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Issue: - 8 August 2013

Letter to editor:-"Diabetes UK"

"I am writing to let your readers know that at Diabetes UK we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers in Southport to help collect money at their local Tesco store.   14 volunteers are needed to support the Big Collection weekend taking place at stores in Southport on 4 October 2013 to 6 October 2013. The collection weekend aims to raise £400,000 to support the 3 million people living with diabetes in the UK and help find the further 850,000 more who remain undiagnosed with Type 2.  The weekend is being organised as part of a major national charity partnership between Diabetes UK and Tesco. The partnership aims to support the millions of people who have to live with diabetes every day; help hundreds of thousands of people take action to reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes; and fund investment into ground-breaking research for a Type 1 vaccine. Volunteers can select three hour shifts, running from 9am until 6pm on 4 October and 5 October 2013and 10am till 4pm on 6 October 2013.  The Big Collection weekend in Tesco stores is a great way to inform customers about diabetes while raising money for Diabetes UK. But it is only possible with the support of people who give up their time; you will be making a real difference to people with diabetes or those at risk of developing it.  If you are interested in volunteering for the Big Collection weekend please contact Jo or Jess at:- 01925 653281 or email. For further information on the Big Collection and to find your nearest store visit:- diabetes.org.uk/big-collection."  Julie Byron / Helen Pattie (Job share)

Plans to develop Queen Mary School site take a leap forward

REGENERATION Liverpool, a joint venture between regeneration specialist Sigma Inpartnership and Liverpool City Council, has recently signed an option agreement with the City to facilitate the redevelopment of the derelict site of a former City school to give it a new lease of life.

Countryside Sigma, an affiliate company of Sigma Inpartnership, will now actively seek to secure planning permission to deliver over 190 high quality new homes on the 12 acre site of the former Queen Mary School. It is intended that half of the new homes will be available to purchase on the open market and the remainder will be available for private rent.

Graeme Hogg, director at Sigma Inpartnership, said:- "The development of the Queen Mary School site is a really exciting opportunity for the Partnership to deliver more quality housing for families, couples and individuals in the area. We are delighted to be bringing forward this site and we look forward to working with the local community on the proposals. I am confident that given the quality of work we are producing at Norris Green Village they will be delighted with the outcome."

Liverpool City Council's Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Ann O'Byrne, said:- "This is another significant step in meeting the Mayoral pledge on housing. We are delivering good quality homes of the type people want throughout the City and I am very pleased that Regeneration Liverpool is planning to bring this site back into use."

Ian Simpson, land director at Countryside, said:- "The development will provide a range of high quality 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes. We believe it will have a really positive impact on the community and ultimately provide a new, improved neighbourhood on the site of the former school."

Regeneration Liverpool is an active and successful public/private partnership working with Liverpool City Council, to help deliver its ambitious regeneration strategy for the City and to contribute tangibly to the Mayoral targets.  Regeneration Liverpool is currently in the process of regenerating key development sites throughout Merseyside, including Norris Green and Stonebridge Cross Croxteth.

Wallasey Sea Cadets Boathouse Open Day

HAVE you ever fancied trying a water sport activity? Well now you can with the help of the experts! Come down to Wallasey Sea Cadets Boathouse for a fun packed family open day. There will be plenty of activities on the water for the adventurous and plenty of fun shore side for land lubbers of all ages. Visitors can also look forward to a fantastic BBQ! The open day event promises to be a great day out for all the family with lots of activities, events and races including rowing (£2.50 per race); sailing, kayaking or canoeing (£4 per hour) and power boat rides (£4 for 15 minutes). Anyone under 18 years of age needs a parent to accompany and sign permissions to take part. Participants should bring a change of clothes as you may get wet. Full changing facilities are available! This fantastic event takes place on Sunday, 11 August 2013, from 10am to 4pm.

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