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Issue:- 15 May 2015

Lord Street Volunteers do make a difference

THE Lord Street In Bloom Volunteer group are passionate about keeping Lord Street floral and enjoy working alongside local business's Sainsbury's and Asda. "Our group are so lucky to have the support of Nicky Plaistow and her team from Sainsbury's and Sharon Gregory Wareing from Asda we can achieve so much more when we work together. Last week we decided to take on the mammoth task of weeding and turning over the flower beds in front of Sainsbury's store, through a recent story in the local paper Shoreline Church contacted the group enquiring about how they could get involved with the gardening sessions. I told them to come along on the day, 4 students turned up and really got stuck in, they thoroughly enjoyed themselves and worked well with all the group. Volunteers do make a difference to our Community and with the support of local business's we can achieve so much more." said one of Sainsbury's staff, Nicola Plaistow.

"Sainsbury's, Asda and Shoreline Church thanks for being part of our team on the day. We had a great afternoon and are looking at doing another big session in June. I would like to thanks Sainsbury's for laying on lunch for everyone it really was appreciated." added one of the Lord Street In Bloom Volunteers.

Witness appeal after verbal abuse at Liverpool James Street Station

DO you recognise this man? British Transport Police has released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to after a member of station staff was verbally abused. The incident occurred on Saturday, 25 April 2015, at around 9.45pm. Investigating officer PC Paul Quest said:- "A man became abusive to a member of station staff at the barriers in the booking hall after he was refused travel because he was drunk. He swung out his arm at the staff member, who had to duck to avoid contact. We believe the man in the CCTV images could have information that is vital to our enquiries and we urge him or anyone who recognises him to come forward." Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on:- 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference:- PSUB/B11 of 14/05/2015. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555 111.

'Fantastic' Heather inspires cancer charity walk

A young mum's inspirational coming to terms with cancer has helped raise Ł630 for the NHS unit helping treat her.

Heather Rodgers, 31, from Southport, received a terminal diagnosis of bowel and liver cancer just after Christmas.

She and husband Ben have 2 children Adia, 3, and Heath, 1, and attend Christ Church in Lord Street, Southport.

Fellow member of the congregation Pete Cunningham was inspired by Heather's faith and strength of character to raise money for the Medical Day Unit at Southport and Formby District General Hospital.

Heather said:- "I don't know how people get through something like this without faith. Since very soon after I was told it was terminal, I have had a total feeling of peace. It's in God's hands and the support and prayers for my recovery from the church has been fantastic."

Before her diagnosis Heather was a music therapist at Derian House, a children's hospice near Chorley. She has now taken on the role of worship director at Christ Church and is developing its musical repertoire.

Pete said:- "Heather is a fantastic person and inspired me to do the walk. I was going to a Christian retreat near Skipton, in north Yorkshire, and decided to ask church members to sponsor me to walk the 63 miles there rather than drive."

He set off on Easter Sunday and arrived the following Wednesday, clocking up Ł10 a mile.

A self confessed couch potato, Pete now has the walking bug and plans to walk the 70 miles to another church event at Whitchurch in Shropshire, sleeping rough in a tent to raise money for the homeless.

Light Nights in Liverpool was a glowing success

THE annual Light Nights event has taken place in Liverpool City Centre, on Friday, 16 May 2015. We will be bringing you video and photos in the next issue, but we would love to know what you thought of it this year. Please email us your memories of the event to:- news24@southportreporter.com.

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Deceased estates notice - Lilian May Jackam

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of Lilian May Jackam (also known as Lillian May) Jackam (Deceased), late of Birch Abbey Rest Home, 55 Alexandra Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9HD, UK, who died on 04/10/2018, are required to send particulars thereof in writing, to the undersigned Solicitors, on or before 24/05/2019, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice. Churches Solicitors, 12 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL, UK. Ref:- 'T553015.'

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