NEW BRIGHTON
CARNIVAL
2007
SATURDAY 2nd AND SUNDAY 3rd JUNE
12- 5 PM
ON THE DIPS, KING'S PARADE

Organised by NEW BRIGHTON COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP for the eighth year, the NEW BRIGHTON CARNIVAL takes place on the Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd June 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 provided by St James with Emmanuel Church and live entertainment - Wallasey Ballet School will perform on Saturday from 12.30 - 1.30 followed by Family Fun and games with Aaron Hayes until 5 pm. From 5 - 7pm young local bands - My Generation Rock will entertain.

On Sunday from 12 until 5 pm there will be a programme of Sixties tribute bands arranged by Allan Schroeder.

10 years of the Walrus

This is the 40th edition of the Walrus which means that we've been doing it now for 10 years.

Originally funded by New Wallasey Regeneration, then by Endeavour community support, New Brighton Community Partnership now have to find the £277 it costs for each edition.

The December 2006 edition was sponsored by Riverside Housing, in March St James with Emmanuel Church kindly gave us the funds and we've just had a successful bid to the Awards for All Lottery Fund which will pay for the next 3 editions - and New Brighton Carnival and the events in Vale Park as well.

We're very proud of this community achievement which aims to deliver news to every home in New Brighton.

Four times a year - in March, May, September and December - a band of volunteers sets out to deliver the Walrus.

There are about 90 Walrus deliverers of all shapes and sizes. Some deliver to their own road. Others deliver several hundred.

The youngest is a lad of 14 who delivers over 300 to the streets near his home.

In December a lady told us she wouldn't be able to deliver any more - " I'm 93 and I can't get around as well as I used to" she said!! Isn't she wonderful?

We'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped in any way.

Could you spare half an hour four times a year to help? We're always glad of more pairs of helping hands. Ring us on 639 5798 or email rustyk@talktalk.net if you think you can help. Thank you.

THE CARNIVAL PARADE

The Parade will form on the Promenade at the bottom of Victoria Parade from 11.30am.

Led by the Sea Cadets Band and the Mayor of Wirral with buses from the Transport Museum it will set off at 12 o'clock mid-day along the Promenade to the Carnival ground on the first Dip.

The Parade will stop at the Foundation stone for the Promenade to commemorate the fact that it was laid on 22nd June 1907 - just 100 years ago.You are invited to join the Parade in Fancy dress - there will be prizes for the best costumes.

ANYONE CAN JOIN IN - WE HOPE YOU WILL!

ENQUIRIES - 639 5798 - rustyk@talktalk.net

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

What an opportune time June is for this year's New Brighton Carnival to be held.

2007 marks the centenary of the commencement of the building of the length of promenade from the pier past the Fort Perch Rock. In June 1907 the commemorative stone was laid to acknowledge the start of the work, and still stands opposite the Floral Pavilion Theatre.

It is certainly a fine moment to stop and reflect on our ancestors and the sense of purpose as they looked to the future, as we do ourselves at this time, with major works also about to be set underway just across the road from us over the next eighteen months at the theatre.Who knows if the spirits of the Edwardians walk among us?

Perhaps there may be those of you who might be in Edwardian costume in the Carnival Parade to celebrate the achievements of the past and to help to look towards tomorrow. What will they make of us in 2017?

Just for a short time on at the start of the Carnival Parade we can pause at the commemorative stone and be caught at a point where past, present and future are joined together. It's place that shares a timeline from whare progress goes forward, and we can share this with the people whowere there before us and those who will be here again as time goes on.

A moment for reflection and celebration. A moment to be enjoyed.

B P Humphries.

"Aquarium Parade (better known as Teapot Row or Ham and Egg Parade), of unenviable reputation, was bought by the Council in 1905 and pulled down, Victoria Gardens being laid out on the site. The sea wall was built much further out, making a fine promenade as far as Marine Park, and this incorporates the stone laid by the late Lord Leverhulme, then William Hesketh Lever,Esq.,M.P.,on 22nd June,1907". Information supplied by Terry Irving.

This stone was laid June 22nd 1907
by
William Hesketh Lever Esq. M.P.
For the Wirral Division of Cheshire
To commemorate the commencement
of the
New Brighton Promenade & Improvements
F.F. Scott Esq., J.P., Chairman, Wallasey Urban District Council.
Joseph Bouchey Esq., Chairman, Improvements Committee.

H.W. Cook Esq		W.H. Travers Esq
Clerk & Solicitor		Engineer

Scouting Centenary 1907 - 2007

This year sees the Centenary of the Scout movement. Robert Baden-Powell had returned to England a national hero, after defending the South African town of Mafiking for seven months, from Boer troops. On his return he discovered that many boys and young men were avidly reading a book he had written as a training manual for soldiers - "Aids to Scouting". He was persuaded to write a version of this book for teenage boys, so "Scouting for Boys" was published in 1908 following an experimental camp in August 1907 held on Brownsea Island (in Poole Harbour, Dorset) for a mixed group of boys from London and Bournmouth.

The book "Scouting for Boys" was initially printed in six fortnightly parts and was according to Baden-Powell originally intended to supplement the programmes of other youth organisations, like the Boy's Brigade. However, boys not in these organisations bought the book and set themselves up as Patrols of Scouts. They then found themselves leaders to train them. What follows is an exact report of such an occasion:

A man had been a spectator of a certain group of boys at play and one day they met him on the road and announced that that they had made their minds up and were all ready.

"Ready for what?"

"To be Scouts, sir"

"Very good. And who is going to be your leader?"

"You, sir. We elected you anonymously."

"But, damn it all - Oh well, I suppose one mustn't swear if one is going to be a Scoutmaster - well, you see, I've got a lot of other things to do - and - oh, all right, I'll have a try."

Since those early days Scouting has grown to be the largest worldwide youth movement with "Scouting for Boys" being fourth in the all time best sellers, behind the Bible, the Koran and Chairman Mao Tse-Tung's Little Red Book.

Scouting has very strong links with Wirral - One of the first ever Scout troops was set up in Birkenhead at the YMCA and this was closely followed by two groups in Wallasey - the Third (Emmanuel) on Seabank Road and the Eighth (Pioneers) in Poulton.

Scouting in Wallasey has been losing numbers but of late there has been an increased interest in Scouting generally and many groups in Wallasey have shown an increase in numbers. It is not quite as easy to get leaders as it was in the early days but it does not require any particular skill, as full training is provided and volunteers are always welcome.

The Scout Movement is now completely co-educational and all are welcome to join:

Beavers (aged 6 - 8), Cubs (8 - 10), Scouts (10 - 14), Explorers (14 - 18) and Network (18 - 25). It doesn't stop at 25 as you can continue as a leader as long as you want to. The main thing to remember is that Scouting is all about fun. This Centenary Year all the young people have full, fun packed programmes. There is a Scout Group near you.

Interested - contact Alistair 0151 630 6611.

Reclaim Our Quarry

Some years ago this group was formed to reclaim the Quarry from the youths whose anti social behaviour was making it a problem area.

We have had a few years of peace but now the problem is arising yet again. The gardener's report is depressing:-

"Monday in the Quarry I have to pick up between 60 and 80 beer cans, chip cartons, pizza boxes, carrier bags etc.
That's before getting to the 10 or more broken bottles in the Quarry itself and in the swings.
The dog foul mess in there is out of control - fair share of human as well!
The bowling green is completely abused, drinking on or playing full scale football matches using football boots.
Drugs are rife!
Whether it is drug dealings day or night or used syringes lying around the park.
Sanitary towels and used condoms are also aplenty.
The litter and broken bottles is a Monday to Friday problem for me.
My proposal would be to have six foot gates put across the entrance from the swings to the Quarry because the overspill from the swings is horrendous.
There should be one way in and one way out via the steps.
Vandalism and graffiti are also a problem.
This is not just children abusing the Quarry - whether it be dog walkers or adult drinkers.
This is a social problem."

The Friends of the Quarry will be working closely with the police, Community Support officers and Community Patrol to reclaim the Quarry once again . We hope to have something positive to report in the next issue.

If you have problems with the Quarry which you want to discuss or if you want to be involved in any way there will be a meeting on Tuesday 15th March at 7 pm in the Little Brighton Inn opposite the Quarry. Police officers and Community Support Officers will be in attendance to give advice. Everyone is welcome.

Sewer Overflow, Tower Grounds

As part of our £16.6 million investment plan to improve the reliability of the sewer network on the Wirral, United Utilities will be carrying out work to improve the New Brighton Pumping Station stormwater overflow.

The new improvement will reduce the number of times the existing pumping station overflow discharges to the Mersey Estuary.

Work will begin in late February 2007 and will be completed in December 2007. We will be building an underground storage tank in Tower Esplanade, an underground spill chamber at the existing pumping station opposite Victoria Parade and a tunnel to connect both structures.

Whilst the work takes place at both locations, access will be maintained along Tower and Marine Esplanades. The smaller north slipway, near the existing pumping station, will be closed for 5 months from April 2007. The water and sewerage supply will not be affected.

We'll carry out this work with the minimum disruption possible and we'll finish the work as soon as we can. When we have finished, all grassed areas and roads disturbed by the works will be re-laid and re-opened as quickly as possible.

UNITED UTILITIES apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to thank you for your co-operation.

The work near Egerton Street on Tower Esplanade will consist of an underground storage tank that will store stormwater from the new spill chamber at the existing pumping station during periods of heavy rainfall. The stormwater will pass to the tank along the tunnel and be returned by pumps in the base of the tank, to the existing pumping station.

The tank has an automatic cleaning device that operates each time the tank empties. The controls for the pumps and the cleaning device will be housed in a new building off the esplanade.

We will be building a new tunnel close to the storage tank and the tunnelling will take 7 weeks to complete.

The new spill chamber will be situated close to the existing pumping station opposite Victoria Parade, on the existing sewer that brings flow to the pumping station. During periods of rainfall the flow that would normally have spilled to the Mersey Estuary, will be discharged down the new tunnel to the storage tank.

We will need to build a compound in Tower Ground off Egerton Street to house the contractors equipment. Vehicular access off Egerton Street will be for construction personnel vehicles only. Construction vehicles will access the works from Rowson Street (A554) or Kings Parade (A554) via Marine and Tower Promenades.

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Vale House Lunch Club

If you are over 60 and would like to meet and make friends the Vale House Lunch Club in Vale Park could be for you. Our club has places available on both Monday and Wednesday sessions.

For a cost of £2.00 we provide a 3 course set menu lunch. We have members from all areas of Wallasey.

For more information contact The Community Centre on 639 1386.

The Proposed Magazines Conservation Area

At last progress is being made towards designation of this area. The Council Conservation Dept. have proposed some change s to the boundary, but no final decision has been made.

On 6 March, a Public Meeting was arranged at N. Brighton Primary School, by Matthew Crook, Conservation Officer. There was a presentation and an opportunity to ask questions. The Committee have had numerous meetings to discuss the progress and proposed changes. Questionnaires were sent to all residents living in the area, regarding these changes. The last meeting was 27 March, when the Committee held a residents meeting at Vale House. There was a display of photographs of the area and residents were able to voice their opinions and hand in their questionnaires. All comments and objections had to be sent in by 30 March.

FREE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET and help with computer problems at Vale House UK ONLINE centre. Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm.

Sofia National School of Dance Art - Summer 2007

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Bellydance Classes & Yoga Course Details

Bellydance courses are for ten weeks (Note: Claughton Bellydance/Yoga classes can be attended/paid for weekly). (Choreography courses Five weeks.)

Please note: These dates will sell out fast - book early to avoid disappointment!

Book by phone, post or online: a £5 deposit secures your place.

Bellydance Classes Liverpool

Venue: The Casa, Hope Street, Liverpool 1
Start Date: Tuesday 24th April 2007
Times: Beginner/Intermediate 6.30pm

Intermediate/Advanced 7.30pm. No places left .Taking bookings now for September

Bellydance Classes Wirral

Monday Class
Venue: Harrison Hall, Wallasey Village
Start Date: Monday 23rd April 2007
Times: Beginners/Intermediate 7.30pm 6 places left- I

ntermediate/Advanced 8.30pm 7places left

Wednesday Class
Venue: Harrison Hall, Wallasey Village
Start Date: Wednesday 25th April 2007
Times: Wednesday Class: Beginners/Intermediate 7.30pm - 8.30pm 6 places left

Bellydance Classes Claughton, Wirral

Venue: Chez Celeste, 66 Park Road West, Claughton, Birkenhead
Start Date: Saturday 28th April 2007
Times: Beginner/Intermediate 1pm - 2pm

6 places left

Yoga Class - Wirral only

Venue: Chez Celeste, 66 Park Road West, Claughton, Birkenhead
Start Date: Saturday 25th April 2007
Time: 11.30am - 1pm 10 places left

(Yoga classes are great for flexibility and include time for breathing exercies, 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.)

Prices for Yoga Class

Private Lessons/Individual Choreographies

Contact Ishtar to enquire about Private Bellydance Lessons or Individual Choreographies:

Email
Ishtar, PO Box 184, Wallasey, CH45 9XR
07944 564 302

Venues

Liverpool Bellydance Classes
Held at the Casa, Hope Street - a big, beautiful venue with brand new wooden floors! O

Wirral Bellydance Classes
Held at Harrison Hall, Grove Road, Wallasey Village - a beautiful, spacious, Art Deco venue offering plenty of parking on-site too!

Wirral Bellydance Classes in Claughton
To be held at Chez Celeste (66 Park Road West, Claughton, Birkenhead) - a stunning venue featuring the original wooden flooring and mirrors from New Brighton's recently demolished Victoria Hotel, plus plenty of parking in this gorgous, tree-lined area in Claughton.

Workshop -WINGS OF DESIRE SUNDAY 22nd April -we will make our own set of simple wings .(You will need to bring fabric) and learn how to manipulate and control the wings. We will learn a short choreography with the view to performing. Chez Celeste Wirral .Call to assess availability. 07944564302

Bellydance Workshops

Ishtar also runs Bellydance and Goddess-themed Workshops and Events throughout the year. Visit the Workshops pages to find out more about Workshops, Residentials and Visits.

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