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Rockstar Youth urge
Merseyside Entrepreneurs to apply for free mentoring and Start-up
loan to start/grow their business!
ROCKSTAR Youth, a subsidiary of the Rockstar
Group, the UK's leading private mentoring organisation that supports
entrepreneurs and businesses launch and growth, is calling for all
Merseyside based entrepreneurs and young people aged 18 to 30 with a
business idea, to come forward and apply for the government's Youth
Start Up Loans Programme.
The Start-up Loans offer between £2,500 and £4,500 and free business
training for young people aged between 18 and 30 who have a viable
business plan, and the mentoring is delivered by tried and tested,
experienced entrepreneurs including Rockstar chairman Oliver
Rothschild, internet guru Ian Lancaster and travel/retail mogul
Clive Jacobs, who have all built and sold companies for millions of
pounds.
David Cameron has backed the student-style loans for young
entrepreneurs in an attempt to tackle youth unemployment and
facilitate enterprise across the UK and stimulate growth.
As one delivery partner, Rockstar Youth are effectively connecting
with young people from all backgrounds with a clear
message that no one is rejected. Rockstar Youth CEO Jonathan Pfahl,
himself a 30 year old dynamic entrepreneur, said:- "At
Rockstar Youth we have a policy of 'no-rejection,' by this we mean
that as long as you meet the criteria, then we are ready to work
with you. No matter what stage of the business idea, no matter what
type of business, Rockstar Youth want to support as many young
people as possible in launch, scalability and success. It's about
removing the barriers, simplifying the process and spearheading this
movement."
Having already issued numerous loans and supported these young
individuals in launching their business, Rockstar expects to
have supported over 500 Young people by March and are well on the
way to achieving that target.
The next incubator session for applicants takes place on 9 February
2013, at John Moores University, Liverpool. To apply go to:-
rockstaryouth.co.uk.
To qualify for the Start-Up Loans Programme with Rockstar Youth you
must:-
► Be between 18 and 30 years old?
► Live in England?
► Have a business idea
► Be thinking of starting up a business
► Already have started a business
The Start-Up Loans Programme is an £82.5m platform designed to
stimulate and support young people set up and build their own
businesses and create future employment opportunities.
All mentors are experienced entrepreneurs who have all started
businesses, scaled and sold for millions. Their passions are in
developing robust and successful businesses and their desire is to
support young entrepreneurs taking their first steps in business.
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CALLING COMMUNITY CHOIRS
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CHANCE TO PERFORM WITH WORLD CLASS VIRTUOSO GUITARIST EDUARDO NIEBLA
SOUTHPORT'S brand new cultural centre The
Atkinson is excited to welcome virtuoso guitarist and composer
Eduardo Niebla to the Town during July 2013 and the venue is calling
for community choirs from the Sefton area to come forward and share
in this special night by performing with the man himself. This
concert on Friday, 5 July 2013, will showcase songs from Niebla's
eagerly awaited new album, as well as revisiting his back catalogue
of hits spanning over four decades and 23 albums. Fusing his gypsy
jazz roots with Indian, Arabic, classical and modern jazz flavours;
Eduardo creates music that is utterly compelling and unique.
Throughout his long career Eduardo has written music for films,
documentaries and plays, including for the BBC. He has performed
across the globe, from Europe to the Baltic States, the Middle East
and South Africa. Boasting sets at the Olympic Games in Greece,
Glastonbury, the San Isidro Fiesta Madrid and Jaipur Festival India,
Eduardo has amassed a global following of loyal fans, all of whom
are utterly entranced by his spellbinding music. During his
eclectic career Eduardo has had the honour of working with many
diverse partners, such as sitar genius Nishat Khan, George Michael,
Lol Coxhill and Craig David, and now he is looking for local talent
to join him and his acclaimed trio of musicians, performing some of
his favourite songs. The selected choir(s) will join Eduardo for the
following 2 pieces:-
"In the Music" -
sendspace.com/folder/2k8dzb.
"My Gypsy Waltz" -
sendspace.com/pro/dl/tk3ang.
With his last album 'My Gypsy Waltz' gaining
widespread critical acclaim, the opportunity to perform some of
these instant classics is surely one not to be missed. Always
remaining true to his roots, Eduardo believes that integrity is key
to an unforgettable performance and The Atkinson is appealing to
like-minded choirs, with a similar creative vision.
If you believe you are this choir, please get in contact and join
the man London Jazz heralded:- 'Virtuoso? Inventive
improviser? Yes and yes. And creative composer too. Writer of
beautiful melodies, great grooves'.
Any choirs interested in performing please contact:-
Emma.lloyd@sefton.gov.uk.
For further information on the opening events at The Atkinson please
visit:-
seftonarts.co.uk.
FIREARM RECOVERED - BANKS
ON Friday, 18 January 2013, Merseyside Police
confirmed that a 35 year old woman had been arrested following the
discovery of a firearm at a property in Banks. Officers executed a
warrant at an address in Westerdale Drive on 18 January 2013.
Following a search of the property officers found, what is believed
to be, a handgun. A 35 year old woman at the address was arrested on
suspicion of possession of a firearm. The item has been recovered
for examination and the woman remains in Police custody at this
time. DI Paul Unsworth, said:- "Information from the public is
vital for us in the fight against gun crime and I would appeal to
anyone who has information about where guns are being stored, or who
is using them to call Crimestoppers anonymously. We act on all
information provided to us in relation to firearms." Anyone
with information can contact the specialist Matrix team on:- 0151
777 5699, or Crimestoppers anonymously on:- 0800 555 111. |
