BIRKENHEAD Boys, who play in the Wallasey Junior Football League, are in desperate need of a goalkeeper for their Under-13 team. 'Phone Neil on 200-0751. Converted for the new archive on 13 March 2001. Some images and formatting may have been lost in
WALLASEY Wanderers, of the Wallasey Junior Soccer League, are looking for more boys to play in their Under-8 and Under-9 teams. Those aged between seven and nine should attend training sessions on Mondays at Weatherhead School Sports Hall, Mount Pleasant
PYRAMIDS Shopping Centre FC, who play in the Houlihan's Birkenhead Sunday Soccer League, are in desperate need of players over 20 years of age. 'Phone Paul on 605-0705. Converted for the new archive on 13 March 2001. Some images and formatting may have
WORLD class tennis players from as far afield as Belgium, Holland, Germany and Russia competed against some of Britain's best in the 1997 Lawn Tennis Association Autumn Satellite Series Masters at Wirral Tennis and Sports Centre, Birkenhead. Barry Cowan
NEWLY formed Birkenhead Squash Club recorded their first ever win in the North West Squash Division Five, against West Kirby's third team. Birkenhead play at Birkenhead Park Rugby Club and interested players should contact Jeff Hampson on 652-1532. Converted
A HAT-TRICK of headers by Jason Pakenham helped Dock cruise to a 6-0 win over Bebington RAFA in the Houlihan's Memorial Challenge Cup third round, on Sunday. Gary Raey, Phil Nugent and Mike Saunders completed the scoring. A Brian Connolly goal was enough
RESULTS: Saturday, November 29:- Division One - Ashville 2, Houlihans PR 5; Parkfield BA 6, Royal Liver 2; Railway Tavern 2, Abbotsford 3; Seven Stiles 20, Tarin 2. Division Two - Chemdal 0, FC Beehive 2; Delta 0, FC Cleveland 2; Old Rockferrians 0, Overchurch
WIRRAL'S premier rugby club, New Brighton, entertain Blackburn at Reeds Lane in the Northern Combination on Saturday (kick-off 2.30pm) - and again admission is being reduced to just £1. The reduced admission gives fans an opportunity to see the full array
New Brighton 22pts, Chester Twos 5pts SHAUN Gallagher skippered New Brighton 'A' to a convincing victory over Chester at Hare Lane, on Saturday. Chris Bentley had his first senior game just 10 weeks after a medial ligament injury which once took players
BIRKENHEAD Park battled bravely for a 25-12 victory over Lymm in a club clash, on Saturday. They trailed 10-12 at the break, but finished strongly. They were awarded a penalty try and there were also touch downs for Neil Brelsford and Chris Wainwright
RESULTS: Tuesday, November 25:- Division One - Waterloo 6, Rock Station 3; Birkenhead Park Cricket Club 7, Rock Villa 2; Royal Castle 3, Houlihans 6; Queens Arms (Oxton) 2, Archers 7; Cleveland 3, Cygnet 'A' 6. Division Two - Tut & Shive (Oxton Rd
WIRRAL soccer circles are mourning the death of well-known official Mr George Stephens, whose funeral was held on Friday. Mr Tommy Potter, Secretary of Wallasey & District Sunday Football League, said: "George was a superb servant not only to our
Sponsored by The Great Eastern for Banks' Brewery RESULTS: Thursday, November 13:- Manning Cup (2nd Round) - Bebington Liberal Club 8, Little House 'A' 1; Eastham Home Guard 7, Halfway House 2; Great Eastern 6, Crooked Billet 3; Little House 'B' 5, Railway
BLIND and partially sighted supporters can savour the atmosphere and follow the action at Tranmere Rovers home matches - with a full 90-minute commentary courtesy of Arrowe Sound Hospital Radio, in association with Star Signs of Birkenhead. Blind and
Sunderland 3, Tranmere Rovers 0 Attendance: 26,674 TRANMERE Rovers gave a prime example of how not to defend as they crashed to their 10th league defeat of the campaign at the magnificent Stadium of Light, on Saturday. Goalkeeper Steve Simonsen could
WORRIED Tranmere Rovers Player-Manager John Aldridge knows that his side desperately need to embark on an unbeaten run if they are to have any chance of reaching the top half of the Nationwide League Division One table. And he hopes Saturday's 'six pointer
WIRRAL people are being called upon to help create a new community woodland on a 36-acre site they campaigned to save against the threat of development. They are being urged to turn up on Sunday (December 7) to take part in a special tree planting event
AN angry teenager caused damage of £921 when he smashed a car showroom window, Wirral Magistrates heard. James Quinn, aged 19, of Stoneby Drive, Wallasey, admitted a damage charge. Not only was the window broken, but glass also damaged a new Vauxhall
REACT - Wallasey based volunteer radio communication teams - have received a warming gesture from British Steel at Shotton. Protective clothing for volunteers when REACT supplies emergency radio at public events, like the Wirral Show. Wallasey REACT is
TWO bored teenagers who fired an air pistol from a flat window at Birkenhead had no intention of doing any harm, Wirral magistrates heard. But a pellet did hit a passer-by, prosecutor Trevor Gordon told the court. David Michael Parkes, aged 19, of Douglas
A BEBINGTON woman was terrified and in fear after her estranged husband called at her home and held a knife to her throat, commenting: "I've had enough. You've gone too far," prosecutor Gill Harris told Wirral magistrates. Kenneth James Evans, aged 42
THIS popular weekly column deals with welfare rights issues of interest to people living in Wirral. This week's topic is the Industrial Injuries Scheme, specifically Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. IS EVERYBODY COVERED? If you are an employee and suffer from
FAMILIES of three young people killed following a Bromborough car crash will hear tomorrow how the triple tragedy happened. Wirral Coroner Christopher Johnson will hold an inquest into the deaths of Gary Phillips, aged 30, his brother Paul Phillips, aged
STEPHEN Hesford pledged to vote for the anti-hunt Bill when he attended a photocall at the House of Commons. The Wirral West MP cast his vote in favour of the Wild Mammals (Hunting with Dogs) Bill, which seeks to outlaw all hunting with dogs, including
SOUTH Wirral Branch of the British Heart Foundation raised over £17,000 for heart research over the last year. The committee wish to thank branch chairman Mr Graham Cox and all members and friends who so ably gave of their time and assistance this year
WIRRAL Community Health Council is holding an Information Meeting tomorrow (Thursday, December 4) in the Conference Room at Birkenhead Town Hall (7.30pm). Ms K Doran, Primary Care Director, Wirral Health Authority, will give a presentation entitled Out
FATHER CHRISTMAS will be in his grotto at Port Sunlight Heritage Centre between 1pm and 5pm on Wednesday, December 10. Children (accompanied by an adult) of all ages are welcome and £1 admission to the grotto includes a gift. The Heritage Centre is also
POLICE who raided a flat in Oxton this week recovered cannabis plants and drug making paraphernalia, with a potential street value of £13,000. It is part of the on-going Town Safe campaign. A man is helping them with inquiries. Converted for the new archive
POLICE this week launched a Spy in the Sky. The helicopter is helping give criminals a Christmas Presence over Bromborough and Bebington shopping areas. The Police helicopter will work with ground police to reduce crime, particularly in the retail park
THE Women's and Sexual Health Services - run by Wirral and West Cheshire Community NHS Trust - yesterday received a coveted Charter Mark Award. Out of 947 organisations which applied for the Charter Mark, only 43 in the North West got them. The scheme
Staff at the Wirral Globe invite readers to join them in again signing a giant Christmas card for St John's Hospice. The card, on display in our main reception, can be signed in return for a donation and will be presented to the Hospice during Christmas
WIRRAL Cancer Support Group will be entering the Christmas spirit during their meeting on Monday (December 8), when parcels for the seasonal patients' party will be wrapped. New supporters are welcome to go along for a cup of tea and a chat. The meeting
FOUR BRIDGES have taken their toll on Wallasey's smallest, oldest business, the tiny Central Park Kiosk. Faced with the prospect of the bridges being off for a total of two years, newsagent Barbara Nevin has sold her last Post and Echo, packet of cigarettes
LABOUR MP Ben Chapman believes his Wirral South constituency is missing out on a huge chunk of National Lottery funding. And he has launched a campaign to ensure that it receives what he calls "its fair share". His constituency, whose receipts of £471,423
POLICE are appealing for help in the case of a violent disorder in Upper Brassey Street, Birkenhead, just after midnight on the night of England v Italy match on October 12. Three men were beaten unconscious - two of them needing extensive facial surgery
WIRRAL Animal Welfare stages its Christmas Disco and Buffet on Saturday (December 6) at St Anne's, Highfield Road, Rock Ferry (8pm). Tickets (£3) from Pat (334-8083), Daphne (334-1888) or Michelle (647-5270). Alternatively if you would like to make a
A WALLASEY man charged with murder did not apply for bail when he appeared before Wirral magistrates on Monday. But solicitor John Weate said 20-year-old John Jason Quilty denied the allegation. Quilty, of Devonshire Road, Wallasey, is alleged to have
FINAL touches are now being laid for the launch of Wirral's newest lottery in just five weeks' time . . . The St John's Hospice in Wirral Weekly Lottery offers a top prize of £2,000 and 53 other prizes ranging from £500 to £5. It is the latest fund-raising
LIGHTS to illuminate thousands of memories will be switched on in a deeply moving, yet joyous, ceremony at Wirral's St John's Hospice tomorrow (Thursday) evening . . . Another huge gathering is expected to witness the official start of this year's 'Light
WILLASTON - winner of Cheshire's Best Kept Village contest - has a best kept secret. It was punished in ancient times for being an untidy eyesore! A symbolic tree planting ceremony takes place at 10.30am on Friday, December 5, in the local churchyard
A MOURNING Heswall grandmother believes her granddaughter died of 'mad cow disease' after eating beef. Mrs Beryl Rimmer said her final 'farewell' to Vicky Rimmer, aged 20, at her funeral in Shotton. Vicky's grandmother moved to Heswall from Connah's Quay
TEAM Mitsubishi Railliart saw their driver Tommi Makinen clinch the World Rally Championship for the second year running with a gritty drive in his Mitsubishi Evolution IV to sixth place in the final round, Britain's RAC Rally. Makinen is Mitsubishi's
MORETON Motors are getting into the Christmas spirit by giving away a free crate of wine with every new and used car purchased between December 1 and 25. They have the deal to suit every customer's needs at Moreton Motors, with special offers and rates
NEWTON Junior Football Club have scored a sponsorship deal with Irby Motors. Newton Under-14s, who play in the Wallasey Junior Sunday Football League, have secured a sponsorship with motor dealer Irby Motors who are sponsoring their kit for this season
VAUXHALL has been thrilling over 20,000 people throughout the summer in Britain's biggest race circuit drive programme ever - Drive '97. The manufacturer's largest customer event visited six regional motor racing venues and an off-road course with the
BROMBOROUGH Cross Car Sales have come up with the ideal christmas gift for a family with a disabled person Standing proudly on display in their showroom in Bromborough Village is a mint condition H-registration Renault Extra Atlas Freedom Converter, with
From Brenda Smith:-I AM infuriated at the response of Waste Management UK's reply to my original letter (Mailbox November 19) concerning increased waste disposal charges. Despite the contents of the letter from Mr Wilson a 'satisfactory' outcome was reached
From Concerned:-AS a sufferer of Multiple Sclerosis I have recently received a great deal of help from Tony McGuinness, Benefits Officer of Living Options in Wirral. Filling in the Disability Living Allowance form is a daunting task, and Living Options
Former pupils of PRENTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 1970-74 From Linda Atkinson:-I AM hoping to organise a year reunion for former schoolpals who attended Prenton High School for Girls 1970-74. Along with friends we have managed to locate and contact a lot
I AM hoping that the new F10 bus service will get plenty of support in order for it to survive. The new bus service running from Albert Dock, via Birkenhead bus station to Mold will run every three hours plus 2 journeys on Sundays. Timetables are available
From A disillusioned parent:- WITH reference to 'Angry mother' (Mailbox, November 5) and 'Another angry mum' (Mailbox, November 19), I feel it is my pleasure to advise them on how lucky they are. It seems that these mums are very angry at having to pay
From Bill McKinney:-I SEE Don Woods has made a video of Birkenhead, from the Priory building etc. I grew up in Birkenhead, and now live in Watertown, New York. I wonder if there is any way I can get a copy of the video, if it isn't too expensive. I am
From Ian Lewis: AS a Governor of two schools in Moreton, I am horrified to learn that Wirral Borough Council is proposing to restrict parental choice of education. The proposal that parents who are unemployed should be prevented from choosing a school
From N. Robinson: IN response to the letter from D. Rowland of Heswall (Mailbox, November 26) I wonder whether this reader is aware of the excellent service available through 'Merseylink' which is free to any user who finds it either impossible or difficult
From H. Myers: I WOULD like to point out to 'Disabled Car Parker' (Mailbox, November 12) that people who became disabled after retirement age can claim an Orange Badge, BUT can not claim a tax concession for their car. Young disabled people do get this
From Mrs E. Galtress:- ON Monday, November 24 at approximately 2pm, my beloved cat was knocked down and killed outside my house by a speeding motorist. I would like to thank the elderly lady who on realising that we were not at home, informed my neighbours
From Irate:- I AM writing on behalf of many people in the centre of the Woodchurch Estate, with regard to the terrible state of the local bus service. We are credited with having a ten minute bus service, which in actual fact is quite the reverse. We
THE 35th Head of the Float rowing event sails in to West Float, Birkenhead, on Saturday (December 6, 10am-3pm). Featuring 40 crews of eight competing in a timed race of two lengths of the dock, the event includes a University Challenge featuring Liverpool
RESULTS: Sunday, November 30:- Under-10 Division - Squibb 1, Shore Villa 5; Heygarth United 3, Young Lions 2; Ashville 2, Birkenhead Boys Club 8; Allport Hawks 1, Neston Nomads 4; Liscard Panthers 0, Fender Youth 4; Irby Juniors 0, Stork 8; West Kirby
RESULTS: Saturday, November 29:- Robin Hodgson Division - Charing Cross 4, Bridge Athletic 0; Bronze Social 7, Manor Athletic 2; BICC Helsby 3, Rangers Breaks 0; Bromborough RBL 1, New Brighton 9; Mersey Ferries 0, Newton 0; Ellesmere Port Town 97 1,
ONLY Old Bank, of the Wallasey & District Sunday Soccer League, progressed into the quarter-finals of the Wirral FA Amateur Cup with a hard fought 3-2 win over Observatory, thanks to goals by Stuart Kenworthy, Duncan Van Marle and Stuart Andrews.
Carlsber West Cheshire League round-up by Ray Condliffe POULTON Victoria began their defence of the Carlsberg National Pub Cup - a trophy they collected on a never-to-be-forgotten day at Wembley last May - with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Hyde, Cheshire
WEST Kirby Sailing Club had a 31-strong turnout on the Marine Lake for their latest dinghy Frostbite series races. GP 14s dominated in the Frost section, with Mal Jones in Tiff winning ahead of Martin Hartley and Pete Johnson. The slow fleet was headed
THE Waterloo-New Brighton Special Accord has been called on to effect the loan-exchange of scrum-halves Simon Wright (to New Brighton) and Matt Bennett (Waterloo). Wright, 32, a Waterloo first XV regular last season, should bring experience and match
Leicestershire 18pts, Cheshire 38pts NEW Brighton's 'Captain Courageous', Kevin Brookman, led Cheshire to an impressive victory at Leicestershire in the opening game of this year's County Championship at the weekend. Nine New Brighton players were on
CELEBRATING their birthdays this week are the following members of the Prenton Pups, Tranmere Rovers' official youngsters' club which is sponsored by the Wirral Globe:- Wednesday, December 3 - Hannah Christie. Thursday, December 4 - Helen Shrimpton; Andrew
TRANMERE Tranmere youngsters meet Sheffield United in a FA Youth Cup 2nd Round replay at Prenton Park next Tuesday (December 9, kick-off 7pm). The first game ended 3-3. Rovers Youth reached the Quarter-finals of the FA Youth cup last season, losing to
THE Wirral Youth Theatre has a new home! Things looked bleak when the Youth Theatre was told they would no longer be welcome at the home of 15 years, the Glenda Jackson Theatre in Birkenhead. On hearing of their plight, St Benedict's School in Woodchurch
FOOTBALLERS from schools all over Wirral received the perfect Christmas boost when Burton's Biscuits agreed to sponsor the Wagon Wheels National Cup until the year 2001. The Wagon Wheels National Cup is the biggest indoor five-a-side football tournament
EX-SAILORS who served on the Merchant Navy training vessel TS Vindicatrix are invited to join the 'Vindi' association. The association holds meetings and get togethers for anyone residing in the area who served aboard the vessel. The next meeting is planned
VILLAGE Road, Lower Heswall, will be all aglow from next Wednesday (December 10), when the illuminations and Christmas Tree, organised by the Heswall Society, are switched on at 7.15pm. The choir from St Peter's Parish Church will be singing carols. Light
THE BASIC Skills Agency has awarded its quality mark to Wallasey School. The school is the first in Wirral and is one of only 36 schools nationally to gain the award. Said Deputy Head Mrs Theteen: "We are constantly reading in the press about poor levels
NEW headquarters of the 1st West Kirby Scout Group was officially opened on Sunday by the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Alan Waterworth. The opening of the headquarters at Grange Cemetery, Lang Lane, West Kirby, represents the culmination of three years
THINGS are really hopping for the Rock Ferry Robins Majorette Troop, whose members have won 18 trophies in their first season together. At their final competition this year at Butlins, Pwhelli, the troop won two trophies and two of the girls were honoured
THE manageress of a charity shop stole money from the till on 43 occasions, Wirral Magistrates heard. Lorraine Curphey, 46, of Hoole Road, Woodchurch, pleaded guilty to six specimen charges of theft of money from Barnardos at Upton and had another 37
POOR performances by Birkenhead-based Park Foods and Everton Football Club continue to put pressure on one of Birkenhead's richest men, Peter Johnson. Park Foods announced 'first half' losses of £6.2m on Friday, his fried, flavoured chips suffering a
HOYLAKE Gala Day is Saturday, December 13, staged by Hoylake Chamber of Trade. There will be a contest to count the number of lights on Hoylake town Christmas Tree, plus a prize for children who have had their photograph taken with the parrot in the smuggler's
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a Fun Factory licensed restaurant near the former Derby Pool Swimming Baths in Harrison Drive, Wallasey, were approved at full planning committee and go to a further discussion at full Council meeting, following a call of dissent
A WALLASEY mother wept as she was jailed for ten months for using stolen cheques. Judge Denis Clark told 32-year-old Beverley Ferns that men who used such women as 'foot soldiers' to obtain goods with stolen cheques and cards wrongly assured them they
WALLASEY MP Angela Eagle is seeking talks with Premier Beverages and Premier Biscuits, following an announcement that they intend to become separate firms and review bargaining arrangements at the Moreton factories. The company told employees of its intent
A DRUNKEN man who stabbed his wife clean through the hand, severing a tendon, was jailed last week for three years. Liverpool Crown Court heard that Anthony Hughes and Ann Marie Hughes were living under the same roof at the time, but she was in the process
WIRRAL Under-11s Chess team is looking for new talent . . . If you are a chess player at primary school who missed the recent trials, or the school hasn't got a chess club, you still have a chance to join the squad. Free coaching sessions begin on Sunday
TWO apprentices from Wirral have been served top awards in hotel catering and hospitality. Kate Smith, of Bebington, and Michael Sheldon, of Prenton, got their just desserts as the region's Students of the Year Awards during a celebration lunch at Hoole
CHESTER Catherdral hosts Manchester Boys' Choir on Saturday evening for a concert in aid of Claire House Children's Hospice, now being built at Clatterbridge. Appeals director Hilary Holden hopes there will be a big audience as money to pay for the hsopice
WIRRAL's favourite pubs - according to CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale - are The Crown, Birkenhead, followed closely by the Old Colonial, Birkenhead, and the Irby Mill, Greasby. Voting was at November's successful Wirral Beer Festival, staged by the
WIRRAL West MP Stephen Hesford has welcomed Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown's Pre-Budget Report, pronouncing it as good news for all his consituents. "It shows how the Government is building long term prosperity through measures to help people
FINAL figures have just been collated in relation to Merseyside Police's latest 'Bumblebee' week. A staggering 255 people were arrested for a variety of offences with £200,000 in property recovered. Dectective Inspector Simon Byrne, the officer in charge
WIRRAL WEST MP Stephen Hesford is fed up with misery on the Merseyrail lines in Wirral and is to take up the matter with the Rail Regulator. "Delays and cancelled services on the West Kirby, Birkenhead and New Brighton lines are causing problems for my
WALLASEY'S oldest smallest business has closed because of the Four Bridges being off for so long. Newsagent Barbara Nevin has sold her last Post and Mirror at the colourful little Central Park Kiosk. It is the end of an era, as the wooden kiosk started
BIRKENHEAD'S sky at night will be bright with a firework spectacular this Thursday, at 7pm outside Birkenhead Market. So remember, remember the fourth of December . . . . It marks Christmas shopping in a traditional market with the arrival of Santa at
A COMMUNITY is in mourning following the death of five-year-old Steven Wassell. He was involved in a collision with a Land Rover in King Street, Wallasey, around 6pm on Tuesday. He suffered fatal head injuries and died in Arrowe Park Hospital. Neighbours
CHRISTMAS time. Children, presents, health and happiness - precious festive things the Tyndall family doesn't take for granted. Their lives were turned upside down when baby Fiona was born after a normal pregnancy. But as soon as Fiona was delivered all
AVENSIS (pictured) - Toyota' s new British built car is on its way to Wirral. Key points of the car coming to Evans Halshaw. All new Avensis model replaces Carina E, Toyota's best selling car in the UK Three body styles launhe simultaneously on 8 January
'HAVE none for the road' is the theme to Wirral motorists of the Department of Environment, Transport and the Region's Christmas drink drive campaign launched yesterday. The Merseyside regional campaign is being launched by Government Office for Merseyside
DEVELOPMENT of 'clean cars' is a top priority for the new Government according to Andrew Miller, Labour MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston. Speaking from Westminster, the MP says a key focus of future transport policy must be sustainable travel which allows
CLAUGHTON Motor World is the newest prestige garage on Wirral offering a range of new and used cars from Mercedes to BMW's. The showroom on Upton Road offer main dealer facilities with central heated new showroom, fully equipped workshop offering the
THERE was definitely something brewing when Mitchell Mitsubishi joined forced with Wallasey Round Table. Four members of the group (Brian Parsonage, Andrew Gebbie, Gary Evans and Peter Cowden) piled into a Carisma GDI and headed to France for the annual
WHEN you buy a car from 3 Counties in Moreton, you can be sure it is as safe as houses, because every vehicle comes with RAC Inspection and Protection. The only dealership on Wirral to offer the RAC Inspected and Protection Scheme, coming at a time when
From Tony & Gail Jones (nee Findlow): I WOULD like to take this time to say Merry Christmas to all our relatives in Port Sunlight and Bebington. It looks as if there will be not be any Christmas cards this year as our mail carriers went on strike
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From Concerned Parents:- AS parents of children who attend SS Peter and Paul Primary School, Atherton Street, New Brighton we are increasingly concerned about the appalling condition of the junior playground. The school itself is a super little school
For some years now we have come under verbal abuse, lied about, pointed at, threatened and attacked. Mention this particular person to others and their reply is "We know what they are like, but don't get involved". Mention it to the police and they either
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BARBARA LUCAS (R.A.) From Carol:-I AM trying to trace a former colleague and great friend. Unfortunately our lives have taken different paths and we have lost contact, but I'd dearly like to meet up with her again. I do not recall her married name but
