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DERELICT DEBITS' AND 'STANDING DISORDERS'
PUPILS from 10 schools across St Helens learned more about university life at a visit to Edge Hill's Ormkirk Campus last week, with some putting their new found media skills into action, producing a TV news bulletin, ACE Reports, about their experience there.
Year 9 pupils from Broadway Community High, Cowley Language School, Newton-Le-Willows Community High, St Cuthbert's Catholic Community High, Rainford High Technology College, De La Salle School, Sutton High Sports School, Rainhill High School, Haydock High School and St Augustine of Canterbury High School took part in the Aimhigher ACE (Aiming for a college education Days.
Neil Barlow is Widening Participation Officer at Edge Hill and responsible for organising events and activities to encourage young people to consider taking up higher education
opportunities. "As regional coordinator for Aimhigher Edge Hill is always looking for ways to engage young people and show them that higher education is relevant to
them. We offered a range of activities over four ACE days including TV production, website design, maths and English activities."
said Neil.
Pupils from Broadway Community High School enjoyed their ACE Reports TV news session and 13 year old presenter Chris Lane from Thatto Heath was thrilled to see himself on screen.
"The day's been great. It's been good to see what it's like at university. We did a lesson about timetables and now we understand the difference between the school week and how lessons and lectures work at
Uni. I'd like to take up media at university. I really enjoyed presenting the news feature, but didn't realise how much goes into it. I did get very nervous in front of the camera but it was worth it to see the finished report."
said Chris
Pupils also took a tour of the campus and enjoyed lunch in the terrace café before returning to school at the end of the day.
If you go down to the woods today...
LITTLE bears are in for a big surprise when they pop along to National Storytelling Week at libraries in Grappenhall and Woolston between 29 January and 5 February.
Celebrations begin with storytime sessions especially for little bears aged between 3 and 5 years. There will be 2 chances to find lost teddy bears and lots of fun activities to get your teeth into!
The fun really starts on Monday 31 January at Woolston Library from 9.30am to 10.30am and to Grappenhall Library on Thursday 3 February from 2.15pm to 3pm.
Free tickets are available to the events, but places are limited.
For more details and to book your free tickets contact Wendy on 01925 442732.
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MARIE CURIE NURSES RECEIVE OVER £95,000 FROM SOCIETY
A massive donation has been made to Marie Curie Cancer Care as part of Yorkshire Building Society's 'Care at Christmas' Appeal. The Society and its Charitable Foundation holds a national appeal each Christmas to support a different good cause. All funds raised by the Society's staff and customers are matched by the Foundation and has this year resulted in a final donation of over £95,000.
There are currently 2,500 Marie Curie Nurses who provide a unique free service, day and night, 365 days a year to cancer patients and their families. Over the Christmas period alone, the nurses provided over 26,000 hours of care allowing terminally ill people to enjoy Christmas at home with their loved ones.
The fundraising has been supported by Coronation Street star, Susie Blake and had a Care Bear theme, reflecting the care offered by the Marie Curie nurses. All the Society's branches and most agencies held prize draws, colouring competitions and sold collectors edition
pin badges. Many branches and head office teams also took part in additional activities including karaoke nights, sponsored silences, tombolas, silent auctions, cake baking and
various competitions which further boosted the appeal.
Louise Neill at Yorkshire Building Society said:- "Marie Curie Cancer Care was chosen this year following the results of a staff survey which showed a cancer charity was the most popular choice for this year's appeal. We therefore expected a positive reaction but we are astounded with the level of enthusiasm, dedication and support offered to the appeal. We are delighted to have raised enough money to cover the cost of a Marie Curie Nurse to care for one patient throughout the Christmas period in every town and city that we operate in. The service that Marie Curie Cancer Care provides is truly invaluable to many people and we are thrilled that our donation has enabled more people to enjoy Christmas at home with their loved
ones".
New face of local employment
WARRINGTON'S Economic Development team has been welcoming the latest edition to their department, Melanie McGarry, who has taken up the role of Local Employment Co-ordinator.
Melanie has joined the team from her work as a trainer at 'Reed in Partnership' (HR and recruitment specialists) in Liverpool. Melanie's history includes more than seven years in the employment and training fields. Melanie has worked as a team leader for the Princes Trust Volunteers and trainer at Standguide in St Helen's.
Melanie will be working with employers and employment-focussed groups to develop networks that will result in long-term employment prospects in the Warrington area. Melanie will be contacting a range of companies to address key skills issues.
Melanie McGarry, Local Employment Co-ordinator said:- "I am looking forward to working in Warrington. I see this role as a real opportunity to help secure the future of employment in the town and to contributed towards the growth of the borough."
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