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Issue:- Monday, 14 March 2016

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Top Tributes at St Helens Theatre Royal!

THIS year, the St Helens Theatre Royal have told us that they are:- "pleased to be hosting an array of extremely talented tribute acts from the legendary Billy Fury to Starman, celebrating the late David Bowie's musical career." Whether you want to dance in the aisles to Queen's killer hits, sing along to Dolly Parton or jive out to Johnny Cash, the Theatre Royal looks like it will have something to suit all tastes this summer.

The fun started last Friday, 11 March 2016 with The Billy Fury Show. Michael King returned in a brand new show:- "Billy Fury - The Birthday Concert Tour." This exciting, 2 hour show has been packed with all Billy Fury's hits, featuring stunning new video and audio effects and made the audience dancing in the aisles and reliving arguably one of the most exciting times in modern popular music.

The 1st and still the best tribute to Queen comes to St Helens, on Friday, 18 March 2016. 'Magic - A Kind of Queen 2016' will perform all of Queen's greatest. With 5 vocals to back up the powerful lead vocal of the dynamic Roger Brown, Magic can recreate all the complex harmonies that are Queen's trademark. Magic creates all the excitement of a Queen live show and is not to be missed.

The world's foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra, The ELO Experience comes to St Helens, on Friday, 22 April 2016, as part of its 10th Anniversary Tour. With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection, this sensational tribute will play all the favourites from:- Evil Woman and Living Thing to Mr Blue Sky.

Following huge demand after their performance at St Helens last year, Let's Hang On returns to take you on a musical journey through the history of one of the most successful bands of all time; Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, on Friday, 6 May 2016. With all the hit songs including Can't Take My Eyes Off You, December 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Working My Way Back To You and Big Girls Don't Cry, prepare for an electric atmosphere and don't be surprised to find yourself up on your feet and dancing!

Dolly fans will be delighted to hear that Andrea Pattison brings The Dolly Parton Story to St Helens, on Saturday, 7 May 2016. A professional singer for many years, Andrea mainly performed at weddings and functions when many people commented on her similarity in sound and style to Dolly Parton. A lifelong fan of Dolly's, Andrea has performed as Dolly all over the UK, recent highlights have included sell out shows at Glasgow Pavilion and The Edinburgh Fringe.

The legendary Chicago Blues Brothers are back on their brand new Jailbreak Tour which stops at St Helens, on Saturday, 21 May 2016. Celebrating over 30 years of the Blues Brothers, this non-stop revue is packed with over 2 hours of the very best Blues, Motown and Soul music from both of The Blues Brothers movies including Everybody Needs Somebody, Soul Man, Respect and Shake a Tail Feather; plus plenty of laughs too! Don't forget your Pork Pie hats and sunglasses!

The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family, The Johnny Cash Road Show takes place, on Sunday, 5 June 2016, and is not to be missed by die hard fans and causal listeners alike. The UK's No1 celebration of Johnny Cash, fronted by award winning singer/songwriter Clive John, re-creates with astounding accuracy and truly captures the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show, taking the audience from the 1950's, right up to 2002 featuring all of the classic songs. A brand new show for 2016, The Simon and Garfunkel Story comes direct from its success in London's West End, a sold out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance to St Helens, on Thursday, 16 June 2016. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

Starman, David Bowie, a musical celebration, will be staged, on Saturday, 17 September 2016. This highly charged show features the finest musicians and singers who take the audience on a Fantastic Voyage of Bowie hits. Include big screen audio visual footage plus various costume changes and you have an awesome show. Starman is not only the ultimate tribute to a legend, but a highly entertaining, emotional and thought provoking musical celebration.

Don't miss the biggest 70's party ever on Thursday, 6 October 2016! Dancing Queen 'The Concert' is an action packed party show featuring over 2 hours of the greatest hits from Abba, Grease and the 70's. This is the ultimate nostalgia night that guarantees to get you dancing in the aisles!

Relive the nights when Abba ruled the danced floor and experience the classic 70s era in all its glory. With full costumes and plenty of glitz, this is the golden age in pop revived!

Some Guys Have All The Luck is a brand new show celebrating the career of 1 of rock's greatest icons, Rod Stewart! Taking place, on Saturday, 8 October 2016, Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic and charismatic performance assuming the persona of this legendary singer songwriter and performer right down to the last detail; from the distinctive vocals to the swaggering showmanship and sheer fun that have made Rod Stewart, 1 of the most loved performers of all time.

You can't see the Bee Gees anymore, but you can see Nights on Broadway, on Friday, 4 November 2016, and still experience a concert of the incredible music written by the brothers Gibb. Nights On Broadway presents a tribute to the Bee Gees through their catalogue of hits over 4 decades from the 60's to the 90's. The full live band, known also as:- 'The Irish Bee Gees', blend the classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor fillers which define the show.

So make a date to catch up with your musical heroes at St Helens Theatre Royal. For more information visit:- StHelensTheatreRoyal.Com.

LJLA responds to Scottish Government plans to cut APD by 50%

THE Scottish Government is taking forward plans for a Scottish replacement to Air Passenger Duty (APD) and on 14 March 2016, they launched a consultation seeking views on how a Scottish replacement to APD should be structured and operated from 1 April 2018, which will subsequently reduce the Tax by 50%. Responding to the draft legislation a Liverpool John Lennon Airport spokesperson commented:- "The Airport welcomes the opportunity to participate in this consultation and will continue to highlight that APD remains a barrier to airline growth in the UK as has been recognised by the Scottish Government. If there are to be cuts in APD of 50% at airports in Scotland, then these need to be matched elsewhere across the UK. We would hope that sense will prevail and that the UK Government would subsequently ensure a consistent charging regime across all parts of the UK, so as not to put airports such as Liverpool at a disadvantage compared to those in Scotland, and to airports across Europe where aviation taxes are already significantly lower than in the UK."

 Society asks Southport for Eggs-Tra suppoty this Easter

DISADVANTAGED children in Southport could have an eggs-tra special Easter thanks to generous people in the Town. The Southport Branch of the Yorkshire Building Society has become a collection point for the chocolate treats in aid of the Salvation Army, and customers and members of the public are being asked to drop off an egg before, Wednesday, 23 March 2016. Colleagues from the branch will then deliver the eggs to the Salvation Army team during the Easter holidays later this month. Karen Cannon, manager of the Yorkshire’s Southport branch, said:- "We're hoping to have a fantastic response to our appeal for Easter eggs for the children. We really want to help make a difference at this time of year to children who otherwise may not get any Easter eggs. Hopefully these gifts can help put a smile on their faces and we wish them all a happy Easter."  The branch, on London Street, is open for donations between:- 9am and 5pm, Monday's to Friday's, 9.30pm to 5pm, also on Wednesday's and 9am until noon on Saturday's.

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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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