Southport Cavaliers Football

SOUTHPORT Cavaliers Football team are holding a entertainment pack fundraisings evening on Saturday, 18 July 2009 at Leos Bar, Neville Street, from 8 till late.

Southport Cavaliers are hoping to raise money towards pitch fees and equipment for the coming season, Tickets are available at Leos Bar prices at £3 each or you can play on the night £4 per person, (over 18s only) the evening will include -

Disco - Football Quiz - Raffle - Buffet - Playstation Competition on the big screen - and a preview of a Southport Cavaliers game and training session, with guest commentary, its all good fun, please come along and support a local Sunday league team, keeping grass roots football alive. For any further information you can contact Jay on:- 07856894776 or check out their website.

Arts Festival Beats Recession, Celebrates Record Turnout

LAST month's Prescot Festival defied the economic downturn and broke all records, with the largest audiences in its four-year history.  The 10 day programme of arts and music attracted crowds of up to 250 at a time. Actor and national treasure Peter Sallis (Last of the Summer Wine, Wallace & Gromit) had fans queuing up around the block for his sell-out show. "Sorry - Full House" signs were put up for the first time ever when Birkenhead Operatic Society's Songs from the Shows had Prescot's Methodist Centre bursting at the seams.

"With Capital of Culture behind us and the current recession, we expected an uphill struggle to improve on '08's Festival.  Bbut it's been our most successful year yet." said Artistic Director Dr Robert Howard.  The 2009 line-up also included an opening night with regular Festival favourites Fairey Band, a come-and-sing performance of highlights from Handel's Messiah, and a big band finale with Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats. Preparations are already underway for the 2010 Festival, which will centre on the 400th anniversary celebrations of Prescot's historic Parish Church, Knowsley's only Grade I listed building.

More information about the Prescot Festival and other events year-round in Prescot can be found at the official website.

Formby Pool – What’s On – July 2009

SATURDAY 4 July 2009:- Live Music from Rouge, a local Jazz & Pop Band. Tickets are £10, which includes a Glass of Wine or Soft Drink on entry, with a BBQ Buffet. You may also bring your own drink if you wish. Soft drinks will be on sale. A donation from the ticket sales will be made to the Doves Trust in Formby. Tickets can be purchased over the telephone on 01704 879366.

Sunday 12 July 2009:- Queenscourt Hospice in Southport will be holding a family fun day in the grounds of Formby Pool. Loads for all the family to do, including a BBQ on the patio, music from our resident DJ Keith, this event is free, although there will be a charge for activities with proceeds going to the Queenscourt Hospice.

Pool Inflatable:- Back by popular demand, The Inflatable will be out in the main pool on Sunday, 12 July 2009. This is for children from the age of 8 to 16, sessions are either 12noon to 1pm or 2-3pm, tickets are £3 and available to buy from reception now. Are you a keen swimmer too? Queenscourt Hospice is holding a sponsored swimming event on Friday, 10 July 2009, from 7pm at the pool. Please contact reception if you would like to take part.

Free & Active:- Monday, 27 July 2009, sees the start of 5 weeks of activities at Formby Pool including Tri-Golf, Street-Cheer, Tag Rugby, Active Totz, Dodegball, Athletics and Seftons Climbing Wall and Performance Trailer. Swimming will still be available from 12noon till 4pm Monday to Friday. Programmes are currently in print and will be available in the centre nearer the time or you can check out the Active Sefton website at:- www.active-sefton.co.uk

Rookie Lifeguard Courses:- Formby Pool are looking to start Rookie Lifeguard courses in September. For children from ages 8 upwards, the programme teaches children special lifesaving skills within 4 sections; Water Safety, Self Rescuing, Rescuing others and Emergency Response. They will also learn what to do if someone stops breathing or if someone’s heart stops. If you are interested, a list of names is being created at the pool, otherwise email james@formbypool.co.uk we will then be in touch nearer the time.

August – Coming Up:- Formby Live, 1 August and 2 August 2009, a weekend packed with live music throughout the bars in the village and at Formby Pool, more information coming soon.

Should you need any further information about the centre or you can contact the centre on 01704 879366 or by email.