From Civil Rights to Obama
Jesse Jackson Honours Liverpool’s Next Generation of Political Leaders

OPERATION Black Vote (OBV) welcomed international civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Snr. to Liverpool on Tuesday as part of his UK tour for Equanomics UK. More than 150 distinguished guests and leading Black and minority ethnic activists joined the Chief Executive and Lord Mayor at the select gathering on Tuesday December 2nd at Liverpool Town Hall.

Rev Jesse Jackson spoke with great eloquence about the journey that brought change to America. He reflected on the global impact and his tears as President Elect Barack Obama took the stage to accept his election victory saying:- “It was the sheer joy of the moment. There was a sense of global hope in the air.”

Rev Jackson Snr honoured the participants of Liverpool City Council Councillor Shadowing Scheme at the special event alongside BME trailblazer Councillor Anna Rothery.

Hello Liverpool and nearby towns, borough councils and unitary authorities...

FORGET the idea of Merseyside and go back to our roots this Christmas as the 'The Lancashire Hotpots' are coming to 'Liverpool Carling Academy' on Saturday, 13 December 2008. Yes, it's going to be the usual fun packed evening celebrating everything North West. There aren’t many bands who can have their videos played on MTV2 and also have real ales named after them but there also aren’t many bands like The Lancashire Hotpots. With 750,000 Myspace plays currently to their credit, their first album Never Mind The Hotpots with its comedic folk observations on 21st Century life reached No 2 in the BBC 6 Music Album charts with national support from Radio 1 (Colin Murray, Rob Da Bank), Radio 2 (Chris Evans, Arthur Smith) and 6Music (Steve Lamacq). The Hotpots now unveil their new oeuvre ‘Pot Sounds’ with a bigger sound and further comic insights into topics such as climate change (Don’t Make The Polar Bears Cry), Saturday afternoon shopping (I Fear Ikea), illegal file sharing and how ultimately binge drinking Britain can ensure sporting success in 2012 (The Beer Olympics). In the 18 months since their first live appearance they have become one of the biggest live bands in the North West climaxing in April 2008 with a 1,200 sellout at the 53 Degrees venue in Preston. Their current Pot Sounds tour also takes in twenty dates supporting ardent fan Paddy McGuinness on his ‘Paddy McGuinness and You’ national tour. So Dismiss the Hotpots at your peril! The evening also features support from comedian 'Ivan Brackenbury' and his 'North Derbyshire Hospital Radio Roadshow'.

Tickets £9 For more information or to book tickets call 08444 771000 or visit www.ticketweb.co.uk.

Please note that this is a ‘STANDING’ event. Under 14s must be with an adult over 18 / Under 21s require ID to purchase alcohol!l

Letters to the Editor:- "TV production company needs your help!"

"MY name is Jemma and I am writing from a TV production company called Objective Productions.  The name of the show is 'Derren Brown - Unexplained.'

We are making a series of Channel Four documentaries looking at the ‘unexplained’ as part of this we are following a Liverpool based psychic as they go about their work. 

I am looking for people who may want A) a one-to-one reading or B) willing to take part in a scientific test with a psychic......  If you are interested please contact researcher Jemma Gander on 020 7202 2378." Jemma

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Nell McAndrew supports NSPCC’s Letter from Santa appeal to light up a child’s Christmas

NELL McAndrew is calling on local people to bring the magic of Christmas into their homes this year by supporting the NSPCC’s Letter from Santa fundraising appeal, sponsored by Hotpoint.

People in the region are being encouraged to get their orders in now– last orders must be with Santa no later than 16 December.

Parents, grandparents, families and carers can support the children’s charity and make a child’s Christmas very special by arranging for a personalised letter from Santa to be delivered to their front door. New this year, you can also order a special Baby's First Christmas letter from Santa, the perfect memento for
babies celebrating their first Christmas. Order a letter now and help raise vital funds for the NSPCC.

Nell McAndrew, said:- “The NSPCC’s Letter from Santa campaign is a brilliant way to add an extra sparkle to a child’s Christmas. For a minimum donation of just £5, they will receive a special personalised letter, flown all the way from Santa’s grotto in Lapland by his trusted reindeer.”

To receive a letter from Santa for a child you know, you can order online now or call 0870 325 9012. Alternatively look out for a Letter from Santa order postcard in your local Debenhams or SPAR store or at your local ODEON cinema.

It is important to remember that Christmas is not a time of celebration for every child. Over the 12 days of festive cheer last year, ChildLine – a service provided by the NSPCC - counselled 4,928 children who were in danger or distress and had nowhere else to turn. By supporting this appeal you will be helping to provide support, advice and protection for these children who are in desperate need of help.

LIVERPOOL TEAMS SCORE £4,226 FOR PROSTATE CANCER CHARITY

LIVERPOOL football teams were among those from across the North West which have helped raise more than £4,226 for the Prostate Cancer charity, after battling it out in Rok’s 5-a-side Real Man Charity Cup.

Players from building firm Rok were joined by teams from businesses across the North West to compete in the regional tournament, with the winning team then going forward to play in the national final held in London.

Prostate cancer is responsible for the deaths of 10,000 men in the UK each year.

Most men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are over the age of 50 and men are more likely to get the disease if their father, brother or a close male relative has been diagnosed. The risk is also higher in African or African Caribbean men.

Early diagnosis can improve a man’s chances of finding a successful treatment, yet 90 per cent of adults in the UK do not know what the prostate gland does or where it is in the body.

The Prostate Cancer Charity is fighting to raise awareness of the disease through research, support information and campaigning.

Overall the national Rok Real Man Cup has raised more than £40,000 for the charity and helped raised awareness among the
local community for the disease, its diagnosis and treatment.

Wayne Booth, Rok Liverpool’s area leader, said:- “As an employer with a high percentage of male employees we strongly support the Prostate Cancer Charity and the work it does to raise awareness of the disease.

The charity football match was a great way for teams to work together and take part in a fun event, while raising valuable funds for the charity.”

Garvis Snook, Chief Executive of Rok, is an ambassador of The Prostate Cancer Charity.