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Unions to launch:- "Keep Merseyrail safe" campaign...
ON Tuesday, 12 January 2016, the North West Rail Unions RMT, Aslef and TSSA will launch their campaign to keep Merseyrail trains safe, in the face of the threat to axe more than 200 safety trained guards. We want your views on this topic, so please email us to:- News24@SouthportReporter.Com and let us know your thoughts on the idea Merseyrail might no longer have guards on trains? We have posted this question on our Twitter Account as a Poll, on Sunday, 10 January 2016 and will repeated after 12 January as well... More bad weather for start of 2016 MORE wet weather, and now icy conditions will cause major issues for travel over the next week; add to this strong winds, please stay safe. Keep speeds down and keep warm clothing with you when driving, in case you get stuck. If you see any issues, please let us know. Also please do send us your weather pictures, but do not put yourself in danger when taking them. We are also asking, will we have a White Easter this year? What do you, our readers think? Email us to:- News24@SouthportReporter.Com. CLA welcomes plans to support farmers and rural communities
THE Country Land and Business Association Limited. (CLA), on 6 January 2016, in the North, has welcomed new plans to improve farming resilience announced by Defra Secretary Liz Truss at the Oxford Farming Conference. The CLA, which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses throughout the North, said it welcomed the drive towards further de-centralisation of decision making to farmers and local communities. CLA North Regional Director Dorothy Fairburn said:- "Around the region farmers and land managers provide a wealth of solutions to flooding. The CLA will continue to make the case for use of effective land management practices to 'slow the flow' of water and will play a full part in Defra's review. Local partnerships such as Internal Drainage Boards also have a track record of managing flood risks efficiently and effectively. They, as well as groups such as the Cumbrian Floods Partnership, are a great example of local decision making that works because they are run by local people with a direct interest in pragmatic solutions for flood prevention. We need more partnerships and services like this in flood risk areas where they do not already exist. We will be asking Ministers for greater clarity on how they see the development of more partnerships and the raising of money through local Tax raising powers. These have to be deployed carefully and only on the basis of consent of local landowners and other businesses." |
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New look classes with a bonus at Southport's YMCA
IF getting fit tops your list of
New Year's resolutions, check out the new look health and wellbeing offer at
YMCA Southport. During January, YMCA Southport is offering a free month's
membership to anyone who signs up for an annual pass. As part of its
revamped health and wellbeing offering, YMCA Southport has introduced a new
timetable of more than 40 fitness classes, designed to boost fitness levels,
while having fun. There will also be a team of personal trainers on hand to
provide extra support to achieve personal fitness goals.
Lisa Jones, Operations Manager at YMCA
Southport, said:- "Getting involved in enjoyable classes is a great
way to keep fit and active and what better time to get going than the start
of a new year. With more than 40 activities on offer, there really is
something for everyone. We have recently had a recruitment drive for fitness
instructors, so we have a keen team which can offer expert advice and
support for people who want to get involved in everything from climbing to
karate. Overall, we have fantastic health and wellbeing facilities at
Hoghton Street, particularly for young people. Becoming a member is the
perfect route to getting fit for the New Year, while providing an
opportunity to meet new people and have some fun. And just to make things
even more attractive, there's no joining fee, our charges are very
reasonable; and there's a free month if you join for the year. I look
forward to welcoming many new members throughout January."
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