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The local shops are just a short walk,
bus journey or train ride away for most
people. With a friendly local feel, it’s
fun to shop around or meet up with
friends.
Whether it’s BBQ food for the family,
outside toys for the kids or new plants for
the garden, Knowsley’s town centres have
it all.
So why not make your shopping more
enjoyable this summer and visit your local
town centre or market for a hassle free,
family friendly shopping experience?
Summer shoppingin Knowsley’s town centres and markets off er great shopping trips and days out throughout the summer.
Prescot Producers’ MarketsIf you’re looking for the freshest
regional produce and a range
of locally-made goods at
competitive prices, why not visit
the ever-popular Producers’
Market in Prescot?
The market is held on the fi rst
Saturday of every month along
Eccleston Street in the heart of the
town centre.
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Don’t forget your discount card!Remember, Huyton, Kirkby and Prescot town
centres off er a fantastic range of shopping
opportunities throughout the year, and with
the Knowsley Discount Card you can save
even more when you shop local!
If you haven’t already got your card, just pop
into one of the council’s One Stop Shops,
leisure centres or libraries to pick yours up.
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Summer fun returns to Kirkby Market
with ‘Love Your Local Market Day’ on
Saturday 30 June. You’ll find a range
of great value products available and
activities for all the family to enjoy!
If you’ve ever thought about running
your own stall, we are off ering new
traders free stalls on this day only, so why
not give it a go? Ring 443 4499 for details.
We will also be providing free face
painting for children on Kirkby Market days
throughout August, so come along and join
us every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
Love your local market
You can visit the council’s website, search
for Kirkby Market on Facebook, or follow
us on Twitter @KirkbyMarket.
Located on the fi rst fl oor of the centre,
the Spa boasts luxury treatment
rooms, relaxation area, manicure/
pedicure lounge, aroma steam room,
rock sauna and salt inhalation room.
A range of beauty and relaxation
treatments are on off er, from massages
to manicures, from facials to spa days. In
addition, a team of therapists are on-hand
to off er advice and guidance to visitors.
Cllr Eddie Connor, Knowsley Council’s
Cabinet Member for Leisure, Community
and Culture, commented,
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to take a look for yourself? Alternatively, you
can visit www.thespaknowsley.co.uk
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“ The Spa at the leisure & culture
park off ers something quite
unique in Knowsley and is a little
oasis of calm and relaxation. ”
Relaxation and wellbeing have arrived...Visitors to Knowsley Leisure & Culture Park may already be aware that alongside the new sporting, leisure and entertainment facilities on off er, there is also now a brand new Spa.
“ I know that lots of residents
have already been making the
most of the new facilities and
enjoying a range of treatments
that help to relax, de-stress and
promote general wellbeing. ”
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New range of music activities on off er across the boroughIf you’re passionate about music, enjoy
playing an instrument or love to sing,
you may be interested in the Music
and Performing Arts Service’s (MAPAS)
exciting new range of activities.
MondaysKnowsley Singers
(ages 11 to 21)
Huyton Suite
7pm to 9pm
Whiston Music Centre
(ages 7 to 16)
St Edmund Arrowsmith
Centre for Learning
3.45pm to 4.45pm
Open to beginners playing all
instruments
TuesdaysKnowsley Music Theatre
(ages 10 to 21)
Christ the King Centre for
Learning
5pm to 6pm
WednesdaysKnowsley Primary Choir
(ages 8 to 11)
Huyton Suite
3.45pm to 4.45pm
Knowsley Band
(ages 8 to 11)
Huyton Suite
6.30pm to 8pm
Knowsley Orchestra
(ages 8 to 21)
Huyton Suite
7.30pm to 9pm
Grade 1 or above
Keybordz
(ages 10 to 16)
St Edmund Arrowsmith Centre
for Learning
3.30pm to 4.30pm
ThursdaysKnowsley Samba
(ages 10 to 16)
Christ the King Centre for
Learning
3.30pm to 4.30pm
For more information, or to register your interest in one of the sessions, please ring 443 3525.
The service runs term-time sessions for all
young music lovers who live in the borough
or attend a Knowsley school or college.
All activities are free! You simply need to
register your interest in advance to
confi rm a place.
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Twenty three local authorities teamed up as part of the largest ever regional fostering
campaign called ‘You Can Foster’.
‘You Can Foster’ adverts were broadcast on TV and radio throughout May.
Knowsley Council held an open day and open evening during the fortnight, providing
potential carers with a chance to meet and chat with foster carers and the fostering
team.
If you’d like to fi nd out more about fostering, ring the team on 443 3958 or email
In recent months the number of measles cases on Merseyside has increased. Measles is a highly infectious and unpleasant viral illness that is spread easily.
Foster Care Fortnight Knowsley Council joined forces with other councils across the North West in a bid to fi nd people with room in their hearts and their homes during Foster Care Fortnight.
Measles The MMR vaccination is safe and very
eff ective in protecting people against
measles. Children should receive the
vaccine when they are around one year
old, and a second dose when they are
around three years and four months.
Parents whose children are unvaccinated
are being advised to contact their GP
to arrange for vaccinations to take
place.
More information:
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk or ring
NHS Direct on 0845 46 47
www.immunisation.dh.gov.uk
www.hpa.org.uk
Families across Knowsley have
welcomed news that the price of
a school meal is to be frozen until
April 2013.
Knowsley’s school meals are already
among the cheapest and best value
for money in Merseyside and the
UK. This latest decision will keep
prices at the current level of £1.70
for a primary school meal and £1.75
for older children in our centres for
learning.
Cllr Graham Morgan, Knowsley
Council’s Cabinet Member for
Neighbourhood Delivery, said,
Price freeze on school meals
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“ We hope that by freezing
the price of our school meals
for this year, it will help
more families provide their
children with nutritious, tasty
meals - which are great value
for money. ”
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• Fever
• Cold-like symptoms
• Red and/or sensitive eyes
• A rash (usually appears after a few
days and starts behind the ears, then
spreads around the head/neck, legs
and rest of the body)
What to do if you think your
child has measles:
• Contact your GP by phone at fi rst to
limit the spread of the disease
• Keep your child away from other
children for at least four days after the
rash has appeared
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Sea lions at Knowsley Safari Park
were on the ball when it came to
encouraging local schools and sports
clubs to think about Fairtrade.
School children were invited to the safari
park to watch the sea lions playing with
Fairtrade sports balls. The fun event was
held to raise awareness of the way balls
are manufactured across the world. Some
are produced by children who are paid as
little as 22p per ball.
The council is asking schools to host
football matches using Fairtrade balls to
promote the use of Fairtrade products.
Teams submitting a photo of their event
will be entered into a prize draw to win
some Fairtrade goodies. If your school is
interested in taking part, ring Kirsty Martin
on 443 2414.
Knowsley’s Huyton Civic Suite has been praised for its outstanding hygiene standards.
The venue has been awarded a fi ve
star rating in a recent inspection by
environmental health inspectors.
As well as hosting a range of popular
events and cabaret evenings, the venue is
also home to the Bistro café - open daily
from 8am to 2pm for breakfast and lunch.
Special off ers include a lunch time ‘two
meals for £7’ off er.
For more information, please ring
443 3761.
Now in its 13th year, the challenge is
run by Knowsley’s Library Service in
partnership with the Reading Agency,
and invites children aged four to 11 to
read a minimum of six books over the
summer holidays.
This year’s theme is called ‘Story Lab’ and
children can read any six books they wish
Sea lions kick off Fairtrade fun
Huyton Suite
Challenge your child to read this summer!Does your child love reading? Then why not get them involved in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge?
over the holidays. Those who take up the
challenge will be supported along the
way with free bookmarks, door hangers,
wristbands and keyrings, as they read their
six books.
Every child who is successful in completing
the challenge will be rewarded with a
certifi cate and medal.
If your child is interested in taking up
the Summer Reading Challenge, please
contact your nearest library.
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Recently, as a result of the partnership’s
hard work, fi ve members of an
organised crime group have been sent
to prison for a total of 86 years.
The Safer Knowsley Partnership has
recently secured funding from the Home
Offi ce to work with young people to help
prevent them becoming involved in gangs
and youth violence. Knowsley, along with
In Knowsley, 21 people were arrested
on suspicion of involvement in
cannabis cultivation. Offi cers carried
out seven warrants, discovered 10
cannabis farms and seized 71 cannabis
plants, as well as confi scating £13,600
in cash.
There has been an increase in the number
of cannabis factories across the region,
with a steady rise in the number of smaller
cannabis farms. These are often in rented
properties and are linked to organised
crime groups.
Tackling gangs in Knowsley
29 other areas across the country, will
receive support from the Home Offi ce’s
Ending Gang and Youth Violence team.
The team will support the partnership
as they develop a local programme
aimed at tackling violent crime, and
reducing the number of injuries
caused by youth and gang violence
in Knowsley. They hope to work
Reducing violent crime is a priority for the Safer Knowsley Partnership and is something they have been working hard to tackle over the years.
Targeting cannabis farming
Offi cers from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (Titan), alongside Merseyside Police and fi ve other regional police forces, launched a month-long operation in March to crack down on the growth of cannabis across the region.
Anyone with information about cannabis cultivation is asked to call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Some of the signs that cannabis is being grown include:
• Strange smells and sounds
• Frequent and varied visitors to a
property, often at unusual times
• Equipment being taken into
a property such as plant pots,
fertiliser, fans and industrial
lighting
• Sealed or covered windows with
curtains permanently closed
• Heat from an adjoining
property
with young people and their families
through initiatives which include tailored
programmes, mentoring and parenting
support.
The Safer Knowsley Partnership is
encouraging anyone with information
about crime, however insignifi cant they
feel it may be, to contact their local
police team on 101, or Crimestoppers,
anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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The latest message has appeared on posters in town centres and
supermarkets, as well as taxis, telephone kiosks and even petrol pump
nozzles.
Despite Knowsley residents recycling more than ever, we still need to do more! This
campaign is designed to help do just that.
New campaign to boost recycling‘Have you recycled today?’ That’s the simple question posed by the new borough-wide campaign aimed at boosting recycling rates in Knowsley.
Pupils at St Edmund Arrowsmith
Centre for Learning had good
reason to celebrate during National
Compost Awareness week in May.
The school won the council’s ‘Are you
a Cracking Composter?’
competition, which
challenged residents,
schools and community
groups to turn their
garden waste into
compost.
The school won
£100 in gardening
vouchers after keeping
a compost diary and
submitting a sample of
their homemade compost.
Cracking compost winnerFor more information on composting
at home, visit www.recyclenow.com
or ring the Environmental Sustainability
Service on 443 2414.
Having a clear-out and don’t know what to do with your unwanted items? Then pop along to the next ‘Swap Day’ at St Gabriel’s Church Hall in Huyton.
The event, on Saturday 23 June, is an opportunity for locals to bring along their unwanted items and swap them for something they need – completely free of charge.
As well as recycling a wide range of items – from furniture to bric-a-brac, from books to toys – the initiative helps to reduce waste sent to landfi ll.
Over the past year ‘swap days’ have helped divert around two and a half tonnes of waste from landfi ll. The events also raise funds for community groups who sell unwanted items for recycling.
For further information and support with setting up your own swap day, contact Lesley Barnabas on 443 2485 or email [email protected]
Swap day event Lining your food waste recycling caddies Following the withdrawal of the
free supply of compostable food
waste caddy liners in April, many
cost conscious residents are lining
their kitchen and outdoor caddies
with old newspapers.
A step-by-step guide on how to
line your caddy can be found in the
recycling section of the council’s
website.
Alternatively, you can buy compostable
liners from local supermarkets and
retailers across Knowsley, or purchase
them online. Visit the council’s website
for more details.
Pupils at St Edmund Arrowsmith turn
their garden waste into compost
Follow us on Facebook
Keep up with the latest recycling news
by visiting ‘Recycle forKnowsley’ on
Facebook. Be the fi rst to hear about
important updates, hints, tips and
community events.
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South Huyton
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Contact usYou can drop in to the South
Huyton offi ce to tell us about incidents of anti-social behaviour, litter problems
or anything else you think we could help sort out.
You will fi nd us at the One Stop Shop,Municipal Buildings, Archway
Road, Huyton L36 9YU
Telephone: 443 3047
Seventeen-year-old Ben Hodgson
is one of the winners of the Sue
Johnson Memorial Trust Award.
He received £200 when he picked
up the Young Person’s Award
for Outstanding Community
Contribution.
Ben is regularly involved with
community events run by a local
Ben wins topcommunity awardA young person from Huyton has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the local community.
residents’ group. He gives up his time and
energy to promote and run some of the
events.
Each Christmas, Ben helps run a Christmas
lunch for local elderly and disabled
residents. Last year, with his background in
catering, Ben cooked for over 40 people.
There is now a new pedestrian
footway on the south side of
Roby Road - either side of the
entrance to Bowring Park Golf
Club. The footway makes it easier
for pedestrians to access the
golf club and public transport
facilities.
There is also an improved
crossing facility on Roby Road,
close to the new housing
development.
Ben with his award
Enjoy a great day out at the Green Fayre
Malvern Mums are hoping to create
a community garden on a piece of
unused land at the back of Swanside
Community Centre.
The Mums are working with local Prince’s
Trust volunteers through Knowsley’s
Youth Service to clear the area. They have
Community garden plansalready submitted a funding application
to the Small Grants for Health fund to
help turn their dreams into reality.
Anyone interested in helping out can
ring the Neighbourhood team on 443
3387.
The Sue Johnson Memorial Trust helps
young people up to the age of 25, from
Knowsley and Wigan, to improve their
life chances and make a contribution to
society.
As parking is limited, those attending are
asked to use public transport or walk, where
possible.
For more information, please ring 443 2417
or the National Wildfl ower Centre on
738 1913.
Visitors enjoy the Green Fayre
Roby Road pedestrian improvements
Have a fantastic, free day out at this
year’s Knowsley Green Fayre at
Court Hey Park on Sunday
17 June, from 11am to 5pm.
There will be lots of ‘green’ activities on off er
including energy saving demonstrations to
help lower fuel bills, ‘get growing’ activities,
recycling and composting advice for all the
family, as well as fantastic craft and farmers’
markets.
This year’s event will boast regular favourites,
including a music stage, hands-on circus
skills, and a pottery & willow craft workshop.
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North Huyton
Contact usYou can call in to the North
Huyton offi ce to tell us about incidents of anti-social behaviour, litter problems
or anything else you think we could help sort out.
You will fi nd us at the One Stop Shop,Municipal Buildings, Archway
Road, Huyton L36 9YU
Telephone: 443 3047
A new sports pavilion dedicated
to the late Cllr Mick Foulkes has
opened in Stockbridge Village.
Cllr Foulkes, former Mayor of Knowsley
in 2008/09, worked for many years in the
communuity supporting young people
in sport.
The pavilion includes aerobic exercise
machines, boxing equipment and a
new council chamber. Cllr Foulkes’ wife,
Frances, and their son, Michael, both
attended the opening of the new facility.
New Knowsley Parish Council sports pavilion
First residents move into new £6.3m developmentThe fi rst residents have now moved into
their new homes in a brand new
£6.3 million housing development
in Huyton.
The KHT development provides 49 new
homes, which are a mixture of both houses
and fl ats. The scheme, which is one of KHT’s
biggest developments to date, was supported
by the Homes and Communities Agency,
Knowsley Council and Bramall Construction.
Stockbridge swimmer makes a splash in new poolStockbridge Village resident Gerard Tancred and his 10-year-old granddaughter, Eve McKechnie, were the fi rst swimmers to test out the new Stockbridge Village pool at the new Neighbourhood Centre.
The Neighbourhood Centre also
includes a fi tness suite, sports hall,
sensory room, steam room, sauna
and café, as well as an area for young
people.
The new facility is part of the £25 million
regeneration of Stockbridge Village.
It includes a new
library, police access
point, primary school,
children’s centre, multi-
use games area (MUGA)
and supermarket (please
see page 11 for more
information).
Tackling anti-social behaviourOffi cers from Knowsley’s Anti-Social
Behaviour Unit have been working in
Page Moss to tackle incidents of anti-
social behaviour.
The offi cers have worked with 14 young
people who were involved in anti-social
behaviour, who have agreed to sign
‘acceptable behaviour’ contracts. It is hoped
that by agreeing to these contracts, the
young people will learn from their past
mistakes and stay away from engaging in
anti-social behaviour in the future.
If you are concerned about anti-social
behaviour in your area, ring the helpline on
443 2000 or visit the council’s website.
During construction, local school children
buried a time capsule beneath the
development that will be unearthed in 50
years’ time - to give residents of the future a
snapshot of life in Knowsley today.
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During construction local school children
Claire Scott and her son Adam have
moved into their new home
(L-R) Cllr Ron Round, Leader of Knowsley Council;
Frances Foulkes; Michael Foulkes Jnr and Cllr John
Donnelly, Chairman of Knowsley Parish Council
Gerard and his granddaughter Eve, make a splash
in the new Stockbridge Village swimming pool
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Contact us?You can ring the South
Kirkby offi ce to tell us about incidents of anti-social behaviour, litter problems
or anything else you think we could help sort out.
Telephone: 443 4166
South Kirkby
Residents in Amanda Road now have the benefi t of improved car parking facilities.
An additional 22 car parking spaces are now available following work to upgrade the existing car parking bays to deter kerbside and ad hoc parking.
Improvements were also made to grass verges to prevent cars from mounting them and causing damage.
Amanda Road parking improvements
Contact us?You can ring the South
Kirkby offi ce to tell us about incidentsof anti-social behaviour, litter problems
or anything else you think we could help sort out.
Telephone: 443 4166
estvale residents were invited to an open day to help decide how a
£34,000 funding boost to the area would be spent.
The Whitefi eld Community First Panel organised the open day at Westvale Community Centre to listen to residents’ views.
Residents identifi ed the following areas as priorities for the local community:
• Healthy living – the need to enable and encourage local people to lead more active and healthier lives.
• Supporting our young people to engage in positive activities, especially around sport and play.
• Improving the environment and encouraging local people to play a more active role in caring for the area.
• Enabling older people to live more active lives - giving them opportunities to mix, learn and socialise.
• Activities that encourage all parts of the community to come together, especially the young and the old.
The funds have come from the Government’s £80 million Community First programme that will run until March 2015.
them and causing damage.
Before
“ I started the course knowing
nothing, but by the end of it I was
full of enthusiasm and raring to go.
If all goes well with my fi rst hive, I
would like to put up other hives on
the allotments. ”
“ Bees are in decline and their
presence helps to integrate wildlife
into urban areas. Bees are vital to
ensure the pollination of vegetables
and fruit - without them food
growing would be in decline. ”
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Creating a buzz at DelawareAllotment holder Ian Morris is introducing bee hives to Delaware allotments in an attempt to help curb the national decline in the bee population.
Ian has already completed a six-week
bee keeping course and joined the
National Bee Keepers Association. He is
now looking forward to the arrival of his
fi rst hive at the allotment this month.
He said,
Ian is also joining forces with the local
University of the Third Age group to help
them set up a bee keeping group in Kirkby.
He added,
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Contact usYou can ring the North
Kirkby offi ce to tell us about incidents of anti-social behaviour, litter problems
or anything else you think we could help sort out.
Telephone: 443 4166
North Kirkby
A ‘fl ag it and bag it’ event has been held to tackle the issue of dog fouling at Saxon Green in Kirkby.
In a bid to highlight the number of dog walkers who fail to clean up after their dogs, council offi cers stopped their regular cleansing for four days and then placed fl ags at every spot where dog fouling had taken place.
A new healthy lifestyles group at Tower Hill Community Centre is going from strength to strength.
The Tower Hill Active Club meets every Tuesday, with members getting involved in a range of activities including keep-fi t classes, as well as weight loss and healthy eating sessions.
The group was created following the success of the 12-week ‘Measure Up’ programme, which attracted residents of all ages and sizes who were interested in adopting a healthier lifestyle.
Anyone interested in getting involved can go along to the club meetings at the community centre between 12.30pm and 2.30pm, or ring the Neighbourhood team on 443 4345 for more information.
Come to the Community GardenNow that summer’s here, residents are making the most of the new additions to Tower Hill Community Garden.
Around 50 dog owners came along to a free advice and chipping session held at Tower Hill Community Centre.
The event was such a success it’s hoped that another session will be held during the summer months. Ring the Neighbourhood team on 443 4345 for details.
‘Flag it and bag it’ campaign to tackle dog fouling
More then 150 fl ags were placed in the popular park before cleansing operatives bagged and disposed of the waste.
It is hoped this initiative will encourage local dog walkers to dispose of their dogs’ waste in a safe and responsible manner, and reduce the amount on Knowsley’s streets and open spaces.
Saxon Green during the campaign
Get active, get healthyDog chipping event
The garden has undergone extensive refurbishment thanks to the council, Landlife and members of the Tower Hill Garden Group, with improvements including a new patio and gazebo area.
Outstanding nursery
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Contact usYou can call in to the Halewood offi ce to tell us about incidents of anti-social
behaviour, litter problems or anything else you think we could help sort out.
You will fi nd us at New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfi eld
Road, Halewood L26 1TT
Telephone: 443 2175
Halewood
Turning the spotlight on hate
A four-week course at Halewood Centre for Learning looked at why people sometimes hate what they see as being diff erent.
It was run by Merseyside Police for pupils aged 12 to 13 and was organised by the centre’s Safer Schools Offi cer, Cheryl McKeegan.
The pupils looked at issues including race, religion and sexual orientation, the
Almost 70 children enjoyed some
Easter fun at Mackets Education Centre
at an event funded and managed by
Mackets Parents’ Group.
The afternoon of themed fun activities and
games included a party, raffl es and a ‘name
the bunny’ competition.
This was followed by a ‘step into spring’ event
at Oak Tree Children’s Centre, which was run
by the Leathers Lane Parents’ Group and staff
from Halewood children’s centres.
A campaign to fi nd out what can lead to incidents of hate crime has produced a winning team.
psychology behind hate and the tragic consequences of hate crime.
At the fi nal session, the pupils gave presentations on what they had learned, using Power Point, poetry, famous quotes and even plays.
The winning group was Form 8AGA who had looked at religion. Runners up were
Form 8RSA who had been looking at attitudes towards sexual orientation.
All of the pupils received certifi cates and the winners will get a trip to Goodison Park or Anfi eld, a gift voucher from the centre for learning and a trophy from Merseyside Police.
Families celebrate spring and Easter Two parents’ groups in Halewood held successful events in a celebration of spring and Easter.
A variety of indoor and outdoor activities
were held including seed planting, pot
decorating, a nature trail, and even a ‘make
your own grass head’ competition!
Easter fun at Mackets Education Centre
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Form 8RSA who had been looking at
Back: Tom Woolley, Everton FC; Knowsley Council Chief Executive, Sheena Ramsey; Safer Schools Offi cer, Cheryl McKeegan and Rishi Jain, Liverpool FC. Front: Form 8AGA, who won the anti-hate crime project
Highways improvementsMotorists and pedestrians are
benefi ting from improvements to
the junction of Higher Road and
Leathers Lane.
The local community raised safety
concerns following a number of
traffi c collisions at the junction.
The council responded to these
concerns and has worked with 2020
Knowsley to introduce traffi c lights
and pedestrian crossing facilities.
As a result, vehicles and pedestrians
can now move more safely through
the junction.
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Prescot, Whiston, Cronton and Knowsley Village
Contact usYou can ring the neighbourhood
offi ce to tell us about incidents of
anti-social behaviour, litter problems
or anything else you think we
could help sort out.
Telephone: 443 5208
Sun shines on charity run
round 200 people turned out for
the fun event which raised over
£2,000 for Sport Relief 2012.
There were three events – a mile-long fun
run, a three mile race and a six mile race for
experienced runners.
The sun shone on big-hearted runners of all ages who took part in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile at Stadt Moers Park in Whiston.
The events were organised by Knowsley
Council, the Friends of Stadt Moers Park,
Merseyside Harriers and local volunteers.
The races were started by Mike Dooling,
who was amongst those who carried the
Olympic Torch through Knowsley.
AMike Dooling with Victoria Lavender, Knowsley Junior Cross Country Champion from St Joseph’s Primary School in Huyton
A week-long blitz saw volunteers, school
children, students and Community
Payback workers come together to make
Cronton a cleaner place.
Cronton Pathways organised its annual litter-
pick in and around the local area which saw a
total of 95 bags of litter being collected.
Cronton Community Network to the Big
Lottery Community Spaces and Awards
for All funds, as well as the Mersey
Forest’s Tree Planting Fund.
More than 150 residents
attended a fundraising event
held by Whiston Initiative in
Cultural Heritage Limited (WICH).
BBC Radio Merseyside presenter
Roger Phillips - patron of WICH -
came along to support the event,
which raised over £650. WICH was
created to preserve parts of Whiston
Hospital’s workhouse and chapel and
to record the history of Whiston.
Improvements at The PastureCronton school children, community
groups and dignitaries gathered to
celebrate a £70,000 transformation
of The Pasture green space.
Residents can now enjoy a wide range
of improvements at the park, including
a new entrance area, signage, pathways
and benches. There’s also a new
wildfl ower meadowland and woodland
areas, as well as a sculpture trail inspired
by local school children.
The improvements were made possible
following successful funding bids by the
Cronton spring cleanPreservingWhiston’s history
An international design
competition to create a
revolutionary new visitor
destination at the former Cronton
Colliery, attracted 50 entries from
all over the world. It included
innovative projects by teams in
South Korea, Japan and Italy.
Four of the most inventive schemes
have now been shortlisted with the
proposals including art installations,
nature reserves and education facilities.
The ideas also include opportunities
for community involvement and the
creation of new jobs to boost the local
economy.
The winning design is expected to be
announced during the summer.
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School children celebrate at The Pasture
Residents work together to clean up Cronton
Cronton Colliery competition fi nalists announced
Friday 15 to Saturday 24 JunePrescot Festival of Music and the ArtsVarious locations in PrescotVarious times
The eighth annual Prescot Festival includes a Jubilee
theme, with a special screening of the award-winning
fi lm, The Queen. The festival also includes a symphonic
concert by the Liverpool Mozart Orchestra.Contact: 07762 607 618 or visitwww.prescotfestival.co.uk
Saturday 16 JuneStockbridge Village family fun dayNew village square and Neighbourhood Centre, Stockbridge Village11am to 3pm
Free fun day for all the family, including Juice FM,
live music, bouncy castles, face painting, as well as a
BBQ and hog roast. Children’s competition to fi nd the
‘King and Queen’ of Stockbridge Village.Contact: Barbara Murray 949 5021
Saturday 23 JuneWhiston fun dayStadt Moers Park12 noon to 4pm
An afternoon of fun including bouncy castles, bucking
bronco, circus skills workshop and tombola.Contact: Ranger 489 1239
Sunday 24 JuneSummer galaBowring Park Visitors’ Centre12 noon to 4pm
An afternoon of fun including
fairground rides, vintage car
show, craft stalls and more.Contact: 482 1116
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Knowsley News
Meetings in Knowsley
CouncilWednesday 27 June, 6pmWednesday 19 September, 6pm
CabinetWednesday 27 June, 2pmWednesday 18 July, 2pmWednesday 15 August, 2pmWednesday 12 September, 2pm
Planning CommitteeThursday 12 July, 6pmThursday 9 August, 6pmThursday 6 September, 6pm
Appeals CommitteeTuesday 3 July, 10amTuesday 21 August, 10am
Licensing CommitteeThursday 28 June, 2pmThursday 13 September, 2pm
Governance and Audit CommitteeTuesday 26 June, 4pm
Standards CommitteeThursday 28 June, 5pm
Town Centre (and Districts) CommitteeWednesday 20 June, 4.30pm
Joint Consultative CommitteeFriday 6 July, 10am
Halewood Area Partnership BoardTuesday 12 June, 6pmTuesday 10 July, 6pm
South Huyton Area Partnership BoardWednesday 19 June, 4pmWednesday 18 July, 4pm
North Kirkby Area Partnership BoardThursday 14 June, 4pmThursday 19 July, 4pm
South Kirkby Area Partnership BoardTuesday 13 June, 4pmTuesday 17 July, 4pm
Prescot, Whiston, Cronton and Knowsley Village Area Partnership BoardWednesday 20 June, 2pmWednesday 25 July, 2pm
North Huyton Area Partnership BoardThursday 21 June, 2pmThursday 26 July, 2pm
Area Partnership BoardCo-ordinating GroupMonday 2 July, 2pm
Overview and Scrutiny BoardMonday 9 July, 5pmMonday 20 August, 5pm
Health and Wellbeing BoardThursday 14 June, 1.30pmThursday 2 August, 1.30pm (informal, development session)
Please note that at the time of going to print, not all meetings were fi nalised. A complete timetable of meetings is available on the council’s website.
Events Saturday 30 JuneArt in the parkStadt Moers Park, 10am to 12 noonEaton Street Park, 1.30pm to 3pm
Use natural materials from the park to create
a piece of art.Contact: Ranger 489 1239
Sunday 1 JulyScavenger huntHenley Park, 10am to 12 noonThe Pasture, Cronton, 1.30pm to 3pm
Hunt around the park and collect as many items as
you can.Contact: Ranger 489 1239
Saturday 7 JulyTen Acre Pits fun dayTen Acre Pits1pm to 3.30pm
An afternoon of fun with bird of prey display, reef
reptiles, face painting, story telling and much more. Contact: Ranger 443 3114 or 07771 550 843
Sunday 15 JulyTeddy bears’ picnic McGoldrick Park 1pm to 3pm
Fun afternoon of face painting,
story telling and a puppet show.Contact: Ranger 443 3114 or 07771 550 843
Wednesday 18 JulyGladstone Roots talkCourt Hey Park1pm start
Join the friends of Court Hey Park as they give an
illustrated talk on the Gladstone family.Contact: Ranger 443 3114 or 07771 550 843
Friday 20 JulyMill Dam fun dayMill Dam Park1pm to 4pm
An afternoon of fun for all the family.Contact: Kevin Bushell 07810 054 159
June to September 2012
Monday 23 JulyMini beast huntThe Pasture, Cronton10am to 12 noon
Hunt for the bugs and beasts of Cronton Pasture.Contact: Ranger 489 1239
Monday 23 JulyNature trail and quizKing George V Playing Fields nature area1pm to 3pm
Come and learn about plants and wildlife. Children
must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the
entrance on Huyton Lane.Contact: Ranger 488 6151 or 07766 205 541
Monday 23 JulyOrienteeringCourt Hey Park2pm to 4pm
Use your map and fi nd clues in the park. Prizes for
those who complete the challenge.Contact: Ranger 443 3114 or 07771 550 843
Tuesday 24 July Nature trail and quizWoolfall Heath Meadow 10am to 12 noon
Learn about plants and wildlife. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Meet at the entrance of the
River Alt Resource Centre.Contact: Ranger 488 6151 or 07766 205 541
Wednesday 25 July Scarecrow makingTen Acre Pits, 10am to 12 noonMcGoldrick Park, 1pm to 3pm
Make your own miniature scarecrow. Contact: Ranger 443 3114 or 07771 550 843
Saturday 28 JulyAlt Park fun dayAlt Park12 noon to 4pm
A family fun afternoon with fairground rides, bouncy
castle, rodeo bull, face painting and stalls.Contact: Ranger 488 6151 or 07766 205 541
What’s on
Useful numbers
Anti-Social Behaviour Helpline 443 2000
Benefi ts (housing and council tax) 443 4042
Births/deaths/marriages 443 2900
Building control/dangerous trees 443 2380 / 2381
Bulky household waste service 443 2400
Business rates 443 4089
Business services 477 4000(advice, funding, recruitment and training)
Car parking enquiries 443 3100
Childcare Information Service 0800 085 2022
Citizens Advice Bureau 0845 122 1300
Complaints and compliments 443 4031
Consumer advice/Trading Standards 08454 040506
Council Tax 443 4476
Council Tax and Benefi ts FraudHotline 0800 0730 532
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
Education general enquiries 443 3232
Fire/police/ambulance (emergency) 999
Government’s Consumer Direct Service 08454 04 05 06
Highways (including emergencies) 443 2400
Housing Options (homelessness) 0800 694 0280
Job vacancies 443 5000
Knowsley Community Messaging 443 2498
Knowsley Council (general enquiries) 489 6000
Knowsley Hate Crime and Domestic Violence Helpline 0800 953 4433
Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) general enquiries 290 7000
Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT) housing repairs 0500 969694
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Switchboard 296 4000
Merseyside Police Switchboard 101
NHS Direct 0845 4647
Pest control 443 2400
Planning enquiries 443 2381 / 2380
Refuse collection 443 2400
School attendance service 443 5147
School bus pass 443 5609
Social services 443 2600
Social services out of hours emergency 07659 590081
Street lighting 443 3100
Traffi c signal faults 443 2349
Truancy hotline 777 4057
For more information visit the Knowsley Council website www.knowsley.gov.ukor [email protected]
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Saturday 28 JulyOrienteeringMill Dam Park10am to 12 noon
Orienteering fun for all the family.Contact: Kevin Bushell 07810 054 159
Wednesday 1 August Make a bee houseJubilee Park Pavilion1pm to 3pm
Learn the importance of bees in our environment and
make a bee house. Contact: Ranger 488 6151 or 07766 205 541
Thursday 2 AugustPlant dyesKing George V Playing Fields nature area 1pm to 3pm
Learn how our ancestors used plants and natural
materials to create colourful dyes and have a go
yourself. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet at the entrance on Huyton Lane.Contact: Ranger 488 6151 or 07766 205 541
Saturday 4 AugustMcGoldrick Park fun dayMcGoldrick Park12 noon to 4pm
An afternoon of fun with dog display team, reef
reptiles, bird display, face painting and much more. Contact: Ranger 443 3114 or 07771 550 843
Wednesday 8 AugustPlants and folkloreHuyton Wetlands1pm to 3pm
Learn about the
superstitions and folklore
surrounding our native
plant and tree species.
Children must be
accompanied by an adult.Contact: Ranger488 6151 or 07766 205 541
Monday 13 AugustShelter buildingKing George V Playing Fields nature area 10am to 12 noon
Try your hand at building your own woodland shelter.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at
the entrance on Huyton Lane.Contact: Ranger 488 6151 or 07766 205 541
Saturday 18 AugustWebster Park fun dayWebster Park12 noon to 4pm
An afternoon of fun for all the family.Contact: Kevin Bushell 07810 054 159
Monday 20 AugustTree magicKing George V Playing Fields nature area 1pm to 3pm
Learn about the folklore of trees. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Meet at the entrance on
Huyton Lane.Contact: Ranger 488 6151 or 07766 205 541
Thursday 23 AugustDiscovering spidersHuyton Wetlands1pm to 3pm
Learn about the lives of these fascinating creatures
and then have a go at our fun quiz. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.Contact: Ranger 488 6151 or 07766 205 541
Thursday 30 AugustPond dippingHuyton Wetlands1pm to 3pm
Discover what lurks within the murky depths of the
wetlands. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Contact: Ranger 488 6151 or 07766 205 541
Friday 7 SeptemberBat walk and talkTen Acre Pits 7.30pm start
A fascinating look into the amazing world of bats.Contact: Ranger 443 3114 or 07771 550 843
Friday 7 September to Sunday 9 SeptemberHeritage open daysSt Mary’s Parish ChurchFriday, 12 noon to 3pmSaturday, 11am to 3pmSunday, 1pm to 3pm
Take a tour of the Grade I listed building, which
has a long and varied history. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.Contact: Betty Brown 426 8113
Saturday 8 SeptemberTask dayStadt Moers Park10am to 12 noon
Help the rangers with conservation tasks around
the park.Contact: Ranger 489 1239
Saturday 8 September and Sunday 9 SeptemberWillow artStadt Moers Park, Saturday, 1pm to 3pmHenley Park, Sunday, 10am to 12 noonThe Pasture, Cronton, Sunday, 1.30pm to 3pm
Make willow decorations with the rangers.Contact: Ranger 489 1239
Friday 14 SeptemberBat walk and talkCourt Hey Park 7.30pm start
A fascinating look into the amazing world of bats. Contact: Ranger 443 3114 or 07771 550 843
Saturday 15 SeptemberPet showCourt Hey Park
Arrive at 1pm for registration
Bring along your pets and enter
them in the show - categories
for all shapes and sizes. Contact: Ranger 443 3114or 07771 550 843
