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Issue Date:-29 September 2008

Search for the heroes in Liverpool

A SEARCH is underway for unsung heroes and heroines in Liverpool who help keep children safe.   The inaugural Liverpool Safeguarding Children Board Awards take place in December, and nominations are being sought for people who put the safety of children first.   It could be an individual, a group or a specific project that has made a difference to the lives of young people in the city.   Examples include a child social worker, nursery staff member, a good neighbour or someone who helps out with a local group or club for young people.

The event has been organised by the Liverpool Safeguarding Children Board, a group of 40 organisations.  They agree how different services and professional groups such as the city council, Merseyside Police, Liverpool PCT and the NSPCC need to work together keep youngsters free from harm.

Councillor Ron Gould, executive member for health, care and safeguarding, said:- “Keeping children safe from harm and improving their well being is hugely important to us.   There are many unsung heroes and heroines who quietly go about making life better for the city’s youth and we want to reward them for their sterling work.   I would urge anyone who knows an individual or group who could be eligible to send in a nomination.”

There are 9 categories for the awards:-

• Education Award
• Voluntary Agency Award
• Community Award
• Health Award
• Statutory Agency Individual/Team Award
• Member of the Public Award
• Business Award
• Young Person’s Award
• Safeguarding Children Board Chair’s Award

Stuart Smith, Chair of the Liverpool Safeguarding Children Board, said:- “There is a tremendous amount of good work that goes on in Liverpool to help keep children safe.   These awards are a great opportunity to shout about it, and reward those groups and individual who make such a valuable contribution to society in the city.”

The winner or group that is successful in each category will be presented with a certificate of merit and high street vouchers worth hundreds of pounds.   More details about the categories and nomination forms are available from Jean Cave at the NSPCC on 0844 892 0264 or by email.   They can also be downloaded from the following their website.   The closing date is Wednesday, 15 October 2008 and the winners will be announced at a ceremony at the BT Convention Centre on 8 December 2008.

Youngsters tell Tales

VAMPIRES, trolls, dragons, gods and banshees will be brought to life thanks to the imagination of Merseyside’s youngsters.   Hundreds of secondary school, college and university students will recreate European myths at Tales, a special art event being held at St.  George’s Hall  until Thursday, 2 October 2008.

Liverpool Culture Company organised the project which saw artists, film makers, drama experts, choreographers, writers and animators work closely with 16 educational organisations across Merseyside.   In 2006 arts and education representatives from Liverpool, Knowsley, Wirral, Sefton, Halton and St Helens came together to create a partnership programme for 2008.  Each borough chose a European myth or tale to explore using the specialist skills of their organisations.   Next week, the young people will come together to showcase their work.

Phil Redmond, creative director and vice chairman of Liverpool Culture Company, said:- “Tales is one of the Culture Company's key creative education programmes and has given young people across Merseyside the opportunity to let their weird and wonderful imaginations run wild.”

Councillor Warren Bradley, Leader of Liverpool City Council and vice chairman of Liverpool Culture Company, said:- “Celebrating European heritage is an important part of our Capital of Culture year and it’s an inventive way to bring some really fascinating stories to life using a mixture of traditional performance and 21st century technology.”

The performances will take place throughout St.  George’s Hall, with students, aged from 12 to early twenties, recreating their stories in the cells, courtroom, corridors and Concert Hall. 

Each establishment involved specialise in arts, performance and media.  Those taking part are: 

Carmel College, De La Salle School, Fairfield High School, Halewood College, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool John Moore’s University, Maghull High School, Notre Dame Catholic College, Rainhill High School, Rock Ferry High School, Weatherhead High School, Wirral Metropolitan College, St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic High School, St Helens College, St John Bosco Arts College and Uplands Holly Lodge Girls College

Toxteth TV and digital media group Onteca worked closely with the young people to help create innovative multi-art pieces, using 3D production and theatre workshops.

Free tickets for Tuesday and Wednesday’s performances are still available, but are very limited.  Book as soon as possible by calling them on:- 0151 709 6014 or by emailing them via:- chantel@toxteth.tv

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