NEW BRIGHTON

CARNIVAL

2006

SATURDAY 20^TH

AND

SUNDAY 21^ST MAY

12 - 5 PM

ON THE DIPS, KING'S PARADE

NEW BRIGHTON CARNIVAL

Organised by NEW BRIGHTON COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP for the seventh year, the CARNIVAL takes place on the Saturday 20^th and Sunday 21^st May on the first Dip, King's Parade

There will be a Fun Fair, a Junior Soccer Tournament at the New Brighton end, Stalls and a Refreshment Marquee sponsored by Riverside Housing and Entertainment provided by 7 Waves local Radio and sponsored by Neptune Developments.

PARADE

The Parade will form up outside the Community Centre in Hope Street from 11 am.

Led by the Sea Cadets Band and the Mayor of Wirral with buses from the Transport Museum it will set off at 11.30 am turning right down Rowson Street and then left along the Promenade to the Carnival ground on the first Dip.

ANYONE CAN JOIN IN.

This year's FANCY DRESS theme is "ROYALTY" and there will be prizes for the best "ROYAL" persons in the Parade.

There will also be a prize for the best BANNER made and carried in the Parade

ENQUIRIES - 639 5798 - rustyk@supanet.com

Water Colours

Visit www.unearthit.net and put Lydia into the word search or click here.

Leasowe Lighthouse Abseil

WARNING!!

This information comes via your local Police Crime Prevention Team and Neighbourhood Watch Schemes.

If you receive a card through your door from a company called PDS 9Parcel Delivery Service) saying they have a parcel for you awaiting delivery instructions and asking you to contact them on 0906 661 1911 DO NOT CALL THE NUMBER.

If you do and start to hear a recorded message you will have already been BILLED £15 for your phone call plus £1.50 for every minute.

UNITED UTILITIES AND THE TOWER GROUNDS

United Utilities are planning to reduce pollution in the estuary by building a retention tank under the Promenade and the lower Tower Grounds area.

This will probably take place in 2007. There will be a full report in the next edition of the Walrus.

Xena's Return.

Some of you may have noticed some posters in the Seabank Road area recently asking for sightings of a lost kestrel. Xena is a wild rescued female kestrel that I have had in my care for just on twelve months. She was originally rescued in Derbyshire some years ago, she had a similar background to the kestrel in the book and film called Kes. Some young boys had taken her illegally from the wild and they trained the young bird to fly to the fist for food, they didn't mistreat her but did loose her by flying her at too high a weight when she wasn't particularly hungry.

She was found in a supermarket car park (Morrison's!) in good condition but hungry, on examination she was found to be perfectly healthy but had no fear of humans, what is known as a mal-imprint and she was deemed not suitable for release. She was given a home by a member of Raptor Rescue and would often attend fund raising events on behalf of the charity. Raptor Rescue is a National charity whose aim is to take care of sick or injured birds of prey by suitably qualified persons and whenever possible return them back to the wild, Unfortunately our charity member had a change of personal circumstances and had to give up his valuable work and re-home his own birds of prey and quite a few rescue birds.

I already had three captive bred owls of my own all of which I had hand reared, I was asked if I could possibly find room for any more! A quick phone call to the wife (who was away for the weekend) and it was agreed that the rockery and last remaining corner of the garden would have to go, making space for two aviaries, one for Xena and the other for a 13 year old captive bred Tawny Owl! On the 17^th March while I was about to feed her Xena escaped. I was concerned because, although she was at a high weight and not being particularly hungry, with her lack of fear with humans anything could happen to her. I informed all the local and national authorities and some posters were placed in local shops. I had quite a good response with some very accurate sightings in the first few days, I went out locally on a number of occasions with a supply of food so that if I did see her I could tempt her back to safety. On the 24^th March I received a mobile phone call from a lady who was reading one of my posters in The New Orient Chinese take-away on Seabank Road. She told me that she worked for a skip hire company in central Birkenhead and that a very tame kestrel had been flying to people who worked there for scraps of burger and bacon butties! The previous day one of their regular customers arrived in the yard and this kestrel had flown down and landed on his head! He caught her up and put her in a box to take home and look after her. After a few phone calls I was able to track down this chap and soon established that the kestrel was in fact Xena! On Saturday 25^th March Xena was safely returned to her aviary where she quite happily tucked in to her usual feed. She was perfectly ok not even a broken feather although she had lost a fair amount of weight, I think that although burgers and bacon are certainly not the correct food for a kestrel they had kept her alive long enough. I spent that afternoon building the safety door that would have prevented all this drama!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people who displayed the posters and especially those who took the time to contact me with sightings.

I will be attending the New Brighton Carnival on 20^th & 21^st May on behalf of Raptor Rescue along with Xena and my other birds. If you want to meet her please call at our display stand for a chat.

Steve "D"

MOGGIES IN NEED was established in 1999. Our aim is to help animals, mainly cats, that are sick, injured, unwanted or just plainly dumped. At any one time we have at least 40 cats in our care. We work extremely hard to raise funds to pay for their food and veterinary bills. The work we do often means we are out late at night on demolition sites with cat traps trying to catch cats and kittens that people have left behind when they moved out. This work can be dangerous as there are often used syringes broken glass and floor boards ripped up - not to mention the mounds of rubble and bricks.

Negotiating all this with just a torch is not easy whilst carrying a heavy trap. We are always grateful for donations of money, food, toys, bedding etc. Also items we can sell to raise funds.

If you would like any more info on us then call Annie - 652 6977 - or Glenys - 638 4211 - or come and see us at new Brighton Carnival on 20^th/21^st May.

We will be very pleased to see you at our stall - MOGGIES IN NEED in association with Animal Welfare.

PARKGATE PONY SANCTUARY

The Bamford family established the Pony Sanctuary in 1984. The Sanctuary was then named "Badger's Memorial Pony Sanctuary" after their much loved first rescue pony Badger.

Since 1984 the Sanctuary has grown steadily and currently has responsibility for the care of many Horses and Ponies. It still remains a family run Sanctuary, aided by a group of friends and much-needed volunteers.

In 1997 a plot of land in Parkgate was donated by a sponsor, which has now become the main base for people to come and meet our Ponies. In November 1998 the Sanctuary changed its name to "The Parkgate Pony Sanctuary".

The Sanctuary continues to exist purely through financial support from the public through sponsorships, donations, fund-raising events and time given by volunteers.

Please come along and meet our fundraisers at the New Brighton Carnival. "Dandy" the Shetland Pony will be making appearances over the weekend. Come along and feed him some carrots - you'll have a new friend!!

Vale Park Summer Band Festival Programme 2006

Events organised by the FRIENDS OF VALE PARK and sponsoredby:-

Pride in our Promenades, Wirral Borough Council, Neptune Developments, Wallasey Rotary Club, Wallasey Round Table.................................................

All concerts 2.30 - 4.30 pm unless stated otherwise

The Children's Show - SUMMER SENSATIONS - Monday to Friday

2 - 5 pm

Monday 17^th July until Friday 25^th August.

Bank holiday special show Monday 29^th May

ST JAMES with EMMANUEL constitutes the Church of England's presence within the Parish of New Brighton.
Both new and old architectural styles are represented.

EMMANUEL is a modern recently constructed churchbuilding situated on Seabank Road whilst ST JAMES is an inspiring traditional "Steeple" church building situated on Albion Street.

Strengthened through the bonding of the two churches, the Parish provides a welcoming Christian community providing spiritual nourishment for worshippers, as well as acting as a focal point for many youth organisations and activity groups.

ST JAMES with EMMANUEL offers both "young" through "not so young" respite from a seemingly material world and a chance to discover life's true values.
The Vicar and Church wardens from the Parish of New Brighton extend a warm
invitation for you to come along and join us for worship, or to enquire further.

If you receive one of these cards contact Royal Mail Fraud on 02072 239 6655 or your local Trading Standards Office.

Dear Friends,

This is the first chance I have had to write an article for the Walrus so I must apologise for our absence from previous editions. The year has been hectic as usual and I'm very pleased to report that our usual prospects are going strong and that we have a NEW venture this year. We have been told that a church which provides a soup kitchen for the homeless would like our help. Already we have packed 9 boxes of cutlery, crockery and kitchen utensils along with 6 buckets of pasta.

Some of you already know that we collect PASTA to distribute between the 5 institutions we support. Now we have been asked to help out at the soup kitchen we will need more than ever. Why pasta? you may ask. Well, it's got a really long life date, it doesn't need special storage facilities, it will make either savoury or sweet meals and, best of all, it's not expensive.

We have Irby Primary School collecting pasta for us, but it looks like we are going to need far more than last year. We sent out 80 buckets of pasta last October split between the hospital, orphanage, the Roma centre, a special needs centre and a farm out at Tatoramiresti.

If you would like to donate PASTA you may drop it off at VALE HOUSE CAFE in VALE PARK. So I can collect it, pack it and put it on the manifest ready for the trip which is in September this year.

You could also bring it along to NEW BRIGHTON CARNIVAL where we will be holding our very successful Lollipop Lucky Dip as usual.

We need ll sort of donations -TOILETERIES, PASTA, SCHOOL MATERIALS along with the constant request for bedding, clothes and toys.

If you would like to help in any way, contact JENNY REID on 0151 922 2121 AFTER 9.30 pm as I don't get in from work till then.

Many thanks to everyone for your past support.

FREE CARNIVAL BUS

As usual there will be a bus to take people to the Carnival - and bring them back - FREE. The bus will take part in the Parade and then will tour New Brighton picking people up who want to go.

It's hard to give exact times but we will ask the driver to be on Seabank Road by Emmanuel Church at 12.30 and then at half past each hour, by the traffic lights at twenty to and outside the station at quarter to.

Use Of '999' System

Merseyside police is committed to providing an excellent service to the various and diverse communities within the Merseyside area.

With the advent of new technology e.g. mobile phones and e-mail demands on the police is ever growing and therefore 'we', the police service, have to prioritise our demands from the public.

'999' calls can be made when: -

• there is a direct and immediate threat to life / limb or to property.

• prompt attendance is required to catch suspects in the act of committing a crime or have just committed the crime and are in the vicinity.

It is NOT to be used for general nuisance e.g. people playing football in the street or abandoned cars or to report a crime which has been committed over a period of time, whether it has been witnessed or not. Please do not use the '999' system.

To report NON-URGENT incidents Merseyside Police can be contacted on 0151 777 2080 or via e-mail through the force web site www.merseysidepolice.gov.uk

If the '999' system is used correctly then the police will be able to direct our resources accordingly.

Misuse of the system may also result in the loss of life to someone who genuinely needs police assistance.

Ishtar's news and happenings

Scroll down for info on happenings, workshops, articles and how to buy/look at photos from the last club orientation night.

Bellydance Classes & Yoga Course Details
* All Bellydance and Yoga courses are for ten weeks.
This series of bellydance courses focus on dance moves, combinations and choreography with props.(zills veil , cane.)

Please note: These dates will sell out fast - there will be no more classes beginning until September 2006.

Book Early to avoid disappointment! You can now book by phone, post or online - £5 deposit will secure your place.

Belly Class Liverpool
Venue: The Casa, Hope Street, Liverpool 1
Start Date: Tuesday 9th May 2006
Times: Beginners 6.30pm - Intermediates 7.30pm.

Bellydance Class Wirral
Venue: Harrison Hall, Harrison Drive, Wallasey (car parking)
Start Date: Monday 8th May 2006 and Wednesday 10th May 2006
Times: Beginners/Intermediate 7.30pm - Intermediate/Advanced 8.30pm

Venues-Harrison Hall opulent art deco. Wood floors. A magnificent and gentile place to dance.

Casa-Wood floors central location. Pleasant venue,bar.

Chez Celestes-Cool sophiticated mansion, wood floors big windows.with park veiws

Yoga Class - Wirral only
Venue: Chez Celeste, 66 Park Road West, Claughton, Birkenhead
Start Date: Saturday 13th May 2006
Time: 11.30am
Yoga classes are great for flexibility, relaxation and meditation.
Perfect for performers and Bellydancers - become more flexible, achieve back bends, and make your moves flow.
Good also for stamina and focus, general health and flexibility.

Click on the links below for further information about Ishtar's classes, workshops and events throughout 2006. For reviews of previous workshops/classes and performances, please see Endorsements.

• Learn to be a LOVE Goddess Workshop - 21st MAY, Beautiful Wirral Venue - Click for more details
• Club Orientation Party Nights - Next Liverpool event in JULY - Click for more details
• Dancing with Wings - 2nd JULY, Beautiful Wirral Venue - Click for details
• Warrior Woman Bellydance - 30th JULY, Beautiful Wirral Venue - Click for details
• NEW! Social, education and shopping evening - 26th MAY at Ishtar's Mansion - Click for details
• Divine Archetypes become Learn to be a LOVE Goddess Workshop - 21st MAY, Beautiful Wirral Venue - Click for more details
• Club Orientation Party Nights - Next Liverpool event in JULY - Click for more details
• Dancing with Wings - 2nd JULY, Beautiful Wirral Venue - Click for details
• Warrior Woman Bellydance - 30th JULY, Beautiful Wirral Venue - Click for details
• NEW! Social, education and shopping evening - 26th MAY at Ishtar's Mansion - Click for details
• Divine Archetypes become Personal Mythologies - Click for details.

Don't Miss Out...
Book your place the easy way you can now submit bookings and send deposits for Performances, Classes & Workshops online.

Prices are as follows (click for further details and/or to book):
Bellydance classes: £5 deposit and to book a place (counts as a taster lesson) - prices vary - detailed for each session below...
Workshops: £10 deposit - prices for workshops vary - detailed for each class below...
Club Orientation Night tickets: £8 when booked in advance (£7 for early birds)/£6 to Ishtar's students/£6 concessions, £10 on the door if any tickets are left on the night- please do contact for availability if possible, to avoid disappointment

Live Performances including Ishtar as a Solo Artist or with musicians and dancers - submit your booking enquiry online for further details including prices and availability.

Send me an email if you want be kept informed of any happenings, workshops, class details, etc.

Available to view NOW! Club Orientation Show Movie - view online...
Show Gallery/Movie - a great selection of professional photographs from the Club Orientation Night in March 2006 set to music. Click to View - NOT available to download.

• Available to buy NOW Professional Photographs from Club Orientation in March 2006

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to purchase a photograph of yourself and friends at the most recent Club Orientation night - pictures taken by professional cultural photographer Jean Pierre Magalore.

We have recently added almost 100 images

Newz (including Temple of Ishtar website Updates):

• Classes & Workshops for All Levels - Summer 2006:

Bellydance/Yoga Classes - Next sessions starting in MAY - Click for more details

Workshops & Events throughout Summer 2006 - Click for more details

• ! from the Club Orientation night at the Cotton Club to the Babylon Boudoir online shopping experience. Images can be viewed and added to the shopping basket in the usual way. Once payment is received you will be sent a link via email to access the image(s) you have bought; simply download the full size image file (.jpg) and save to your computer to print out later or add to your own photo albums!
• NEW! Articles
  Read the NEW Articles recently added to the Temple of Ishtar written by Ishtar, subjects include The Sacred Whore, Connecting with Divine Animal Archetypes and Living out the Gods and Goddesses. NEW! Also featuring YOUR fantastic, supportive responses to the Ishtar Twisted Knickers Saga (Pubegate)...
• NEW! Endorsements
  Read the NEW Endorsements recently added to the Temple of Ishtar. Reviews and endorsements written by schools, groups, organisations, individuals, peers and students of Ishtar's Bellydance Classes and Workshops...
• Arabesque Bellydance Instructional Video
  Now on sale! Click for details and to buy online...
  Read reviews of Ishtar's Arabesque Bellydance Instructional Video/DVD here.

Visit Ishtar's Babylon Boudoir...
...the sensual, online shopping experience More stock more lovely things for you....
Shop online at Ishtar's Babylon Boudoir selling only unique, gorgeous things for belly dancers, dark angels and enchantresses to make you feel magical, wild and ravishing...

Many items in the Babylon Boudoir are unique to our online store, made by talented artisans here and abroad. Prices start from just £3!

Shop from the comfort of your home for gorgeous Bellydance costumes, amazing and unusual Jewellery, Goddess & Ritual Dress, bellydance Belts & Accessories, Goddess cards, plus a wide range of beautiful Goddess statues, Bindis, Herbal Aphrodisiacs (coming soon!), Headdresses, Divination, Music and so much more...

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Paper Collection Calendar 2006

Your collection dates for 2006 are:

January	3rd / 17th / 31th
February	14th / 28th
March	14th / 28th
April	11th / 25th
May	10th / 24th
June	7th / 21st
July	5th / 19th
August	2nd / 16th / 30th
September	13th / 27th
October	11th / 25th
November	8th / 22nd
December	6th / 20th

More information at www.wirral.gov.uk/be/recycling/.