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CITY SENDS CONDOLENCES TO MADRID
THE Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Steve Rotherham, has
sent the following message of condolence to the Mayor of Madrid,
Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón.
"It is with deep sadness I learned of
the tragic air disaster at Madrid’s Barajas Airport.
On behalf of the citizens of Liverpool
may I convey my deepest sympathy to those injured and the families &
friends of all those who have been bereaved. Our thoughts and
prayers are with them at this most difficult time.
The Union Flag on Liverpool Town Hall is
at Half-Mast as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives."
Dreaming of a Church Wedding? Now more churches can say 'yes'
FROM 1 October
2008 the Church of England will welcome more couples than ever
before. Currently 57,000 weddings a year are celebrated throughout
16,000 C of E Churches in England. A new law means that figure is
set to increase.
Under the old law a couple had the right to marry at the church in
the parish (a church district) where one or both of them live. To
marry in any other church used to require a special licence or six
months of regular church attendance followed by entry on the church
electoral roll.
Under the new law couples can marry in any church where they have a
connection, even if they don’t live in that parish. The changes mean
that a couple are welcome to be married in any Church of England
church if one of the following applies:-
• one of them was baptised or prepared for confirmation in the
parish
• one of them has ever lived in the parish for six months or more
• one of them has at any time regularly attended public worship in
the parish for six months or more
• one of their parents has lived in the parish for six months or
more in their child’s lifetime
• one of their parents has regularly attended public worship there
for six months or more in their child’s lifetime
• their parents or grandparents were married in the parish
The Church of England's Governing body (called the General Synod)
thought the old laws were too restrictive in a mobile society and
took the initiative to change them. Church leaders wanted churches
all over England to be free to celebrate more weddings and support
more marriages.
Because CofE weddings are offered to couples as part of the church's
service to the local community they are not expensive. The costs are
kept low and no profit is made from the occasion.
Simon Hughes MP, speaking in a House of Commons Committee in support
of the Marriage Measure, said:- “In an age when we bemoan the
loss of community, the consequences of greater globalisation and the
greater difficulty that people have in maintaining roots back to the
places that they come from…more people will be likely to get married
in churches, because they will be able to marry in those that they
think are important and valuable. That will be a good thing for the
Church, for couples and for their families, who will feel more
involved in the process.”
If you are considering a church wedding and would like to know more
the Church of England website has a large question and answer
section. You will find it at
www.cofe.anglican.org in the
life events section of the home page. The Church of England's
'virtual vicar' Rev Harney has a wedding blog and also answers
questions at
www.newlyweds.co.uk. Jan is a
lot of fun, she just lurvves weddings and her blog is very popular.
To chat with Virtual Vicar Rev Jan in person or another Church of
England 'vicar' visit the Church of England stand at
the UK Wedding Show at St George's Hall, Liverpool during the
weekend of 27 September and 28 September 2008.
There will also be a dedicated team of
experienced 'vicars' on hand to chat informally about your special
day. The Rt Rev David Jennings, the Bishop of Warrington, will also
be visiting the UK Wedding Show. Alternatively if you know
your postcode you can find out who is your local 'vicar'
and where your nearest church is at
achurchnearyou.com. This
website gives contact details of hundreds of churches, so, which one
are you dreaming of? |
Southport Weekender 43, November 2008
THE event
attracts 5000 + happy party folk to the indoor Pontins holiday
complex in Southport, its dubbed as the UK’s friendliest party.
Founded by hedonist, Alex Lowes along side cohort Dave Gardner,
since it’s beginnings in 1987 at a caravan park in
Berwick–Upon-Tweed as a Soul Music Weekender, Southport, now 21
years old, stands as the most musically diverse music Weekender in
the UK party calendar. Regularly attracting an intimate friendly
crowd of dedicated dancers and discerning music lovers, Southport
features 4 purpose built arenas featuring state of the art lavish
production and quality sound. The 4 Arena’s boast a heavyweight
selection of cutting edge and classic soulful music right across the
board from House, Jazz, Broken Beats, Drum n Bass, Hip Hop, Deep
House, RnB, Soul, Jazz Funk, Rare Groove, Nu Soul and a hefty
portion of classics with amazing performances from the world’s DJ
Elite, Live acts and PA’s, spliced with up and coming new talent
too.
Since it’s inception, the event has welcomed world class DJ guests
to it’s arenas including:- Aaron Ross, Angel Moraes, Blaze, Bob
Sinclar, Brian Tappert, Bugz in the Attic, Carl Cox, Carl Craig,
David Harness, Danny Rampling, Danny Tenaglia, David Morales, Deep
Dish, DJ Meme, DJ Spen, Dimitri From Paris, DJ Spinna, Erick Morillo,
Fabio, Franck Roger, Francois K, Frankie Knuckles, Goldie, Harry 'Choo
Choo' Romero, Jamie Lewis, Jay-J, Jazzie B, Jihad Muhammad, Joe
Claussell, Joey Negro, Jon Cutler, Karizma, King Britt, LTJ Bukem,
Martin Solveig, Marly Marl, Masters At Work, Matty Heilbronn, Marley
Marl, Miguel Migs, Mr Scruff, Osunlade, Ame, Larry Heard, Paul
Oakenfold, Pete Tong, Phil Asher, Quentin Harris, Recloose, Roger
Sanchez, Roni Size, Ron Trent, Sandy Rivera, Simon Dunmore, Studio
Apartment, Tedd Patterson, Theo Parrish, The Fanatix, Tim Westwood,
Timmy Regisford, Todd Terry, Terry Hunter, Tony Humphries, Zed Bias
among many others...
With live acts and PA’s including:- A Tribe Called Quest, Ananada
Project, Angie Stone, Adeva, Alexander O'Neil, Arnold Jarvis, Bah
Samba, Barbara Tucker, Ben Westbeech, Beverley Knight, Billie, Byron
Stingily, Carleen Anderson, Ce Ce Rogers, Craig David, Christian
Prommer’s Drum Lesson, Dajae, Damage, Drizabone, Duanne Harden, Eric
Roberson, Galliano, Gangstarr, Gwen McCrae, Incognito, India, India
Arie, Innercity, James Taylor Quartet, Jay Sean, Jazzmataz featuring
Guru, Jocelyn Brown, Jody Watley, Joyce Simms, Judy Cheeks, Julie
McNight, Kathy Brown, Kathy Sledge, Kele Le Roc, Kenny Thomas, Kim
English, Lady Alms & Marc De Clive-Lowe, Leroy Burgess, Lemar, Linda
Clifford, Loleatta Holloway, Loose Ends, Lynden David Hall, Marc
Ronson, Mark Morrison, Marlena Shaw, Mica Paris, Michael Watford,
Monique Bingham, M-People, Nathan Haynes, Nu Colours, Omar, Peven
Everett, Phyllis Hyman, Rashaan Patterson, Reel People, Robert
Owens, Ron Carroll, Roy Ayers, Shaun Benson, Shaun Escoffery, Soul
II Soul, Shola Ama, Sounds of Blackness, Sybil, Ten City, The
Blackbyrds, The Fatback Band, Terry Callier, Tortured Soul, Ultra
Nate, Will Downing and Wookie to name only a few...
To view and listen to live performances and interviews from
Southport Weekender 42 and 41 events visit:-
southportweekender.co.uk/download.php
TICKETS £150.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES SELF CATERING ACCOMODATION FOR 2
NIGHTS AND 3 DAYS
Southport Weekender office phone line is:- 0870 990 1987 or you can
contact them
online.
THE next meeting of the Southport Access For Everyone forum
will be held at the Community Room of the Southport Fire Station at
the corner of
Manchester Road and
Lord Street, on Thursday, 3 September
2008 at 7.00 pm. People who experience access problems to the
town's facilities because of a disability are welcome to attend and
discuss their problems. The premises are fully accessible for
wheelchair users. Enquiries 01704 567046 |
