However, today has been an exception.

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

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!!

Maps now have secure, instant access to a seperate archive of all their emails enhancing existing robust disaster recovery plans.

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

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.

The team is coached by Nigel Beck of Kayes Solicitors, and, despite this, the lads have high hopes for the competition!

The squad are actively raising money to fund the tour and are arranging a number of events including penalty shoot-outs, bag packs, and sponsored walks.

One of the bright sparks in them team has calculated that the return trip to Holland is 920 km’s and sponsorship is invited at £10 per km.

All sponsors will have a link on the official tour website and, for donations of £250 or more, will receive a match shirt signed by all the players at the end of the tour.

Who knows……you could be sponsoring a future England captain!

Follow the lads progress at their website

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

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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.