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Issue:- Saturday, 08 August 2015

2nd Southport Cosplay Community Event to be held in September

THE next Cosplay Community event for Southport was held, again at the Fox and Goose, on 4 September 2015. The first was held on 24 July 2015, but as that was the 1st time it was held, it was not surprising that many of those didn't come in costume because they did not know what to dress up as. Next week we will have some ideas on what you can do for the next event. Please remember that it's not just girls who can dress up, this is for both men and women of all ages! Cosplay is type of performance art, in which participants wear costumes and fashion connected with usually a sci-fi, comic book, or anime characters. But you can also make your own character up, based on any fictional character. Say you would like to be Darth Vader, or Luke Skywalker, that's fine, so is Sherlock Home; it is up to you. Some people make costumes to look 100% as authentic as the one from the comic, film or TV show, but others have variations.

The main idea is to have fun and enjoy not being 100% you for a time. If you want, you can also use body art to good effect to create the character or a representation of one. Many people outside the a sci-fi community think it is only at Halloween you can do this or at a Christmas party, the true fact is, you can do it at anytime. Cosplay is also connected to role play games and re-enactment societies, so it is not surprising that many of the best scientists and even business leaders enjoy this activity. So don't be shy, this is ideal for all ages. In fact some of the best Cosplay is done by people over 40 years of age! So let your imagination run wild and see what you can do. This is not just for geeks, anyone can have fun... Please come and have a go.... If you do not have a costume, don't worry... If you have a T-Shirt with your favourite TV show or Film on, put that on!

The night will also feature not 1 but 2 bands as well..! Both fantastic bands...Red Eyed Jedi and So Green.

So don't miss out on what will be a fantastic night!

Keep an eye on both Fox and Goose Facebook Page, our Facebook Page and Twitter as well as on here for the poster and more.... ;)

An adventurous step towards independence for local children with cerebral palsy

24 children from, the Wirral based charity, Stick 'n' Step, have recently enjoyed overnight stays at Barnstondale, a family friendly activity centre and overnight getaway destination based in the heart of rural Wirral. The aim of the trip was to bring the staff and children together to enjoy new activities and utilise what they have learnt whilst having lots of fun. It also showed the children's families the independence they have gained through the conductive education sessions they receive from Stick 'n' Step.

Over the last two weeks of July, Stick 'n' Step took four groups of 6 children to Barnstondale. 4 conductors from Stick 'n' Step went with the children to lead the trips, organising the activities they would be involved in. Each group stayed for a day and a half and spent their time taking part in activities like archery, shooting and wall climbing. Barnstondale is an inclusive facility that allows children and adults of any ability to take part in the activities it offers. It provided the children and their families with the perfect environment to work together.

Taking the children for trips away from the Stick 'n' Step centre has associated challenges, especially as some children with cerebral palsy experience symptoms of autism. This means that breaking their routine can be stressful and cause them to lose concentration when dealing with brand new distractions. Trips like this are a great way for these children to learn to overcome these issues, which are things that occur in typical day to day life and allows them to develop their own independence, in a safe and fun environment, alongside their peers.

Commented Sarah Smithson, Operations Manager at Stick 'n' Step:- "The trips to Barnstondale have allowed the children to practice what they have learnt this year at Stick 'n Step in a new environment. The children loved experiencing new activities, showing their families just how independent they are becoming. The conductors also enjoyed spending time with the children outside the centre, seeing exactly how they coped with the new environments and distractions. It's a great bonding opportunity for the charity and its beneficiaries and it was enjoyed by everyone who attended. We would like to thank Barnstondale for its hospitality over the 2 weeks."

Stick 'n' Step provides free conductive education sessions, which are not offered by the NHS, to help children with cerebral palsy learn vital life skills, like walking and talking, through participating in group activities. It's a place where they can make friends and grow in confidence, and where parents have access to respite and support. Families travel each week from across the North West and North Wales to the Stick 'n' Step centre in Wallasey to receive this life changing service. Stick 'n' Step receives no government funding and relies completely on fundraising to cover its annual running cost of Ł350,000.

For more information about Stick 'n' Step and how you can help, visit:- StickNStep.Org or call then on:- 0151 638 0888.

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Deceased estates notice - Lilian May Jackam

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925, any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of Lilian May Jackam (also known as Lillian May) Jackam (Deceased), late of Birch Abbey Rest Home, 55 Alexandra Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9HD, UK, who died on 04/10/2018, are required to send particulars thereof in writing, to the undersigned Solicitors, on or before 24/05/2019, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests of which they have had notice. Churches Solicitors, 12 High Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7BL, UK. Ref:- 'T553015.'

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