Apts Ramada Plaza Rosedale Stamford Vincent Whitworth Falls

Address Postcode 18 Bath Street PR9 0DA 39 Bold Street PR9 0ED 38 The Promenade PR8 1QU 13 Bath Street PR9 0DP 25 Bath Street PR9 0DP 4 Queens Road PR9 9HN 18 Albert Road PR9 0LE 4 Bath Street PR9 0DA 17 Alexandra Road PR9 0NB 43 Bath Street PR9 0DP 6 Bath Street PR9 0DA 27 Bath Street PR9 0DP Mairscough Lane L39 7HT 83 Avondale Road North PR9 0NE 83 The Promenade PR9 0JN 43 Bold Street PR9 0ED 24 Leicester Street PR9 0EZ 69 Bath Street PR9 0DN 11a Leicester Street PR9 0ER Lord Street PR8 1JS The Promenade PR8 1RB 21 Bath Street PR9 0DP Lord Street PR8 1NZ 28 Bath Street PR9 0DA 23-25 Portland Street PR8 1LR Southport Old Road L37 0AB 52 Avondale Road North PR9 0NE 39 Bath Street PR9 0DP 37 Leicester Street PR9 0EX 5 Martin Lane Burscough L40 8 JH Back 76A Botanic Road PR9 7NE 9 Castle Street PR9 0NR 67 Bath Street PR9 0ND Southport old Road Formby L37 0AB 46 Talbot Street PR8 1HS 62 Bath Street PR9 0DH 70-71&78-79 The Promenade PR9 0JJ Promenade PR9 0DZ 11 Talbot Street PR8 1HP 17 Bath Street PR9 0DP 98 Lord Street PR8 1JR 16 Lathom Road PR9 0JH

Tel. No. 530283 544947 530072 543998 530214 536513 543531 535838 538035 542290 535780 530339 0151 526 1576 530718 530137 531273 530049 530394 540794 536688 533771 530416 543000 530874 533975 572430 530755 530707 530559 893527 227222 01484 722400 500643 875699 544760 500536 541719 0844 801 3580 530604 500836 534400 530074

Grading 3 Star GA 3 Star GA 4 Star GA 4 Star GA 3 star GA 4 Star GA 4 Star GA 4 Star GA 4 Star GA 4 Star GA 3 Star GA 3 Star GA 4 Star S/C 3 Star GA 3 Star GA 3 Star GA 4 Star GA 3 Star GA 4 Star GA Awaiting Grading 3 Star H 3 Star GA 3 Star H GA 2 Star H Awaiting Grading 3 Star GA 3 Star GA 5 Star GA 4 Star SC 3 Star S/C 3 Star S/C 4 Star GA 4 Star H 4 Star GA 4 Star GA 4 Star SC 4 Star H 4 Star GA 4 Star GA 4 Star THH 4 Star GA

• H: Hotel • GA: Guest Accommodation • SC: Self Catering • THH: Town House Hotel Listed above are a wide selection of Southport’s accommodation establishments, all of which are members of the Southport Tourism Business Network and who pride themselves on providing a level of quality and service which is second to none. For more information and advice on accommodation please call: Southport Tourism Information Centre on 01704 533333 or go to www.visitsouthport.com

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AIMing higher with MIA accreditation

Southport Conferences and all of its partner venues are pleased to be recognised by the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) as Accredited in Meetings. This prestigious industry-wide accolade recognises both destinations and venues that operate to a high standard in the provision of conferences and events, both legally and ethicially. AIM has been awarded to Southport’s conference bureau, Southport Theatre & Convention Centre, Ramada Plaza Southport, the Vincent Hotel, Scarisbrick Hotel, Prince of Wales Hotel, Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, The Royal Clifton Hotel & Spa and Aintree Racecourse for their high quality level of service delivery in business tourism.

For more information on the MIA and AIM accreditation, go to www.accreditedinmeetings.com

Rotary’s Return...

It’s Magic Time!

The International Brotherhood of Magicians (British Ring) regularly hold their Annual Convention here in Southport and return this September with a fantastic fun packed schedule, with famous names from the magic world convening to entertain and instruct.

Highlights this year include Shawn Farquhar, who recently “Fooled” magicians Penn & Teller on their Saturday night ITV show, Stuart and Jayne Safire Illusionists and top Irish magician Pat Fallon who will compere the opening show. For more information and to book your place / tickets, go to www.magicconvention.co.uk

And so to Bed...

We are extremely proud of our vast array of accommodation available to delegates while they are in Southport. From comfortable family run guest accommodation to sumptuous four and five star hotels, there’s something for everyone and all are united in offering a warm Southport welcome.

If your event organiser has arranged online booking for your conference, visit www.conferencebookings.co.uk and submit your unique event reference number in order to view your dedicated allocation. If your event is not using ConferenceBOOKINGS, you can still book online either individually or as a group, via www.visitsouthport.com If you are experiencing problems or not able to book online, please call the Tourist Information Centre on +44(0)1704 533333 where one of our friendly staff will be happy to help.

Southport has a long and proud history of welcoming Rotary District conferences and this season is no exception, with Rotary Districts 1070 and 1190 returning throughout the winter months together with Rotary District 1020, visiting us from north of the border! This is the first time we have welcomed a Rotary District from Scotland as the Scottish districts have in the past held their events on home turf. However, when District Governor Keith Best came to organising his Conference, he was told by a fellow Rotarian “don’t book until you’ve looked at Southport!” Keith said “The conference facilities are superb and the hotels have upgraded to make Southport a true Conference Town. We have experienced a city venue, a river town, a highland town and the seaside this year is an added attraction. Most importantly there are good travel communications and when you arrive all walking is on the level. There is just so much at Southport. “

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Coastal Pursuits

Delegate’s Delight Every delegate coming to Southport in 2012 is eligible to receive exclusive offers and information when they arrive and register for their conference, designed and collated specifically to introduce the first-time visitor to Southport and help them make best use of their free time while in the resort.

Delegates will receive exclusive discount vouchers, information on keeping active while in the resort and a copy of Delegate News, all containing useful information about what the resort has to offer throughout the year, including Southport’s wide range of events, excellent restaurants, fantastic shopping opportunities and exciting nightlife.

A short break in Southport is both enjoyable and affordable. Take a look, make your free time, and why not make a return visit with your family and friends?

STOP PRESS...

Southport’s iconic Scarisbrick Hotel has been sold to new owners who have an exciting programme of improvements planned for the Lord Street property. More details in the next issue.

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre, located in Crosby Coastal Park, just 30 minutes from Southport, is the North West’s newest and most accessible Water Sports and Visitor Centre.

The £10 million centre offers something for everyone, from Water sports, fitness suite, conference and banqueting facilities to overnight accommodation, Crosby Lakeside has something for everyone plus a fantastic Lakeside Bistro & Bar. For more information go to www.crosbylakeside.co.uk

Welcome Friends Southport always offers a warm welcome and this autumn is no exception with a number of new conferences taking place and old friends returning.

The National Association of Retired Police Officers returns to Southport in September and are followed in October by a new conference for the resort, the United Kingdom and Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS) The British Cattle Veterinary Association returns to us in November for its Annual Congress with high profile industry speakers from both sides of the Atlantic.

Help Us Help You! Here at Southport Conferences we value your feedback and all information received helps us to improve the service we offer to delegates and conference organisers. If, as a delegate, you have been given an Accommodation Survey to complete, please hand your completed survey back to your conference organiser. If you have any feedback to offer about your experience in Southport, be it on accommodation, conference facilities or the town itself, please do drop us a line at info@southportconferences.com

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Southport Restaurateurs Association - the Mark of Quality Look for the Southport Restaurateurs Association logo to find a selection of the best eateries in Southport. Members pride themselves on serving fresh, local produce and ingredients wherever possible. Add to this their pledge to offer the warmest of welcomes together with great customer service, delicious food and value for money and you’ve a recipe for a great meal. Check individual restaurant’s websites and www.visitsouthport.com for great deals and menus.

BEST OF BRITISH Forge Brasserie Queen Anne St PR8 1EH 01704 500522 www.forgebrasserie.co.uk Knightsbridge Restaurant Scarisbrick Hotel, Lord St PR8 1NZ 01704 543000 www.scarisbrickhotel.com Marine Brasserie Ramada Plaza Hotel, Promenade PR9 0DZ 01704 516220 www.ramadaplazasouthport.co.uk Nostalgia Tea Rooms 215-217 Lord St, PR8 1PF 01704 501294 Pudding & Pie 39 Wayfarers Arcade, Lord St PR8 1NT 01704 543943 Tree Tops Country House Restaurant Southport Old Rd, Formby L37 0AB 01704 572430 www.treetopsformby.co.uk Tyndalls & Lansdowne Bar 23 Hoghton St PR9 0NS 01704 500002 www.tyndalls.co.uk A TASTE OF EUROPE Auberge Brasserie 1b-3 Seabank Rd PR9 0EW 01704 530671 www.auberge-brasserie.com Bistrot Verite 7 Liverpool Rd, Birkdale PR8 4AR 01704 564199 Claudes of Churchtown 98 Botanic Rd, Churchtown PR9 7NE www.claudesofchurchtown.co.uk

Cloisters Dining Rooms Bank Passage, Lord St PR8 1NZ 01704 535153 www.cloistersrestaurant.com Finos at the Waterfront The Waterfront, Promenade PR9 0DX 01704 501745 Trattoria 51 51 The Promenade PR9 0DX 01704 510051 www.thepromenade.co.uk Gusto Trattoria 58-62 Lord St PR8 1QB 01704 544255 www.gustotrattoria.co.uk Lords Café Bar 659 Lord St PR9 0AW 01704 543814 www.lordscafebar.co.uk Nando’s Ocean Plaza, Marine Drive PR8 1SB 01704 537315 www.nandos.co.uk Pavilion Restaurant The Royal Clifton Hotel & Spa, Promenade PR8 1RB 01704 533771 www.royalclifton.co.uk Pizzeria Mamma Mia 120 Lord St PR8 1AA 01704 540259 Salvatore’s Ristorante 519 Lord St PR9 0BB 01704 534782 www.salvatoresristorante.co.uk The Barking Frog 137-141 Manchester Rd PR9 9BD 01704 545132 www.thebarkingfrogrestaurant.co.uk

The Dining Rooms 38 The Promenade PR8 1QU 01704 548549 www.rimmershotels.co.uk The Wine Cellar Eastbank St Square, Lord St PR8 1NY 01704 530002 www.the-wine-cellar.biz Volare 613 Lord St PR9 0AN 01704 546232 www.italianrestaurantsouthport.co.uk AROUND THE WORLD Alamir Lebanese Bistro 93 Eastbank St PR8 1DG 01704 544615 www.alamirbistro.com Kasturi Indian Cuisine 40 Eastbank St PR8 1ET 01704 533102/513400 www.kasturirestaurant.com Lal Qila 133-135 Eastbank St PR8 1DQ 01704 530111 www.lalqilasouthport.co.uk Lings on Kings 52 King St PR8 1JX 01704 530169 www.lingsonkings.co.uk V Café & Sushi Bar The Vincent Hotel, 98 Lord St PR8 1JR 01704 883800 www.thevincenthotel.com Warehouse Kitchen & Bar 30 West St PR8 1QN 01704 44662 www.warehousekitchenandbar.com

New Eateries Now Open!

Southport is pleased to welcome two exciting new restaurants which have opened close to the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre. Trattoria 51 (formerly 51 The Promenade) is located directly opposite the STCC and offers authentic pizza, pasta and Italian specialities in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Why not try Italian Nachos or Trattoria 51’s homemade tiramisu? www.trattoria51.co.uk The Waterfront complex, directly adjacent to the STCC is now home to Finos at the Waterfront. Finos will offer the marvellous flavours of mouthwatering tapas and traditional Spanish grills, together with carefully selected wines, all served in chic surroundings with a modern contemporary edge. www.finosatthewaterfront.co.uk

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Village Life…

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Highlights at the Southport Theatre & Convention Centre Lee Nelson Live (BBC3 Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show) 24 October 2011 Sarah Millican (Loose Women) Thoroughly Modern Millican 26 October 2011 Ed Byrne (Mock the Week) Crowd Pleaser 30 October 2011 Milton Jones (Lee Mack’s All Star Cast) - Live 6 November 2011 Dave Spikey (Phoenix Nights) Words Don’t Come Easy 12 November 2011 Gilbert O’Sullivan Gilbertville Tour 22 November 2011 Shakin’ Stevens 30th Anniversary Celebration 28 November 2011 Snow White 8 December 2011 - 2 January 2012 Beyond the Barricade 2 March 2012 Book via www.ticketmaster.co.uk or call 0844 8713021

Located just South of the town centre, Birkdale & Birkdale Village are a browsers paradise, home to a number of independent shops and a growing selection of quality restaurants, bistros and cafes.

Meetings on the Move!

Places to visit include the Birkdale Cheese Centre, in the centre of Birkdale Village with a vast selection available to sample and purchase, www.birkdalecheese.com. Birkdale Antiques on Upper Aughton Road offers a fabulous range of antiques, sourced from all over the world and restored to top original condition. Call 01704 550117 for more information.

The Mews Wedding centre presents a collection of small wedding related businesses, offering a veritable Wedding Fayre all year round! Visit The Mews Wedding Centre on Facebook.

Birkdale and Birkdale Village are home to a fine selection of cafes, bistros, restaurants and tea rooms. Marc Verite, the chef who put Southport on the Michelin dining map has realised his lifelong ambition with his eponymous family run restaurant Bistrot Verite in Birkdale Village. Other fine eateries situated within the village are Gastro Bar & Grill and Michael’s, while Birkdale Tea Rooms and Birkers are ideal venues for a coffee or hot snack.

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Southport Conferences are pleased to announce a new initiative to encourage delegates visiting the resort to keep active. Delegates can now access a factsheet on sports and leisure facilities which can be easily reached while in the resort, including golf, spas, gyms and sports clubs. For more information, go to www.southportconferences.com

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Puzzle Page

Wordsearch

ANSWERS from Spring/Summer 2011 edition: General Knowledge Quiz.

1. “How are you?”; 2. Manchester United; 3. Photoelectric/Selenium; 4. Austin; 5. Mary Pickford; 6. Sony; 7. Brighton; 8. Metro Goldwyn Mayer; 9. b) 1918; 10. Europe Cryptograms. William Butler Yeats: “it is most important that we should keep in this country a certain leisured class. I am of the opinion of the ancient Jewish book which says there is no wisdom without leisure”. Les Brown: “If you view all the things that happen to you, both good and bad, as opportunities, then you operate out of a higher levels of consciousness”. Samuel Smiles: “An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desire being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of perfoming”. John Sterling: “There is no lie that a man will not believe; and there is no man that does not believe many lies; and there is no man who believes only lies”

General Knowledge Quiz 1. Which group released the album, “Brothers in Arms”?

2. Who was Leonardo DiCaprio’s co-star in “Titanic”?

3. In which year were East and West German reunified? a. 1987 b. 1989 c. 1990 4. Who was the only woman to win two Nobel prizes?

5. In medicine, what does TB stand for?

6. Where are the ruins of the Palace of Knossos? a. Crete b. Rome c. Athens 7. Which is the deepest ocean in the world?

8. ‘Who shot JR? a. Kristen Shepherd b. Miss Ellie Ewing c. Sue Ellen Ewing 9. Which American series features the characters of Bree, Gabrielle and Susan?

10. What is the length of a marathon? a. 26 miles exactly b. 26 miles 385 yards c. 27 miles 250 yards

Sudoku

Cryptograms

ANSWERS ON PAGE 3

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Getting around Southport

everything’s within walking distance!

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From the South, take the M6 to exit 26; the M58 will take you to Ormskirk and then take the A570 to Southport. From the North, follow the A59 from Preston (exit 31 from the M6) then follow signs to Southport.

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Trains

Fast and frequent trains link Southport with Liverpool and Wigan/Manchester (including the Airport). Contact details for information: Merseytravel 0870 608 2608 www.merseytravel.gov.uk National Rail 0845 748 4950 www.nationalrail.co.uk

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Many local bus services terminate in the centre of Southport from Preston (Stagecoach) and the Liverpool and Wigan areas (Arriva). Contact details for more information: Traveline 0870 608 2608 www.traveline.org.uk Arriva 08701 20 10 88 www.arriva.co.uk/bustimes

Planes

Southport benefits from being close to two international airports, making access to the town easy from almost anywhere in the world. Contact details for more information: Liverpool John Lennon Airport 0871 521 8484 www.liverpooljohnlennonairport.com Manchester International Airport 0161 489 3000 www.manchesterairport.co.uk

Parking in Southport Southport’s “Park & Ride” schemes provide easy edge of town parking with a regular and frequent bus service into the town centre.

Esplanade Park and Ride (Southport Eco Centre / Splash World) 1100 cars/50 coaches £1.50 per car on entry Opening Times: 1st April to 30th September (summer) 7.30am-6.30pm (Mon-Sat) 1st October to 31st March (winter) 7.30am-6.30pm (Mon-Sat) 9.00am - 6.30pm (Sun) Fairways Park and Ride 890 cars £1.50 per car on entry Opening Times: 1st April to 30th September (summer) 7.15am-7.00pm (Sat) 9.45am-7.00pm (Sun) 1st October to 31st March (winter) 10.00am-6.30pm (Sat)

Shopmobility If mobility is a problem then Southport Shopmobility Link can help you to explore the resort. Battery powered wheelchairs & scooters and manual wheelchairs are available for hire by people with a mobility impairment.

Contact the dedicated team for more details, tel: 01704 500996 or visit the web site at: www.southportshopmobility.co.uk

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Banks Q Santander 25-29 Chapel Street, Southport Q Santander 169 Lord Street, Southport Q Barclays Bank 265-267 Lord Street, Southport Q Santander 2 Chapel Street, Southport Q Halifax 331 Lord Street, Southport Q HSBC Lord Street, Southport Q Lloyds TSB 23 London Street, Southport Q Royal Bank of Scotland 269 Lord Street, Southport Q Natwest London Street Southport Q Woolwich 22 London Street, Southport.

Q Yorkshire Bank 25 Eastbank Street, Southport

Pharmacies Q Boots the Chemist PLC 31/39 Chapel Street, Southport, PR8 1AL Q Castletown Chemist Ltd 13 Union Street, Southport, PR9 0QF Q Sainsburys plc Lord Street, Southport, PR9 OAP Q Moss Chemists 34 Shakespeare Street, Southport, PR8 5AB Q Superdrug Pharmacy 10 Eastbank Street, Southport, PR8 1AF

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Yellow Top Taxis 01704 531000 Kwik Cars 01704 547000 Central Cabs 0800 544414 All White 0800 537777

Places of worship Q Christ Church, Church of England Southport 01704 531756 Q Elim Pentecostal Church Rufford Road, Southport 01704 544419 Q Evangelical Pentecostal Church Argyle Road, Southport 01704 535989 Q First Church of Christ the Scientist Lord Street West, Southport

Q Grace Baptist Church Market Street, Southport 01704 531751 Q Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall, Duke Street, Southport 01704 536648 Q New Age Spiritualist Centre Portland Street, Southport 01704 542057 Q Southport New Synagogue Portland Street, Southport 01704 539859 Q Southport Muslim Society Sussex Road, Southport 01704 539859 Q Southport Hebrew Congregation Arnside Road, Southport 01704 532964 Q Southport Unitarian Church Portland Street, Southport 01704 229177 Q St. Maries on the Sands Seabank Road, Southport 01704 531229 Q St. George’s United Reformed Church Lord Street, Southport 01704 533353 Q The Salvation Army Shakespeare Street, Southport 01704 547805 Q Victoria Methodist Church Sussex Road, Southport 01704 544028 Q St Lukes Parish Church 71 Hawkshead St, Southport 01704 538703 Q Southport Spiritualist Church 27a Hawkshead St, Southport 07761 444812

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DELEGATE NEWS

Club Focus: Formby

Hall Golf Resort & Spa

Set amongst 200 acres of parkland, Formby Hall is now firmly established as one of the finest golf resorts and luxury spa hotels in the North West of England.

The challenging 72-par Old Course boasts an excellent pedigree and is an established venue on the European Challenge Tour, while the 9-hole par three course has been described as the best in the UK. Signature Hole – Little Venice – Hole 16 – Par 3 – 187 Yards An accurate tee shot is required here so club selection is key.

This picturesque yet extremely testing par 3, with its 170 yard carry over water, and 6 well placed greenside bunkers waiting to catch any errant tee shot leaves very little margin for error, and a Par 3 on the card is true reward for selecting the right club.

The prevailing wind is generally straight back towards the tee, adding to the difficulty.

Spa fans will find all the usual facilities including immaculate treatment rooms, fitted out to the highest standards imaginable, together with an extensive range of treatments and holistic therapies for both men and women.

Amazing Aintree

For more information go to www.formbyhallgolfresort.com

Stay in Southport for 2012 Open at Royal Lytham The Open Championships return to the North West in 2012, taking place at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club from 15 – 22 July 2012. Accommodation will be at a premium so why not stay in nearby Southport and combine your visit with a tee time on one of the Open Championship qualifying courses, which include West Lancashire and Hillside. For more information go to www.visitsouthport.com

Racing at historic Aintree doesn’t happen every day, so when it does, it’s always a special occasion. Home of the John Smith’s Grand National, Aintree, just 30 minutes drive from Southport, is one of the world’s most famous racecourses.

With over two miles of luscious green racetrack, racing here is always a sight to behold at one of Aintree’s winter racedays.

Coming up this Autumn/Winter are the Old Roan Chase Day and Matalan Family Funday, Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October and the Becher Chase Day on Sunday 3 December, the last meeting before the 2012 John Smiths Grand National, which takes place on 12-14 April 2012.

For more information on all of these fantastic events and to book tickets or hospitality, go to www.aintree.co.uk

Wheel Appeal!

Southport Conferences is pleased to offer to delegates a dedicated bike loan scheme, aimed at reducing the use of cars as preferred method of transport when attending conferences and events in the area. The scheme is supported by Southport’s Cycling Town status, awarded in 2008, which provides many routes and facilities for cyclists, including dedicated bike parks at local hotels. Coupled with our excellent rail links in the town, its easy to get about and explore without the need for a car, either by bike or on foot.

For more information contact Southport Cycle Centre on www.southportcycletown.gov.uk or call 01704 500996

Designed by Champion Media Group, Edited by Rachel Glover. A Sefton Council Tourism Publication. Information is correct at time of going to press.

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