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Over 65s call for clearer law on pavement parking
PAVEMENT parking is a danger for older people and legislation should be clearer,
says the results of a YouGov poll commissioned by Living Streets out on 9
January 2015. Over half of UK adults aged 65 and over (51%) have no idea whether
or not parking on the pavement is illegal in their local area. As MP Martin
Horwood's 'pavement parking bill' receives its second reading in the House of
Commons today, legislation needs to be standardised across the country says the
pedestrian campaign charity. While pavement parking is against the law in London
and some parts of the UK, the law is unclear elsewhere. Living Streets' Chief
Executive, Joe Irvin, said:- "Pavements are not car parks. Pavement parking is a
nuisance for everyone, but if you're older, have mobility problems or impaired
sight, it can force you into the road and into danger. It's not just the public
who are confused; often local authorities and Police forces are unclear over who
is responsible, which means the issue fails to be addressed. Martin Horwood's
bill is a perfect opportunity to enact clear legislation which would make
walking safer and easier for everybody."
Cheltenham MP Martin Horwood, said:-
"This is not just an issue in my constituency, but across the country. Cars
parked on the pavement are particularly hazardous for blind and
partially-sighted people, older people or if you're pushing a buggy or a
wheelchair. This bill is well supported and a small step towards improving the
quality of life for a lot of people." Please email us and let us know
your views on this hot topic by emailing us to:-
news24@southportreporter.com.
The Liverpool Empire is to welcome back the 'Fabulous' Johnny Cash Roadshow
THE Liverpool Empire welcomes back the 'Fabulous' Johnny Cash Roadshow on
Saturday, 7 February 2015, at 7.30pm. The only show to be endorsed by the Cash
family! The band features award winning Clive John as Johnny Cash, Jill Schoonjans as June Carter, Nick Davis; Electric guitar and Vocals, Martin
Bentley; Double Bass and Vocals and Darren Bazzoni Drums and Vocals. This year
also see's the biggest production of this show ever with the 'Carter Sisters'
and the 'JC Horns'. This is simply the finest tribute in the world to the legend
that is Johnny Cash.
The Johnny Cash Roadshow will perform material from throughout Cash's career
including:- 'Walk the Line' and 'Folsom Prison Blues', recorded with Sun Records
in the 1950's to 'Hurt', Johnny Cash's last release in 2002, recorded by Rick
Rubin for his American Recordings label. There are many stops in between
bringing the audience all the favourites:- 'Man in Black', 'Boy named Sue', 'The
Ring of Fire'. The show also brings a focus on the duets Johnny and June sang,
including:- 'Jackson'.
From start to finish the band take the audience through the Johnny Cash live
show experience. The chemistry of Johnny and June is also brought to the stage
and with the accompanying video projection, which brings evocative images to
each song, all help to complete the story of the life of a 'legend'. The
performance is energetic and entertaining for all to enjoy.
Aside from all this, Clive John is also a songwriter and his solo album 'The
Spirit' was nominated for Best British Country Music Album of the year 2011,
with title song voted best song of the year!
For more information about the Johnny Cash Roadshow go to:-
johnnycashroadshow.com
Tickets will cost from £22.90 to £21.90, ATG Card Members gives you £3 off! To
book, call the Liverpool Empire Box Office on:- 0844 871 3017 or go to:-
atgtickets.com/liverpool.
(Fees apply to telephone and online bookings, avoid fees and book in person at
the box office)
Volunteering kicks off patient experience
event
A NHS trust's award winning volunteer schemes will be one
of the topics being discussed at an event aimed at improving the experience of
patients. Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust's Come Dine with Me project
was voted overall winner in the 2014 Health Quality Improvement Partnership
Awards. Come Dine with Me trains volunteers to sit with patients at mealtimes
and give help to those who need it. The agenda also includes a short
presentation from the urology team and how the Trust is investing in technology
to improve patient care. Patients and their families are welcome to attend the 2
hour event which will be held at the Clinical Education Centre, Southport and
Formby District General Hospital from 12.30pm, on Friday, 16 January 2014. Light
refreshments will be provided. The book a place please contact Janette Mills,
head of audit and effectiveness, at:-
janette.mills1@nhs.net
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Brazilica Festival returns for July, 2015!
THE organisers Liverpool Carnival Company is delighted to announce that the
annual Brazilica Festival will once again cover the City, in full colour, for
the 8th consecutive year. This event is increasingly popular and is set to grow
in 2015. So make a not as the dates for 2015 are confirmed as Friday, 17 July
2015 to Sunday, 19 July 2015.
Last year's festival included a packed programme of events leading up to the
main Carnival Day on the Saturday; and this year promises to be just as
colourful with an abundance of sights, sounds and tastes of Brazil.
Organisers are keen not to give away too many surprises so soon, but have
revealed that the 2015 festival will include a 2 week film festival and fringe
events packed with great music and exciting activities in venues across the
City.
This year also marks the 20th Birthday of the now world famous Liverpool Samba
School, so you can be sure that the group will also feature prominently in this
year's proceedings.
The spectacular Carnival Parade which features Samba bands from across the UK
and overseas will also remain as the main festival highlight.
Maeve Morris of Liverpool Carnival Company said:- "Last year's event proved a
massive success so we are working tirelessly to improve and build on the
successful event which people have grown to love over the last 7 years. The
costumes, music and overall atmosphere are key factors for the essence of the
event; all of which we can guarantee festivalgoers in 2015 with a more compact 3
day event."
Further announcements will be made when entertainment and activities are
confirmed.
To get involved in Brazilica Festival 2015 as a media partner, sponsor,
volunteer or sales concession please visit the
website or follow it via
Facebook and on Twitter - @BrazilicaFest.
Denis Betts has signed 1 year contract
extension and will coach the Vikings through to the end of 2017
ON 9 January 2015, Widnes Vikings announced that they are:-
"pleased to announce that Head Coach Denis Betts has signed a 1 year extension
to his current contract. The new deal will take Betts' contract through to the
end of the 2017 and the next exciting chapter in the Vikings' evolution."
Denis spoke to
Widnes
Vikings on agreeing his
new deal. "This is a real honour for me. I am committed to the Club and my
belief is that we are growing something that's really special here. Having the
ability to continue the work we've been doing for a further three years, an
extra year on top of the contract I already had, is fantastic. I think you can
see the hard work that has gone into the Club over the last three years since we
came back into Super League. We're now heading into a new phase and having the
ability to work with James (Rule) on this next phase of this Club's development
is a real privilege. Although we've done a great deal of work I feel that we've
got so much more to do. We have sown the seeds to make things work really well.
We've got a really good foundation and we've got lots of good people here. I've
been given the opportunity now to continue working with this Club for the next 3
years and I will work really hard on making this Club a great Club again at the
top half of the table. To have the chance to work with these players and to be
involved in this great Club with these great supporters over the next three
years is an honour. It's a huge privilege for me to be able to coach this side.
1 of the big things about Widnes Vikings is that this Club is about evolution
not revolution. We don't change our team a lot and we haven't really made mass
changes over these three years. We've looked at developing everyone that's been
in place. As a coaching team and as a Club we want to make people better. We
have a fantastic academy structure and we can see that there are players there
that are looking to come through to the 1st team. We are looking to work well
with them to develop talent and secure a bright future for the Club."
James Rule commented on Betts' contract extension:- "The 2014 season was
the most successful in the Club's Super League history and Denis was the driving
force behind this success. His work ethic, philisophies and leadership have
shaped an exceptional performance department across playing personal, coaching
and medical staff. As we seek to make continuous improvements to all aspects of
our operation it is essential that we have stability and continuity in our
leadership roles. As a board of directors we are delighted to reward Denis with
his contract extension and are hugely excited to work with him as we continue to
grow, evolve and improve in all aspects of our operation."
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