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Issue:- 27 February 2015

17% of adults continue to smoke in Southport

THE British Heart Foundation (BHF) is encouraging smokers in Southport to visit their local stop smoking services ahead of this year's No Smoking Day on 11 March 2015.  The charity's latest figures show that around 17% of adults in Southport smoke; the national average is 18%. Studies have found that smokers are four times more likely to succeed in quitting with help from NHS stop smoking services than if they go it alone.  Dr Mike Knapton, Associate Medical Director at the BHF, said:- "Smoking increases the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and a variety of cancers. The good news is that stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do for your heart health and the risk to your overall health decreases significantly soon after you stop.  We're encouraging smokers to visit their GP, pharmacist or local stop smoking advisor to receive resources, information, and advice on quitting smoking. Getting prepared for your quit attempt is the 1st step on the journey towards a smoke free life. Join the nearly one million smokers who will make an attempt this No Smoking Day, and make 11 March 2015 the day you start to stop."

While the damage smoking does to physical health is well known, there is little known about the impact of smoking on those closest to smokers. A new survey for No Smoking Day was commissioned to shine a light on the devastating impact that smoking has on people's relationships, in addition to the well known damage it does to people's health. The survey found that 66% of smokers in the UK have argued with a loved one about their habit. Smokers are most likely with their loved ones about the risks to their health (50%) and the financial cost (45%), followed by the smell (32%). It's no surprise that smoking can put a strain on a relationship. A smoker with a 20 a day habit will spend an average of £255 a month on cigarettes. Smokers should also be aware that their habit could negatively impact the health of their loved ones. Dr Mike Knapton commented:- "Passive smoke is a cause of short and long term illness in others and is particularly harmful to children; especially in enclosed spaces. It can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, and other health problems such as asthma and meningitis. Nearly 70% of the smoke that causes damage is invisible, and opening a window does not protect others from the harmful effects of passive smoke. We believe that the single most effective way of reducing loved one's exposure to passive smoke is for people to quit."

The BHF offers these top 5 tips to help you quit smoking:-


► Make a date to give up - and stick to it! This year's No Smoking Day is Wednesday, 11 March 2015.

Make a plan. Think about what could help you stop smoking, such as using a nicotine replacement product, and have it ready before the date you plan to stop.

► Get support and let your family and friends know that you're quitting. Some people find that talking to friends and relatives who have stopped can be helpful. You can also talk to local smoking cessation team.

► Keep busy to help take your mind off cigarettes. Try to change your routine, and avoid the shop where you normally buy cigarettes.

► Treat yourself. If you can, use the money you're saving by not smoking to buy yourself something special.

To receive information and support on stopping smoking visit:- nosmokingday.org.uk and join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #NoSmokingDay.

Ace Travel to Cease Trading

WE have been informed that Ace  Travel (North West) Ltd, are to Cease Trading from 1 March 2015, after a winding up petition was issued. Despite ACE Travel really working hard to to improve Merseyside's Bus routes and being a major player on Merseyside on the sightseeing routes, as Liverpool City Sightseeing, they have been loosing money. A Merseytravel spokesperson following the news said:- "We have been informed by Ace Travel (North West) Limited that they intend to put their company into liquidation this weekend. Merseytravel is currently looking at options for the immediate future of the services and longer term. A significant number of the services will be covered by other operators on an emergency basis. However there will still be some disruption over next few days. Latest details on the services can be found online. Should you need help finding alternative services please call Traveline on 0151 236 7676." If this affects you in any way, please contact us and let us know your views and thoughts about the future, via emailing:- news24@southportreporter.com.

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Deceased estates notice - Lilian May Jackam

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of Lilian May Jackam (also known as Lillian May) Jackam (Deceased), late of Birch Abbey Rest Home, 55 Alexandra Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9HD, UK, who died on 04/10/2018, are required to send particulars thereof in writing, to the undersigned Solicitors, on or before 24/05/2019, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice. Churches Solicitors, 12 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL, UK. Ref:- 'T553015.'

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