A biking bonanza for beginners

A new initiative aimed at transforming biking beginners to strong-cyclists gets underway in South Liverpool this weekend.

Cycle Aigburth, the city’s popular cycling scheme is launching a series of weekly Sunday rides on 16 October 2011, aimed specifically at beginners.

The rides, which leave from the Obelisk, Sefton Park Gates (Ullet Road/Aigburth Drive) at 11am and are about 60 minutes long, are designed to increase cyclists’ confidence and proficiency.

It’s the perfect starting point for local people who want to take up cycling but need extra support, as well as being a great opportunity to have fun, meet other people, get some exercise and see the city’s sights on two wheels.  And best of all... it’s all free!

Upcoming rides are:-

► 16 October 2011 - Sefton Park Circular.

► 23 October 2011 - Mersey Promenade.

► 6 November 2011 - Calderstones Park.

► 13 November 2011 - Sefton Park Circular.

► 20 November 2011 - Mersey Promenade.

► 4 December 2011 - Calderstones Park.

► 11 December 2011 - Liverpool City Centre (Radial Route 10).

The rides are led by qualified and experienced cycling instructors, and everyone is welcome to join.  Children under 14 should be accompanied by an adult and all participants must have a roadworthy bike to take part.

If you don't have a bike, don't worry.  Cycle Aigburth has teamed up with Cycle for Health Liverpool and has a limited number of pool bikes available.  To book your bike in advance, please phone Callum on:- 0151 233 5246 or via email.

Visit Liverpool councils website areas:- cycleaigburth or cyclespeke for further details, to find out about forthcoming city council cycling events or to download guides, showing you great places to explore by bike.

Karen Potter Craven Minor JFL Fixtures

THE Fixtures  for week ending 16 October 2011 are as follows:-

Karen Potter Craven Minor JFL Results

THE results for week ending 9 October 2011 are as follows:-

Under 9

JSC dropped their first points of the season at home to Hesketh Blue leaving Formby FC with a small lead at the top.

Town Green 0-1 Southport Trinity Blue
Formby JSC 2-2 Hesketh Blue
Formby FC Juniors 5-0 Birkdale United S
Redgate Black 1-5 Redgate Yellow
Redgate Green 5-1 Southport FC Juniors
Birkdale United G 5-0 Hesketh Red
Southport Trinity White 3-3 Ormskirk FC Juniors

Under 10 Wilf Jenkinson Cup
Birkdale SAJ 1-4 Redgate Rovers

Under 10 League

Formby White stretched the gap at the top following Trinity Blue and Pumas temporary lapses.

Formby JSC Black 5-0 Crosby Stuart
Town Green Pumas 1-4 Birkdale Black
Formby FC Leopards 3-3 Formby Athletic
Southport Trinity Blue 2-2 Formby FC Panthers
Town Green Cougars 1-4 Formby JSC White
Holbank 0-2 Hesketh Colts
Birkdale DR 2-2 Southport FC Juniors
Southport Trinity White 2-0 Ormskirk FC Juniors

Under 11

Redgate Black beat Southport in their clash of the titans, opening up a three point gap.

Ainsdale Juniors 2-6 Town Green S
Birkdale Hawks 0-3 Formby JSC
Formby FC Juniors 3-9 Southport Trinity
Redgate Black 5-3 Southport FC Juniors
Birkdale Black 2-2 Hesketh Colts

Under 12

Leaders Formby White and Town Green both recorded emphatic victories.

Birkdale United S 6-3 Redgate Rovers
Southport FC Juniors 1-7 Town Green
Great Crosby 2-2 Formby JSC Black
Formby JSC White 4-1 Birkdale United R

Under 13 Tom Galvin Cup
Formby JSC 0-9 Town Green

Under 13 League

Redgate Yellow continued their winning ways but Birkdale, with a game in hand continue to press.

Southport FC Black 9-1 Town Green Athletic
Southport FC Yellow 3-4 Burscough FC Juniors
Redgate Yellow 9-1 Jaguars Red
Jaguars White 0-1 Birkdale United

Under 14

Birkdale and Trinity continue to share 100% records and meet next weekend.

Birkdale United 7-4 Burscough FC Juniors
Town Green 3-3 Formby FC Juniors
Redgate Rovers 1-1 Formby JSC
Maghull Youth 1-2 Southport Trinity

Under 15A

Prescot slipped from the top following a narrow defeat and Crosby have taken over.

Formby JSC White 3-2 Prescot Cables
Ormskirk West End 9-0 Formby JSC Black
BV08 2-3 Burscough FC Juniors
Marine 1-4 Birkdale United
Crosby Stuart 2-1 Formby FC Juniors

Under 15B

Crosby Youth lead the way with a perfect set of results so far.

Burscough FC Green 3-7 Crosby Stuart Youth
Maghull Youth 5-2 Redgate Green
Redgate Yellow 3-0 Hesketh Colts
Southport Trinity 4-5 Ainsdale Juniors
Town Green 2-1 Hudson Rangers

Under 16

3 teams share 15 points in a very close race.

Hesketh Colts 2-5 Jaguars
Birkdale United 2-7 Formby FC Juniors
Maghull Youth 0-4 Ormskirk West End
Town Green 5-4 Southport Trinity
Formby JSC 2-0 Formby Dons

Under 18

Breeze continue to look down from the top.
Great Crosby CPSOB 2-6 Breeze
Southport Trinity 8-4 Waterloo Park
Formby Colts 0-3 Town Green West Lancs

A Spooky Children's Night To Be Held...

A new local attraction called the Bridge Inn Community Farm is hosting a Halloween event aimed at kids aged 6 to 11.   The event is an interactive night of spooky Halloween fun at the farm.  There will be a creepy tour of the farm with a few surprises along the way, followed by games and with lots of prizes for the scariest costumes...  The farm is located at Moss Side, Formby, Merseyside, L37 0AF.  The Spooky Tours being at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm.  Tickets are £6 (Advance £5).  Booking is essential as spaces are limited.  To book call:- 01704 830 303 or call:- 07805 439 766.  The event is designed to accommodate children with disabilities and learning issues as well.   Some of the spooky fun will be provided by:- Gambolling Arena Theatre Company, who are locally based.  More information will be on the farms website very soon at:- bridgeinncommunityfarm.co.uk.   Tickets will be available on our Mersey Reporter  shop in next few days, but are also available from Formby Book, in Derbyshires.