IN BRIEF
PURR-FECT START FOR
CATS PROTECTION’S
NEW NORTH WIRRAL
VOLUNTEERS -
WHY NOT JOIN THEM?
WIRRAL RESTAURANT
LAUNCH CREATES
15 NEW JOBS
A new restaurant is set to open its doors on the Wirral
this month, bringing 15 new jobs to the area.
The Twelfth Man on Greasby Road, Upton has closed to begin an
extensive transformation that will see it re-open as Goodwin’s Bar &
Kitchen on Thursday 20 July. The new venue will be a relaxed, modern
restaurant perfect for everything from breakfast or a quick bite to eat
at lunchtime to celebrating special occasions with friends and family in
the evenings or at weekends. The new restaurant also welcomes a new
general manager, Ronn Taylor. The interiors of the restaurant are set
for a complete overhaul, introducing a fresh and modern environment
for local diners from Wirral to enjoy.
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Abandoned kittens, a cat pining for its late owner, and
a hugely jealous tortoiseshell are just some of the cats
helped by the newly formed North Wirral branch of Cats
Protection.
The branch has made a purr-fect start since it began taking cats into its
care for re-homing in January this year and is now looking for more
volunteers so it can do even more for the area’s felines in need. The
branch’s first success was with three 12-week-old kittens that were
found dumped on a cold winter’s night. Albert and Ethel were huddled
in a box in Royden Park, Irby, while Figaro was discovered in Arrowe
Park, Woodchurch. Branch Co-ordinator Steve Riches said none
would have survived that cold and wet January night if they hadn’t
been found and taken to local vets Acorn Veterinary Surgery. “All three
had significant medical problems, but they have pulled through, with
Ethel and Figaro re-homed and Albert reserved for re-homing after
spending five months in veterinary care with a perpetual ringworm
problem. The medical costs for all three kittens’ recovery were paid by
an anonymous donor, for which we are extremely thankful.”
The volunteers have now helped almost 100 cats, including:
• a 17-year-old cat sitting on the doorstep waiting forlornly for the
return of its owner who had sadly died;
• a 12-month-old cat whose owner was reluctantly re-homing it
because she faces a lengthy stay in hospital;
• a tortoiseshell cat that adores people just as much as she dislikes
the home’s other four-legged inhabitants, so has to be re-homed;
• cats which needed new homes because job changes or relocations
make continued ownership impractical for some people.
The communities the branch covers include Birkenhead, Wallasey,
Moreton, West Kirby, Hoylake, New Brighton, Greasby and Frankby.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer call 0345 260 1376 or
email [email protected]
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A new menu will also be introduced, with a focus on fresh, British
classics including an excellent range of freshly prepared hand pressed
burgers and grass-fed and pasture-reared black Angus steaks, cooked
on an authentic chargrill. The restaurant is currently looking for hard
working, passionate foodies to join the team. It is looking to fill kitchen,
front of house and management positions. If you are interested, please
send your CV to [email protected].
NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF
SHAFTESBURY
YOUTH CLUB APPOINTED
The Shaftesbury Youth Club (SYC) has announced that it
has appointed Janice Monty as its new Chief Executive.
Janice took up her position in June 2017.
Janice has an extensive background in youth work & child services,
most recently as Contracts & Commissioning Manager in the
Children & Young Person’s Department at Wirral Borough Council.
Having begun her career as a Youth Worker she had gone on to hold a
number of important roles with Barnardos, YMCA & Include before
joining the public sector. She holds a Masters (MBA) in Public Sector
Management as well as Diplomas in Inclusive Management, Advanced
Studies in Education and Youth/Community work. Commenting
on her appointment, John E Jones, Chair of the SYC said: “We are
delighted to have appointed Janice as Chief Executive. She brings with
her a wealth of valuable and relevant expertise. In particular, her strong
operational experience in other charities and public bodies as well as
her focus on the interests of children and young people means that she
is the ideal person to take the SYC forward as an innovative charity
in the field of youth engagement.” Janice added: “Having worked in
the child/youth services sectors for the majority of my career, I have
always been conscious of the important place the SYC occupies in
championing youth engagement. I am looking forward to working
with the Chair, Council and staff of the SYC. The SYC has set a clear
strategy for the organisation. There is much now to be done to ensure
that this unique Club continues to innovate and grow in its sector for
the benefit of local youth and the local community” To find out more
about SYC please visit: http://www.shaftes.org.uk/.