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COUNTDOWN BEGINS TO MAJOR 08 YOUTH EVENT
THE countdown has
started to one of the youth highlights of Liverpool’s European
Capital of Culture programme. On 17 July 2008 – 1 year this
week – nearly 300 young people will gather at Liverpool’s St
George’s Hall for the European Youth Parliament. The 10 day
session will bring together participants from more than 30 European
countries, to share ideas, culture and experience.
Supported by the Liverpool Culture Company, the event is billed as a
key element of the programme for 2008. Young people will take part
in a variety of activities during the session, including
teambuilding and committee work, culminating in the announcement of
15 resolutions which will be sent to the European Parliament.
Event organiser Michael Leyland, Vice-President of European Youth
Parliament United Kingdom (EYPUK), has already started to attract a
board of high-profile patrons to support the event. The current list
includes: Councillor Warren Bradley, Leader of Liverpool city
council and Deputy Chair of the Liverpool Culture Company; George
Howarth, MP for Knowsley North & Sefton East and Chair of the 2008
All Party Parliamentary Group; Peter Kilfoyle, MP for Walton; and
Sajjad Karim, MEP for the North West.
Councillor Warren Bradley said:- “Young people have an
important role to play in our Capital of Culture year – after all,
they will inherit the legacy left by 2008. The European Youth
Parliament is an excellent opportunity for participants from across
Europe to get together and discuss issues that are important to
them, while encouraging respect and co-operation between nations.
I’m delighted that the event is taking place in Liverpool as part of
our Capital of Culture celebrations, and look forward to meeting
some of the young people taking part.”
George Howarth MP said:- “It gives me a great pleasure to be
part of such a prestigious and high profile event. The
European Youth Parliament is set to be one of the highlights of
Capital of Culture and is sure to benefit young people from around
Merseyside, across the region and indeed all over Europe.”
Peter Kilfoyle MP said:- “I am delighted to lend my support to
this exciting project which gives youngsters across the city the
chance to exchange ideas with young people from all over Europe. I
am extremely pleased that this event is to be held in Liverpool in
the year in which the city becomes European Capital of Culture.”
Sajjad Karim MEP said:- “I am honoured to accept the
invitation to join the board of patrons for the 58th International
Session of the European Youth Parliament. As an 08 Ambassador
I am particularly pleased that Liverpool has been chosen as the
venue for the event next year. This is a great opportunity to
showcase Liverpool's culture while raising awareness for young
people from across Europe of the benefits of the EU.” |
CHRISTINE RECEIVES ROYAL COMMENDATION FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE
WIRRAL
resident Christine Mary White has been awarded a personal
recognition of thanks from none other than Her Majesty The Queen, to
honour 41 years and 10 months of service to the Army Recruiting
Group. The prestigious Imperial Service Medal, was presented
to Christine at the Liverpool Armed Forces Careers Office, after the
proud former civil servant’s retirement from the Army Recruiting
Services in December 2006.
Senior Recruiter Chris Jones said:- “Christine has been a
valued member of The Army for the past 42 years and we are proud to
be able to recognise her commitment with the well deserved award of
The Imperial Service Medal. The Army offers a balanced approach to
work with many opportunities available for travel, sport and
education, not to mention training and family time, which Christine
has benefited from throughout her service.” Chris
Jones continues:- “We are very sad to see Christine leave us
and wish her every happiness with her future ventures for her
retirement.”
Christine says:- “I am absolutely delighted to receive The
Imperial Service Medal as it is a real honour to even be considered
for an award of this calibre. Also, it’s extremely exciting as it’s
not every day you receive a letter from the Queen!”
The Imperial Service Medal, which was introduced in 1902 by King
Edward VII, is not an automatic award, but is presented at the
discretion of the Sovereign to more fully recognise the services
provided by members of the Civil Service, who upon leaving have
worked for the service for more than 25 years.
Christine joined the Civil Service in February 1965 where she was
originally employed by the Inland Revenue. In March 1974, she
transferred to the Army Recruiting Group, where she was employed in
the Armed Forces Careers Office in Liverpool until her recent
retirement on 19 December 2006. |
