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STANLEY HIGH SCHOOL PIPPED AT THE POST FOR GRAND FINAL PLACE
A team of 8
teenagers from Stanley High School in Southport has narrowly missed
out on a place in the 2008 Fieldfare Kielder Challenge Finals.
The Fieldfare Kielder Challenge is a unique outdoor adventure
competition for youngsters with and without physical, learning and
sensory disabilities. The event is in its 24th year and is organised
by the UK’s leading outdoor access charity, Fieldfare Trust, and is
supported by HSBC in the Community.
The Stanley High School team scored highly in the North East and
North West region after it took part in the regional heat at Haigh
Hall but fell short of achieving one of 12 Grand Final places.
“It was a very close call this year,” explained
Fieldfare Trust project officer, Andy Johnson. “The judges had
a tough job as the standard of entries has been outstanding, but
unfortunately it wasn’t enough for this team to get through.”
More than 300 teams entered the Fieldfare Kielder Challenge this
year but only 12 teams will be competing at the Finals in Kielder
Forest in Northumberland this September.
The Grand Final is split into 2, 2-day finals between 24 to 28
September. The Cup Final sees the top 6 regional winners compete on
Saturday, 27 September 2008 and Sunday, 28 September 2008 while the 2nd place regional winners
compete in the Plate Final on Wednesday 24, September 2008 and Thursday, 25
September 2008.
For further information about the Fieldfare Kielder Challenge log
onto
fieldfare.org.uk/kielder-challenge.htm
or call 0115 9486926.
POOP SCOOP WEEK 2008
AS the debate rages on about
whether CCTV should be used to catch those who do not pick up after
their dogs, the successes of this year’s Poop Scoop Week are proving
there is nothing better than education and good old-fashioned
community spirit when it comes to clearing the UK’s parks, beaches
and pavements for summer.
Poop Scoop Week, headed by Dogs Trust, is now in its 9th year. Local
Authorities up and down the nation have united with the UK’s largest
dog welfare charity to raise awareness, educate the ill-informed and
bring communities together to fight the problem of dog fouling in a
positive, socially cohesive way.
Clarissa Baldwin, Dogs Trust Chief Executive comments:- “Dog
fouling is an emotive issue, and is still one of the most complained
about problems according to Local Authorities. It does substantial
damage to the reputation of dogs and responsible dog owners.
However, as is so often the case, carrot works better than stick
when tackling this problem. Acting through fear of punishment –
exemplified through the use of CCTV – is no substitute for a true
motivation to act responsibly. Year-on-year Poop Scoop Week is
a consistent success as communities unite to clear up local public
spaces for everyone to enjoy. Those concerned about dog
fouling in their local area should contact their Local Authority to
find out how they can join the campaign for a cleaner
neighbourhood.” |
BIGGEST
REGIONAL TALENT SEARCH EVER LAUNCHED
BIGGEST regional talent search
ever launched by celebrities including, Claire Sweeney, Jennifer
Ellison, Leon Lopez, Phil Redmond and Hollyaks cast, Stuart Manning
and Jessica Fox who turned out to show their support for the search
for Merseyside’s very own stars of the future.
Merseyside is well known for its wealth of talent from some of the
most famous actors in the world, brilliant comics to the best bands
in the land. Absolutely anyone can take part you don’t have to
be a wannabe Wombat, a Lilly Savage lookalike or even a dead ringer
for Doddy, if you can wow an audience and pull a crowd, we want to
see you. 2 days of auditions will be held at the fabulous Echo
Arena on 6 and 7 August, 12 lucky finalists will be invited to
perform at a 1 night only star studded finale on August 8.
Celebrity presenters and judges will be on hand to give their
reaction, remarks and recommendations! The lucky winner(s) will get
the chance to play a starring role in the closing ceremony of the
Capital Culture Year, a guest appearance in Channel 4’s award
winning teen drama Hollyoaks and a cash prize of £1000.
Finale tickets on sale now at the incredible price of £10.00 adult,
£5.00 child (under 16) and a family ticket (2 adults plus 2
children) £25.00. If you’ve never had the opportunity to experience
the new Echo Arena – now’s your chance to join in an unforgettable
evening. Tickets available from the Echo Arena box office on 0844
8000 400 or visit
www.accliverpool.com.
Phil Redmond, Creative Director:- “I have been saying that I
wanted to find ways for more people to not only get involved in
Capital of Culture but through the Open Culture project actually get
involved in creating culture, so taking over the Arena in August
2008 is
one way for anyone to come down and show their own talent; because
That’s What We Call Culture! Even if you don’t want to perform, come
and support and celebrate those that do; and judging from the
various local talent shows I have been at this year... this show will
be one well worth seeing.”
For more information please visit
www.culture.org.uk/ntwwcc or call auditions hotline
0151 231 4820. |
