Parking Ticket Madness

OVER the last few weeks we have had complaints about parking tickets in Sefton, with the focus being on Southport Town Centre. Our editor as shocked to see one of these 'bookings' happening. The large digger was being collected by works a on this week when traffic wardens booked the car of the digger driver for not having pay and display ticket. The fact that they told the wardens that it was a workers car and that was allowed to in that space did not stop them. A few days later a camera crew filming at the luxury The Vincent hotel on Lord Street where also booked!  "This is getting out of hand and it is putting people off coming into Southport. The parking wardens need to think more, before issuing a ticket." said a local shop keeper who has had problems lately when getting delivery's in the morning. "It is not just everyday and work verticals that are targeted, as a few emergency vehicles are also threatened with tickets! It is no wonder why the town is slowly loosing its shops...." another business told us. Sadly we can not confirm Sefton MBC's views on this matter as they have again refused to talk to us.  If you have had parking problems, do let us know by emailing us at news24@southportreporter.com and also let us know what you think about parking in and around Sefton.

Your World Cup Disaster Comments

	"WE have the worst team ever.  It is bad for the UK as we needed a win to lift or spirits.  The team was just rubbish." "Why can't we play well in the World Cup?" "What can you say?" "Wimbledon anyone?" "Well England lived up to its reputation..." "Why do we bother following them? Anyone for an England Flag?" "I don't care as I hat football!" "England is a joke and so is our football team!"

Armed Forces Day At Tesco Southport

AT Tesco Store, Kew on Southport, 27 June 2010, Stephen and Area Co-Ordinator Christina Parfitt had their first official event for the SOS Appeal in the area.

"What a wonderful day it proved to be! The people of Southport were very generous, as we raised the sum of £319.47 for the Appeal during the few hours we were at the store, with people buying key fobs, badges and wrist bands as they showed interest in what the Charity is all about, where the monies go, and what we do with the shoe boxes/comfort packs, and where they are sent." Christina Parfitt commented to us after the event.

"As we explained to all those who took an interest, the parcels are made up of goods that our Troops have asked for, and go to military personnel, to those serving without families, they wouldn't necessarily receive these wonderful parcels from home, the injured and of course those on the front line." Stephen added.

Also attending the event was MP John Pugh, who showed his support by calling into the store. "He was completely interested in the Charity and the work being done, thanking us for all our hard work on behalf to our Troops in Afghanistan." said Christina Parfitt.

"Well known TV personality and International Clairvoyant, Derek Acorah, also showed his support for the Appeal, and he too thanked us for the work we are doing for the SOS Appeal. Also local resident, Colin Hughes (Piper), called into the store after taking part in the Armed Forces Day Parade in Southport, and was thrilled to see us there collecting for the Appeal." Stephen added.

"All of us wish to thank everyone at Tesco's for their help and support, making us feel welcome in the store and if anyone can help with other events, please contact us via emailing:- southport@supportoursoldiers.co.uk or calling us on:- 078146322431 (after 6pm weekdays)." concluded Christina.   For more information about the group go to their website:- supportoursoldiers.co.uk.