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Prescot Cadets
Cash In...
Photograph by Sergeant Instructor Nick Wilkinson
MerseysideArmyCadets.com.
THE Army cadets from the
Second Royal Tank Regiment Detachment based in Prescot raised the
princely sum of £1,553, for army charities. They helped customers at
Tesco in Prescot pack their bags. It was in co-operation with the
DORCUS charity at Prescot Community Church. The money goes to army
charities for the rehabilitation of injured soldiers and comfort
parcels to troops serving abroad. Some money stays local and is
funding a Prescot cadet on the Lesotho Tiger Venturer Expedition to
South Africa. The cadets give a big ‘thank you’ to
everyone who contributed money and to the staff at Tesco for all
their help and kindness.
JOBS FOR LOWER
SKILLED WORKERS ARE MOVING OUT OF CITY CENTRES
RESEARCH published by the
Centre for Cities shows that jobs for low skilled workers are
gradually moving out of our city centres. The first in a series of
three reports, Moving on up, moving on out?: Overcoming the jobs,
skills mismatch, shows that city centre jobs are increasingly made
up of those for highly qualified workers, such as accountancy, law
and finance; while jobs for lower skilled workers, such as those in
telecommunications and transport are locating out of inner city
locations.
In parallel to this, the latest data shows that nationally there are
about 2.6million more people without qualifications than there are
total jobs at this level. This scenario presents real challenges to
Work Programme providers as they start to match people to jobs.
According to the research institute, over the past 20 years over 60%
of all English city centres saw a fall in their regional share of
lower skilled jobs. As city centre locations become more costly,
some employers are increasingly seeing the benefits of locating out
of town, taking advantage of the space available at a lower cost.
The report also shows that worklessness continues to be highly
concentrated in inner cities. So unemployed people living in urban
areas may find it more challenging to access opportunities at the
edge of cities as low skilled jobs disperse, particularly as only
52% of the lowest income households own a car. The Centre for Cities
is urging the Government and Work Programme providers to take note
of these changes to ensure that strategies are developed that will
support people to become more mobile so that they are more able to
access work.
Joanna Averley, Interim Chief Executive of Centre for Cities
explains:- "Centre for Cities’ research shows that the make up
of the jobs market in our cities is evolving, and this has
significant implications for the Work Programme. There are about
2.6million more people without qualifications than there are total
jobs at that level. And as more businesses which employ lower
skilled workers gradually move out of city centres, it may be more
challenging for less qualified people looking for work and living in
city centre locations to commute or relocate for jobs.
This long-term trend could have a real impact on people’s ability to
access job opportunities at this level. The Government needs to
ensure that the Work Programme, launched a month ago, is supported
by wider strategies across transport, planning and housing, as well
as skills, to anticipate further changes in the geography of low
skilled jobs." Moving on up, moving on out?: Overcoming the jobs – skills mismatch
that was published on Wednesday, 6 July 2011.
GOVERNMENT REFUSES TO MAKE
LANCASHIRE and MERSEYSIDE'S ROADS SAFER?
NORTH West Euro MP Brian Simpson has
criticised the Tory-LibDem government for walking away from new laws
that safey campaigners that would have seen a crack down on foreign
drivers speeding on Lancashire and Merseyside's roads, on Wednesday,
6 July 2011. Britain is the only EU country refusing to support the
new measure, which would allow the UK to crackdown on the estimated
79,000 speeding and red light offences committed annually by foreign
motorists on British roads. Brian Simpson, Chair of the European
Parliament Transport Committee, has called on the Tory-LibDem
government to reconsider its decision and to join the scheme as
early as possible. "The UK has always taken a lead on road
safety in Europe and I am thoroughly disappointed to see the British
government dismissing this important new law. Drivers
of non-British vehicles remain free to speed, drink and drive, jump
red lights and not wear a seatbelt with limited fear of prosecution.
The new European measure makes it possible for governments to share
information on road traffic offences and prosecute dangerous drivers
in their own country. Across Europe we see other countries
cooperating to make their roads safer, but Britain is refusing to
act. The Tory-LibDem Government are putting political dogma before
people's safety The decision is outrageous if we consider the 79,000
offences committed on UK roads every year by foreign drivers that
will now continue to go unpunished." said Simpson. The
European Transport Safety Council, which represents the UK's
Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety in Brussels, has
joined Mr Simpson in also urging the UK government to "opt-in
as soon as possible." Email us your views on this story to:-
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Woodvale Rally
Motor Cycle Display Area Event Update
THIS year’s Woodvale Rally
promises many fantastic things going on for all the family. The show
will run over 6 August to 7 August 2011. The event is set to attract
over 60 thousand visitors and, if you did not already know, it is
celebrating 40 years of continuous annual shows at the historic
airfield. Also, this year marks the RAF Woodvale’s 50th Anniversary
as well! The latest news from the show is a list of just some of the
many attractions that will be taking place in just one of the many
sections of the show ground. For full times and full list of
entertainment, with what day they are on, please purchase a copy of
the shows souvenir event program on the day. To wet your apatite,
we can let you know that the following entertainment will take place
in the section called the:- 'Motor Cycle Section':-
The Vander Brother’s (Wheels Of Death)
Unite Martial Arts Display Team
West Lancs Dog Display Team
Neil Porter (Super Bike Stunt Rider)
Steve Colley (Gas Gas Stunt Rider)
Neil Porter (Super Bike Stunt Rider)
Also the presentation of the Motorcycle Awards!
Laurel & Hardy from Look-A Likes Magic will be performing all over
the Rally Showground. Stop them for photographs and magic, or maybe
even a song. These guys are always popular with the crowds, so keep
your eyes open for them... Trust us, you will not miss them if they
head your way!
Dune FM 107.9 Road show & Central Dance Studios will
be at Woodvale Rally all weekend Music, Announcements, Dance Shows,
Entertainment, News, Interviews & Fun.
 The
“RELENTLESS” Energy Drinks Event Team, will be giving
away FREE samples of their high
profile energy drinks; lots of different & exciting flavours to try
and it will to keep you going all day!
North West Air Ambulance. The North West Air Ambulance Aircraft
(Helicopter) will be attending this year’s Woodvale Rally. They will
be giving information out regarding their valuable service. The
aircraft will also be on display to the public. Please note that
this is a service aircraft and may be required to take off at any
moment, if directed by Marshalls, please evacuate the area as
directed, to enable the aircraft to take off quickly. Remember This
Valuable Service Is A Registered Charity & Without Your Donations
Could Not Operate, So Please Feel Free To Donate To Them... Charity
No. 1075641.
Silvers Zorbing:- Come join us with some orb ball fun hamster style!
If you want to have a laugh with friends or family this is the thing
for you! Large and medium transparent inflatable balls.
Climb inside these super strong balls for a truly awesome
experience! Run, bash, bounce & smash into other orb users! You
won’t find orb balls used in this way anywhere else! This is the
leading professional flat ground orbiting entertainment Activity
Company in the UK.
Unite Martial Arts Display Team:- This is a local club and offers a
fantastic display from the children “Lil Dragons”
right through to the adults. Lots of action, breaking boards, fast
moves, lightning reactions & complete discipline they will be
performing Saturday & Sunday Heather Marie
In time with the Royal Air Force Historical Flight, fly past, a
fantastic local guest singer will be making a very special
appearance, within the Motor Cycle Display Area, on Sunday, 7 August
2011. She is a 1940′s Tribute Singer, 1950′s Tribute Act and Wartime
Singer and more information about her can be found on:-
heathermarie.co.uk (Please
see programme for the times.)
Southport Reporter will also be out and about
interviewing you all
 Sunday, 7 August 2011, with Miss England United
Nations 2011! If you did not know, she is none other than
Southport's very own Abi Bridgeman, who was also Miss Southport in
2010! Plus keep an eye out for both Miss Southport 2011, Brea
Carney-Jones and Miss Teen Southport 2011, Maddie Newton, who are
going to be around over the weekend!
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