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Royal invite for village lollipop lady
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A LONG-SERVING West Lancs been helping pupils from sister Sheila Marley. Once
THIS
lollipop lady who recently Burscough’s three primary inside, Doreen mingled with
received civic recognition for schools to safelycross the road over 8,000 guests and was
her contribution to road safety inher roleasa schoolcrossing offered tea, finger-sandwiches
in the borough has now patrol officer. and slices of cakes. WEEK...
received the Royal seal of Last summer,she waspresen- Present at the party was the
approval to add to the honour. ted with a framed certificate Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh,
Doreen Lavin, 70, from and a bouquet of flowers by the Duke of Cambridge, and
Burscough, was invited to the Mayor and Mayoress of West Princess Eugenie.
Q u e e n’s Garden Party at Buck- Lancs, Councillor Neil and Mrs Every year The Queen hosts
ingham Palace having been Julie Furey, at a special recep- parties at the palace as a way to
anonymously nominated for tion in the mayor’s room recognise and reward public
her 38 years of dedicated ser- attended by family and friends. ser vice.
vice in West Lancashire. Donning herfrock andfascin- The appreciated lollipop lady
Doreen Lavin (right) and her sister Sheila Marley at the Since October 1983, in all ator she travelled down to said: “It was beautiful and the
Queen's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace weathers, Doreen Lavin has London, accompanied by her food was marvellous!”
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Pensioner knocked A 71-YEAR-OLD pensioner who was
volunteering with Ormskirk Street Pastors Report by Kenny Parker ace on
last Saturday night, was knocked
unconscious when unconsciousduringa violentincidentinthe
town centre. one of the members had been hurt, but the target at
Thewomanissaid tohavetriedtointervene group would continue with their work as
fighting broke out in an altercation between two groups on Derby b e f o re .
Street at about 10.25pm. He said:“One ofour ladystreet pastorswas the double
Shewasknocked unconsciousandwastaken assaulted and knocked out on Saturday night
between revellers in to Southport Hospital. Thankfully, the woman as she was servingthe community with other
was sent home the following day. The pen- team members.
sionerhas notbeenidentifiedbut isknownto “She was discharged from Southport Hos- CROSSWORD
Ormskirk town centre be a member of an Ormskirk church. pital at 10am on Sunday morning and is
DaveMutch, co-ordinatorof OrmskirkStreet recovering at home. See Page 32
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Thousands to be spent on making lakes
site a ‘more attractive place’ for visitors
TheRangerServicewill overseetheprogrammeof
Report byHenry James worksand on-goingmaintenancewillbe carriedout
bythe volunteergroup andthe Rangers.It ishoped
the initial trial will become a permanent arrange-
WESTLancs Councilhas approvedfunding ofup ment.
to £15,000to be spenton making theAbbey Lakes The S106 monies will be allocated as follows:
site in Up Holland“a more attractive, accessible Access lane and car park - £8,000; boardwalk and
and enjoyable place to visit.” bridges - £5,000; fishing platforms £2,000.
The authority’sRangerService hasbeenworkingat Abbey Lakes In the report the council director adds: “These
the site with charity ED Homes which helps ex-service improvements will contribute towards making Abbey
personnel back into mainstream living. ishoped inthe futurethere willbe agroup/club tofish In acouncil reportfor thecabinet meetingthe dir- Lakes a more attractive, accessible and enjoyable
The council’s cabinet on Tuesday, June 12 agreed the lake and help manage the site. ector of leisure and environment services at West Lancs place tovisit for the residentsof Up Hollandand West
the proposals to use Section 106 monies to make The RangerService makesure allthe volunteersfol- Council, HeidiMcDougall, writes: “This trialhas been L a n c a s h i re .
improvements at Abbey Lakes. low thehealth andsafety protocoland theyhave to verysuccessful andaprogrammeof workshasnow “It will alsofurther the aims ofcommunity engage-
Developers pay Section 106 money to the council to carryout riskassessments, trainingand haveinsur- been established for the summer period, including ment in the management of our parks and open
pay for community and social infrastructure. ance cover. improvements to access and car parking, enhanced spaces. The project will also make a considerable con-
Volunteersfrom EDHomeshave beenco-ordinated SinceNovember, thevolunteershave beenengaged pathways, andimprovements tothe fishingplatforms tribution towards improving the health and wellbeing
bythe Rangerstohelp themto enhancethesite andit on a trial basis. and fishing facilities.” of the ex service volunteers that will be taking part.”
Youngsters enjoy visit to school Street pastor assaulted
from the emergency services
From page 1
“This is the first such incident Ormskirk
Street Pastors has encountered since we star-
ted our patrols in January 2011.
“We will continue to ‘Listen, Care and Help’
people on the streets of Ormskirk every week-
end.”
The street pastors are part of an interna-
tional organisation first formed in London in
2003 which aims to help keep towns and cities
safe at night by providing a presence and pas-
toral support. Last year's Mayor of West Lancs, Skelmersdale
The Ormskirk street pastors are volunteers North Councillor Neil Furey joined members of
from local churches. They are given training the Ormskirk Street Pastors on a walkabout
and led by a local coordinator usually patrol through the town centre on a Saturday night.
the streets of the town from 10pm to 4am on a
Friday and Saturday night to care for, listen to A spokesperson for North West Ambulance
and help people who are out on the streets. Service said a crew was sent to Wetherspoons
The group has the support of churches Pub on Wheatsheaf Walk, Ormskirk, at 11pm
across West Lancashire and community on Saturday June 16.
groups and works in partnership with the A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said:
police, local council and other statutory agen- “We were called at about 10.25pm on Sat-
cies. urday to reports of an altercation between two
Last year, then Mayor of West Lancashire, groups (up to 10 in total) on Derby Street in
Skelmersdale Councillor Neil Furey, accom- Ormskirk.
panied the Ormskirk street pastors to get first “During the altercation a 71-year-old woman
hand experience of what they do. who had tried to intervene was unfortunately
He said afterwards: “The street pastors do a knocked unconscious. She has since
fantastic job of helping to keep Ormskirk safe - recovered. An investigation is on-going and
they can be very proud of their role in our any witnesses are asked to call police on 101
Pupils at St Thomas The Martyr sit inside a fire engine during a visit by emergency services c o m m u n i t y. ” quoting log number 1669 of June 16.”
NURSERY and Reception children at St Business park plan: Residents express concern
Thomas the Martyr CE Primary School in Up
Holland were visited by members of the
emergency services as part of the school’s
‘People who help us’initiative.
Two police officers were the first to arrive Council have proposed that the
at the school gates and they took along a Report byHenry James application be passed with condi-
range of items from their uniforms for the tions.
children to look at. In areport for thisThursday’s meet-
Pupils learned that the police do so much L ATHOMSouth ParishCouncil and ing officers have looked at how the
more than catch criminals - they also dis- South Lathom Residents application would affect a number of
covered information on the different Association have expressed areas. They looked at drainage and
equipment that may be used by officers. concerns over an outline planning were satisfied that the proposed
Next to arrive were members of the fire application to construct two development demonstrates the
brigade from their base in Little Digmoor. buildings on land on the western required compliance regarding drain-
The youngsters had got the chance to side of the XL Business Park on age and flood risk.
explore a fire engine, sitting inside the Statham Road, Skelmersdale. Officers also looked at tree and land-
vehicle and trying the firefighters helmets Theapplication byGazeley UKLim- scaping and the director of
on. They then got to use the fire engine ited is for the construction of two development and regeneration at
hose and worked together to fight a mock buildings of light industrial, general West Lancashire borough council,
f i re . industrial or storage and distribution Land at Statham Road, Skelmersdale which is subject to a John Harrison, stated: “A detailed
Teaching staff said the children were purposes with ancillary offices. development proposal. landscaping scheme and ongoing
‘i n s p i re d ’by the visits and are looking for- The application prompted Lathom management and maintenance plan
ward to finding out even more about the South Parish Council to comment: limits for thewhole development but “Additionally, there has to be a link will be secured by condition.”
roles of the emergency service. “Wewantto ensurethatnoise,light, piecemeal development applications between the intensity of activities and MrHarrisonadded thathewassat-
Carl Roscoe, head teacher at St Thomas traffic, on-site parking provision and have made the area vulnerable to a disturbance to the amenity of resid- isfied that “the development would
The Martyr, said: “Both the children and visual impacts are not an issue.” “ratchet effect” whereby every new ents, which does not appear to have not have a detrimental impact on eco-
staff would like to say a huge thank-you to South Lathom Residents Association application could build upon the beenconsidered.There isnomention l o g y. ”
the police and fire officers from added: “The original planning per- measured levels after implementation of garden noise levels.” “The principle of the development is
Skelmersdale who came to visit.” missionfor XLBusiness Parkapplied of previous approvals. Officers at West Lancashire Borough acceptable in this location.”
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Borough council reveals
its new three-year plan
Authority chiefs say the aim is to
Report byHenry James
build on the ‘significant
WEST Lancs Council has revealed achievements’ of last three years Tawd Vale Lions collecting for Marie Curie in
its new Council Plan for 2018/19- their former shop in the Concourse.
2020/21settingout itsvision,pri-
orities and key projects for the next Managers(SOCITM), inthe2017/18 lDelivering the Masterplan for Tawd Lions to hold
three years. annual survey. Valley Park, subject to resources,
Council chiefs say the plan shows its And council chiefs say all this has involving thecommunity inplanning
ambitionsforthe wholeboroughtar- been achieved against the backdrop and delivering improvements. charity stall
geting the economy, the environment of increasing financial pressures and l Piloting volunteer engagement at
and health and wellbeing. amid reductions in Government fund- Abbey Lakes, and exploring oppor-
The latest three-year plan follows ing which has seen the authority tunities to roll out this approach to in Concourse
the authority’s 2015blueprintwhich carry out several million pounds other countryside parks in the bor-
council chiefs say has seen “signific- worth of savings and income meas- ough.
ant achievements” which it plans to ures over the last three years. l Facilitating the asset transfer of MEMBERS of the Up Holland Tawd Vale Lions club
build on. Council leader, Councillor Ian existing leisure facilities in North will be hosting a fundraising stall in the ground
Among the key successes of the Moran, said: “West Lancashire is an Meols, working with the owners of flooratrium ofthe Concourseshopping centrein
2015 planclaimed bythe councilare ambitious council and we are com- this facility and local communities. Skelmersdale on Saturday, June 23.
the following. mittedto importantprojects thatwill
lDelivering digital inclusion initiat- They will be selling a range of items including
lWorking with partners to create the Councillor Ian Moran benefit the borough and everyone ives, to encourage self-service and clothes, furniture,books, toys, andgeneral house-
Skelmersdale Ambassadors Network who lives and works here and visits
further strengthen customer service. hold goods from 9am to 3pm.
which encourages business to busi- the area. Our new plan sets out our
nessengagement, businessgrowthin Revival Project, which included the priorities aswe plan our workfor the 3. Actively promoting the borough And the group’s warehouse, based at unit 28
the town and its promotion as a busi- building of 42 new homes. next three years.” as a great placeto live, work, visit Gorsey Place, which stores larger items for sale
ness location. lProgressing the building of 36 new The new plan lists three main prior- and invest, by: such as furniture, will also be open on the day.
l Improving the council’s housing homesin Beechtrees,Digmoor, anda ities and sets out how these can be l Promoting the council’s role and Tom Canavan, president of Up Holland Tawd
stock with more than 3,000 homes further 27 homes in the heart of Orm- achieved. West Lancashire's achievements Vale Lions, said: “We are expecting news soon
having had one or more of the follow- skirk. 1. Delivering tangible and visible through a new digital communica- about getting a new site within the Concourse.
ingfitted -new kitchens,bathrooms, l Using Community Infrastructure improvements in the borough, by: tions strategy, complementing “We previously had a shop in the centre for about
roofs, windows, doors and heating Levy monies raised from developers l Completing the current review of traditional approaches. 20 years which helped us to raise and serve the
systems. to help projects across the borough, the Local Plan. l Rolling out ‘place branding’ and community until it closed about 18 months ago.
lLaunching a Health and Wellbeing ipnlaclyuadrienag atscShteamnleesy CtooroimnaptrioonvePatrhke, lDeveloping new leisure facilities as cfoorn Otinrmuisnkgir kt oa ndde Svekleolpmetrhsed awlee.bsites ur“dBauytwaneda rweehoepxipnegcftora alogtooodfrmesepmonbseerso ntoSabte-
Strategy aiming to ensure West Lan- Skelmersdale and the playing field health and leisure hubs for the bor- l Continuing to engage with Liver- helping on the day.”
cashire residents can lead healthy and facilities at Whittle Drive, Ormskirk; ough. pool City Region and Lancashire Some ofthe money raisedby the Lionsgoes to
fulfilling lives. canal towpath improvements in lDelivering retail,housing andpub- authorities, tobring benefitsto West help families in need who have been referred by
l Purchasing the Wheatsheaf Walks Burscough and ruralcommunity pro- lic realm improvementswith a focus L a n c a s h i re . authorities. And they also help other organisa-
shops as part of its progress on the on Skelmersdale Town Centre. tions, such as groups for pensioners, children’s
jects. l Engaging businesses and com-
Ormskirk Town Centre Strategy. lMoving ahead with the Tawd Valley l Establishing a Development Com- munities in enhancing and promoting footballteams,andlocal boxingclubs,aswellas
lInstalling solarpanels on588 ofits pany,subjectto thebusinesscase,to working with the foodbank at the Evermoor Hub.
Park Masterplan. Ormskirk, Burscough and
homes to help tenants save money on accelerate the build of housing and Membership of the Lions club is open to both
Other ‘notable accomplishments’ Skelmersdale, including through the
energy bills. commercial property for rent and men and women and meetings are held on the
listed by the council include receiving Ormskirk Town Centre Management
lOpening the new Greenwood Busi- the highest possible rating for its web- sale. Group and Skelmersdale Place secondWednesday ofeach monthat theDigmoor
ness Centre. site from industryexperts the Society 2. Engaging and empowering the B o a rd . Community Centre. Anyone interested in joining
lCompleting the£8 millionFirbeck of Chief Information Technology local communities, by: can contact Tom on 07731 586 463.
Thanks for Royal Wedding support
A SKELMERSDALE man wants to Chris Spittle, Lawrence Smye-
thankthepeople whohelpedhimto Rumsby, Noreen Martin,
organise celebrations in the town for Skelmersdale library staff,and West
the recent royal wedding of Prince Lancashire college staff for their
Harry and Meghan Markle. help. Theysupported meand made
Camran Sohail and community fig- our celebrations possible. I am really
ures in the town produced a cake thankful to everyone who supported
and put together a book of signa- me.
turesof residentswishing Harryand “The book was signed by 250
Meghan good luck. The book has people, including people from differ-
now been sent to the royal couple. ent cultures and is a good example
He said: “I want to thank Reverend of the diversity in the town.”
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School ‘friends’ tackle Alert after
cold caller
1,800-mile sponsored t a rg e t s
pensioner
drive in aid of NSPCC POLICE have issued a
warning after a pen-
sioner in the town fell
victim to a bogus cold
caller at his home.
Pair ’s ‘Benidorm or Bust’ cartoon caper with a serious The male offender,
who acted alone,
aim surpasses fundraising target for children’s charity offered his gardening
services, but was
politely declined.
However he was then
Report byHenry James allowed into the prop-
erty and took a wallet
Jack Grogan picks up another trophy
containing a sum of
Archery ace Jack’s m o n e y.
TWO ‘friends’ of a Skelmersdale The man also
on target for title primary school dressed up as cartoon provided a leaflet,
characters to tackle a gruelling which police believe is
sponsored 1,800-mile drive. for a genuine garden-
at the double . . . But the ‘Benidorm or Bust’ challenge ing business although
undertakenby DaveFendle,chair ofgov- he does not work for it.
ernors at Bishop Martin CE Primary A spokesman for
TALENTED Skelmersdale archer Jack Grogan School, and fellow ‘friend’, Paul Woods, Skelmersdale Police
has hit the target again. wasno laughingmatter asthey aimedto commented: “We
After winning the Early Bird tournament at raise funds for the National Society for the would adviseeveryone
the Assheton Bowmen at the end of April, he Prevention of Cruelty to Children. to remain vigilant with
returned to the Manchester club to triumph Dressed as Danger Mouse and Penfold, doorstep sellers and
again in the Lancashire Archery Champion- thepair setoutin anoldHonda Civicat ensure that the person
ships organised by the Lancashire Archery 10am on Tuesday, June 12. youare dealingwithis
Association. a genuine professional
Despite a gentle breeze it was tough going P ro u d before letting them into
for competitors with the sun shining brightly your house.
throughout and the heat forcing them to Their journey took them to Spain via Dave Fendle and Paul Woods, aka Danger Mouse and Penfold, pictured before “It would also be use-
apply sun cream repeatedly. Tours and Biarritz in France, through to setting off on their ‘Benidorm or Bust’fundraiser for the NSPCC. ful to remindelderly or
But it was Grogan who proved too hot for Madrid then finally ending up at the Costa vulnerable family,
his rivals, establishing an early lead and as Blanca resort, popular with UK holiday- uniform day to kick-start support for the their childhood to the full. Where they friends or neighbours,
the competition progressed distancing him- makers, four days later. pair andDave Fendle, said: “I’mso proud c a n’t do that, NSPCC provide a critical ser- not tolet anydoorstep
self further from his nearest rival with every They arrived back at the school in of the children comingout to support the vice to protect and support children and sellersor strangersinto
dozen arrows shot. Bearncroft, Digmoorin theearly hoursof NSPCC they’ve done a brilliant job and the monies raised will go directly to the their house.If yousus-
And as well as collecting the trophy, he also Monday, June 18, having surpassed their this was a great start to our journey. c h a r i t y. ” pect anyone of
regained the title of Lancashire Recurve fundraising targetof £500 byamassing a “We believe the NSPCCis a very worth- Anyonewishing todonatecando soby committing such
champion, which he has won several times total of £676. while cause, every child deserves the logging onto www.justgiving.com/fun- crimes, you can report
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