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CELEBRATE THE
GREEN SPIRIT!
FOLLOWING the successful
launch of their Green Drinks event at the Shakespeare Pub last
month, Transition Southport is holding another evening of green
conviviality on Thursday, 14 June 2012, at 8pm at the same venue.
This is open to individuals and organisations interested in
sustainability, environmental issues and community who would like to
get together informally over a drink.
The May event attracted members of various Southport groups such as
Friends of the Earth, Blue Ocean Planet, Ribble Estuary Against
Fracking, Grow Organic West Lancs, Friends of Bedford Park,
Streetbank, Southport Freegle, local green businesses and
councillors amongst others. Paul Wolfenden,
Owner at The Fair Trade Store commented:- "Having attended
many networking events over the years, I found the Green Drinks
evening to be particularly informative and rewarding. As a local
online retailer selling Fair Trade gifts, I met a number of
enthusiasts and potential new customers who were eager to find out
more about the ethics and provenance of my business over a glass of
wine. The event was also an excellent opportunity for me to learn
about contentious green issues affecting the surrounding area, of
which I was previously unaware. So, an informal, enjoyable evening
in at a welcoming venue turned into a very productive one too. I
look forward to another Green Drinks event soon."
Joe Bleacher, Chair of Green Waste Enterprises said:- "I was
glad to attend the very first Green Drinks Event. It was full of
community spirit and a desire to get things done in the town about
environmental issues. It was a very positive meeting with locals
interested in improving our community. I am looking forward to the
next one, and would like to invite other people to come and see what
concerns the Southport community has, and what they are doing to
make things happen."
For more information on Green Drinks, take a look at:-
greendrinks.org.
Wanted by Police
- Sam Searson
MERSEYSIDE Police are
appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of a man
who escaped from Thorn Cross Young Offender's Institute in
Warrington. 20 year old Sam Searson absconded from custody on
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, where he was serving a sentence for
burglary. Anyone with information on Searson's whereabouts should
contact Merseyside Police on:- 0151 777 2264, or anonymously contact
Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555 111. |
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Car crime
victims in Southport area are asked to contact Police
MERSEYSIDE Police
Detectives are investigating several thefts from cars that have
happened in Southport and are now appealing for the victims to come
forward after suspected stolen goods were recovered. Officers have
managed to reunite some of the property with the rightful owners but
some items remain unclaimed. The thefts occurred between 23/04/2012
and 31/05/2012 in the Southport and Birkdale area of the town. A
number of cars were broken into and people's valuables taken. An
investigation by Sefton CID led to 2 people aged 28 years being
arrested on suspicion of Theft and have been released on Police bail
pending further enquiries. Anyone who has been a victim of vehicle
crime in Southport recently and had property stolen is asked to call
Marsh Lane CID on:- 0151 777 3059.
Local MP visits
St Helens farm
LABOUR MP for St Helens
North, Dave Watts, paid a visit to Fir Tree Farm last Wednesday to
see the farm shop, cafe and woodland walks it has to offer.
Fir Tree Community Growers received over £80,000 in funding back in
2010 from Local Food, a £57.5 million programme supported by the Big
Lottery Fund, which provides funding for projects working to make
local food more accessible and affordable to communities.
This not-for-profit social enterprise is based at the farm on a five
acre market garden and grows affordable vegetables for local
disadvantaged groups. It also provides free training to St Helens
residents.
Alan Abbott, Fir Tree Farm Owner, said:- "Dave Watts was
really impressed with all the activities at the farm. He saw how we
have diversified into allowing full public access on over 100 acres,
the planting of woodlands and how we have brought biodiversity back
to the farm. He particularly enjoyed watching the barn owl nesting
box on the web cam and a cup of tea at the cafe whilst sitting out
in the glorious sunshine."
Jenny Griggs, Fir Tree Community Growers Volunteer Co-ordinator,
said:- "This was a great opportunity to show our local MP how
farming can engage with its local communities whilst providing
social care opportunities. We work with adults with learning
disabilities, physical disabilities and those recovering from trauma
and depression. Dave said that he could see how the opportunities we
provide are life changing. He also got the opportunity to meet with
Sarah Park our volunteer tractor driver and said he would be
bringing his grandchildren over to see us."
Mark Wheddon, Local Food Programme Manager, said:- "Projects
like this have a wide and lasting impact on the community and we are
delighted to support them. Our scheme is about promoting the
benefits of locally-grown food, and this project demonstrates how
these can stretch far beyond simply eating more healthily, to giving
people new skills, new confidence and a closer connection with their
local community."
For visitor information visit:-
faeshopandcafe.co.uk.
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