2012 May

SUNSET DAWN

Friday 22 June 2012

Putting New Brighton at the forefront

of a global vision

The Sunset Dawn is a global arts and media festival connecting the midsummer sunset over New Brighton with dawn breaking over Tokyo, Shanghai and Sydney. Join us through a White Night of world music and entertainment and celebrate the dawn breaking over Liverpool as the sun sets over California…

Fort Perch Rock: 7pm – 8pm: doors open to visit Fort

8pm – 10.30pm stage show of world music, dance, comedy and poems into the sunset featuring China Pearl and our regular fireside bards. (Tickets £5 available from 1 June via www.ticketswirral.com)

Floral Pavilion: 9.30pm – 11pm: music and poetry for the sunset in the

Panoramic Lounge. (Free entry)

4.00am – 6.00am (Saturday) music and poetry for the dawn

with coffee and breakfast at the cafe. (Free entry)

Grosvenor Casino: open 24/7 with themed music and entertainment

from around the world and food and drink to keep the party going! (Free member only entry – pre-registration advised via www.grosvenorcasinos.com)

Light Cinema: Friday – Sunday (24 June): Koyaanisqatsi Life on Earth seen through the prophetic wisdom of the Hopi elders, with a soundtrack by Philip Glass. (Pay on the door or pre-book via www.lightcinemas.co.uk)

A Sunset Dawn exhibition with photographs, poems and an exposition of the thinking behind this visionary festival will run from Monday afternoon 18 June to Saturday afternoon 23 June at the Floral Pavilion.

Visit: www.sunsetdawn.com

Contact: [email protected] tel Tim Kingham 07828 392788

Volunteers of the Future Visit Station

On Sunday 22^nd April we had a visit from 35 children aged between 5 and 11 who were members of the RNLI’s childrens club called Storm Force. After talks and viewing of the stations lifeboat and hovercraft they were treated to a launch and high powered display of the lifeboats capabilities and a ‘man overboard’ rescue. Wallasey Yacht Club gave them boat trips around the Marine Lake where there were further rescue demonstrations. A great day was had by all the children, parents and our volunteers.

Changes to Senior Staff

Mike Jones our Senior Helmsman for the last 6 years and a volunteer with New Brighton for 32 years has handed over the reins of Senior Helmsman to Dave Lowe himself a volunteer for 24 years and of great experience. The RNLI has age limits for the operation of its various craft – in the case of the rapid response Atlantic 85’s the maximum is 45 with a possible extension to 50. However this is far from the end of Mike’s lifeboat career – he will continue to maintain the lifeboat and also to serve as crewman on our hovercraft where the maximum age limit is 55.

During his career Mike has been involved in innumerable rescues, responsible for the saving of many lives and in the last 18 years has spent over 1200 hours at sea on exercises and rescues. On his last exercise in charge of the lifeboat Mike’s intuition resulted in averting a potentially serious incident for the crew of a small fishing boat and towed them to safety.

These changes follow on from the retirement of Cliff Downing after 4 years as Lifeboat Operations Manager and a long career with New Brighton where he has served as crew and as senior helmsman. Graham Sale a Deputy Launch Authority volunteer at the station and with experience with the Coastguard took over from Cliff at the end of last year.

UK first for New Brighton’s Cinema

The Light Cinema New Brighton is offering a pioneering immersive learning offer to Wirral Schools and youth groups.

Cinema Park has an international reputation for creating multi-sensory educational programmes, which have been adopted as compulsory curriculum in Israel, Poland and Florida.

The half-day programmes are suitable for pupils from Key Stage 2 upwards (ages 7-15) and cover a range of themes from animals & habitats, science & nature, to alcohol & drug prevention.

Pupils enter different screens to experience 3D and interactive technology, as they absorb information and engage with educational content through a familiar and enjoyable format that entertains as well as educates.

Bernard Cassidy, Headteacher of Mount Primary, said: “Our children thoroughly enjoyed the Edu-tainment experience at the Light Cinema. They learnt a lot and had a great deal of fun. We will definitely be using this again as part of our curriculum plans”.

For more information, please contact Jane Woodason, Education Programme Manager on 07866 871275 or [email protected]

www.cinema-park.com

www.lightcinemas.co.uk

UK first for New Brighton’s Cinema

The Light Cinema New Brighton is offering a pioneering immersive learning offer to Wirral Schools and youth groups.

Cinema Park has an international reputation for creating multi-sensory educational programmes, which have been adopted as compulsory curriculum in Israel, Poland and Florida.

The half-day programmes are suitable for pupils from Key Stage 2 upwards (ages 7-15) and cover a range of themes from animals & habitats, science & nature, to alcohol & drug prevention.

Pupils enter different screens to experience 3D and interactive technology, as they absorb information and engage with educational content through a familiar and enjoyable format that entertains as well as educates.

Bernard Cassidy, Headteacher of Mount Primary, said:  “Our children thoroughly enjoyed the Edu-tainment experience at the Light Cinema. They learnt a lot and had a great deal of fun. We will definitely be using this again as part of our curriculum plans”.

For more information, please contact Jane Woodason, Education Programme Manager on 07866 871275 or [email protected]

www.cinema-park.com

www.lightcinemas.co.uk

‘Rock For Africa’ started as a small idea to raise money for my upcoming trip to volunteer in Africa in 2013. It has since grown into something involving hoards of local talent all wishing to showcase themselves for the enjoyment of the community, and to help me on my journey.

So far the amazing acts include: The Blackhand, Guardians, White Heat, Sunday’s Reason, Esme Higgins, Niccolls & Moroney and ‘Seven and a Guy’. Set to be a fantastic day full of sun, sounds and superb talent. Hope to see you there!

An independent local charity offering quality day care for older people

and respite for their carers

• Specialist service in dementia care and/or physical needs
• Extended days and bathing available
• Respite for carers
• Structured re-enablement service after illness/hospital stay
• Self-referral or via healthcare professional
• Recognised providers for personalised budgets
• Best value for self-funders
• Serving all Wirral year round Monday to Friday

www.lonsdaletrustwallasey.org.uk

0151 630 4017 www.yell.com

THE GORSE MILLENNIUM GREEN TRUST

The Gorse is a piece of land adjacent to the Water Tower in New Brighton originally owned by North West Water. In 1995 they declared the land surplus to requirements and put it up for sale for building.

Local community members set up the Save the Gorse campaign and, over a period of 5 years we collected money, applied for funding and negotiated with North West Water – now United Utilities – to purchase the land for the New Brighton community and to develop it as a pocket Park.

We became a charity – reg no 1071166 – with 7 trustees who maintain the Park on behalf of the community. The Trust has a membership with a small membership fee amongst the community. This helps to cover general running costs.

With the help of Groundwork Wirral the Gorse was developed as a park and opened to the public in May 2000.

Groups of volunteers keep the Gorse tidy and each year we raise funds to have a professional horticultural tidy up in the spring.

The Trustees are holding their Annual General Meeting this year on Saturday 9^th June at 11 am at Vale House Café. All are welcome.

To join the Trust or to renew your Membership please complete the form below and return with your subscription to:-

THE GORSE MILLENNIUM GREEN TRUST

Name:______________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________

^{______________________________Postcode:______________}

Tel. No: _______________________Date:__________________

Annual Membership renewable on the 1^st October annually .

Fees :- Group £6.00

Please Return to; Family £4.00

Miss Rusty Keane Individual £2.50

92 Vaughan Road Concessions (Single) £2.00 Wallasey Concessions (Couple) £3.00

CH45 1LP Fees include postage

Cheques payable to:The Gorse Millennium Green Trust

Operation Christmas Child Update

As the days grow longer it may seem strange to be thinking about Christmas! But I would like to encourage you to do just that, and specifically to think about putting together a shoebox filled with gifts for Operation Christmas Child (OCC).

OCC started in 1990 in Wrexham and was the brain-child of Dave Cooke and his family. The idea caught the imagination not only of the people of Wrexham but of the wider area including Merseyside. They had hoped to raise £5000 and take two trucks; the public response was such that when the convoy set off it consisted of 7 donated vehicles carrying over £500,000 of aid and gifts, including gift-filled shoeboxes.

Why shoeboxes you may ask? The original idea was to give a “Christmas stocking” to the children of Romania who were living in unimaginable conditions, and who may have never received anything, even love. The idea of putting the gifts into a shoe-box was a practical solution as transportation of stockings was so un-practical. Dave Cooke and his family wanted to share the love of Jesus and the joy of Christmas with children who had never been loved or experienced joy. Last year over 1.1 million shoeboxes were donated by the UK and given to children in 14 countries. OCC is now a global charity and in total over 81 million boxes have been given to children in 29 countries since 1990.

We continue to collect and distribute shoe-boxes to children who are in dire poverty. The only criterion that a child has to fulfil to receive a shoebox is that they are in need; all boxes are given unconditionally irrespective of nationality or beliefs.

Christmas may seem like a long way off but it really is never too soon to start collecting items to fill a box. If you have a school-aged child can I encourage you to ask if the school will be “doing boxes” this year? Often the first that parents hear about the campaign is when they find the OCC leaflet scrumpled up in the bottom of their child’s school bag during the Autumn half-term. This results in a mad panic to find and fill a shoebox!

Do you want to know more? Please contact our Area Coordinator, Margaret on 07708037969. You can also leave a comment or question on our “Wirral OCC” Facebook page. We are always happy to answer questions and we have trained CRB-checked speakers who are more than happy to speak to groups, small or large, about OCC. Please get in touch!

Contributed by Patricia Hardman

The choir of St James’s Church has been invited to sing at two major English cathedrals this summer. They are to visit Hereford Cathedral in May and in June, on the day before the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, they will be singing at York Minster. “To the best of my knowledge, this will be the first time that a choir from Wallasey has sung at York Minster, and we’re very excited about it”, said Geoff Adams, choir manager. The choir regularly sings the service of choral evensong at St James’s church, Albion Street, New Brighton each month, and is conducted by Dorothy McIlhagga, organist of St Andrew’s Church, Rowson Street.

VALE PARK BAND FESTIVAL 2012

SATURDAY CONCERTS

APRIL

7^TH The Talismen

14^TH PIFFLE BROTHERS

VALE PARK BAND FESTIVAL 2012

SUNDAY CONCERTS 2012

New Brighton Community Centre

1a Hope Street

Wirral

CH45 2LN

www.newbrightononline.org.uk

Art Classes

Every Monday afternoon 2pm till 4pm.

Accent on enjoyment rather than talent.

Tuition at all levels.

All materials provided – 2 hour class.

For more details phone Iris on 0151 638 8472.

Yoga

Every Friday: 9.45am – 11.00am.

Spaces limited, ring Chelsea 0151 630 0864 to book.

www.ChrysalisYoga.co.uk

Mucky Pups

Every Monday 10.30am – 11.30am.

Art & Craft for Pre school Tots. Come & join in all the fun!

Ring Philippa for details 0151 345 3490 or 07729 303 538

Luncheon Club – Open to All

This is open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Community Centre. Served at 12:30 local pensioners, unemployed members of the community and people on low incomes can have a three-course meal and a cup of tea or coffee for just £3.50

The summer term has started brilliantly. This week we had children on school trips to the Imperial War Museum and Ness Gardens, whilst our younger children have had puppet theatre and Brazilian Carnival Acts in school.

The rest of this term promises to be equally exciting with big plans in place for the Queen?s Jubilee celebrations and a fortnight of Olympic Events across the school in July.

Our Jubilee Street Party will take place in the school grounds starting at 1.30 pm on Friday 1st Junef or all our families.

www.mount.wirral.sch.uk

•  Street party food for children will be cooked and prepared by Jill and our fabulous kitchen team.
•  The talented Chefs at Café Sage restaurant will be providing canapé snacks for adults.
•  Drinks will be provided uincluding a non alcoholic cocktail bar.
•  Our Brass band will perform.
•  Their will be fairground rides on the school playgrounds (approx £1.50 a ride)
•  Families will be able to explore our Jubilee Time Line
•  Traditional games will be set up on the playground.

It promises to be a fantastic day!

New Brighton

Heritage & Information Centre

90 Victoria Road, New Brighton

Open: Mon – Sat 10.30am -4pm, Sun 11am – 4pm

As always there are lots of new things happening in the centre:

This includes presentations about New Brighton’s history – including Smugglers tunnels and Wirral Lido’s – back by popular demand and summer walking tours which will commence from 17^th May 2012 (see below).

During June we will also be installing a new exhibition at the centre highlighting the popular photography of two well known and well loved local photographers.

We are also still interested in collecting peoples favourite memories about New Brighton and any pictures people have of the tower, ballroom or any other aspects of New Brighton’s vibrant and varied history. Come down to the centre and share these with the volunteers (please note we will not keep originals but will copy them and give them back to the owners).

As we are approaching summer we have lots of new information and free leaflets about events, activities and attractions taking place in and around New Brighton, Wirral and Merseyside. Pop in and see what you can pick up that will help you get out and join in with all these wonderful activities – don’t miss out.

We also have some new pictures of old New Brighton for sale as well as books and memorabilia of the history of the area and postcards so you can send a note to a friend and show them how much New Brighton has changed.

With all this going on we are always looking for more volunteers to help us make this centre a really big success. If you have some time each week and would like to help please contact Cathy on 639 3555, by email [email protected] or just pop into the centre for a chat. We are always happy to welcome new volunteers.

Forthcoming Events:

The New Brighton Heritage and Information Centre hosts presentations about New Brighton past, present and future every other week. These presentations take place in the Heritage and Information Centre, Victoria Road, New Brighton from 2.30pm on the following dates:

Tickets for walks and talks are £2 including refreshments (tea or coffee) and biscuits.

All talks start at 2.30pm (places are limited so please come early) and will be held at the New Brighton Heritage and Information Centre.

Walking Tours

We are also hosting a series of walking tours of New Brighton which we hope will become a popular feature over the summer. To attend these events you will need to book in advance at the centre. Please note Thursday walks start at 11am, Sunday walks at 10.30am. All walks start from the centre unless otherwise stated.

For more information: email [email protected], phone 639 3555 or pop into the centre for a chat.

For immediate release
Money course is a credit to the church, says community
New Brighton Baptist welcomed a church course aimed at helping people weather the economic downturn.

Three sessions on money management were run by the Church, over the last few weeks and they proved so popular the course is set to be repeated.

CAP Money is a course devised by charity Christians Against Poverty which trains churches to help people learn how to set a household budget and stick to it.

It challenges people to live without relying on credit cards, tackle existing financial problems and save for a stable future.

It has been found to be useful for all ages from newly retired people, to soon-to-be students, families saving for a forthcoming wedding and people with loans and debts who want to get straight.

One of the recent course goers in New Brighton said: “It’s such a great
system. It really does take the guess work out of managing your money.
“I’d like to thank New Brighton Baptist Church for putting this on and say to
anyone else, do CAP Money. It’s just three evenings but gives you a great
peace of mind and I really enjoyed the discussions, refreshments and chat.”

“We’re glad to say we’ll be repeating CAP Money from Wednesday 23rd May 2012 so we’d urge you to get in touch if you’re wanting to bring some order to your finances.”

• To find out more about CAP Money or to book your place visit www.capmoney.org or telephone Shirley on 07816563688

About CAP Money – the debt prevention course
CAP Money is the pro-active educational arm of the charity. It is sometimes
run by the centres that do debt counselling but mostly the courses are run by
churches where congregations want to do something to empower people to
fight poverty before it hits.

CAP Money isn’t for people with debts (though they can be catered for). It’s
for everyone – students to the newly retired, single people and for
families because we’ve seen that learning how to set a budget and
stick to it helps to debt-proof people in the long term. There are more
than 800 churches in the UK delivering CAP Money in their locality.
www.capmoney.org
If you would like to send a reporter to go on the three session course as
the basis for a great newsy feature, please get in touch. They will
be challenged to live without a credit card, see how they could
save and more.
About Christians Against Poverty
Christians Against Poverty is a home-grown debt counselling charity which is
determined to reduce poverty in the UK caused by debt.
WHAT IS CAP MONEY?
CAP Money is three hours spread over three weeks to debt-proof people’s
finances. It gives people tools to ensure they get their bills paid as a priority,
save for the future and know what their disposable income actually is. More
than 1,000 churches across the uk are now running the course.
www.capmoney.org

DEBT HELP
CAP partners its financial expertise with the care of the local church to offer
free debt help and a solution to people through 190 debt help centres. The
fast-growing charity intends to have a debt-counselling CAP centre in 500
towns and cities across the UK by 2015. For more about CAP see
www.capuk.org
For further information contact CAP’s National PR Manager Marianne Clough
[email protected]
or telephone 01274 761924
Find us on Twitter and Facebook @CAPuk @CAPmoneyuk

WALLASEY CENTRAL LIBRARY FRIENDS EVENTS 2012

Tuesday 8^th May 2012 6.30pm Friends meeting

 Thursday 10^th May 2012 7pm Quiz Night

 Saturday 12^th May 2012 10-1 2-4pm Norwegian Day

 Thursday 17^th May 2012 6.30pm Malcolm Lowry in Norway

 Saturday 19^th May 2012 3pm Wirral Viking talk

By Prof Stephen Harding

Thursday 31^st May 2012 6.30pm Friends meeting

 Saturday 2^nd June 2012 2-4pm Jubilee Party

 Tuesday 26^th June 2012 6.30pm Friends meeting

 Thursday 12^th July 2012 6.30pm Cheese and wine eve

 Sat/Sun 28/29 July 2012 Heritage weekend

 Thursday 26^th July 2012 Friends meeting

Do you want to transform your life and the lives of other women and girls? Soroptimists – an organisation of and for women. Wallasey Soroptimists meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday in the month at the Hollins Hey Hotel in New Brighton. For further information about the Club make contact via the website at www.sigbi.co.uk/wallasey

Soroptimists International ‘Transforming the lives of women and girls.’ Wallasey Soroptimists meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday in the month at the Hollins Hey Hotel in New Brighton. The Club have a charity shop from 14^th -18^th May in Seaview Road, Liscard. For further information about the Club make contact via the website at www.sigbi.co.uk/wallasey or phone President Stella on 0151 677 2710