It hardly ever snows in the seaside town of Southport where MAPS is based.

However, today has been an exception.

James and John spent their lunchtime clearing snow from our car park!

Christmas came early to MAPS as staff put on their glad rags and headed for Zeligs in Liverpool on Friday 11^th December for a festive meal and entertainment.

Staff were greeted by the sounds of Liverpool’s own Franki Sinatra and supporting swing band followed by a tasty three course meal!!

Secret Santa presents were also exchanged at the meal and the whole event was reported to be a success!!

Some of the Maps team enjoyed a day out at Go Ape in Delamere Forest, Cheshire on Sunday. John and Deirdre managed to complete the course despite their fear of heights. Mike followed us on the ground whilst taking photos.

Adam managed to snap his pulley wire on the first zip slide but fortunately he was saved by two additional clips.

The last stage ended in a 12m high and 212m long zip slide into a pile of wood chippings. Most us us ended up on our backs but Dan, Vicky and Cheryl managed to stay on their feet.

Watch the videos taken by James on his iphone:
John | Deirdre | Adam | Cheryl | Vicky | Dan | Jessie

A few of the Maps team spent an evening at Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium on Saturday. Those who attended enjoyed an excellent three course meal whilst watching the races.

It was very exciting because in nearly every race at least one of us won!! Lynne who was in her first week at Maps won three times in a row from the start.

Nothing was left to chance in the last race because someone had a bet on every dog. The winner was Maps MD, James Tattersall whose dog won by a clear length.

MAPS team member, John Young, travelled with his cousin and a friend to Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike & Snowdon on a mountainous adventure between 7th and 9th July 2009. The terrain was tough but the scenery and views made all their effort so worth while. Now they have been bitten by the mountaineering bug!

Claim Handlers | Office Assistant | Accountant | Public Sector Business Development Executive & Assistant

Exciting career opportunities have arisen to work within an expanding company providing legal expenses insurance to the general public, business and the public sector throughout the UK. We seek enthusiastic and dedicated applicants to help drive the business forward. Full training and mentoring is provided.

Salary dependent on experience. Bonus scheme also available.

Please send CV and letter explaining why you wish to apply to: MAPS Legal Assistance, Rufford House, 52 Bath Street, Southport PR9 0DH or hr@mapslegal.co.uk

No agencies.

The winners of our Take That draw for their Sunday 28th June 2009 tour in Manchester were Mandy Tooth and Clive Pritchard. It was a fantastic event!!

Every week we have a dress-down day which raises money for local charities. Money donated by staff is matched by the company. It was unanimously agreed to support Southport Kidz Klub, run by the Salvation Army.

Peter Woodroffe, Head of Business Development (Public Sector), who is a member of the Salvation Army presented a cheque for £320 to Major Gethin Thomas, Commanding Officer at Southport Corps. The money will be used to provide equipment for the Klub, which caters for up to 140 five to eleven year olds each week.

Keep up-to-date with what’s happening at MAPS who are now twittering!

When we moved, as a result of successful business expansion, into our own larger office building in Bath Street we decided to retain our Stanley Street offices as a disaster recovery site.

We backup our data securely using different methods and locations ensuring maximum protection and reliability. The benefit of our own ready-to-use alternative offices nearby provides invaluable flexibility and assurance.