WHY is it that Wirral Council have to destroy a good thing? For the past month, the council have re-manned the public toilets behind the Kwik Save store in New Ferry. These have been absolutely spotless during this time. I have been told, though, that
I READ with interest Richard Asher's 'Letter of the Week' (Readers' Mail, October 8) concerning the lack of weekend venues for the over 35s. Club 57 opened its doors last December. While it is described as a Jazz and Blues Club, it aims to provide an
YOUR readers may like to know about a new initiative The Electoral Commission has launched to promote public understanding of how our electoral systems work. Our New Initiatives Fund, set at £250k for this year, will help local organisations to run projects
I HAVE recently had cause to meet a lot of my neighbours with regard to a particular issue in our area at the moment. I was conscious not to call at homes too late, especially with the elderly, and I am aware that they have to be safety conscious due
WHAT a bigoted, self-deprecating person the writer of the letter ('Stay out of town', Readers' Mail, October 16) is. How dare he/she segregate people in this way. Pensioners, unemployed and young mums also have time schedules they like to keep to. The
A WEEK or so ago, I was admitted to Arrowe Park Hospital for a minor operation that should only have involved an overnight stay. Unfortunately, I had a severe post-operative bleed that resulted in me having to return to theatre. I would like to thank
IT was lovely to see Wallasey Sea Cadets out in the streets of Wallasey collecting for their flag day on Saturday, September 28. These children were well behaved, exceedingly smartly turned out, obviously proud to be a member of their organisation and
COULD I express, through Readers' Mail, a big thank you to the kind and considerate couple who recently came to my wife's aid? She fell while walking around West Kirby Marine Lake and received facial injuries. A lady and gentleman came to my wife's assistance
I TOTALLY agree with J.M. Henderson (Readers' Mail, October 2) that the intervention of our local Member of Parliament can undoubtedly assist in resolving local problems. Stephen Hesford, and before him David Hunt, have been most helpful and efficient
I AGREE entirely with the majority of readers in their criticism of the poor condition of Liscard. It is so depressing . . . However, last week, having walked through Liscard, I decided to visit Central Park and lo and behold I saw a beautiful sight -
I WAS so surprised and dismayed to read so many harmful and negative responses (Readers' Mail, October 16) to Cllr John Cocker's letter of encouragement (Readers' Mail, October 2) to us volunteers and fellow council officers. We are all working hard to
SMASHED greenhouses and torn-up crops are greeting allotment holders in Wirral as their plots come under attack. A campaign of criminal damage at Plymyard Hall allotments has left gardeners furious - but determined not to give in to the thugs. In the
WIRRAL taxi drivers have lost their legal battle over changes to the way their licences are issued. The High Court in London upheld Wirral Council's decision to remove the limit on the number of hackney carriage vehicle licences that may be issued. Unions
Vauxhall Motors . . . . . . 1 Barrow . . . . . . 1 VAUXHALL failed to secure an eighth successive win on Saturday in the Unibond League Premier Division, but extended their unbeaten run to nine matches after having to come from behind to secure a draw
ASHVILLE Youth Football Club is looking for good quality players for their under-11 and under-15 teams. Both play in the Eastham Junior Football League. Phone Steve on 608-5031 for the under-11s and Phil on 630-4690 or Graham on 678-1793 for the under
A CHILLY easterly wind provided a cold ending to West Kirby Sailing Club's tidal programme at the weekend. John Burthem reeled off two victories in the Falcons aboard Hawk and with them he claimed the Carnival Cup for the Autumn Series. The last Hilbre
DEE SC hosted the Wirral Regattas Prizegiving at the weekend and put on a magnificent show for the various sponsors. Sponsored Class Series winners: Williams BMW IRC1: Quattro (S. Harrison, Liverpool); City of Liverpool IRC2: Spring Onion (R. Nightingale
RESULTS - Tuesday, October 15: Division One: Great Eastern 5, Bebington Liberal Club 'A' 4; New Southend SC 6, Eastham Home Guard 3; Port Sunlight Legion 4, Merseybus 5; Rose & Crown 5, Shillings Caf Bar 4. Division Two: Bebington Liberal Club 'A'
Aspull . . . . . . . . . . 24 pts Caldy . . . . . . . . . . . 10 pts WITH seven Caldy players rested or unavailable, Saturday's defeat at Aspull in the Intermediate Cup was not unexpected. Caldy, though, took the lead on 10 minutes with a Marcus Coast
Aspatria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 pts Birkenhead Park . . . . . . . . . . . 23 pts BIRKENHEAD Park made the long journey to north Cumbria worthwhile by returning with a hard earned point from Saturday's Powergen North Division One fixture
New Brighton . . . . 17 pts Otley . . . . . . . . . . . 22 pts by Colin Bentley BBH New Brighton came within a whisker of Powergen Cup glory at Hartsfield on Saturday, eventually bowing out by just the one score. The third division Blues matched their
Tranmere Rovers . . . 1 Barnsley . . . 0 Attendance: 6,855 THERE was more home comfort for Ray Mathias' men, on Saturday, as they proved once again that it is only at Prenton Park that they look truly themselves. Barnsley put aside their financial troubles
by Stuart Hughes IT was a heavy-eyed Ray Mathias who took press questions at Monday's conference after a long weekend's search for possible fresh blood for Tranmere Rovers. Saturday's 1-0 victory against Barnsley at Prenton Park was just the beginning
AS one of the many pensioners who shop in Birkenhead, I was extremely annoyed that one of the 'workers' should find it necessary to complain ('Stay out of town', Readers' Mail, October 16) about his/her lunch hour being spent in queues in banks and post
I AM disgusted at certain people's attitudes towards other people in this country. I have a girlfriend who has angina and high blood pressure and who cannot even walk 100 yards without getting out of breath. She is also waiting for a heart operation.
WHILE visiting my mother in Grosvenor Street, Wallasey, around 8.30pm on Thursday, October 10, I mislaid my leather briefcase. Apart from having a good deal of sentimental value, it contained files and other papers which have no value to anyone else but
I WAS appalled to see a young child in Danger Lane, Moreton, doing penny for the guy with the guy sat in a wheelchair. These chairs, which are on loan from Social Services, are in short supply and not meant to be used for this purpose. Have this child's
THE controversial Mersey Tunnel Tolls Bill could finally hit the buffers tomorrow (Thursday). The Bill - which would see tolls rise by 10p every three years, based on current inflation rates - is due to be debated in Parliament. But opponents are queueing
Bowls round-up with Brian Hampson MICK Andrews claimed his third victory of the Winter bowling season when he defeated Mick Morgan in the final. Andrews was coasting to victory at 14-5, but Morgan made a superb comeback to lay game to 14 only to see Andrews's
Carlsberg West Cheshire League RESULTS - Saturday, October 19: FA Challenge Vase (1st Rd): Cammell Laird 4, Shildon 1; Eccleshill Utd 1, Poulton Victoria 3. Division One: Castrol Social 1, Mallaby 1; Christleton 5, Ashville 1; Helsby 1, Newton 2; Heswall
CRUISERWEIGHT Lee Malloy had a nightmare time in the ring when Willaston Amateur Boxing Club staged a seven-bout show at Tranmere Rovers Recreation Centre (the former indoor bowls centre) at Prenton Park. Although Lee landed with some good shots to both
FOUR goal hero Michael Bates ensured St Joseph's overcame a tricky Magee Cup first round trip to Parkfield in the Wallasey and District Football League. He notched a brace of goals in each half to seal a superb personal performance. Two goals by Steve
CHESHIRE Yeoman, promotion chasers in the Wirral Sunday Football League Division Two, were caught off their guard and surrendered top spot, along with their 100 per cent record, on Sunday. A sparkling double from Alan Jones set Childer Thornton club Halfway
SOUTH Wirral League Robin Hodgson Premier Division side Vanser assured themselves of a place in the Wirral FA Junior Cup third round after double strikes by Elliott Howley and John Mowbray steered the Wallasey battlers to a comfortable victory over Kelma
MATCH of the day in the Houlihan's Sunday Football League Division One saw second placed Warwick (Nick Scholes, 2, Kevin Thompson, Tommy Baker, Terry Cotgrave) triumph in a nine goal thriller at Graylands Youth (Michael Reeves, 2, Micky Edwards, Steve
THERE was double cause for celebration on Saturday after Carlsberg West Cheshire League flag bearers Poulton Victoria and Cammell Laird secured their places in the FA Challenge Vase second round at the expense of Eccleshill United and Shildson, respectively
Wirral rugby round-up with Andrew Stratton WIRRAL claimed the Powergen Intermediate Cup derby at Oldershaw, on Saturday, with a 22-8 success. Shaun Kay touched down twice and took the man of the match award. Jez Ellis also crossed and Ian White hit two
MERSEY Ferries has awar-ded a £100,000 annual overhaul and survey work contract to the former Cammell Laird shipyard. It means that work on three vessels - Woodchurch, Royal Daffodil and Royal Iris - will take place on the site now owned by Southampton-based
