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Help put local music in the national limelight.
SOURMASH are a
local band from Southport and newly reformed on the local music
scene, but already making waves on a national level. Back in
November, an online competition was started in the United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland to find the hottest music talent that is
currently unsigned. Nearly a thousand bands sent their music demo’s
in, but on 14 March 2007, Sourmash were selected amongst 20 finalists to
be showcased in an online vote off, and compete for a chance to play
in a live final in London on 26 April 2007.
So this is the chance for all of Southport ’s residents to show
their support to a local band and promote the wealth of talent
currently being displayed in the local clubs such as Underground and
others. Lets all take a minute to go
online and
vote for band 10, Sourmash and their song Sultry. There is also the
opportunity to hear their demo on the site and judge for yourself
whether this local band can continue to make a national impact.
The band is made up of 4 local lads who all share the same passion
for music, but bringing with them different influences which create
a unique and excellent style. Martin Jones is the lead vocals, with
a voice that can be haunting and piercing. On the bass guitar is
Martin White who keeps the blues rythym through a lot of the music.
Liam Halsall, the bands latest and very welcome talent and formerly
of "Abe", plays the lead guitar to provide catching hooks for
every song. And last but not least is Paul “Wig” Paterson on
Drums providing the tempo and pace.
Liverpool Sea Cadet honoured by First Sea Lord on board HMS Ark
Royal
ON the 23
March 2007, 17 year old Amy Quilliam from Liverpool Sea Cadet Unit
has been named Navy Board Cadet for NorthWest Area by the First Sea
Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Sir Jonathon Band KCB
ADC, during a ceremony on board HMS Ark Royal in Portsmouth marking
the rededication of the famous aircraft carrier.
The position of Navy Board Cadet is new. Amy is one of just six Sea
Cadets selected for this special honour from the 13,000 Sea Cadet
force throughout the United Kingdom. The award has been made in
recognition of the outstanding example she has set in the Sea Cadet
Corps in the NorthWest.
Throughout her year of office she will accompany members of the Navy
Board and other high-ranking members of the Royal Navy and Royal
Marines at any official ceremonial occasions that take place in the
area. During these events she will also brief the senior officers on
issues of importance to the Sea Cadet Corps.
As well as giving Amy a privileged insight into top-level Naval
policy and the work of very senior serving officers, this initiative
is expected to raise the profile of the Sea Cadet Corps as a whole
by exposing these six high calibre young people to senior
representatives of professional bodies and other prominent
individuals.
Commander Neville Gaunt RN, director of training policy and plans
for the Sea Cadets, said:- “Since the concept of Navy Board
Cadets is a brand new one, there will be much ground-breaking work
for Amy to do. She has an outstanding record in the Sea Cadet Corps
and I have every confidence that she will represent the organisation
at its very best in her dealings with some extremely influential
people.”
Amy is currently a student at the Hugh Baird College on the Level 1
course in Preparation for the Uniformed Services, which is
equivalent to an NVQ Level 1. She hopes to join the Royal Navy on
completion of her studies.
The Navy Board comprises the First Sea Lord, Commander in Chief
Fleet, Second Sea Lord, Naval Member for Logistics, Controller of
the Navy, Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff and 2nd Permanent Under
Secretary of State for Defence. |
And
the Nation’s Favourite Experiment is…
SODIUM
bicarbonate rockets have been voted ‘The Nation’s Favourite
Experiment’ in a nationwide poll carried out as part of National
Science and Engineering Week. Rockets, explosions and slime went
head-to-head with flash-frozen fruit and coke-and-mentos-toting
cowboys. The BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science)
invited the public to view film clips of these and other popular,
eye-catching experiments and vote for their favourite online.
The winner, entitled ‘Fizz Fizz Bang Bang’ showed how to make
a rocket using an effervescent stomach pill. Its success goes to
show the ongoing appeal of rockets and simple experiments that you
can perform for yourself.
Science and Innovation Minister Malcolm Wicks says:- ‘I hope
that the debate, discussion and discovery prompted by ‘The
Nation’s Favourite Experiment’ poll will continue. All the
experiments that people have been voting for are a great reminder of
how exciting and intriguing science can be at school level. It is
critical that we enthuse the next generation so that we have enough
skilled scientists and engineers to tackle the great challenges of
the 21st century.’
Roland Jackson, Chief Executive of the BA, which coordinates
National Science and Engineering Week, says:- ‘To encourage
students towards studying science and engineering it is important
that experiments are centre stage in the teaching of science. The
comments we’ve received whilst running this poll support the desire,
among teachers, parents and students alike, for more demonstrations
and practicals such as these in the classroom to ensure that the
subjects are engaging as well as informative.’
Many of the children who voted wished they could see or do something
similar in school because they were fun and exciting. But there was
some concern expressed that access to practical science
demonstrations was being limited by intimidating or laborious health
and safety procedures:- ‘Nowadays teachers seem frightened to
conduct experiments in school, so kids miss out on practical
experience - if they're lucky, they might see experiments on TV or
interactive whiteboard, but not for real - because of fears for
safety of teacher and children,’ commented 1 adult.
‘Science has unfortunately become worksheet based… bring back hands
on science and let kids ask and answer their own questions,’
said another.
However, there was also evidence that there are a lot of
enthusiastic teachers out there who are committed to bringing
practical science into the classroom:- ‘Love these
experiments, and where we can we use them to pep up science at
school! I never had rockets at school...but we do now,’
commented one. Another said, ‘As a year 6 science teacher I am
always looking for ideas that will excite my students, but there
should always be something to learn from an experiment.’
National Science and Engineering Week 2007 took place from 9 to 18
March 2007. Following on from the success of last year, significantly
more events were held throughout the UK. These included an expanded
programme of engineering events. For more information about National
Science and Engineering Week, including free activity packs, visit
the-ba.net/nsew.
National Science and Engineering Week is coordinated by the BA in
partnership with the Engineering and Technology Board, and funded by
the Department of Trade and Industry.
STAR TREKK WALK
A Star Trekk
Ladies' Night Walk in support of the local Queenscourrt Hospice is
arranged for Friday 18 May 2007, starting at 10.30pm from the Eco
Centre, Victoria Park, Southport.
It will be an 11K
(approx 7 miles) Sponsored Walk.
Registration is £7.
Upon payment participants will receive a T shirt, drinks and
refreshments en-route and a goody bag at the end of the walk.
This event is for
women only, but men are invited to act as stewards or simply to
offer encouragement. Under 16 years olds must be accompanied by a
parent or guardian.
Participants should
be in reasonable health.
Places are limited,
so contact as soon as possible the Fund Raising Office on 01704
544645 or
email them |
