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Operation
Cold Start – Keys to 17 vehicles returned to owners!
Officers
across Southern Division are being ably assisted by the
Constabulary’s Air Support Unit in an initiative
to prevent cars being stolen on cold frosty mornings.
Operation
Cold Start which is being carried out during the winter
months, specifically targets areas in the Division where
unattended vehicles have been stolen. The thefts have
occurred when cars have been left running with the keys
in the ignition by their owners to defrost on cold frosty
mornings.
The
police helicopter has been helping by flying over those
areas where these thefts are known to happen and on some
occasions pinpointing those vehicles that are left running
unattended.
Yesterday
morning (Monday 17th December) Operation Cold Start took
place across the Chorley area and 17 vehicles were spotted
as being unattended and left running on driveways.
PC
Gareth Dixon who is a dog handler at HQ used his local
knowledge to patrol the areas of Parbold, Appley Bridge
and Eccleston and spotted these vehicles. The majority
of cars were found in Eccleston followed by Parbold and
then Appley Bridge and amongst those cars left unattended
were a BMW X5, Golf GTI and a Volvo S70. On each occasion
PC Dixon turned the vehicles off and knocked on the door
of properties to return the keys and offer crime prevention
advice.
PC
Dixon commented,” Despite the numerous warnings
about this kind of activity people are still continuing
to leave their cars in this state. Most people I spoke
to were appreciative about the advice but others were
not as receptive – perhaps they were embarrassed
about what they had done.”
Officers
in Bamber Bridge have also being carrying out this Operation
particularly on the Holland House estate which has had
vehicles stolen from in the past.
Officers
have been patrolling the estate on frosty mornings, offering
crime prevention advice and providing a visible presence
in the hope of deterring thieves who actively seek such
vehicles to steal on cold mornings. Several owners have
been spoken to and have thanked the police for the advice
offered. It should also be noted that owner’s car
Insurance can be invalidated in such circumstances.
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| HESKETH
BANK "HAMMER & HANDGUN" BURGLARY |
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Police
in West Lancashire appeal for information after Burglary
at Hesketh Bank
Police
in West Lancashire are appealing for information after
a Burglary took place on Chapel Road at approx 4.48am
on Saturday 8th December.
The
three occupants who were in the kitchen at the time were
confronted by three males wearing balaclavas, who had
gained entry to the property via an insecure door and
who were armed with a handgun and a hammer.
The
males threatened the occupants and demanded money from
them. Two of the occupants were assaulted by the males,
with one being struck on the head with the handgun and
the other being punched in the face and hit on the knee
with a hammer. The female occupant was threatened but
not injured. The offenders then made off from the scene
without any money or property in a maroon Astra.
It
is believed that all three offenders were male with one
speaking with a Liverpool accent and the other two with
Manchester accents. One offender was described as being
6ft wearing a black tracksuit.
DS
Greg Carlton commented, “ The occupants of the property
were very shaken up by this incident with two of them
receiving injuries. If anyone saw the offenders making
from the property or anything suspicious I would urge
them to get in touch.”
Anyone
with any information can contact Ormskirk CID on 01695
566441 or via Southern Communications Centre on 0845 1
25 35 45. Information can also be given about crime anonymously
by telephoning Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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| LANCASHIRE
POLICE - APPEAL FOR INFORMATION |
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An
incident occurred at 184 Chapel Road, Hesketh Bank at
around 0440 hours on Saturday 08/12/07. We are seeking
witnesses who may have any relevant information in relation
to the incident in terms of seeing anyone acting suspiciously
in the area before or around this time.
A
vehicle has been linked to the incident, which had been
parked on Glen Park Drive near to the entrance.
If
anyone has information in respect of this please contact
Ormskirk C.I.D on 01695 566443/4/5/6. Or alternatively
call the Southern Communications room on 01695 724101.
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| CHRISTMAS
CRIME CRACKDOWN |
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part of "Operation Shepherd", Police in Southern
Division will be issuing advice and carrying out various
initiatives to make sure people stay safe this Christmas.
This
comes as part of a countywide crackdown on Christmas crime.
Operation Shepherd which is currently running throughout
Lancashire which seeks to reduce crime and disorder as well
as alcohol related crime over the Christmas period.
Chief
Inspector Dave Robinson commented,” Throughout December
and over the Christmas period alcohol related incidents
and crimes traditionally increase. In particular increases
are seen in violent crime, antisocial behaviour and disorder,
criminal damage, domestic violence and drink driving.
In
Southern Division the detection rates for violence are at
an all time high, with over 60% of all violent crime being
detected with offenders being brought to justice and dealt
with either by caution or through the courts. Throughout
the Christmas period this should act as a warning to those
who cause violence that they can expect to be caught and
face the consequences. “
As
part of Operation Shepherd, Southern Division’s Neighbourhood
Policing Teams will be highly visible in and around the
town centres cracking down on all Town Centre crime both
in the daytime and at night.
Police
have and will be issuing crime prevention advice in the
weeks leading up to Christmas to help people avoid falling
victim to thieves:-
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Always close car windows and the sunroof and lock
the doors, activating any security devices when leaving
your car unattended.
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Park with care, particularly at night or if you are
leaving the vehicle for a long time and if possible,
park in a busy, well-lit area.
- Never
leave cash, credit cards, chequebook, mobile phones,
vehicle documents or other valuables in the car.
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Don’t return to your car to drop things off,
if you have to, make sure they are well hidden and
always check out the area to see who may be watching
(If you have no choice but to do so, make sure they
are hidden well out of sight before you begin your
journey - thieves may be watching you park!)
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Keys - keep them safe. Never leave them in the car,
even for a second - treat them as you would your cash
and credit cards.
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Make sure keys are kept in a secure place at home
and at work - burglars have been known to break into
houses and offices to steal car keys.
If you see anything unusual or suspicious, call the police
immediately on 0845 1 25 35 45. In an emergency dial 999.
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| POLICE
ASK FOR VIGILANCE |
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Police
tonight appealed for residents to be vigilant after a
series of burglaries and car thefts occurred over the
last few days. Banks, Mere Brow, Tarleton and Hesketh
Bank have all been targeted.
Local
Policeman Phil Corrigan appealed for residents to take
extra care with all property, keeping doors and cars locked
whenever possible and to report any suspicious activity
immediately.
For
non emergencies please ring the police on 0845 1253545
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| FREE
SWIMMING & BADMINTON? |
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Tarleton
High School is currently recruiting members of the general
public as 'Mystery Shoppers' for the Swimming Pool and
Sports Hall. The School is offering to reimburse costs
in return for a short feedback report on how they are
performing.
Please
contact Mr Steve James for more information on 01772 817907
or email community@tarletonhigh.lancs.sch.uk
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| ALTY'S
LANDMARK SHOP DEMOLISHED |
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The
demolition of Alty's shop, Station Road, Hesketh Bank
nears completion
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MOSS LANE SPEEDERS IN SPOTLIGHT |
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Hesketh-with-Becconsall
Parish Council's new Speed Indicating and Recording Device
(SPIRD) was in action from the 15th to 19th of October,
monitoring traffic passing the 30mph restriction sign
on Moss Lane.
During
the four day period that the sensor was operational 5,124
vehicles had their details recorded with 27% exceeding
35mph and 12% exceeding 40mph. One motorist was even logged
doing 65mph.
As the
unit is still undergoing trials, the current data will remain
confidential but the Parish Council has warned that informaton
from any future recordings will be passed on to the Police
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GERRARD CROWNED PUMPKIN KING |
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Gerrard Wright of Tarleton took the top pumpkin honours
in the Mere Brow Giant Pumpkin competition. In one of
the closest competitions ever seen only 15lbs seperated
the top three pumpkins. For
more details visit www.merebrowgiantpumpkins.com
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POLICE WARNING TO TROUBLEMAKERS |
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As
Halloween and Bonfire Night approaches, Police across
Southern Division have already commenced their policing
operation to support the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Services
Bright Sparx campaign.
The
period starting in late October through to early November
is often associated with an increase in juvenile related
crimes and disorder, often involving fireworks.
Chief
Inspector Dave Robinson who is in charge of Geographic
policing for the Division commented,” This time
of year usually sees a significant increase in anti-social
behaviour incidents and Criminal Damage. It is the minority
of people that engage in this kind of behaviour that spoil
this time of year for the rest of our communities affecting
their quality of life.
Traditionally
this time of the year proves to be a very busy one for
the police with more calls being received and more incidents
to attend to. We will be working alongside our partner
agencies to enforce legislation and robustly deal with
those that cause trouble.
Officers
are out in force to clamp down on anyone causing trouble
and those that do could face fines or arrest and may possibly
end up before the courts with criminal convictions that
will affect the rest of their lives. Enjoy this time of
year but do so sensibly, safely, and legally.”
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HESKETH BANK PLANNING MEETING ANNOUNCED |
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Hesketh
with Becconsall Parish Council are to hold a Planning
Committee meeting at 7:30pm on Monday 15th October 2007
at the Village Hall to consider the Moss Lane and Boundary
Lane proposals.
Members
of the public wishing to make their views known to the
Parish Council Planning Committee may address the Committee
for a maximum of 3 minutes. A maximum of 30 minutes in
total will be allowed for such contributions. Intending
contributors must advise the Clerk by telephone, email
or letter by 12 noon on the day of the meeting and may
be allocated time to speak on a first come first served
basis. Download
the Agenda
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RURAL ROADS DEATH TOLL |
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Car
users are three times more likely to die on a country
road than an urban one, according to new figures from
the Department for Transport.
Launching
a safety campaign targeting rural drivers, the Department
for Transport said there was often only one car involved
in rural accidents which indicated that drivers had been
tempted to push themselves or their car beyond their limits.
Road
Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick said: "The 'national'
60mph speed limit is a maximum, not an expectation, and
drivers must match their speed to the road characteristics
and weather conditions they are experiencing."
The
aim of the THINK! Rural Speed Campaign is to communicate
to motorists that the problem isn't just speeding, but
driving too fast for the conditions.
Driving
inappropriately for the conditions can include:
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Approaching
a bend or junction too fast and without caution.
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Not negotiating narrow roads properly.
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Overtaking on an approach to a bend or where forward
visibility is restricted.
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| MOSS
LANE RESIDENTS VOICE CONCERNS |
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Residents
of Moss Lane have raised concerns about two new housing
developments proposed for Moss Lane and Boundary Lane.
Planning permission for a further 22 new 'affordable'
houses is being sought for the two sites. The Moss lane
proposal currently includes a traffic calming chicane.
The proposals can be seen on the West Lancashire District
Council website; click
here and search for apllications 2007/1062/OUT and
2007/1006/FUL
Fears
that the building proposals will add to the well known
infrastructure problems that Moss Lane residents currently
suffer - the rapidly disintigrating road tops the list
of complaints followed by the inadequacies of the power
supply.
Frustrated
residents also claim that their previous comments were
dismissed out of hand by the Council - despite extensive
and wide spread objections, it now seems inevitable that
the Council will impose traffic calming measures at the
entrance to the Old Barn Club development on Moss Lane.
It
is anticipated that the Parish Council will hold a seperate
meeting of the Planning Sub Comittee to discuss the two
proposals.
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| ORGAN
DONOR APPEAL |
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At the moment there are over 9000 people
awaiting Organ Transplants in the UK.
3000 Transplants have been carried out since January
2007.
Carrying a Donor Card is one way of ensuring that
your Organs may be used after your death. Another
way is to register with the NHS Organ Donor Register.
This can be done by telephoning 0845 606060. or
by e-mail at
www.uktransplant.org.uk/
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| SAVE
THE FIELD - RARE BAT DISCOVERY |
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A
proposal by Flavourfresh to erect greenhouses on the Marsh
Road field at Banks has sparked a number of recent protests
but 'SAVE THE Field' campaigners now claim a that the
field supports a colony of rare Whiskered Bats.
Whiskered Bat (Myotis mystacinus). Photo:
wikipedia
Campaigners
have commissioned a specialist bat survey which was carried
out last night and eight bats were claimed to have been
spotted. Local Authority officials were allerted to the
find in an email late last night.
READ
THE REPORT IN FULL
Typically,
whiskered bats have a head-and-body length of 35 to 48
mm and weight between 4 and 8 gm. They have dark brown
upper-parts with greyish white under-parts. Their faces,
ears and wing membranes are dark grey/black. The Whiskered
Bat is widespread throughout Wales although numbers of
the bat are not thought to be particularly plentiful.
The species is well established across Europe.
Although
they were only found to be a different species in 1970
the bats have no conservation status and are not listed
by the IUCN however all bats in the UK are protected nationally
by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
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| CRIME
PREVENTION WARNING |
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This
is an urgent police message to everyone in Chorley, South
Ribble and West Lancashire.
At
around 11am on Thursday 20th Sept. bogus officials called
at the home of an 87 year old lady who lives alone, and
stole cash and property. There were 2 offenders who said
they were working on a burst water pipe nearby and needed
to run some water off from the system.One male distracted
the lady while a 2nd male searched the property and stole
property. One offender is described as a white male, aged
40-50 yrs, 5`6" tall, stocky build with strong Irish
accent. He had short dark brown hair and was wearing a
grey double-breated suit jacket and gloves. We have no
description of the 2nd offender.
PLEASE
NOTE that they were using the following vehicle
which is wanted by Police in connection to other burgaries
acropss the North West. The vehicle is a grey or silver
VW Golf reg no. YE56 LVL these are false plates. Any sightings
of this vehicle should be reported to the Police immediately.
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| FOOTBALL
CLUB PLANS PASSED |
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Hesketh
Bank Association Football Club today announced that their
planning application submitted to West Lancashire District
Council was successful for the erection of single storey
clubhouse comprising changing rooms, physiotherapy, fitness
rooms and clubroom. Provision of two all-weather sports
pitches together with 4m high boundary fencing and 10m
high lighting masts and a new car park and alterations
to existing vehicular/pedestrian access.
The
club are keen to stress that this facility is not just
for football but is open for the general community of
Hesketh Bank and surrounding areas and welcomes input
from any interested parties.
The
club are now in the process of consulting the architects
about building in two stages. The first stage will be
erecting the all weather pitches and changing facilities
and detailed plans will be submitted in due course. In
the meantime an application will be made to the Football
Foundation for significant funding for the project and
other interested bodies. The Parish Council have already
pledged £50,000 to the project subject to the main
funding from the Football Foundation being successful.
Further
details of the plans and club officials can be obtained
from their website.
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| VOLUNTEERS
SOUGHT |
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Tarleton
Queenscourt Hospice Support Group
Queenscourt
Hospice is your local hospice and has daily running costs
of £4,500. most of this money is raised through
fundraising of sometime.
Would
you like to become part of a new support group for Queenscourt
in Tarleton.
The
group would organise various fundraising events throughout
the year and also help spread the word of the work of
Queenscourt. The group is not only a great way to help
a local worthy cause but also will allow you to make new
friends, take part in fun activities and learn new skills
and discover talents you never knew you had.
Volunteers
are also required to help run the Queenscourt Hospice
Charity Shop in Tarleton. All you need is a spare couple
of hours a week and you could be part of the team!
For
more information please contact Matthew or Brian, Queenscourt
Hospice Fundraisers, on 01705 544 645 or call in the Tarleton
Shop.
Queenscourt
Hospice Charity Shop
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| CRIME
PREVENTION WARNING |
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Received
13:22
Information has been received from Tradings Standards
in Merseyside, regarding the poor trading practices of
2 companies currently operating in this area. They cold
call on elderley residents offering to
carry out property maintenance. The work is of poor quality,
unecessary and extortionate prices are then charged. If
challenged the workmen become aggressive. These companies
trade under the names of Eaves Protector
and Top Notch Tree Care.
Please
note the following 2 vehicles used by these companies:-
(1) White Mercedes Vito reg.no. BF53 VWK
(2) White Transit Van reg.no. PY04 VDG
Trading
Standards advise you not to trade with either of these
companies. If you have any contact from them please contact
Tradings Stds service on 0151-443-4744. If you need any
advice the Consumer helpline is 08454-040506.
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| CRIME
PREVENTION WARNING |
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Received
16:00
This is a message to everyone in the West Lancashire area.
There has been a crime trend recently when high value cars
have been stolen from driveways of houses. This trend is
not unfamiliar and has occurred from time to time in different
areas of West Lancashire. The latest cars have all been
stolen from the Appley Bridge area but these offenders will
target anywhere where they see high value cars parked on
driveways. The Police are asking any owners of high value
vehicles to park them in a garage where possible, or behind
locked gates or barriers. Do not leave keys on show near
doors and windows and do not leave valuables in your vehicles.
These offenders will drive through an area on more than
one occasion to identify the cars they want to steal so
please be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity
to the Police immediately. |
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| BURGLARY
AT BANKS POST OFFICE |
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Police
Appeal for information after Burglary at Post Office
Police
in West Lancashire are appealing for information after a
Post Office on Church Road in Banks was burgled.
The
incident happened at 01.13 hours on Friday 27th July when
the offenders forced their entry into the premises and into
the rear post office counter area. It is believed that the
offenders were disturbed by the alarm activating before
leaving the premises with an amount of cash.
A
male wearing dark clothing was seen at the front of the
property at the time of the incident.
Local
police are appealing for anyone that was in the area at
the time or may have seen anyone acting suspiciously to
get in contact with them.
Anyone
with any information can contact Ormskirk CID on 01695 566443
or via Southern Communications Centre on 0845 1 25 35 45.
Information can also be given about crime anonymously by
telephoning Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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| FESTIVAL
OF TRANSPORT BENEFITS DCT |
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Despite
threatening weather the organizers of the Festival of Transport
held their annual meeting at 'Elim' Hundred End, the home
of Brian Moorcroft .
The
whole event raised a massive £1150.00 for the benefit
of the Douglas Cardiac Trust the financial arm of Local
First Responder Group
Brian with one of his two vintage vehicles which were on
show.
Stan
Farrington & Janet Edmondson of the Douglas Cardiac
Trust, paid tribute to the organizers and participants of
the festival during the evening event and commented how
the money raised consolidates the future of the Trust. |
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| OLD
CHURCH SUNDAY |
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Canon
Jim Burns leads the Old Church Sunday procession down
Becconsall Lane
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| HAVE
YOU GOT THE X FACTOR? |
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A
group of friends are trying to start up an amateur dramatic
society in Tarleton and are looking looking for others
who would be keen to join in:
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Acting
/ Singing
Wardrobe
Props
Sound
Lighting
Musical Director / Pianist
Dance experience |
If
you have some experience in any of the above or feel
you have some talent to give to the society please call
Marie Taylor on 01772 813230 (evenings).
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SPANISH
MAYOR VISITS "UTRILLAS" |
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Report
by Philip Pacey
On Sunday the 1st July the West Lancashire Light Railway
received a surprise visit from the Mayor and Deputy
Mayor of Utrillas, in Spain, on the occasion of the
100th Anniversary of its locomotive named 'Utrillas'
which spent much of its working life at a coal mine
at Utrillas in the Province of Teruel, Spain.
Pictured
here, the Mayor, Jose Luis Alegre Escuder, makes a presentation
to Paul Smith, Chair of the WLLR, with Graham Fairhurst,
proud owner of 'Utrillas'.
West
Lancashire Light Railway
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WELCOME
FOR WASTE TALK |
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West
Lancs Green Party is inviting members of the public
to an informal free-ranging evening talking about the
environmental problem of waste and what to do about
it. No-one wants a landfill site next door; no-one wants
an incinerator either. But we are producing vast amounts
of waste from households, commerce and industry. A dramatic
increase in recycling would be helpful but perhaps we
should be trying harder to avoid producing so much waste
in the first place..
In
addition, for everyone concerned about climate change,
there will be an opportunity to calculate your 'carbon
footprint' with someone on hand to help with the maths
! As more of us are becoming aware of our impact on
the environment, we need to know the amount of 'greenhouse
gases' which we are responsible for creating and which
will have a serious effect on the world's climate. Every
time we use electricity, oil, gas, even water, we create
more greenhouse gases; the bigger our 'footprint', the
greater the effects on the climate.
The
local Green Party suggests that if we measure our output
of 'greenhouse' gases over the last twelve months and
then check again in a year's time, we can find out if
we are succeeding in cutting our effects on the climate.
It would help if people could bring their last four
electricity and gas bills, the make and model of their
car, the number of kilometres they travel per year,
and the fuel consumption of their car. A fairly accurate
figure can be calculated without this information, however.
Anyone
is welcome to drop in from 8 till 10 pm on Thursday
28 June at the Greyhound pub in Aughton Street, Ormskirk.
Anyone who is unable to attend can get a copy of the
Carbon Footprint hand-out by phoning Maurice George
on 01695 578 843.
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DRUGS
BUST ON THE BROW |
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Drugs
Warrants executed at address on Douglas View, Hesketh
Bank.
Police
Officers in West Lancashire executed a drugs warrant
on Saturday at a property on Douglas View, Hesketh Bank.
A
total of 46 Cannabis plants were found at the property
with a sophisticated hydroponic set up. A quantity of
amphetamine was also seized. Two males were arrested
at the address and have been questioned by police. Both
are now on police bail pending further enquiries.
PC
Phil Corrigan, Community Beat Manager for the area played
a pivotal part in gathering information via community
intelligence for the warrant and commented,” A
number of plants were recovered from the address and
analysis is underway to determine the exact street value.
I would really encourage people that if they know something
about drugs in their community they should do something
about it. They can ring this information into the police
via Southern Communications Centre on O845 1 25 35 45
or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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2007
MEDALS FINAL |
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Report
by Paul Sergeant
On a sunny but bitterly cold evening a fair sized crowd
gathered to watch the 2007 Medals Final which was won
by Royal Garrison from Preston. Portland from Southport
had the better of the first half and if they had put
away their chances should have gone in at half time
with a lead, but the scoreline remained goalless at
the interval.
During the half time break the traditional junior penalty
prize was held as 5 boys from the under 11's took 5
penalties each to decide the winner. In a sudden death
knockout Jamie Pratt won through to take the trophy.
Royal Garrison opened the scoring 10 mintes into the
second half with a 20 yard pile driver which gave Portland's
keeper no chance. Portland presed forward in search
of an equaliser but in the last 10 minutes they were
picked off by Royal Garrison on the break who scored
another 3 without reply which in truth gave the final
scoreline an untrue picture of how close the match actually
was.
This Saturday sees the return of the Everton Saturday
morning Soccer School which is held at Station Road
for boys and girls aged 5-15 years old. The sessions
begin at 9am and cost £3 per person.
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FERMOR
HESKETH TROPHY UPDATE |
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The
final of the 2007 Fermor Hesketh Medal Competition will
be contested by Portland (Southport) and Royal Garrison
(Preston).
Royal
Garrison defeated Croston after extra time in the semi-final
after going a goal down in the very first minute. However
they hit back on the hour and the game drifted into
extra time but it was Royal Garrison who scored the
all important late winner.
The
final has been moved back a day and will now take place
at Station Road on TUESDAY 29th MAY kicking off at 7pm.
Entrance
will be by admission only at £2 for adults, £1
for senior citizens and 50p for under 16’s. A
programme will be available subject to availability.
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CRIME
PREVENTION UPDATE |
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This
is an urgent message to everyone in the West Lancashire
area. Earlier this month we issued a warning about a
team of bogus officials claiming to be from the Water
Board who were targeting the homes of elderly residents
to steal cash. Yesterday there were a further 3 incidents
where this team conned their way into the homes of elderly
people in Burscough and Tarleton and stole significant
amounts of cash. There are 2 men both are white males,
one with an Irish accent. They can be smartly dressed
or wearing boiler suits.
Please
do not let anyone into your home that you do not know.
If they say they are from an official organisation,
do not let them in but ask them to call back. You should
then phone the organisation they claim to be from and
check whether they have people working in the area.
If you are at all suspicious please notify the Police
immediately.
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FERMOR
HESKETH TROPHY UPDATE |
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LATEST
NEWS: The
hosts and holders of the Fermor Hesketh Challenge Cup
Competition, Hesketh Bank were knocked out at the semi-final
stage on Monday evening by Portland who play in the
Southport and District Sunday League.
Portland
opened the scoring after 20 minutes when a well struck
direct free kick found its way through a non existent
wall. On the stroke of half time they added a second
and put the result beyond doubt early in the second
half to run out worthy winners by three goals to nil
and reach the final for the first time.
The
second semi final will be on Thursday between Royal
Garrison from Preston who won the competition two years
ago who will play Croston from the West Lancashire League
whose name last appears on the trophy as far back as
1970. The match kicks off at 7pm.
The
final will be on Bank Holiday Monday with a 7pm Kick
off.
An
admission charge will be payable at the entrance - £2
adults, £1 Senior Citizens and 50p for under 16’s
and a programme will be available.
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FERMOR
HESKETH TROPHY UPDATE |
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LATEST
NEWS: Southport Trinity have withdrawn from the
Medals competition. Tuesday’s fixture is now cancelled
and Royal Garrison will play Croston on Thursday.
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FERMOR
HESKETH TROPHY UPDATE |
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Report
by Paul Sergeant
Portland from Southport were the first side through
to the semi-finals when they finally overcame a stubborn
Hesketh Bank Reserve side who played for more than an
hour with 10 men. The first half ended 1-0 and Hesketh
Bank had missed a penalty but eventually that extra
man helped Portland who eventually hit another four
without reply.
The
following night Croston and Southport Amateurs entertained
the crowd with a fine match played in the right spirit.
The match ended all square 1-1 after extra time, and
it was Croston held their nerve in the penalty shoot
out to go through to the semi-final.
The
night after the local derby played in steady rain throughout
was another tight affair. It was Tarleton who opened
the scoring after 20 minutes but Eion Bond equalised
15 minutes later for the hosts and holders of the Fermor
Hesketh Trophy and then John Ascroft had a penalty well
saved by keeper David LeMarinel just before the interval.
Early in the second half Eion Bond added a second and
despite a spirited display from Tarleton it was Hesketh
Bank who won through to play Portland in the semi final.
Next
week the provisional dates for games are as follows:
Monday
21st May ~ Hesketh Bank v Portland (Southport) ~ Semi
Final
Tuesday
22nd May ~ Royal Garrison (Preston) v Southport Trinity
~ 1st Round
Thursday
24th May ~ Croston v Winners of Tuesday ~ Semi Final
Fixtures
will be confirmed later this week.
Admission to the Station Rd ground is free and all matches
kick off at 7pm.
The
provisional date for the final is Tuesday 29th May.
A programme will be printed for the final and admission
will be charged at the entrance with charges as follows:
£2 for Adults ~ £1 for Senior Citizens and
50p for under 16’s.
"The
Medals" competition was first played in 1921. For
more information on the history of the Fermor
Hesketh Trophy
and a list of previous winners visit www.heskethbankafc.com
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HISTORIC
'MEDALS' COMP KICKS OFF |
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The
invitation only "Medals" football competition
kicks off this week at the Station Road ground of Hesketh
Bank AFC. The Medals competition was first played in
1921. All matches kick off at 7pm and entrance is free
of charge. This weeks fixtures are:
Portland
(Southport) v Hesketh Bank Reserves
Monday 14th May 7pm
Croston
v Southport Amateurs
Tuesday 15th May 7pm
Hesketh
Bank v Tarleton Corinthians
Wednesday 16th May 7pm
For
more information on the above matches and the history
of the Medals competition visit www.HeskethbankAFC.com
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WALKING
FOR DUCKS |
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Informal
Walking Group raises money for Duck Aid. Report by Ian
Wells
The sponsored walk on the Bank Holiday Monday, May 7th,
was for the Christian Aid appeal for ducks for families
in Bangla Desh, and the weather forecast suggested good
weather for ducks! But as members of the Informal Walking
Group based on the three Anglican parishes of Tarleton,
Rufford, and Hesketh Bank assembled at St Mary the Virgin,
Eccleston, the cloud stayed high and the rain held off.
Twelve
set off and thirteen came back (one joining at lunch
time) from the six mile stroll in the Yarrow valley.
Sponsorship and donations combined came to £180
- and with some of the sponsors subscribing to gift
aid, Christian Aid will be able to add another £13
from tax refunds. That’s enough to give five families
each a starter flock of 16 laying ducks, and to train
one member of each family in duck care and marketing
- or to buy the materials for a complete repair to one
house. Thank you to all who walked and to all who sponsored
and gave donations.
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LOCAL
ELECTIONS TODAY |
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The
voters of Tarleton go to the polls today to elect one
of their West Lancs District Councillors for the Tarleton
and the councillors for Tarleton Parish Council.
The
majority of the candidates have now submitted an election
message to the website which can all be reviewed by
clicking
here.
It's
going to be a nice day so there is no excuse - DON'T
WASTE YOUR VOTE!
We
will post the election
results on the website as soon as we have the information
available.
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MORE
"DISTRACTION" BURGULARIES |
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Latest
from the Crime Prevention unit at Skemersdale:
This is an urgent warning message for all Neighbourhood
Watch members in the West Lancs, Chorely and Leyland
areas. Over the past 2 days there have been 4 distraction
burglaries where a man has conned his way into the homes
of elderly people and stolen a considerable sum of money.
He
has committed offences in Ormskirk, Burscough, Rufford
and Much Hoole but could operate anywhere. Up to now
the man has claimed to be from the Waterboard but he
could use any excuse.
At
one incident he was dressed in a blue boiler suit but
at another he was more smartly dressed wearing a white
shirt and dark trousers. Please be on the look-out for
this man who is described a s a white male about 5`6"
tall. (No further details). Please make your neighbours
aware of these incidents. Remember - Do NOT let anyone
into your home who you do not know. If you are at all
suspicious please contact the Police immediately.
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CHAPEL
RD CAT POISONED |
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The
infamous Chapel Road cat killer appears to have struck
again with the latest victim being discovered dead at
the gate of its own house. It is suspected that the
cat has died from poisoning.
The
owner, Janet Read of Chapel Road appeals "If someone
has any information about what / who might have done
this, please contact the editors of Hesketh Bank website
or contact the police. This cat was found by my young
daughter..... whoever is doing this has NO idea about
the pain it is causing.."
The
family still have a further cat missing. Janet added
"I still hope to find Minty alive....."
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| MAY
2007 LOCAL ELECTIONS |
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The
local elections are again upon us and we extend the
usual invitation to all nominated candidates to submit
their own election message to the voters via this website.
Keep
visiting the 2007
local elections page to see what our would be councillors
have to say for themselves.
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| TARLETON:
LANCASHIRE'S PROPERTY HOTSPOT |
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Tarleton
is the new home-buying hot-spot of Lancashire, according
to a local estate agent.
Georgina Cox, managing director of Moving
Works, has seen a boom in demand at its Tarleton branch
as prices rocket through the £200,000 barrier.
New figures this week show average property
prices in West Lancashire have soared to £209,848
with South Ribble rising to £156,336.
Click here for more: http://www.lep.co.uk/lancashire-news?ArticleID=2727461
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| LANCASHIRE
PUB WALKS GUIDE LAUNCHED |
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Local
author Ron Freethy launches his latest book tomorrow
- a pocket sized collection of circular walks
in Lancashire. Each of the fifteen walks in the
book is based on a local pub serving good food.
It
includes routes near Carnforth, Garstang, Blackburn,
Bury, Southport and Oldham, with maps and photographs.
The book costs £5.99 and is available from
local book sellers and online at Amazon. |
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| SPAR
SHOP ROBBERIES: TARLETON MAN CHARGED |
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Leyland
CID officers have now charged a man that was arrested
on Tuesday as part of the Constabulary’s “Protecting
People” Operation.
23
year old Neil Fitzpatrick of Kearsley Avenue, Tarleton,
has been charged with a knifepoint robbery at the Spar
Shop in Longton and a further robbery at the Spar Shop
in Tarleton where he was allegedly in possession of
a chisel, both which took place over the Easter weekend.
Fitzpatrick
is charged along with 2 males from the Manchester area
who were charged with the Spar Shop Longton robbery
at the weekend.
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| MISSING
GIRL FOUND |
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POLICE
have announced that they have now found fifteen
year old Chloe McGuinness safe and well.
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| POLICE
CONCERN FOR MISSING GIRL |
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POLICE
in Ormskirk are becoming increasingly concerned for the
safety of a missing female.
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Fifteen year old Chloe McGuinness is from The
Green Lane in Burscough and was last seen by her
mother as she went to bed last night (Wednesday
18th April). When her mother went to wake her
this morning at 06.40hrs she was not in her bed.
She
is described as white, approx 5ft 5 tall with
shoulder length hair with blonde and brown hi-lights
and blue eyes possibly wearing pink pyjamas
Inspector
Kevin Otter commented: "We are growing increasingly
concerned about Chloe and where she is. She is
a vulnerable female and has gone missing before.
We would urge Chloe to get in contact with the
police or her family to let us know she is ok.
We would also appeal to members of the public
with any information as to her whereabouts to
contact the police as soon as possible.”
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Anyone
with any information is urged to contact their local police
station or ring Southern Communications Centre on 0845
1 25 35 45.
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URGENT CRIME PREVENTION BULLETIN: |
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The Police have been informed by the
local Health Service that a woman has been phoning elderly
residents in the Penwortham area claiming to be doing
a survey on their behalf. She claims that she is trying
to ass | |
