I Love Southport by Champion Media Group

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The Champion • Summer 2009

Welcome to I love Southport

Whilst great care has been taken in the production of this publication, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of data supplied. Details are subject to change without notice. © 2009 CMG. All rights reserved.

n behalf of everyone involved in this project I am delighted to welcome readers to this special publication, which is determined to help stimulate business and increase pride in our beautiful coastal resort. This publication is a celebration of all that is good about Southport and follows our hugely successful Pride In Southport (published earlier this year in which we revealed £200 million has already been invested in our town over the past 10 years, with a similar amount planned for the next decade). Now, at a time when trading conditions around the globe are in serious difficulties, Southport is bravely facing the challenges and finding ways to turn adversity into opportunity. One such example was the I Love Southport marketing campaign launched by the marketing group of Southport Business Enterprise. It was a collective enterprise to promote business in the town. The concept speaks volumes about the business community. It’s a great example of positive action and one of the reasons why this wonderful town will survive the downturn better than others. Building on the success of that campaign, our publication I Love Southport Because... adds a new dimension to the promotion helping to extend the life of the investment already made. It will also help to increase awareness and encourage greater support of the original aims.

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I Love Southport Because... is totally dedicated to Southport and is being delivered with The Champion to every household in Southport. You will read page after page of the positive side of life in our town, be it our fantastic shops, our amazing leisure facilities or our bustling nightlife. Copies of I Love Southport Because... will also be placed at strategic locations around the town and be distributed to visitors providing an interesting and informative read, highlighting all the attractions, goods and services Southport has to offer. We are proud to serve Southport. We are equally proud to reinforce and spread the word about our many strengths and attractions and to play our part in stimulating business and job creation. Let’s ALL love Southport! Betty Drummond, Managing Director Champion Media Group

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Dave Atherton Martin Hovden Natasha Robson Natasha Young Rebecca Keegan Henry James Southport Tourism John Swift Dave Atherton

Champion Media Group Clare House, 166 Lord Street Southport PR9 0QA 01704 392 392 Courtesy of Southport Tourism

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Of the Shopping Of its Little Villages Of its Restaurants Of its Nightlife Of its Events & What’s On Of its Hotels Of Wayfarers Arcade Of its Golf Of its Spas & Leisure It’s a Great Place to Live Of its Small Businesses Of its Care for the Elderly

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...Of the Shopping

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rom its independent retailers to high street chains, Southport has something for everyone. Lord Street, at the heart of the town centre, is famous for its mile of shops, sheltered by unique Victorian glass canopies.

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COSTUME JEWELLERY • GIFTS AND ACCESSORIES • HANDBAGS AND KIPLING STOCKISTS

3 KING STREET (Behind the Vincent Hotel) • PR8 1LB • 01704 534007

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• If you haven’t been measured for 2 years, and recently lost or gained weight, you need to be measured

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www.the-lingerie-collection.co.uk

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...Of the Shopping because...

The wide boulevard of Lord Street is said to have been the inspiration behind the stylish streets of Paris. Just a short walk away is the pedestrianised Chapel Street, leading to Eastbank Street - one of the main arteries into the town. Southport’s town centre is also full of hidden gems - so make sure you don’t bypass the side streets and arcades. The resort has a wealth of celebrated independent stores and is noted for its jewellers, antique dealers and bookshops, that boast some celebrity clients.

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Floral Designer: Aaron M. McManus • Deliveries - Local, National & International • Weddings • Corporate Events • Funerals • Traditional & Contempory Designs

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I love Southport’s shopping because of the number of small, independent retailers who make Southport so different from other towns and because parking is so easy.

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• CARPET • KARNDEAN • LAMINATE LAMINA FLOORING • SOLID/ENGINEERED WOOD • VINYL AND RUGS

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Southport Dress Agency

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SEIDENSTICKER BRUNO ST HILAIRE ROY ROBSON GREEN COAST ASDRUMARK UNDERWEAR PETER ENGLAND MELKA SCOTT SUITS MEYER TROUSERS GARDEUR TROUSERS BAILEYS PURE SHIRTS SOPRANO TIES & CUFFLINKS BROOK TAVERNER KARTEL PLUS MUCH MORE

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If fashion is your thing you are in the right place, because Southport has style to suit any budget, from bigname stores to designer boutiques. And for those who love to shop, there are two large retail parks within walking distance of the main town -Central 12 and Ocean Plaza.

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...Of the Shopping I love Southport because of our lovely looking town centre with a wide range of shops and restaurants and I love being right on the coast with the beach and sand dunes so nearby. I also play golf, so I am spoilt for choice here.

Southport’s No.1 Purveyor of High Quality Room-Size Remnants

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Come & find us in Portland Street and we promise your endeavours won’t be wasted

Why Portland Wine Cellars?

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That’s easy - we are simply the best and here is why: • Over 600 wines from around the world • More than 100 beers from country of origin • The best selection of malt whisky’s around • Full range of oddity liqueur ...if we don’t sell it it’s not worth drinking! Our prices are the best we can do…and are always good and fair.

Virginia Mews 01704 534474 FREE PARKING in our cobbled courtyard

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...Of its little villages because...

I love Southport because of the friendliness of the residents and Churchtown’s quaintness & historic features. Ken Bridge, North Meols Civic Society

way from the bustling town centre, Southport’s quaint little villages have something different to offer.

BOTANIC GARDENS COME AND VISIT THESE AWARD WINNING GARDENS

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Steeped in history and full of character, Churchtown and Birkdale each have their own independent shops and attractions that are worth a visit.

• Floral Displays • Victorian Fernery

Famous for its thatched cottages, picturesque Churchtown is also home to the grade two star listed manor house Meols Hall, and many of the village’s original buildings have maintained their period features.

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A diverse selection of shops stretches from Churchtown traffic lights to Botanic Road, and village pubs and some of the town’s renowned restaurants offer a warm welcome with fine food and drink.

Also visit our shop now open at Hesketh park

BOTANIC GARDENS CHURCHTOWN OPEN EVERY DAY

Birkdale is a lively place to live, visit and work and its Victorian and Edwardian touches give the village a traditional feel. The prestigious Royal Birkdale golf club is also situated nearby, bringing visitors to the village when it hosts the British Open Golf Championships.

I love Southport because it’s a beautiful town with many attractions and it still has a presence about it. Birkdale is a complete village with all the shops and everything that people need.

Proprietors Eddie and Louise invite you to indulge yourself with made-to-order sandwiches, pies, pastries and cakes – ideal for a picnic in the Botanic Gardens

Birkdale Boutique

Evening Menu from £13.95 2 Course Monday to Saturday Lunch Menu from £7.95

Contemporary stylish, Contemporary, versatile clothing

‘NO GIMMICKS… JUST REAL FOOD’

Complete your look with fabulous accessories. We stock handbags, belts, jewellery and scarves.

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42a Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AY Telephone: 01704 568 822 E-mail: info@birkdalecheese.com Website: www.birkdalecheese.com

To book your table call 01704 228334

5 Weld W P Parade, Birkdale Village, Southport PR8 2DT • Tel: T 01704 569697

Café Open 10.00 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. Dinner Served: Tuesday T to Saturday 6.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Open for morning coffee, snacks and afternoon tea throughout the day

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There are also plenty of parks, open spaces and play facilities to enjoy, from Churchtown’s Botanic Gardens to Bedford Park in Birkdale and Hesketh Park.

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Each of the villages are represented by Civic Societies and host their own community events and are keen to boost the area by taking part in initiatives such as the North West in Bloom competition.

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...Of its Restaurants

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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Volare is the latest Italian restaurant open in Southport. The idea is to offer the authentic italian cuisine and atmosphere in their simplicity. We have an extensive menu and wine list to accomodate all sorts of clientele, or design a menu to suit your party booking. • A la Carte Menu • Lunch Menu • Early Bird Menu • Fish Menu OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK (CLOSED TUESDAY)

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Cinnamon Bar and Lounge 13-17 Scarisbrick Avenue, PR8 1NN .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 536926

Crystals 43-45 Liverpool Road, PR8 4AG .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 551881 Darcys Tearoom 52 Eastbank Street, PR8 1ES .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 543290 Forge Brasserie Queen Anne Street, PR8 1EH .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 500522 Knightsbridge Restaurant

FRIDAY NIGHT FRENZY... SATURDAYNIGHT FEVER! 5 COURSE BANQUET 5-11pm … only

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Scarisbrick Hotel,Lord Street, PR8 1NZ.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 543000

Marine Brasserie Ramada Plaza Hotel, The Promenade, PR9 0DZ.. 516220 Nostalgia Tearoom 215-217 Lord Street, PR8 1PF.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 501294 Tree Tops Restaurant & Hotel

Come and enjoy our new 5 course banquet (including Crispy Duck!)

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A taste of inspiration Rely on members of the Southport Restaurateurs Association to serve the finest quality ingredients, use local produce where able and offer comfortable surroundings to dine in.

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Customer service is of paramount importance too and members are keen to offer everybody the warmest of welcomes.

Cloisters Dining Rooms Bank Passage, Lord Street, PR8 1NZ .. .. 535153 Gusto Trattoria 58-62 Lord Street, PR8 1QB .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 544255 Latin Lounge 8 Post Office Avenue, PR9 0US .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 536700 Lords Café Bar 659 Lord Street, PR9 0AW .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 543814 Nando’s Ocean Plaza, Marine Drive, PR8 1SB .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 537315 The Barking Frog 137-141 Manchester Road, PR9 9BD .. .. .. .. .. .. 545132 The Dining Rooms on West Street Alexandra & Victoria Hotel, 38 The Promenade, PR8 1QU .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 548549

The Pavilion Restaurant The Royal Clifton Hotel, The Promenade, PR8 1RB .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 533771

The Wine Cellar Eastbank Street Square, Lord Street, PR8 1NY .. 530002

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Café Moo Moo 129 Cambridge Road, Churchtown, PR9 9SD .. .. .. 226129 Fuego’s 3-5 Stanley Street, PR9 0BY .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 514040 Lings on Kings 52 King Street, PR8 1JX .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 530169 Oriental Delight 63 Southport Road, PR8 5JF .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 512012 Taj Mahal 35 Bath Street, PR9 0DP .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 544991 The Kasturi 40 Eastbank Street, PR8 1ET.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 533102

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hether you are young or old, you’ll find something to entertain you in the evening in Southport. We have a supeb range of pubs, both old-style and new, for those who fancy a night at the “local”. Many of our pubs offer a wide range of entertainment from quizzes to karaoke to live music.

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And for the young – and young at heart – there are numerous night clubs, many with late licences for all you night owls.

outhport has an abundance of superb restaurants offering the very best cuisine from all parts of the world.

Whether you’re a fan of traditional English food or prefer something new to your taste buds, you’ll find something to suit you in the resort. The Southport Restaurateurs Association was established in 2006 and has gone from strength to strength. Members of the association can be trusted to serve the finest in quality, use local produce when able and offer comfortable surroundings. Go on, treat yourself!

So while you’re in the town centre, make sure it’s a night to remember.

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Head Chef Paul Moore has created an innovative menu that enhances traditional home� �� cooked food with an elegant, contemporary twist. Classic dishes such as Shepherd’s Pie, Sticky Toffee Pudding and a variety of Pastas, Salads, Steaks and more; Cinnamon has � �� something for everyone.

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Afternoon tea is served all day offering fresh home-baked scones with cream and preserves, Toasted Tea Cakes and a choice of speciality teas. You can even wind down with a latte, � �� frothy cappuccino or even a nice cup of earl grey.

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In the Evenings, Cinnamon Bar & Lounge honours a delectable choice of a la’carte dining that won’t burn a�� hole in your pocket. With a choice of 2 or 3 course meals at affordable prices and impeccable service, you will have a dining experience to remember. But don’t forget to make room for some Strawberry Baked Alaska that is truly to die for!

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Open 7 days a week, Cinnamon Bar & Lounge boasts an establishment to be proud of. Every �� Friday night there is live entertainment with a variety of up and coming artists such as Kat Daggers, who is an exceptional vocalist from the Northwest. Cinnamon gives you something different for a night out on the town.

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Cinnamon also provides an elegantly decorated function room with comfortable and stylish furniture and a new outside BBQ area, perfect for any celebratory occasion. Free of charge to hire. With its own private bar you can indulge in unique cocktails, wines and beers from across the globe and to make your party that extra special, Cinnamon can provide you with a choice of entertainment from karaoke to live acts, DJ’s to even a Nintendo Wii night for your pals. So come down and have your very own dining experience here at Cinnamon with its amazing offers, Sunday lunch specials, friendly and experienced service and much more.

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...Of it’s Events because...

I love Southport because it is superb for events. From the Flower Show to the Air Show and right through the calendar it attracts thousands of people to the resort, which has got to be good for the economy.

Phil King, Southport’s former tourism boss.

hroughout the year Southport is bursting with activity. The 2009 season kicked off in May with the Southport Food and Drink Festival (14th to 17th) and the Southport International Jazz Festival (28th to 31st). July brings Summer Classics to Victoria Park, this year hosting a Motown tribute show on Friday 24th and The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday 25th. August is the host to the Woodvale International Rally (1st & 2nd) and

Holy Trinity, Trinity Hoghton Street, Southport

invites you to a new series of

Sundays at Six

worship, teaching, prayer and praise in a relaxed and friendly setting. All at 6pm on Sunday evenings over the summer. A chance for you to relax, learn, renew yourself and make new friends.

Come & see; Come & share 28th June - Cross Examination:

an opportunity to listen to and question the Bishop of Warrington, W David Jennings. Followed by refreshments

5th July - Living Stones:

a conducted tour of Trinity T taking in its architecture, history and characters

9th August A - The Evening Service of Compline: an introduction to the history of this beautiful service. Music and teaching before we say the service together

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16th August A - A Conducted Meditation:

Revd John Davies, Vicar V of The Good Shepherd, W Derby will share thoughts and readings on West how God is encountered in the everyday. Followed by refreshments

19th July - An evening of Taize T chants and music. 26th July - Seeing Salvation:

an audio-visual presentation of some central works of art

2nd August A - Meditating on the Psalms: spiritual insights into some of the psalms

led by Revd Ruth R Stock, Vicar V of St Gabriel’s Liverpool. Followed by refreshments T Toxteth, an audio-visual presentation on the life and poetry of St Therese of Lisieux. Followed by refreshments

30th August A - In Concert with Andy Jones: music for guitar, ukulele and audience participation. Andy will round off our ‘09 series with a happy hour of music, singing, food & drink. Alleluia. You Y can check Andy’s music out on www.myspace.com/andyjband www

Holy Trinity T Church, Hoghton Street, Southport is also the venue for performances by The Church & Chapel Choirs, THe Southport Bach Choir, Choir The Trinity T Arts Festival. F F more information or tickets, please phone 07999 879 632 or (01704) 568001 For www www.holytrinitysouthport.org.uk • www.trinityartsfestival.org.uk www • www.southportbachchoir www.southportbachchoir.org.uk .southportbachchoir.org.uk Normal Services in Church include a Parish Communion at 10.15am with the church & chapel Choirs and Choral Evensong each Wednesday W at 7.15pm (during term time) with the Church Choir. F more information please contact The Vicar Revd Canon Dr Rod Garner (01704) 538560 For anglican@garnerr.freeser r r.freeser ve.co.uk

All are welcome! Do please come & join us

Saturday & Sunday

1st & 2nd August A HUGE PROGRAMME OF ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE …

23rd August A - The Little Flower:

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12th July - Heaven in Ordinary:

the world famous Southport Flower Show (20th to 23rd). In September the Southport skies come alive with the drama and excitement of the Southport Air Show (26th & 27th) on the seafront, whilst October hosts the British Musical Fireworks Championships (9th to 11th) and the season finale the Southport Comedy Week (23rd to 31st). The dates for the 2010 events programme have been provisionally booked, log onto www.visitsouthport.com/whatson for more information.

Woodvale Rally is supported by

• Vintage & Classic Cars & Motorcycles • Stunt Motorcycles • Model Aircraft Flying Displays • Model Boats & Railways • Military Vehicles • Merlin Engines RAF WOODVALE • Huey & Police Helicopters • Kite Flying • Family Funfair • Kids Entertainment • Jazz Bands & Picnic Area • Car Boot Sale & Autojumble • Trade Stands and more …

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...Of What’s On! because...

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Plus summer fun from 25 July • bug hunts & pond dipping • wetland croquet

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• plastic duck races • den building & giant indoor sand pit • daily otter talk and feed • family crafts • visit our roundhouse

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he resort’s theatres provide a platform for local talent as well as national and international names. The recently refurbished Southport Theatre and Conference Centre on the Promenade, welcomes touring productions and one-off shows to its stage all year round, providing entertainment for all ages. The Little Theatre, on Hoghton Street in the town centre, is home to the Southport Dramatic Club and also hosts performances from other local and amateur groups. While Southport Arts Centre, an historic Lord Street building next to the Town Hall and Atkinson Art Gallery, offers the best of both with its professional and amateur programme of film, comedy, music and theatre events.

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...Of its Great Hotels!

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ecently Southport has seen a boom in its hotel industry. In 2008 the Ramada Plaza opened on the Promenade, overlooking the Marine Lake, to give a major boost to the resort’s conference facilities. Earlier in the year the five-star Vincent opened its doors on Lord Street, on the site of the former ABC cinema and has since attracted a wealth of A-list celebrities to the town, including Jude Law, Wayne and Coleen Rooney and Marc Almond.

Southport the Classic Resort has something to offer for everyone and all ages, come for the day, the weekend or a short break and you will be astounded at the quality accommodation on offer from a traditional guest house to a luxury hotel, we have got the lot.

Adam Urbanowski, president of Southport Hotels Association

Scarisbrick Hotel

Why Choose the Scarisbrick? Perfect central location Registered for Civil Wedding Ceremonies Catering from 20 to 160 Top Of The Range Function Suites First Class Food and Service Fully air-conditioned Suites Excellent value for money ‘very adaptable’ Wedding Packages • Four-poster Honeymoon Suites included in the Wedding Package Discounted bedrooms for family and friends • • • • • • • •

For that perfect day... FULLY INCLUSIVE PACKAGES FOR LESS THAN £2400.00! (No Hidden Extras) Based on 50 daytime guests – superb 3-course meal and coffee, red carpet and Champagne greeting for the bride and groom, welcome reception drinks, wine with your meal, sparkling wine toast. Floral decorations and candelabras. 100 evening guests with buffet. Resident DJ and Disco. Four-poster Honeymoon Suite with breakfast for Bride and Groom.

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Prince Of Wales W Hotel Lord Street, Southport PR8 1JS C CAN’T W WAIT TO GET MARRIED?

AFFORDABLE WEDDING BONANZA (Subject to availability & for new bookings only)

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3 Course Wedding W Breakfast for 50 guests to include a welcome Bucks Fizz Evening Buffet Reception for 100 guests

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a great selection of smaller hotels, guest accommodation and bed and breakfast establishments that offer great service with that homely feel. Whatever your choice or budget Southport will have something to offer you. For more information about accommodation in the town visit www.southporthotels.org or www.visitsouthport.com

Modern hotels now complement the beautiful Victorian heritage of hotels such as the Prince of Wales, the Scarisbrick and the Royal Clifton and these have been part of Southport’s heritage for many years. The resort has always been a popular tourist destination, since William ‘Duke’ Sutton built the first bathing house and hotel in the late 1700s. We have

Why not enjoy the luxury and fine food at The Prince Of W Wales Hotel

Ramada Plaza Southport Hotel The Ramada Plaza Hotel offers the finest in luxury city centre style hotel accommodation at the heart of one of the UK’s most classic seaside resorts. You can enjoy the very best facilities expected in a modern Four Star Ramada Plaza Hotel yet have the luxury of being able to overlook magnificent panoramic coastal views, close to some of the best and most famous championship golf courses to be found anywhere in the country and benefit from being only two minutes from Lord Street, famous for its shops and boutiques. It’s a combination that you’ll find truly unique; whether you’re making a business or conference trip, staying for a short leisure break, a night at the theatre or casino, a day at the spa, a golfing trip or planning the wedding of a lifetime!

Marine Lake, Southport Promenade, Southport PR9 0DZ. Tel: 01704 516220 www.ramadaplazasouthport.co.uk

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 133 Luxury bedrooms – All non smoking, each with internet access  Executive lounge with bar and tea and coffee facilities for guests in our executive rooms  Fitness suite  Four meeting or function rooms  One stunning function room with wall to ceiling windows overlooking the Marina – offering the best view in Southport  Marine Brasserie, bar and relaxed lounge area  Free computer desk in the reception area  Free car parking for all guests  Within 20 minutes of six championship golf courses  Two minutes from Lord Street famous for its shops and boutiques  Adjacent to The Southport Theatre & Convention Centre  Two minutes from Southport Pier

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Why I really love Southport is that it’s my home town, a lovely classic English resort, and I am lucky enough to spend one day a week in the very heart of it at the Wayfarers Arcade where I am in beautiful surroundings and can indulge in some retail therapy! Nicola Lynch, Managing Director at Lord Street Properties

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outhport is well known for its Victorian architecture and the stunning domed glass roof of Wayfarers Arcade is one of the finest examples of this. Understanding the importance of protecting the beauty and heritage of the Grade 2 listed building, owners Lord Street Properties have invested £2 million in refurbishing the arcade. The renovation works were sympathetic to the arcade’s Victorian history and culminated with the completion of the arcade’s new floor. The original mosaic edging is still retained but the central area has now been covered in terrazzo tiles and the design of the portico is echoed in a special feature area under the dome. A £350,000 project, that took two years of careful planning and three months to implement. Wayfarers is well worth visiting for the architecture and floor alone, but add to that over 30 stylish and individual shops, then for that unique shopping experience Wayfarers Arcade must be on your list.

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f you love to relax or be pampered, then Southport is the perfect place for you. The resort has numerous health spas, leisure centres, hairdressers and beauty salons offering something for everyone, whether that be working out in beautiful Victorian surroundings or getting the very latest beauty treatment. Southport has all the right ingredients to keep you looking gorgeous, so there will be no excuses for not looking and feeling your best. And when it comes to leisure activities you will be spoilt for choice. Southport has many local sports clubs (even croquet!) and is world famous for its wide variety of golf courses, including one of the homes of the Open - Royal Birkdale. The resort has a funfair and inland boating lake - the Marine Lake - where you can take a trip on a motor boat and take in the pleasant scenery.

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t least eight reasons crop up regularly in buyer surveys, most highlighting the central fact that new homebuilders generally offer a range of benefits that the second-hand market cannot match. Increasingly, the ‘green’ character of new homes is now among the highest-ranked attributes that makes people choose new, says New Homes Marketing Board chairman David Pretty. “Virtually all new homes are built to the latest mainstream environmental standards and are vastly more energy-efficient – and therefore generally much cheaper to run,” he said. “The message seems to be getting through that new homes, even when many may look traditional, are ‘green’ homes – certainly the greenest you buy from the open property market right now.” So what exactly do buyers prefer about buying new in Southport?

The most common reasons given by customers are: • A pristine, untouched and perfect new home • Fully-fitted, state-of-the-art kitchens and bathrooms • Energy efficiency – new homes are green homes, built to the latest environmental standards and cheaper to run • Choice of certain finishes and coverings • Opportunities to view example properties in advance, repeatedly if required • Wide range of no-strings help packages • Southport’s excellent location • Ten-year Warranty

Said David Pretty: “The deals, assistance and options that new housebuilders are able to offer are simply not available when buying second-hand homes. Many builders now give help with deposits or Stamp Duty, with discounts, part exchange and a whole raft of other benefits. Very often, these benefits make the difference between people being able to buy and not being able to buy.” He added: “What’s more, the economic downturn has brought new home prices in line with the second-hand market, so there is not even a ‘brand new’ premium any more. Buying new is even better value right now.”

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mall businesses are the backbone of any town or community and Southport is no exception. It has a vast network of professionals working in the service industry plasterers, plumbers, gardeners and roofers to name but a few and a glance through your weekly Champion will show you the amount and diversity

of these businesses. Restaurants, cafes, pubs, food stores and small retailers are also found in great numbers in Southport and some family firms have been operating successfully in the town for many years. Southport prides itself on the quality it offers and these small businesses all help to make Southport - England’s Classic resort.

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The Lyndale Registered Nursing and Care Home

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outhport is quite rightlly proud of its caring approach to looking after its elderly. We have numerous care homes, offering the very best support and help for our older generation. Some are nursing homes which provide the best possible medical assistance for its residents, while others concentrate on giving its elderly rest and support when necessary. There are also Care in the Community Services, giving care and support in the comfort of your own home 24/7. All are dedicated to ensuring people make the most of their later years.

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DOVECOTE MANOR Care Home and Spa

We understand that choosing the right Care Home is an important decision, and at MHA we care about your new home as much as you do. All rooms have modern en suite facilities with WC, hand basin and own TV aerial. Our Home is visited regularly by a Chiropodist and Optician, for our residents welfare. Activities for our residents include Crafts, Bowls, Games, etc. Connell Court’s excellent standard of care is officially recognised by the Residential Benchmarking 5 Star accreditation and the 3 Crowns awarded for the high standard of facilities and services provided in the Home. Commission of Quality Care – excellent rating.

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At Dovecote Manor our clientele will have the best of both worlds, • Community living with assistance as and when required from our team of experienced well trained staff. • The benefits of a leisure centre including; - Swimming Pool - Gym Facilities F - Activities room - Coffee Shop All rooms r ar substantially larger are lar than would normally be expected in this environment, envir some with balconies overlooking the extensive gardens gar and all benefit from fr a full bathro bathr om en-suite.

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E-mail: luke@dovehavencarehomes.co.uk Homes. There is a weekly programme of activities available for residents to enjoy as well as regular outings using our specially adapted mini-bus. Arrange a visit and see for yourself We encourage potential residents and relatives or friends to visit us before choosing a Home. You Y can view our facilities, meet our staff and experience the welcoming atmosphere of our Homes.

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Need a little HELP but don’t know who to turn to? OUR FULLY FULL TRAINED CARERS HAVE HA ENHANCED POLICE DISCLOSURE AND CAN HELP WITH: • Personal Care – Bathing and Dressing • Meal Preparation • Medication Prompting • Doctors and Hospital Appointments • Day Sitting • Night Sitting – Waking W or Sleeping • Supporting People with Learning Difficulties • Full 24-hour Care if required • Home Help Service – Ironing/Washing/Shopping/Errands Ironing/W • All Carers are Enhanced CRB checked check and trained in many areas i.e. Palliative P and Dementia Care, Infection Control, Food F Hygiene, Diabetes Awareness, A Challenging Behaviour •W We can supply Male Carers on request • Private and Direct Payment P clients welcome •W We are an established agency registered with QCC

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