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LADIES NEEDED TO RUN IN RACE FOR A CURE
EVERY week, 3
children in the UK will die from the muscle wasting condition of
muscular dystrophy. Now the race is on to find local ladies prepared
to run in next month’s Liverpool Women’s 10k race and raise funds
for a charity which is searching for a cure for this disease.
As part of its 2006 ‘Every Second Counts’ appeal, the
Regional Office of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is asking women
to enter the event and to get sponsored for running. In return,
everyone who raises funds can claim some
great sportswear rewards and will also be sent an ‘Every Second
Counts’ running vest to show their support for the charity.
Says Charles Horton, Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Regional
Fundraising Manager:- “We need as many ladies as possible to
enter the Liverpool Women’s 10k race and raise funds if we are going
to beat this disease. It’s a great way to help others and will give
you a real goal to focus on. Every second counts if we are to
improve the chances of eliminating muscular dystrophy and save
lives. By getting sponsored to run in this race, you will be making
a great contribution to this cause. Even if you have already
entered, but would like to raise sponsorship, I would like to hear
from you”.
The 20th Liverpool Women’s 10k race takes place on Sunday May 14,
starting at 11am from the city’s picturesque Sefton Park. The race
is expected to attract over 3,500 runners and all finishers will
receive a commemorative medal, t-shirt and goody bag. For an entry
form and to raise sponsorship for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign
call the Regional Office on 01244 403012 or by
email.
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THANKS A MILLION
THE home of the former Pillar Club in Liverpool is to receive
a much needed makeover thanks to a £1 million grant from the
Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Lowlands community centre, in West Derby, once housed the Pillar
Club which came to notoriety when the Beatles famously failed an
audition there in the 1950s. The club also played host to a 15 year
old George Harrison, and some headline stars including performances
from Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Hollies and The Searchers. The
building also houses a former 1960’s coffee bar where Merseybeat
musicians used to gather.
The Grade II listed building has been home to the West Derby
Community Association for the past 50 years. Today it houses over 20
community groups including a playgroup, children’s drama group, Age
Concern and the local Jujitsu club. It has rooms and a huge garden
and marquee available for hire. Built in 1846 as a private mansion,
in beautiful Italianate style, the building has fallen into
disrepair and some of the rooms are no longer used. The funds will
enable vital restoration work to the whole building, returning it to
its former glory and safeguarding its future for generations to
come.
The award of £999,600 was announced by the Minister for Culture,
David Lammy on a visit to Liverpool.
Announcing the award, David Lammy said:- ”Lowlands has
witnessed some great sights and sounds in its time and it’s only
right that we pay tribute to that today. The building and its
history is not only a much loved and valued part of the local
community, it also represents an important part of Liverpool’s
musical heritage. This is a great example of community
passion”, he added. “People from all walks of life
have come together and worked with a rare dedication and enthusiasm
to achieve a common goal of safeguarding Lowlands for a further 50
years for the local community and it is work that I welcome
wholeheartedly.”
Explaining the importance of the award, HLF’s Regional Manager Tony
Jones said:- “This project will totally rejuvenate Lowlands as
a community facility as well as conserving an important historic
building. HLF is dedicated to opening up and maximising the use of
heritage gems like this and I have no doubt that the community will
continue to benefit for many years from the varied and important
facilities offered by the centre.”
Mrs Pat Blair JP, chairman of the West Derby Community Association,
said:- “We are absolutely delighted with the HLF grant which
will save this unique building with its remarkable history and
tremendous atmosphere.”
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