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ARMY CADETS
GOING TO ANNUAL CAMP
Photograph and report by
Major Roy Beven MBE
NEARLY 400 Merseyside Army Cadets, which
includes St. Helens and Wirral, are attending their 12 days Annual
Camp that runs from 20 August to 31 August 2012. The Camp is to be
held at Crowborough in Sussex and the cadets will complete a very
comprehensive programme that will include watermanship, abseiling,
camp craft and exercises, but they will also have the opportunity to
complete Duke of Edinburgh Awards, B – TEC., and First Aid
Qualifications. The meals are being prepared by a team of ex Gurkhas
and they have a very high standard. The Camp is being supported by a
Regular Army Duke of Lancaster's Regiment Training Team and a number
of VIP visits will be made including their Honorary Colonel and Lord
Lieutenant of Merseyside, Dame Lorna Muirhead, who will view their
training, see their final Parade and present to Officers and
Instructors Long Service Medals plus the Queens Golden Jubilee
Medal. There is also a separate Camp being held at their
Headquarters at Altcar for 80 new Recruits and they will then have
the opportunity to go to a main Annual Camp next year (2013), as
they will have gained valuable experience by then.
WHAT'S ON AT LIVERPOOL ONE
YEP, if you have not realised yet
"School's out for summer" and there's plenty on at Liverpool
ONE to keep the kids entertained. From The Beach on Chavasse Park
complete with sea, sand and attractions to the piano festival,
Tickle the Ivories, there's something for the whole family to enjoy.
As well as the packed events programme there is also a wide range of
restaurants and cafes as well as a 14 screen cinema and indoor
adventure golf course to enjoy.
Tickle the Ivories, is on until Sunday, 16 September 2012. If you do
not know what it is about, Tickle the Ivories is organised in
partnership with Open Culture, the ten week piano festival is open
to everyone to take part.
This year marks its second year.
For more information and to book your slot get in touch with Open
Culture at:-
tickletheivories.org or speak
to Charlotte or Christina on:- 0151 478 4550 or via email
info@culture.org.uk.
The Beach, Liverpool ONE, is running until Sunday, 2 September 2012.
This summer is sizzling at Liverpool ONE with the return of The
Beach and a jam-packed events programme with something for the whole
family. The following are what you will find as part of it:-
► Sea and Sand is open daily from 11am to
6pm.
► Bar and Catering (in The Beach area) is
on offer 7 days a week, 11am to 11pm.
► Rides and Attractions, are all open
Monday to Saturday from 11am to 9pm and on Sunday from 11am to 7pm.
► Chavasse Park is also alive with live
entertainment, sport and many other attractions.
The Beach is one of the sports on offer... The area will hold a
Merseyside beach volleyball summer league every Wednesday, until 22
August 2012 at 6.30pm. Teams will compete against each other to
reach the grand final. Also every Monday and Tuesday until 22 August
2012, a local businesses will be competing to be crowned the
Liverpool ONE volleyball champions 2012. There can be up to 8
players in each amateur team, four of which can be on the court at
any 1 time. There must always be at least 1 female player on the
court. To register for either of the above volleyball tournaments,
please email:-
volleyball@liverpool-one.com
with the team name, contact name and phone number, plus any
preferred dates to play stating the preferred tournament.
The Beatles Hidden Gallery Outdoor Exhibition Thomas Steers Way,
takes place from Wednesday, 15 August to Sunday, 2 September 2012.
On 18 August 1962 Ringo Starr made his first appearance as The
Beatles' official drummer at Hulme Hall in the village of Port
Sunlight, Wirral. On that night the Fab Four were born and the rest
is history. To mark the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles Liverpool
ONE will be hosting an outdoor exhibition of 18 intimate and rare
photographs of the band along Thomas Steers way, as taken by Paul
Berriff. For more information please visit Liverpool One's
website.
Busking It, on Thursday, 16 August 2012... This is Liverpool ONE is
on the search for talented buskers to showcase their musical
abilities. it runs from 5pm at The Beach on Chavasse Park buskers
are invited to take part in Liverpool ONE's 6th busking audition to
recruit the best busking talent the City has to offer. The judging
panel will include representatives from Liverpool ONE and Liverpool
Sound City. Liverpool Sound City will also be picking their
favourite act at the audition who will win Sound City 2013
wristbands. To sign up to audition contact the event by emailing:-
busk@liverpool-one.com.
Local driver in BTCC
Photographs by:-
Chris Enion -
Octane Photographic Ltd.
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LOCAL, Preston driver Frank Wrathall took part
in Round 6 of the British Touring Car Championship, Snetterton,
Saturday, 11 August 2012. In the race he claimed his 1st ever BTCC
(British Touring Car Championship) pole position, but then didn't do
quite so well in the races.
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Football Legends
call on Reds and Blues to race for charity
Photos by Dave Evans
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LIVERPOOL and Everton Legends are calling on
their fans to run the Big Heart 5K race to help raise funds for
local charities across the City. The Big Heart 5K was set up 4 years
ago in memory of Everton Legend Alan Ball who tragically died of a
heart attack in 2007. Everton Legend, Joe Royle, will officially
start the race. He said:- "This is set to be a fantastic
running event and a great day for all the family. The big heart 5K
run is about supporting a healthy lifestyle and to encourage
participation through the ages."
The run will start at 10am in Walton Hall on Sunday, 2 September
2012 and anyone wishing to join in is asked to be there at 9.30am
wearing their team colors or one of the red or blue t-shirts
provided.
Today Everton Legend Graeme Sharp joined Reds Legend Alan Kennedy,
MP Steve Rotheram and members of the official charity partners,
Everton In The Community and The Liverpool FC Foundation with
mascots Changy and Mighty Red to officially launch the event at
Goodison Park.
Graeme said:- "This is a really important event, I'd like to
see as many people as possible take part to benefit both charities
so they can continue their great work in the community and beyond.
With the local rivalry between the clubs there is everything at
stake for blues to get up and running to pull back a win due to our
current 3-1 defeat, I'm hopeful we stand a good chance this year."
Liverpool Legend, Alan Kennedy, has chosen to support Liverpool FC's
official charity, the Liverpool FC Foundation, to support its Health
and Wellbeing programmes. He said:- "The event is set to be a
great day I encourage all fans to take part. Even if you haven't run
it before, it's a great team event for both sets of fans, it's great
fun and, most of all, it helps some really good local causes."
Mark Haig of Liverpool FC's Action for Health programme said of the
event:- "Heart disease is one of the biggest health challenges
in the City. Both clubs coming together for this event will not only
raise awareness, but will also encourage supporters to take part and
promote physical activity as a great way to maintain a healthy
heart."
The event's official sponsor is local printing and embroidering
company, Fitwell. Managing Director, Tim Edwards, said:- "As a
local company we are extremely proud to be sponsoring the event. I
am a huge football fan and really looking forward to the competitive
element of the event."
For the first time in the event's history, participants will be
electronically timed with the winners being decided by best overall
average time.
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Taking part in the event this year is race ambassador
MP Steve Rotheram, he said:- "Turning up and running, that's
what it is all about, taking part. This is fun competition, which
will raise funds for some excellent charities and it's great to do
so with Reds and Blues side by side."
Race ambassador and British Heavyweight Champion, David Price will
also take part, he said:- "I urge everyone to take part. It is
a really good thing for Reds and Blues fans to come together.
Football aside, we are all one at the end of the day and as a City
we should stand together; that is what is important."
To take part in the Big Heart 5K and help raise funds for the
Liverpool FC Foundation visit this
link. Sponsorship forms will be
sent out once entry has been confirmed.
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