JUST before Christmas Eve we went out and about Southport to see what was being bought for the festive season. We found out that nurses’ costumes are in for New Years Eve and Christmas week parties. Wooden building blocks are the classic toy this year and the Wow camera is the most popular party snapper.  Find out more in next weeks issue...

Sefton's gifts pass on the message

MINT packets have been handed out to Christmas partygoers in Sefton to help them stay safe while they are enjoying their festive night-out.

It’s all part of the Christmas Presence campaign from Sefton Primary Care Trust, Merseyside Police and Sefton Council. The organisations have come together through the Safer and Stronger Communities Partnership to develop a series of striking posters. The images can be seen on bus shelters and phone boxes around the area, bearing the message that if you are going to Drink – Enjoy it – But don’t overdo it.

The mints have information about sensible drinking printed on them, as well as useful alcohol helpline phone numbers. The freebies will continue to be handed out to people visiting some of Sefton’s main nightspots by a team of promotional staff around Christmas and New Year. Apart from the giveaways, the team have been telling people about the extra police officers that are on patrol over the festive period, with extra attention paid to taxi ranks to ensure people get home safely after a night out.

Remember:- DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!