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MECCA BINGO STAGES BIGGEST EVER CHARITY EVENT
MECCA Bingo in
Southport is joining forces with its 101 fellow clubs throughout the
UK on 8 August 08 to stage their biggest ever single day’s fundraising
event in support of national children’s mobility charity partner, Whizz-Kidz.
Mecca has pledged to raise a minimum of £250,000 for Whizz-Kidz in
2008, through its clubs and on-line bingo business, with each club
setting itself a cash target. To date, more than £80,000 has
been raised nationally so, now with the campaign in full swing, all
102 clubs will be holding a special fundraising day to further raise
the profile of Whizz-Kidz and to give the partnership a fresh
impetus.
Each club will be playing Shea’s Spaceship, a touching and
heart-warming DVD produced by Whizz-Kidz and featuring a real-life
story of little Shea, whose world has been changed immeasurably for
good since he got access to specialist mobility equipment that lets
him lead an active life. There will also be a series of
special fund-raising events in every club throughout the day and
each club will announce how much it has raised so far.
Jo Dale, general manager of Mecca Southport, said:- “Our
customers and staff have already responded magnificently to the
challenge of raising money for this fantastic children’s charity and
we are all committed to smashing our target by the end of the year.
This special day will really set us up for the next five months and
we’re all really looking forward to it”.
Whizz-Kidz is the national children’s mobility charity committed to
giving disabled children the independence they deserve – at home, at
play and at school. Mecca Bingo has chosen Whizz-Kidz as its
nominated charity for 2008 and, as a part of the national 'Mecca
Wheel Difference' campaign, the Southport club will be holding a
number of events for members and staff alike to help raise money for
the charity.
Ruth Owen, Chief Executive of Whizz-Kidz, added:- “The charity
is virtually 100% reliant on voluntary funds so events like this are
really important. With around 70,000 kids nationally in need of
vital mobility equipment, everyone will know someone in their
community or family that could benefit from our work”
Find out more about the Mecca Wheel Difference campaign and help
move a life forward visit:-
whizz-kidz.org.uk. |
The
BA Festival of Science:- 6 September 2008 to 11 September 2008
THE
BA Festival of Science is coming to Liverpool from 6 September 2008
to 11 September 2008,
bringing over 350 of the UK’s top scientists and engineers to
discuss the latest developments in science with the public. There
are around 200 events to chose from, taking place at the University
of Liverpool and across the city as part of the European Capital of
Culture 2008 celebrations.
From the latest research news and debates about the most topical and
challenging issues of our time, to science musicals, exhibitions and
hands-on entertainment, the Festival provides an opportunity to meet
and talk with many stimulating and entertaining scientists,
journalists, authors and even artists.
As well as having the chance to discuss current hot topics, you
could enjoy some unique street theatre from the Science Butlers,
find out about the science of superheroes, use poetry to communicate
the impact of climate change on biodiversity, and join best-selling
crime authors and top forensic experts to discover the science
behind the stories. Plus much, much more.
Meet Kavli Prize winner Professor Sten Grillner from the Karolinska
Institute's Nobel Institute for Neurophysiology in Stockholm and
examine the cutting edge science of how the brain makes us move.
Hear Sir David King, the 2008 President of the BA (British
Association for the Advancement of Science) and former Chief
Scientific Adviser to the Government, deliver his Presidential
Address exploring 'sustainability through science'.
Come and find out what the 'World's Greatest Living Explorer',
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, has to say about his amazing experiences. See
popular TV presenter and author Professor Adam Hart-Davis, in a show
for all the family. And why not go green with ex-Colonel Dick
Strawbridge, presenter of 'It's not easy being green', who will
pass on his tips on how to lead a more eco-friendly life.
For more information about the BA Festival of Science, including an
online programme, visit
www.the-ba.net/festivalofscience.
This year’s BA Festival of Science is organised by the BA (British
Association for the Advancement of Science) in partnership with the
University of Liverpool.
It is supported by the Department for
Innovation, Universities & Skills, the Liverpool Culture Company and
the Northwest Regional Development Agency. |
