SEFTON SAVES THE ENVIRONMENT
by Ashleigh Panther
The Northern Line is like Sefton's spine . . . mimicking the coastline's movements.
One of Sefton's greatest assets is its 22 miles of natural coast. A designated Special Area of Conservation, it contains rare species of animals and plants along its sand dunes and woodlands.
Ashleigh Panther investigates the natural and man-made threats to this wildlife haven, as well as the efforts being made to preserve it.
She talks to Dave Mercer, Senior Reserve Manager at Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve, who describes the management of the sand dune system, as well as flora and fauna, including the Natterjack toad.
She also hears from Cath Johnston, Environment and Energy Manager at Merseyrail, about their strategies to support the local environment — and in particular about the re-development of Ainsdale Station, which will be the first 'eco station' on Merseyside.
Ashleigh finally attends the 2015 Sefton Eco Champion Awards, which took place at the Ramada Hotel in Southport in July. These awards, organised by Southport Eco Centre, recognise young people from across the borough who go the extra mile to support their local environment and communities. The work being devised and executed by all of the entrants is innovative, inspiring and effective.
Contributors:
Cath Johnston, Dave Mercer, Southport Eco Centre, and the entrants and winners of the 2015 Sefton Eco Champion Awards.
Original Music and Sound Design:
Christopher Johns
Producer:
Chris Fittock
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All Episodes:
by Emmey Little
He runs around Sefton 48 hours a day, eight days a week. Some say he is training for a new series of Takeshi's Castle. Others say his right nipple is the same shape as the Nürburgring. But who is the Litherland Running Man? This documentary fearlessly seeks out the answers.
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by Joseph Rynhart
Join a cabbie from one sunrise to the next, meeting his passengers along the way. Residents, tourists, shoppers, clubbers: Southport is a town of contrasts. Listen to its changing character as the hours — and years — tick by.
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by Helen Stenson & Rebecca Downing
A local journalist unearths Sefton's spooks, including poltergeists and exorcisms in Altcar, and strange reports of flashing lights at the abandoned Seaforth radar tower.
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by Chelsea B. Bassnett
The Sefton Coast has witnessed a millennium, and is privy to an ancient, transcendent wisdom. This documentary seeks the spiritual side of Sefton — partaking in a gong bath and joining an earth chant on Formby Beach. How do we connect now to traditions long lost, and to nature itself? Meet the people who think they know the answers.
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by Phil Montgomery
"Wistful contemplation of the sea." "Council bullied into buying scrap." Antony Gormley's Another Place provokes diverse opinion. What is the value of public art in Sefton? This documentary looks for answers by listening to a group of Year 4 children from Forefield Junior School who are embarking upon a musical project inspired by the Iron Men.
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by Ashleigh Panther
One of Sefton's greatest assets is its natural coast. This documentary looks at the threats it faces, as well as how we can preserve it. It goes on location at Ainsdale National Nature Reserve, finds out more about the re-development of the town's train station by Merseyrail, and speaks to the young winners of Sefton's 2015 Eco Champion Awards.
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Bonus Material:
by Forefield Junior School & Steve Marriott
Listen to Forefield Junior School pupils' piece of music inspired by their investigations into the Iron Men. Created as part of the Another Place Like Home documentary.
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by The Internet
We asked the Internet to describe what it thinks of the Iron Men. The Internet responded. Created as part of the Another Place Like Home documentary.
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