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Facebook page
which is being investigated by Police "Sick Hillsborough Page"
WE had many emails sent to
us about a highly offensive Facebook page and we also had links
placed on our Facebook pages to it as well. The page was mocking the
tragic deaths of Liverpool football Club fans, who were crushed to
death at Sheffield Wednesday's Stadium, during the FA Cup Semi Final
on 15 April 1989. The page featured a very graphic picture of a
supporter who had been pinned up against a fence, with a highly
disgraceful and upsetting caption below it. On the day we had the
complaints and also had the link added to our page, we immediately
contacted both Merseyside Police and also Facebook about this page
concerning the Hillsborough football tragedy including the
complaints we had received. Within half an hour the page had been
removed! We have been told that the Police also forwarded complaints
to Facebook about that page, which had had over 150 "likes"
on it before it was removed.
We received, shortly after the
removal of the page, from the wider Facebook press office team in
the UK, a reply stating:- "Thanks for getting in contact...
Although we don't comment on specific reasons, we can confirm that
the page was removed because it violated Facebook's statements of
rights and responsibilities. Your readers can find out more about
the terms which govern Facebook here:-
facebook.com/terms.php should they
wish to report any offensive pages they might find at any point in
the future."
Also Merseyside Police said that:-
"Merseyside Police can confirm that we have received several
complaints from members of the public about comments made on
Facebook about the Hillsborough tragedy. Detectives from the force's
hi-tech crime unit and CID are investigating to see if any offence
has been committed and if any potential offenders can be
identified."
This "sick" Facebook page comes
only weeks since the comedian, Alan Davies, had to apologise for
comments that he had made about Liverpool FC's refusal to play on 15
April 2012. Later this year an Independent Hillsborough Panel,
chaired by the Bishop of Liverpool will be disclosing many of the
official documents relating to the disaster.
Runliverpool's
first Festival of Running
Photos and report by
Christine
Chellew
Runliverpool held their
first Festival of Running on with race ambassadors Suzanne Collins
and Craig Phillips who took part in the day's events, joined by Kate
and Gerry McCann who returned to the City on the 5th anniversary of
their daughters disappearance.
The sun shone brightly over Sefton Park as Athletes and fun runners
joined together for a full race programme which included the Men
Only 10K, Women's 10K, Women's 5k and the under 12's 1 mile fun run.
Craig Phillips started the morning's programme leading a new event
the Men Only 10K. Craig said:- "Its fantastic to have an
extensive race programme in Liverpool that offers so much diversity,
so there is something for everyone. Today is great not only for the
fundraising aspect for charities but to encourage a healthy
lifestyle which is so important in this day to encourage people to
look after their health and keep active."
The Wirrals Jonny Mellor won 1st
place in the Men Only 10k and is hopeful for a place in the Olympics
this year. Jonny said:- "Its great that this is a local event
and the weather today is great, I've enjoyed the race and look I
forward to the next one."
Winner for the female 10k, Liverpool's longest established road
race, was Jenny Clague, who came in at an impressive 37 minutes 48
seconds. Jenny joined 7 determined ladies who were set to
preserve a cherished record, as there are now just the seven
remaining entrants who have competed in all 27 events dating back to
1986.
Winner of the Women's 5K was Hannah Whiteside who joined the race
last minute tucking in behind her sister taking part in the Women's
10K. Lisa Gawthorn who came 2nd in the event said:- "Its
always a brilliant buzz taking part, there is nothing like this
event in the north, I'm so pleased with my result."
Gerry and Kate McCann took part in the Men Only 10k and the Women's
10k respectively and enjoyed the day with their family. Gerry said:-
"It's been really great running in the park, its such a lovely
city and the weather has been great."
After warming up the crowds Suzanne Collins took to the start line
with daughter Mya to take part in the Under 12's 1 mile fun run. She
said:- "I love taking part in RunLverpool's running events and
its great that we can do this one together. At the RunLiverpool
Marathon I ran last year, Mya took part in cheerleading. Now she's
really got the running bug. Im delighted she is taking part and so
proud of her wanting to support charity partner Claire House."
Liverpool City Council member and chair of sport, art and culture
Cllr Rothery attended the event and commented that:- "Its
another excellent turn out and an enjoyable family day. We are proud
to be able to offer a family friendly environment in Sefton Park.
I'd like to thank Mayor Anderson for his ongoing commitment to the
health and wellbeing of the city."
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Coffee lovers
and beauty addicts can help Liverpool firms raise money for Red
Cross Week!
CUSTOMER can help a great
cause by simply buying their daily coffee or getting their nails
painted bright red. That's because 2 companies based at Liverpool's
Brunswick Business Park have pledged to fundraise to mark this
year's Red Cross Week. Those who want to spruce up their nails
can have a splash of red polish for a donation to the British Red
Cross by visiting the Jersey Treatment Rooms, in Allerton Road, on
Friday, 11 May and Saturday, 12 May 2012.
Customers of Bean will receive a
coffee for a donation on Friday, 18 May 2012, at nearby coffee shop
Bean; which has 5 other outlets across Liverpool and Manchester to
raise money for British Red Cross and their own Bean Foundation.
Matt Edmundson, director of the Jersey Company and a Red Cross
volunteer said:- "Here at the Jersey Company people matter to
us. We strive to make a difference to individuals, even if it's a
teeny tiny one, and spy opportunities to do good. The British Red
Cross does a fantastic job of providing emergency support to people
in crisis. As a volunteer myself, I have seen how well the team
works to provide the best support to individuals whatever the
circumstances. The Jersey Company is fundraising for the British Red
Cross throughout Red Cross Week at our salons in Liverpool and in
Carrefour, Jersey. There is an opportunity to give online too. We
hope you'll donate
here and join us in helping to
raise £1 million this Red Cross Week."
Vip Bhatt, owner of Bean, added:-
"Bean is proud to raise funds for the Red Cross and the Bean
Foundation. We are passionate about the work of the British Red
Cross both here in Merseyside and all around the World. We hope
customers will be generous in their donations on Friday, 18 May
2012, and would like to encourage other local companies to get
involved and help support Red Cross Week."
Red Cross Week runs from 6 May to 12 May 2012, and is an annual week
long fundraising extravaganza of events and collections across the
UK. Money raised funds the British Red Cross' work, which
includes services in the Merseyside area such as refugee projects
and homeless first aid training.
British Red Cross Liverpool
fundraiser Alexis Fairclough said:- "During Red Cross Week we
rely on corporate support, like The Jersey Company and Bean plus our
fantastic volunteers who give their time to collect money in aid of
the Red Cross in one of a million ways. We couldn't do it without
them, but the more people take part, the more money we can raise.
We hope that people getting involved in the events at Jersey
Treatment Rooms in Allerton, making a donation online, or enjoying a
coffee for a donation at Bean next Friday, you'll be supporting us
and helping us raise as much as possible for the British Red Cross
during Red Cross Week this year."
To find out more about organising an event visit:-
redcross.org.uk/redcrossweek.
Gilbert and
Sullivan Society perform to help local veterans and their families
ON Friday, 26 May 2012, the
Crosby Gilbert and Sullivan Society will be performing extracts from
various operettas at St Faith's Church (opposite Merchant Taylors
School) in Great Crosby on Friday, 18 May 2012, at 7pm. The
performance is in aid of the local branch of SSAFA (Soldiers,
Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) Forces Help who support
around 120 local families annually.
Entrance to the performance is
free but a donation of £5 per person would be appreciated. Ed Davies
from the Crosby Gilbert and Sullivan Society said that we just love
to sing and will do so at every opportunity but to sing for such a
worthy cause is just icing on the cake. SSAFA Forces help is one of
the UK's leading Armed Forces charities, we support more than 50,000
people in the Armed Forces community. Because we believe that their
bravery, dedication and commitment deserve a lifetime of support. It
makes no difference to us whether they have served in the past or
are serving now; whether they have been part of the Royal Navy,
British Army or Royal Air Force; or whether they have been serving
at home, overseas, or are in an operational theatre environment. We
are here to provide help and support for them and their loved ones.
The local branch of SSAFA Forces help can be contacted on:- 0151 931
1387.
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