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Issue delayed:- 23July 2009

 Please note  - due to problems over internet connection speeds on some networks this week, we have not been able to use all the photographs from  the Mersey Tunnel walk.  The rest of the photographs will be used in next weeks issue.  But in this weeks we have over 150 pictures to view.

Walk Under The Mersey Is A Massive Success

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THE walk under the Mersey went fantastically well on Sunday, 19 July 2009, even if was not to time. The event was run, not only to raise cash for the local Claire House, but also to celebrate the tunnel's 75 years of operation. It was back in 18 July 1934 that the tunnel was opened by King George V, after almost nine years of work to complete it. At the time it was one of the great engineering triumphs of the era. It was also Britain's biggest single municipal enterprise ever. Even though the weather outside was wet, it did not stop thousands of people taking part in this second opportunity to walk thorough the tunnel. And yes, it was dry inside the Mersey Tunnel. Also attending were two veterans who helped build the Queensway Tunnel, Jack Green and Victor Chinn. On top of that, attending this Sunday were several people who took part in the first walk through the tunnel back in 1934. Starting the celebrations was a fantastic display of veteran cars and trucks, including 2 steam powered vintage vehicles. Then the local Liverpool Samba Band played as Keith Chegwin and Michael Starke and guests entertained on a large articulated trailer stage. Well most of the time Keith was on stage, but he did get itchy feet at times and descended to join the walkers as they started the walk. Several waves of walkers passed through, with hundreds of people in each group. This was a massive undertaking and it was so good to see every one having a fantastic time and to witness such a high standard of organization by all involved. Well done to all who turned out and took part at this historic event. Let's hope it will not be the last time it happens. Now, we will let the photos tell you the rest of the story.  Also just to note we will be adding some video footage onto Southport.TV, with in the next week, shot by our Editor on his mobile phone, as he walked through with the first group to go through the tunnel!

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£1.1m fund to give new entrepreneurs a flying start

A new training programme aimed at developing the entrepreneurial skills of unemployed and workless adults in Merseyside has been launched by the Learning and Skills Council Greater Merseyside (LSC).  The Enterprise Routeway programme is funded by the LSC and is delivered through Liverpool-based training provider Train 2000. It offers a customised programme of skills support with clear progression paths that will support unemployed and workless people wanting to start their own business.  The practical support ranges from confidence building to business planning programmes and is designed to lead participants into other targeted business start-up support such as the New Entrepreneur Scholarships and the Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI).  Helen France, director of area at the LSC said:- “This is important funding which goes to the heart of our remit of ensuring that everybody has access to the funding they need to enhance their existing skills and to develop new ones. Long term unemployment is a real problem as the more time that people remain out of work the more difficult it becomes for them to find meaningful employment. This is particularly true for disadvantaged and vulnerable groups which this funding is primarily targeted at. A number of people are already benefiting from this funding so we would urge anyone thinking of starting their own business to take full advantage of the support that is available to them now.”  The funding runs until December 2010 and people wishing to engage with the programme should contact Train 2000 on:- 0800 587 0383.  The funding is available to people across the Merseyside area and in various personal circumstances, including:-

· Long term unemployed people
· Lone parents
· Women returners to the labour market
· Black and Minority Ethnic groups
· Learners with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
· Ex offenders
· People in receipt of benefits
· Homeless people

 

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